Typically, each month, I come to you all sharing my thoughts on a specific theme, passage from the Bible, or stories from my everyday life. This month, I come to you asking you to pray for our church administrative council. As a council, we have been tasked to represent our congregation and make tough decisions. During the June 2021 administrative council meeting, there was extensive conversation about how to fund the costs associated with several crucial building repairs while also paying down the Building of Faith Loan (from our 2014 sanctuary renovation). The figures below are only rough estimates, however, they provide a broad overview of our current needs:
Costs—Rough Estimates
$55,265 – Building of Faith Loan Balance
$33,000 – Brick sealing, repairs to the windowsills in the Narthex
$36,000 – Parsonage Porch roof, etc.
$20,000 – Church Roof Repair
Total: $144,265
Funds Available
$34,000 – Former PPP Funds
$21,000 – Brick Maintenance
$7,800 – Capital Fund (unallocated)
$3,100 – Theys Estate
Total: $65,900
$144,265 (Costs)
- $65,900 (Funds)
Funds Needed: $78,365
Council has tasked a small group of folks to put our heads together to figure out a plan forward. This group includes Pastor Hannah, Hurst Bartley, Mark Benjamin, Jenine Furry, Lisa Jankowski, Laura Powell, Donna Sawhill, and myself. I am requesting that you also hold up these individuals in prayer as we meet over the next several months. As God said to the prophet Jeremiah, “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” We know that God hears us when we call upon Him, and we will seek God’s guidance and prompting as we forge ahead. I am confident in our ability to tackle this challenge and welcome you to become a part of the conversation. Should you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.
Blessings dear friends,
Mitch
SUMC Council Chair