Pastor Bob's splendid sanctuary

The sanctuary is to be about 65,000 square feet, with stadium seating for approximately 1,500 people. It will include classrooms and a cafe. The physical building and the church itself will be retrofitted to include the latest in technological advances.

"We're looking at ways of ingratiating the spirit of the young people in Utah," explained Pastor Bob. The church is planning to create blogs on its Web site for the youth to communicate with one another. A Holy Ghost rock band will allow youths to become active participants in the church meetings. "We want to lift the roof of our Lord and praise him," Pastor Bob explained.

The church meetings will make use of cable technology to provide live broadcasts of the meetings. Anyone who is sick, on vacation or is not able to come to the meetings can participate. "All they have to do is log into the Web site, and they'll be right in the meeting with us," Pastor Bob said.

During the week, the building will be used as a Montessori school. A nursery and day care also will be available for children whose parents work and need a safe environment during the week.

A Bible study will be offered on Wednesday nights, with a prayer meeting on Thursday evenings. These weekday meetings will be held in addition to Sunday morning Bible study, communion and the worship service.

"If in fact you are going to have a victorious walk in this life and have a real relationship with your creator, you need to know him," said Pastor Bob. "And the way to get to know him is to study his word, the Bible."

The Christ Meat of the Word Sanctuary & Fellowship will begin breaking ground on Monday at 10 a.m. The property is located at 13800 South between 3115 and 3157 West, Bluffdale.

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