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<br />From:Lynda Moody <br />To:WPCtestimony <br />Subject:Re: Support for Special Permit No. SPP-2024-000071 – Lamb of God Baptist Church <br />Date:Saturday, August 31, 2024 8:40:30 PM <br />Dear Members of the Windward Planning Commission, <br />I am writing to you today as a proud member of the Lamb of God Baptist Church and a <br />long-time resident of the Ocean View community. My family and I have been part of this <br />congregation for many years, and we have experienced the deep sense of fellowship and <br />spiritual growth that this church fosters. I am writing to strongly support the approval of <br />Special Permit No. SPP-2024-000071, which will allow us to build a dedicated church <br />facility in Ocean View. <br />Currently, our church holds services at the Ocean View Community Center, a space that, <br />while appreciated, is not able to fully meet our needs as a growing congregation. Each week, <br />we face the challenges of setting up and breaking down our worship space, working within <br />the limitations of a facility that was not designed for religious services. This situation has <br />made it difficult to establish the kind of stable, welcoming environment that is so essential <br />for meaningful worship and spiritual connection. <br />The new facility that we are proposing will be a place of worship specifically designed to <br />meet the needs of our Baptist congregation. It will allow us to hold regular Sunday services, <br />Bible studies, youth programs, and community outreach activities in a setting that is <br />consistent, comfortable, and conducive to spiritual growth. This dedicated space will enable <br />us to better serve our members and the broader community, providing a stable and <br />permanent home for our faith-based activities. <br />Moreover, the design of the new facility has been thoughtfully planned to ensure that it <br />integrates smoothly with the surrounding area. We have no intention of using outdoor <br />amplified sound systems that could disturb our neighbors, and all noise generated from our <br />services will be contained within the building, in full compliance with Hawai'i <br />Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 11, Chapter 46. We are committed to being respectful and <br />responsible members of the Ocean View community. <br />Approving this special permit will have a profound impact on our church and our ability to <br />fulfill our mission. It will allow us to create a spiritual home where people of all ages can <br />come together to worship, learn, and find comfort in their faith. I humbly ask for your <br />support in approving Special Permit No. SPP-2024-000071 so that we may continue to serve <br />our community in a more effective and meaningful way. <br />Thank you for your consideration and your dedication to the well-being of our community. <br />Sincerely, <br />Lynda Moody <br /> 480-414-8909 <br /> PO BOX 6432 <br /> Ocean View, Hi 96737 <br /> <br />