Second Capital Campaign Letter
from Bob Dupuy and Eric
Folkerth
May 10,
2006
Dear Fellow Northavener:
In just a few days each of us will have the opportunity to make a crucial difference in the life of our church. May 21 is our Commitment Sunday, the day to make our pledges to this second Capital Campaign.
In 2002, we had a challenge: Can we build a new home that will provide the kind of ministry we envision? Today, the construction is behind us, and we already are beginning to see the result of our labor. Our ministry is gaining strength. The number of members and worship attendance have increased significantly.
But now we have a new challenge: fulfilling the vision by reducing the debt. If we succeed, our new home continues to be a vital part of our ministry – not an impediment to our work as God’s servants.
The different circumstances could cause us to think that this endeavor is not as critical as what we did in 2002. But the importance of meeting our goal is the same, and every pledge will be needed to meet it. Enclosed is a chart that illustrates how we can raise our target amount of $1.2 million, and why this Capital Campaign, like the first, is not about equal giving, but equal sacrifice.
You will also find enclosed a pledge card that we are asking you to fill out and bring with you to place in a special altar basket on Commitment Sunday. A pledge can be payable over a three-year period, and as indicated on the card, it can be changed in the future.
If you’re unable to attend Commitment Sunday, an envelope is provided so you can mail in your pledge. We hope you do come, though, because a special service of inspiring music and liturgy has been planned, followed by a celebration lunch and announcement of total pledges received. Our aim is to collect all cards in time to count them on May 21.
In the coming days, we ask you to prayerfully consider what you can do to make a difference in the future ministry of Northaven.
Sincerely,
Bob Dupuy and Eric Folkerth
Dear Fellow Northavener:
In just a few days each of us will have the opportunity to make a crucial difference in the life of our church. May 21 is our Commitment Sunday, the day to make our pledges to this second Capital Campaign.
In 2002, we had a challenge: Can we build a new home that will provide the kind of ministry we envision? Today, the construction is behind us, and we already are beginning to see the result of our labor. Our ministry is gaining strength. The number of members and worship attendance have increased significantly.
But now we have a new challenge: fulfilling the vision by reducing the debt. If we succeed, our new home continues to be a vital part of our ministry – not an impediment to our work as God’s servants.
The different circumstances could cause us to think that this endeavor is not as critical as what we did in 2002. But the importance of meeting our goal is the same, and every pledge will be needed to meet it. Enclosed is a chart that illustrates how we can raise our target amount of $1.2 million, and why this Capital Campaign, like the first, is not about equal giving, but equal sacrifice.
You will also find enclosed a pledge card that we are asking you to fill out and bring with you to place in a special altar basket on Commitment Sunday. A pledge can be payable over a three-year period, and as indicated on the card, it can be changed in the future.
If you’re unable to attend Commitment Sunday, an envelope is provided so you can mail in your pledge. We hope you do come, though, because a special service of inspiring music and liturgy has been planned, followed by a celebration lunch and announcement of total pledges received. Our aim is to collect all cards in time to count them on May 21.
In the coming days, we ask you to prayerfully consider what you can do to make a difference in the future ministry of Northaven.
Sincerely,
Bob Dupuy and Eric Folkerth
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