Frequently Asked Questions

Through this program we are collectively growing our generosity to fund current ministries, expand and grow new ministries, impact missions, renovate and maintain our building as well as increase our effectiveness.

Everything!  It’s one fund from which we will support 2 years worth of ministry, missions and renovation.  Our overall goal is $2,885,000.  See the chart below for more details.

There will be opportunities to join in gatherings, fellowship, Bible study and prayer in the next few weeks.  All activities will culminate on Celebration Sunday April 3rd when we will turn in our 2 year “Estimate of Giving Cards”.  April 17th is First Fruits Sunday, the official beginning of giving to our Building Bridges commitments (the date that we start giving to fulfill our pledges).  The giving season will end on April 21, 2013.

The kingdom of God will benefit most as our renovated space supports renewed worship leading to increased attendance, baptisms and life transformation.

The following principles have driven the sanctuary renovation:

• Enhance the experience of transcendence
• Encourage participatory worship
• Emphasize worship as a community endeavor
• Increase the size and quality of welcome space
• Create exterior improvements to make our building more inviting, attractive and handicap accessible
• Update heating, cooling and audio/visual systems
• Provide more flexible seating by utilizing comfortable worship chairs

After the commitments are made, we will evaluate the commitments and expected gifts, vote on the proposed renovation project and if approved and funded, prepare ourselves for the renovation.  The projected “best case scenario” date to begin construction is July 1, 2011.

There is no set or expected amount. God blesses each of us differently, not everyone can give the same. Each person has the opportunity to give sacrificially above his or her regular giving. God does not expect equal giving but equal sacrifice.

Everyone will receive an “Estimate of Giving” card, on which you indicate your commitment.  The cards will be kept confidential and will be collected on Celebration Sunday, April 3rd.

Pray for our campaign, our church, and allow God to speak to your heart. Attend upcoming events and services that will lay a spiritual foundation for what God has in store for us. You will be receiving information and materials regularly as the campaign progresses.