The Sound Project

Friends and Members of Uniacke Baptist Church

The Church has needed an upgrade to its sound system for many years. Some prep work was done back in the late 80’s to facilitate running lines under our floor to the front of the church; a hearing aid loop was added and little since.

December 2007 :

A proposal was presented to the Board of Deacons suggesting that it was time we started a fund raising project in order to implement the changes needed regarding upgrading the present sound system.  There had also been discussion of implementing multimedia presentations as a part of our Worship service at some point in the future. This also requires equipment, planning and support software.

March 2008:

At the annual meeting approval was given in support of the fund raising project.  It was made clear that the project would be funded outside of the church's annual budget.  Approval was given to host a series of concerts in support of the project.  Proceeds from the concerts beyond expenses would be directed towards "The Sound Project" as it has come to be called.  Over time other forms of fund raising may be utilized as well as  making friends and former members of Uniacke Baptist Church aware of our project.

March 29, 2008: 

Concert featuring Tour Thru Time & Donny Lake

April 2008:

It was decided that our "Sound Project" would be an excellent chance for anyone looking for an opportunity to remember a deceased loved one or to give a gift in honor of a friend, family member or group of individuals.  Therefore a certificate was developed that highlighted the initial goals of our project.

•  Complete New Sound System

•  Visual Projector

•  Power Screen

•  Laptop

• Visual Projection Multimedia Software

•  Appropriate media licenses

•  TV with RC and S Video Capabilities

•  DVD/VCR combo unit

• Construct New Sound Booth.

   Financial Target: $20,000.00

April 26, 2008:

Concert featuring The Pioneers along with Cheryl Findlay, George Perry and Jim Sampson

May 31, 2008:

Concert featuring Plus Three, Gordon and Nancy Flynn, Feeling Fine, Lucas Monroe with Family & Friends

August 2008:

During the summer a TV including DVD/VCR was donated by Anthony Wile.

September 27, 2008:

Concert featuring Daybreak and The Musical Combo of Harland and Poly Suttis with Merv Henwood

October 18, 2008:

Concert featuring Sonlight and The Revivalmen Quartet

November 15, 2008:

Concert by Tour Thru Time  with Jim & Catherine Lawrence

November 2008:

Demolition and Construction begins:

• risers removed from platform

• platform rebuilt

• three pods built under platform for mike and monitor connections

• duplex receptacle in each pod

• new carpet installed on platform

• new catwalk and lighting added to attic

• back pew removed

• sound booth laid out

• 7 x 10 sound booth constructed

• routing for electrical and sound wiring to the attic and  basement were established

• 4 drawer filing cabinet for equipment storage was purchased

• carpet installed in sound booth

• countertops built and installed

• unit for rack mounted equipment built

• painting and varnishing completed on sound booth

• ceiling fan over platform was raised

• 3 ceiling lights removed

• new fixtures installed

• 2 valances built

• pods wired for electrical

• new 20 amp circuit installed for sound booth

• light control panel installed behind sound booth

• all lighting in worship area now controlled from sound booth

• 5 dimmer controls installed

December 19, 2008:

Initial construction was completed.

December 31, 2008:

On behalf of Uniacke Baptist Church and our Sound System project we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your financial support to date. It is realized that in these days of rising fuel and energy costs everyone is being affected on a variety of fronts and none of you will be exempted totally. It is with recognition of your sacrifice and contribution that we say “Thank You”.  We trust for those who have been able to attend some of our concerts over the past year have been blessed by them.

We have also been encouraged by denominational leadership to consider expanding our worship capabilities, as others have done, to include the option of using multimedia presentations in our worship services.

January 30, 2009:

Double CD Launch Party for Cheryl Findlay & Donnie Lake