Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

MARCH 2014

EXPECT A MIRACLE

Miracle Sunday May 18, 2014

Miracle Sunday Team

• Kelly Potes • Toni Potes• Bonnie Wilkinson • Pastor Lou Grettenberger• Kevin Pinkney• Paul Schulz

Trustees

• Bonnie Wilkinson • Bill Taylor• Bill Skibinski• Carla VanAsselt• Ron Drier• Doug Shupe• Brian Schnotala

Building Committee

• Jim Bosserd • Mindy Tilli• Karen Marohn• Lori Jantz• Pastor Lou Grettenberger• Dale Young• Brad Greeno

WHERE ARE WE & HOW DID WE GET HERE?Pre-Building Committee list (2010)

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Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

• Began meeting June 2011 to work on facilities issues with architect • Developed a Ministry Plan• Performed Property Evaluation

including neighboring property• Worked with C2AE on building layout• Proposed site plans C2AE

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

The building project changed• Jean Brand said “This is what I can do. Now it’s up to you. See what you can do” • Jean gave us a house to be used for the parsonage.• This allowed us to add ministry space, re-locate Church administration, free space in

Wesley Hall and changed our plans substantially.

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Expect a Miracle on May 18

History of Sparta United Methodist Church Building and Facility CampaignPhase l- Major gift of Skyview property and improvements

Result: Fully paid and completed, thanks to many blessed hands.

Phase ll- 46 E. Division renovations to move offices of Pastor, Youth Director and Business Manager.

Result: Fully paid and completed, again with significant help from laity.

Phase lll- Sanctuary painting and repair

Result: Paid for by $19,000 of building funds and $14,000 borrowing from Line of Credit

Phase lV- $214,000 in 2014.

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Expect a Miracle on May 18We hope to raise $214,000 in one day, Miracle Sunday, May 18 to renovate:

Wesley Hall

Widen the pathway between the Parlor and Wesley Hall Install new larger Women’s and Men’s bathrooms on the main floor Small kitchenette Painting, windows and window treatments.

Sanctuary

Renovate the Choir/Altar space make more accessible and flexible. Roof and gutter repair Sealing stain glass windows

46 E Division St.

Handicap Accessibility Garage work to accommodate van Cover walkway from Church Move office telephone system

Other Church repairs and improvements

Repair the sewer line between the Church and street Improve issue with different floor heights on lower level Resurface and improve parking New siding on Skyview property Payoff Line of Credit

SUMC Miracle Sunday Timeline

2018

MayMarch April Celebrate

Add restrooms and relocate kitchenette

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Jesus all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Miracle Sunday Goal: Raise $214,000 in one day to accelerate pace of improvements to the church, the ministry center and the parsonage

Meeting Dates:Meeting #1 – March 30 – Learn how Miracle Sunday gifts will be usedMeeting #2 – April 27 – Learn about Miracle Sunday giving

Make other repairs and improvements

Plan and prepare gifts

Participate in meetings

Read and respond to letters

Pray for SUMC ministries

Widen door between Wesley Hall and parlor

Widen and flatten choir and altar area

Improve accessability to 46 E Division

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

More Men’s/Women’s Restrooms

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Flatten, widen, make more accessible and

flexible

Widen entrance to parlormove kitchenette and

restroom in Wesley Hall

New/more bathrooms Wesley Hall, Relocate kitchen to open up and aid in traffic flow to other areas in Church

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

NEW BATHROOMS

RELOCATED HERE

OPEN UP DOORWAY TO WESLEY HALL

RELOCATE KITCHEN

Remove bathroom with more and better located bathroom space

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Open doorway for easier access from sanctuary/parlor to Wesley Hall

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6) Vision: That through Him all might be saved. (John 3:17)

SUMC Miracle Sunday Timeline

2018

MayMarch April Celebrate

Add restrooms and relocate kitchenette

Mission: Helping each other follow Jesus’ way. (John 14:6)Vision: That through Jesus all might be saved. (John 3:17)

Miracle Sunday Goal: Raise $214,000 in one day to accelerate pace of improvements to the church, the ministry center and the parsonage

Meeting Dates:Meeting #1 – March 30 – Learn how Miracle Sunday gifts will be usedMeeting #2 – April 27 – Learn about Miracle Sunday giving

Make other repairs and improvements

Plan and prepare gifts

Participate in meetings

Read and respond to letters

Pray for SUMC ministries

Widen door between Wesley Hall and parlor

Widen and flatten choir and altar area

Improve accessability to 46 E Division