Surprising new use of the old Studebaker plant

[rkapteyn]

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/church-plants-seed-in-former-studebaker-building-in-south-bend/article_ddfe328d-16d8-52bd-8c70-e786e88838dd.html

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/south-bend-studebaker-plant-ready-for-massive-facelift/article_661dd3cb-c4ff-5969-9d69-cbf746e30316.html

Robert Kapteyn

[jclary]

Why not a church? For decades, the grounds of Studebaker has been a sacred place of pilgrimage for many of us. A portion reserved for those with reverence and faith in the very entity that makes all things possible...to me, as natural as breathing.

I can hear it now. From the huge silent remains of a once busy noisy enterprise...a spark of life...an assemblage of hope...as an age old hymn echoes through the complex..."This Little Light of Mine...I'm gonna let it Shine!"

[JRoberts]

This sure is not what one would expect in an effort to bring this part of South Bend back to life. But then why not? Looks like the church is already becoming a success. My hat goes off to them.

[DEEPNHOCK]

So.. A church... A 5 year lease....Paying no taxes, I suspect...

[jclary]

So.. A church... A 5 year lease....Paying no taxes, I suspect...

Well..."Non Profit"...the tradition continues

[raprice]

It's interesting how they were able to transform that portion of the building into a workable worship area. Nice going.
Rog

[swvalcon]

I will agree with Jeff on no taxes but disagree with Jclay on the non profit.

[dpson]

Maybe they can bring Jim and Tammy in to do some fund raising, sell some condo's, etc.

[studeclunker]

the song actually goes, "This little Gospel light of mine... I'm gonna make it shine!"

Since the Church is not allowed to participate in our government anymore, then it shouldn't have to support it. I just hope this fellow doesn't live down to the example cited of Jim and Tammy-Fae. There are a few genuine Churches of Christ out there fellas. Personally I find this use of the building conflicting. Then again, a Pastor needs to go where his message is needed, not where it looks pretty. God go with Pastor Miller. May his Gospel Light shine and illumine the dark streets of South Bend. The Studebaker Brothers were all devout Christians and I'm positive would be very happy of this use for their building.

[GrumpyOne]

So.. A church... A 5 year lease....Paying no taxes, I suspect...

{{{cackle}}}

[rkapteyn]

Studebaker was "no profit" in the end.

[jclary]

Studebaker was "no profit" in the end.

Well Robert...you might be old, but my reference didn't go over your head.

[ivorydan]

If it's going to be successful, a significant part of it needs to be apartments.

[6hk71400]

Ray Thompson, local newscaster in Phoenix years ago tried to describe Legend City, a local try at Disneyland. He was trying to say non profit amusement park but it came out non amusement profit park.

Studebaker in 1963 could have been described as a non manufacturing profit plant, or a non profit manufacturing plant. Take your pick.

As far as the use, taxes, etc I will now leave that discussion as it would be very easy for this thread to disappear as a mix of politics and religion. If anyone would like my views about all this, ask me in person for a discussion.

Bob Miles
Tucson AZ

[8E45E]

Studebaker in 1963 could have been described as a non manufacturing profit plant, or a non profit manufacturing plant. Take your pick.

I pick both as correct.

The 'non profit manufacturing plant' bearing their name was shut down in 1963, while their 'non-manufacturing profit plant' is what they became when they morphed into a hold company only.

Craig