1.                  WHY ARE WE CONDUCTING A CAPITAL FUND APPEAL?

 

We are called to create conditions for future growth.  Our current facilities are filled to capacity and we are adding new people each year.  We do not have a place where we can gather the whole congregation.  Our Sunday school meets in a trailer with no plumbing.  We began this effort in response to the planned outer connector highway project which threatened to force our relocation.  We had planned to buy new land and relocate our church over the next 10 years.  Thanks be to God that highway project has been cancelled!  The congregation voted in June of 2004 to redirect the Capital Appeal effort toward developing our current site by adding a substantial addition onto our current building with much-needed classroom and gathering space.

 

2.         WHY DID WE CHOOSE THE THEME, “God Calls Us to Grow!”?

 

Look around – our family growing, and so are each of us individually. We strongly feel that having planted the seeds of God’s Word, our congregation has lots of fertile soil out there for personal and corporate growth.

 

3.                  WHAT IS THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE CAPITAL NEED ?

 

The original estimate was for $1,200,000.  In 2003 we decided that a more reasonable starting goal for fundraising would be $650,000.  At that time, the estimated costs of each part of the project were (in priority):

 

1.      Buying 10 acres of land at $35,000 per acre

$350,000

2.      Installing 3200 sq foot addition and capital improvements

$215,000

3.      Replace current parking with paved lot (including overflow)

$85,000

Goal of Capital I Appeal:

$650,000

 

 

In June 2004, given the good news about the cancellation of the highway project, the congregation voted to put all our resources into a permanent new addition (and fix the parking lot!).  We got together a Site Development Team, which asked the congregation, staff, and Pastors to define their requirements, and with congregational approval selected D.R. Hall Construction, Inc. to run the project.  We have designed and received final building plans for a 13000 sq foot addition which will meet our needs for the foreseeable future.  Using the original fundraising goal, the distribution would be:

 

 
  1. Constructing a 13000 sq foot addition and capital improvements

$565,000
  1. Replace current parking with paved lot (including overflow)

$85,000

Goal of Capital I Appeal:

$650,000

Pledges Received as of 1 Sep 2005:

$800,000

 

 

Thanks be to God we have exceeded our Appeal Goal and have $800,000 in pledges!

 

Now we know we can’t buy 13000 sq feet for $565,000 – or even $800,000.  We knew that from the beginning, so we are planning on a construction loan to make up the balance.  We expect that the overall cost of the project will be roughly $2,000,000 – so we have roughly 40% of the funding already in pledges, which puts this project well within the capacity of 200 families we have here at resurrection!

 

 

 

4.           WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS COST?

 

·         Install a13000 square foot addition onto the south side of our current church building to serve the needs of the Sunday School, the Youth Groups, Worship and Music, and the whole congregation.  This will be a replacement for the leased trailer we have today

·         Double the size of the kitchen.

·         Add two offices and a conference area.

·         Roughly double the size of the narthex.

·         Add rest rooms on all levels and showers in the basement.

·         Create a Sacristy with direct access to the Sanctuary.

·         Pave and expand the parking lot for the safety and convenience of all – especially our children and visitors.

 

 

5.         WHAT ARE OUR FINANCIAL GOALS AND HOW WERE THEY CHOSEN?

 

Kairos analyzed our membership and financial statistics (including our recent history of giving), took into account the scope of our project and the economy of our community and applied all this information to their expertise and accruals to determine our potential to reach a goal of $650,000 and up in the next three years.  We already have $800,000 pledged!  This represents new money, over and above our current tithes to this congregation. The requirements were chosen as part of our strategic planning effort based on surveys and multiple workshops with congregational focus groups. The full congregation will vote on all expenditures at our semiannual meetings.

 

6.         HOW DOES MY RESPONSE TO "God Calls us to Grow!” AFFECT MY SUPPORT TO CURRENT EXPENSES AND BENEVOLENCE?

 

It doesn’t!  Your “God Calls Us to Grow!” response is a totally new commitment above and beyond your regular 10% tithe to the church. All money received from this commitment will be directly applied to our building project.  We pray that you will continue supporting the ongoing programs and outreach of our church by uninterrupted and undiminished ongoing support to our annual needs.

 

7.         HOW WILL I BE CONTACTED FOR MY RESPONSE?

 

Each year we will have Capital Appeal events where you may receive the latest materials necessary to complete your response.  All new members receive n appeal packet as they join us. 

 

8.         HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?

 

Everyone has to decide that for him/herself, but here are some guidelines for your consideration:

 

·         Reflect on the blessings given you by a generous God and give out of joy and gratitude.

·         Ask God for direction, pray and meditate over a period of time, be open to the Spirit

·         Be informed by reading all the literature sent or delivered to you during this appeal.

·         Give until it feels great and it takes your breath away!  It will be best investment of your life!

·         If every family would give just $5 a day for the next 3 years we would be well on our way!  Understanding that some families may be facing hard times, those of us who can give $10 or $20 a day are asked to cheerfully contribute!  For long term payments on our construction loan, we only need 100 of our families to commit to giving $100 a month.  Our next Capital Appeal will go from 2007-2010 – with the goal of significantly reducing – if not eliminating – our long-term debt.

 

9.         HOW LONG WILL MY “God Calls us to Grow!” CONTINUE?

 

The commitment is for three years and is over and above your regular giving to the congregation.  Your response card gives you options on how to configure your gift since not all people will want to give in the same way.  Some will give one large, up front gift while others will give so much each week, etc.  Starting in 2006, we will be asking families to pledge their $100 per month as they are able.

 

 

10.       WHAT IF MY FINANCIAL SITUATION CHANGES OR I MOVE OUT OF THE AREA BEFORE THE END OF THE THREE YEAR GIVING PERIOD?

 

At anytime during the giving phase, your commitment may be increased, decreased, extended or cancelled by notifying our Pastors.  If you should move out of the area we hope you would become involved in another congregation and offer them your support.  We will be honored and grateful if you are willing to fulfill you total “ God Calls us to Grow! “ commitment, but you are certainly under no obligation to do so.  No matter what your circumstances, we ask you to support us in your prayers and to remember that you are always welcomed and loved.

 

 

15.       TELL ME AGAIN, WHAT IS THE BIG PICTURE AND HOW DOES THIS ALL FIT?

 

Below is the graphic description of our Strategic Plan – born as part of our Awakening process:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Here’s the project schedule as of September 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember – the entire congregation will vote on each step of this plan at our congregational meetings.  We will make adjustments along the way as necessary.  God calls us to grow; and we are answering the call.  Please join us in this most exciting time full of possibilities!  We are excited about expanding our facilities in order to enable increased witness and service in the name of Christ Jesus!