GRAPHIC DIMENSIONS in time to host their daughter's wedding a month later. KEEPING THE PEACE Converting a historic church into a functional family home was not without its challenges. "Being your own contractor was a new experience for us," says Jones. "We did not really know what Botetourt County Zoning wanted, but then again, we were converting a church to 74 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 DAVID HUNGATE Sanctuary Bob and Wendy Jones keep the Christmas tree at the front of the sanctuary year round, as this was one of the inspirations for Operation Christmas Cheer and a reminder of the church's storied history. a home, so maybe they did not really either." It took three months for the couple to get the building permit, and they obtained the Certificate of Occupancy at the very last minute-the day they moved in. Paperwork and construction More THEROANOKER.COM