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Capital Campaign Is A Success!
Our 2008 “Building Room For Faith” Capital Campaign which
sought to provide a building addition that may expand our ministry and make
the ministry we currently have much more effective was found to be
successful. In the coming months we
will begin both searching for floor plan finalization and sending out bids
to contractors. Be assured that the
congregation will be a part of this process every step of the way. It is still not too late to make a
pledge! Forms can be found here: Pledge Form
Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Concept Floor Plan #1
Please note that these are concepts only and do
not necessarily represent the finished space in an accurate way. They are intended to present what is
possible. Also note that the
drawings assume that we raise extra money for a narthex expansion. The cry room/nursery could be placed within
the narthex space during worship (thus the “nursery” in the new building
would become a regular classroom.)
Upper
Floor With Classrooms, Offices, and a Counseling/Fireside Room
Lower
Floor With Kitchen, Unisex Bathroom, Storage, and Social Hall
Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Concept Floor Plan #2
Please note that these are concepts only and do
not necessarily represent the finished space in an accurate way. They are intended to present what is
possible. Also note that the
drawings assume that we raise extra money for a narthex expansion. The cry room/nursery could be placed
within the narthex space during worship (thus the “nursery” in the new
building would become a regular classroom.)
Upper
Floor With Kitchen and Social Hall
Lower
Floor With Unisex Bathroom, Storage, Classrooms, and Offices
Capital Campaign Q & A:
Why did
council decide now is the time to pursue a building project?
Council
believes that now is the time for a capital campaign. Our congregation does demonstrate God’s
love well. Unfortunately, our
current facilities hinder that message.
In fact, our current facilities have turned away visiting families
over the past few years. It is wise
for us to expand our ministries while we are still strong and still have
the financial ability and number of people to grow our ministry.
What do all
of these numbers mean?
$200,000 – The total estimated cost for a 4,000 square foot
building (2,000 square feet upstairs finished and 2,000 square feet downstairs
unfinished) based on current building costs.
$110,000 – The amount committed by the finance committee to go toward the
project.
$100,000 – The amount needed from the congregation to equal the estimated
cost plus a cushion for unexpected costs and loan interest.
How much of
the church’s investments will remain after this campaign?
After
finance committee’s commitment of $110,000 goes toward the project, roughly
$76,000 will remain in local investments.
How can we
do this if we cannot meet current monthly expenses?
Our
congregation has always proven itself to meet the need when it arises. However, if the campaign is not
successful, we will not proceed into territory that the congregation does
not wish to tread. That being said,
special projects do have a tendency to capture our imagination the way that
weekly expenses do not. The vision
for ministry is usually sparked by special projects; thereby allowing them
to be supported very well by both our current members and those who have a
special kinship with our community.
Why do we
not wait for a better economic time to build?
With
inflation, the “right” time to build may never come. Building costs will continue to rise as
time goes on.
Does the
$200,000 estimate cover the cost of kitchen appliances?
The
answer given at the meeting was incorrect.
The appliances are not included in the $200,000 estimate. We will be able to buy those with money
saved on construction, memorials, or with a miniature appeal.
What will
happen if we raise over $100,000?
If
we raise over $100,000, we will likely ask the congregation if we could use
those extra funds for expanding our over-all square footage, kitchen
appliances, finishing of the basement, greater storage, and extra
bathrooms.
If we ask
the congregation to give, why do we need a loan?
The
campaign is asking for pledges over the life of the loan which will likely
be a 10 year loan. Therefore, we
would not have the funds for construction without a loan.
How much
will an individual or family have to give?
Each
individual or family will give the amount that God inspires them to
give. The pledge will not be decided
by anyone but the individual/family and God. The figure of $500 a year, ($10 a week)
by 20 individuals or families was only an example of the amount needed to
meet our goal.
Does giving
to the capital campaign replace my normal giving?
The
money given to the capital campaign is over and above regular giving to the
congregation.
What will
the building look like?
Plans
for the building are the next step after we have secured pledges for the
campaign. Plans will be developed
soon.
What will
the square footage be?
The
square footage will be 2,000 square feet upstairs (finished) and 2,000
square feet downstairs (unfinished).
What is the
location of the new building?
The
likely location of the new building will be attached to the south side of
the sanctuary so that all of our facilities will be under one roof and
handicapped accessible.
What happens
if we do not raise enough funds?
With
initial pledges, council is fairly certain that this capital campaign will
be very successful. However, in the
case that we do not gain enough pledges, council will have to reconsider
what our future ministry will look like and this building campaign would
not continue.
What will we
do with the parish house?
Council
has not decided what is to be done with the Parish House. We are investigating various avenues such
as cost of demolition, leasing to a not-for-profit who would use it for some
ministry, or minimal repairs as needed.
Any ideas are welcome.
What are the
next steps?
When
the correct number of pledges are made by members
of the congregation, the council will develop and present building plans,
the congregation will provide feedback on those plans, council will
finalize the plans, and then, following the bylaws, council will ask the
congregation to vote on the building project (both plans and loan).
How many
bids will be put out?
Since
the capital campaign is not yet complete, firm ideas on plans and bids are
not set. However, the team agrees
that three bids will probably be put out to reputable local
contractors. Our bylaws do not
require us to go with the lowest bid.
How can we
keep costs down?
Use
basic building materials
Practical
but simple flooring
Pine
trim and birch doors
Vinyl
siding
Stay
away from big elaborate window schemes
Keep
the kitchen non-commercial
Use
the existing bathroom – rough out the plumbing for one in the basement
Use
a basic design
Cut
out the need for an engineer or architect – design the building so that
common light residential construction practices and materials are used
Prefinished
basement walls make the building ready for wiring, sheetrock, and offer a
finished outside surface
Build
it for a future addition
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