Where things stand
Updates
Where things stand with the Ambassador, updated as the story develops. For the full picture of the project, start at the main page.
The Whole Story of the Ambassador Project
Aubrey and Brett Masters on why we bought the Ambassador, what we have done since, how the permit process changed, and what we are asking for now.
A Remarkable Development: The Court of Appeal Halts Demolition
The Court of Appeal granted our emergency writ, halting demolition at the Ambassador. What it means, what it doesn’t, and what to pray for now.
An Urgent Update: Demolition Work Begins at the Ambassador
Demolition work began at the Ambassador while our appeal was being filed. What happened, what we asked the court for, and how to pray.
Spark the Dream: How Dream Center Lake Elsinore Began
It started with a prayer on the drive to preschool, past a boarded-up hotel on Main Street. The story of how Dream Center Lake Elsinore began.
God’s Faithfulness Never Ends: A Summer 2024 Update
Where the Ambassador stood after the spring hearings, plus a summer of Back to School Bash, La Taza’s opening, DC Athletics, and the pantry.
What the City Council Decided on March 26
The City Council neither approved nor denied the Ambassador project in March 2024. It asked for more study. What that meant, and why we saw a speed bump.
Standing Firm After the Planning Commission Vote
The Planning Commission denied the Ambassador’s permit on February 6, 2024. What we presented, who showed up to speak, and where that left us.
The Power of a Glacier: Our Vision for the Ambassador Hotel
Standing in front of the Ambassador in 2022, Brett Masters shares the building’s history, how the vision began, and what we hoped it would become.
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