St. Paul United Church of Christ
Capital Improvement ProjectPresented at
Annual Congregational Meeting
January 20, 2013
IMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE!
Capital Improvement Team:
• Tom Harder, chair• Doug Beck• Dean Brough• Mary Lou Clark• Barry Cochran• John Crosser
• Jane Freimark• Dennis Kersten• Nadine Thompson• Pastor Kyle Timmons• Pastor Dave Voll
Three Proposed Phases:(in order of priority)
• Stained Glass Window Coverings/Repair
• Cleaning/Tuckpointing/Sealing of Exterior Stone
• New Windows for Educational Unit
Stained Glass Window Coverings/Repair
Cleaning/Tuckpointing/Sealing of Exterior Stone
New Windows for Educational Unit
Projected Cost:(in today’s dollars…)
Approximately $150,000for the entire project.
(Depending on how long it takes to begin, roughly 3% may be added to reflect current costs
at the time of construction.)
Thankfully we already have over $8000 in the Capital Improvement Fund!
The project will begin…
…when we have 50% of the needed funds.
Financial Support/Fundraising:
• “Second Mile” Offerings to Capital Improvement Fund (in addition to regular church offerings)
• Fundraising Events:– Swiss Steak Dinner– Rummage Sale– Table Sale– Other?
• Memorial Gifts
Support With Special Gifts:Pyramid of Giving
$10,000 gifts x 5 = $50,000$7,500 gifts x 4 = $30,000
$5,000 gifts x 5 = $25,000$2,500 gifts x 10 = $25,000
$1,000 gifts x 10 = $10,000$500 gifts x 10 = $5,000
M i s c e l l a n e o u s = $5,000
Scriptural Foundations:
• “Zeal for Your House consumes me!” (Psalm 69:9)• “The Lord said to Moses, ‘You are to receive an offering for
me from each (person) whose heart prompts him to give.” (Exodus 25:1-2)
• “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10)
• “Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. Even more will be asked of the person who is supposed to take care of much.” (Luke 12:48. NIRV)
• “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (1 Cor. 19:17a)
Our Goals:
• To respond to God’s call to be faithful stewards of our gifts and of this place;
• To have our church facility be a beautiful beacon of light, hope, and faith to our church family and our community;
• To enjoy and appreciate having a well-used and energy-efficient place of worship;
• And to leave a functional and well-maintained house of God as a blessing to the future generations of St. Paul United Church of Christ.
IMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE!
