Thank you to Jon Ward for more photos.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Half Way? Already?
Here's how... and a brief explanation of the terms Gary used last night:
Leadership Gifts - These are the pledges that have already been gathered from the campaign committee members, session, and others in order to “jump start” the campaign. Think of them like you might a lead-off batter. A lead-off batter isn’t someone who typically hits home-runs. They are people with the capability of getting the game started off on a good foot. Their job is to get the team on base, into scoring position. This, with God’s grace and our prayers, has already been accomplished.
Victory Gifts – These are the pledges, to continue the base-ball analogy, that bring us home. These are the many pledges and gifts that help us finally round that last base and realize our goal. (Have I lapsed into soccer?) The season opener, if you will, was last night. So be ready and welcoming when we visit your home to share this church’s dream with you and ask for your generous help.
Victory Gifts – These are the pledges, to continue the base-ball analogy, that bring us home. These are the many pledges and gifts that help us finally round that last base and realize our goal. (Have I lapsed into soccer?) The season opener, if you will, was last night. So be ready and welcoming when we visit your home to share this church’s dream with you and ask for your generous help.
Our Goal: $350,000
Already Pledged: $182,700
We Sure Did Kick It Off!
What a good time we had on Wednesday! It was good to see so many of you there. We really are a church that values fellowship.
The committee was very happy with how many people came to celebrate Kicking-Off the New Life Capitol Campaign. As you learned, we have many projects (some, admittedly, more exciting than others) planned for First Presbyterian Church. Some projects are safety issues, some are obligatory, and some do have that wow-factor. But all of them come from our church's mission to do God's work in our world/community, and the projects will further enhance that work too.
If you weren't at the Kick-Off, stay tuned here for further updates and look for the New Life Newsletter on Sunday.
The Big Good News
We are already over half-way to our goal! (You may do a happy-dance if you like.)
What's Next?
We will be contacting each individual and family to sit down and talk with you about the many projects planned as you consider your pledges. Keep praying. (Scroll down to read the prayer if you'd like.)
A special thanks to Mat Sigmon for providing the music for the evening!
(And I think I may need to use the word project just once more before I end this entry.)
Thank you, Mary, for such a wonderful cake to celebrate with!
(And for planning the evening and preparing the food!)
If you weren't at the Kick-Off, stay tuned here for further updates and look for the New Life Newsletter on Sunday.
The Big Good News
We are already over half-way to our goal! (You may do a happy-dance if you like.)
What's Next?
We will be contacting each individual and family to sit down and talk with you about the many projects planned as you consider your pledges. Keep praying. (Scroll down to read the prayer if you'd like.)
A special thanks to Mat Sigmon for providing the music for the evening!
(And I think I may need to use the word project just once more before I end this entry.)
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Kick-Off Celebration
YOU ARE INVITED to a Kick-Off Celebration for the New Life Capital Campaign.
Wednesday, March 28 5:30-7:30
This is a time of renewal for the First Presbyterian Church of Burnsville.
Join us for dinner, entertainment by Mat Sigmon, and more information about our exciting plans for the future.
5:30–6 Gathering Time
6 – 7 Dinner & Fellowship *
7 – 7:15 Presentation
7:15–7:30 Goodbyes
While there is no cost to you, please RSVP to Johnelle by March 23rd so that we can plan accordingly. Thanks! (828) 682-4789 or firstpresburnsville@frontier.com
* Children are welcome to attend and activities will be provided for them after they’re done eating.
Wednesday, March 28 5:30-7:30
This is a time of renewal for the First Presbyterian Church of Burnsville.
Join us for dinner, entertainment by Mat Sigmon, and more information about our exciting plans for the future.
5:30–6 Gathering Time
6 – 7 Dinner & Fellowship *
7 – 7:15 Presentation
7:15–7:30 Goodbyes
While there is no cost to you, please RSVP to Johnelle by March 23rd so that we can plan accordingly. Thanks! (828) 682-4789 or firstpresburnsville@frontier.com
* Children are welcome to attend and activities will be provided for them after they’re done eating.
Our Prayer
Dear God,
Be with us every step of the way as we pray and work toward our goal of New Life for our church.
You know the needs of our church and you have led us to begin this campaign for much needed improvements to make our physical space more welcoming, earth-friendly and safe.
Help us to keep in mind that it is your work.
Give us a deep desire to want your will in all we do.
May our endeavors for this campaign draw us closer in community and stronger in our commitment to serve you and welcome all your children.
Inspire us to be as dedicated in prayer for our goal as we are generous with our resources.
Make us ever grateful for all the blessings you pour into our lives.
Help us be aware that your grace is always with us, and without you we can do nothing.
Amen
Be with us every step of the way as we pray and work toward our goal of New Life for our church.
You know the needs of our church and you have led us to begin this campaign for much needed improvements to make our physical space more welcoming, earth-friendly and safe. Help us to keep in mind that it is your work.
Give us a deep desire to want your will in all we do.
May our endeavors for this campaign draw us closer in community and stronger in our commitment to serve you and welcome all your children.
Inspire us to be as dedicated in prayer for our goal as we are generous with our resources.
Make us ever grateful for all the blessings you pour into our lives.
Help us be aware that your grace is always with us, and without you we can do nothing.
Amen
This prayer was originally written by our beloved Beverly Bell for our last (very successful) capital campaign Growing With Faith. True to the emphasis of this capital campaign, we have simply breathed New Life into it. That's what New Life is all about... revitalizing our already existing facilities, making them match the mission of our church... to do God's work in the world.
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