04/28/2026
April 28, 2026
Dear Family & Friends of Adams Mountain Lutheran,
We are in the process of repairing and replacing the floor in the church dining room. The concrete had heaved in two spots and became a tripping hazard that we could no longer avoid. The repair was done by Soblik Construction and thanks to the many helpers the area has had the existing carpet and tile removed. Currently, we are awaiting the vinyl planking to arrive, concrete to “cure”, and the availability of the installers to complete.
Like with any other project when we evaluated the remaining carpeted flooring, it shows signs of 40 plus years of wear, frayed edges, ripples and stains. Areas that have been re- stretched in the past are once again wavy.
No one knows the longevity of our church, given an aging and dwindling population. Our projection is 10-20 years and after that we hope at a minimum it will be maintained and used for special occasions.
Since the fire in the 1960’s, the charm of our old building has remained constant. We have a well-maintained, beautiful church. It has an inviting sanctuary with stained glass windows that the light radiates in.
Currently, the council is making decisions regarding funding. The WELCA and Men’s group are always willing to share their resources. The basement portion has been approved to come out of the general church budget.
Our request is twofold. Are you willing to make a financial donation? Another is for manual labor to remove existing carpet, baseboard and move fixtures for installers. Removing carpet on our own will save a substantial amount of the initial bid. The bid for installation, removal, and carpeting for the foyer, steps, landing and sanctuary is about $25,000. The entire project is $50,000.
Sometimes projects seem overwhelming or it’s easy to say it’s too much money or too much work with the number of worker bees we have. And sometimes we just need to ask for a little help.
We ask that you give prayerful consideration, and we thank you in advance.
In Christ’s Love,
Adams Mountain Lutheran Church
Checks may be mailed to: Adams Mountain Lutheran PO Box 79 Adams, ND 58210
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