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2	Future Needs Trinity Lutheran Church Working Group Outbrief
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14	In the Beginning Since the beginning of the building committee, we have strived to present the congregation with a proposal that met our church’s growing needs. The plan we have finally decided to present for approval to begin the bidding process is a culmination of many different ideas that we have evaluated. After much research, we settled upon a plan that would incorporate our existing structure along with a new addition.
15	The Plan Our proposed plan would completely refurbish the current fellowship hall and Sunday school building and add an additional 5980 sf. which would include: a large fellowship area, large kitchen, bathrooms, and a LWML workshop. This plan addresses the top 10 areas chosen by the congregation from the congregational survey.
16	The Plan 1) Classrooms 2) LWML Workshop 3) Choir/Music Room 4) Pastor’s Office (refurbish) 5) Commercial Type Kitchen 6) Youth Room 7) Banquet Facility 8) Administration Offices (refurbish) 9) Conference Room 10) Nursery
17	The Plan We propose that this plan be released for bids and have the initial efforts for our capital campaign put in motion. A solid proposal will be available to voters by May 2007. Thanks to all for your patience, inquiries, and suggestions. - Building Committee
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20	The Action New Building Proposal Financial Aspects - 2007 Cost of new structure (5980 sf @ $75/ft) Cost to remodel existing structure (4698 sf @ $60/ft) Fire hydrant, sewer, etc. Furnishings and misc. Total cost of Fellowship Project Current building fund balance 2007 approved budget for existing structure
21	The Action Total now in hand 26% Remaining funds to raise Capital Campaign 28% Left to Borrow 46% Estimated Monthly Payment (20 yrs @ 8%) Current Building Fund - Giving and Budget (per month) Estimated increase in Monthly Operating Expenses (Insurance, Utilities, Janitorial)
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23	Areas of Concern Q: I’m already making a considerable weekly contribution to the General Fund. Shall I redistribute this to the Building Fund? A: No. If we redistribute what we presently give, we will only be decreasing our General Fund which will need to continue to increase as ministry grows and we begin to make payments on the financing for the building project. Commitments to the Building Fund must be over and above our present giving. If, after prayerful consideration, you feel that you are already giving sacrificially and cannot commit anything more to the Building Fund, please continue your necessary and valuable support of the General Fund. Again, the things for which the General Fund pays will go on and increase as ministry grows.
24	Areas of Concern Q: What if my situation changes, can my commitment be changed? A: While all commitments must be made in sincerity and with the good intentions of being fulfilled (otherwise they are really not commitments), you may change your level of commitment at any time for whatever reason. There will be no questions asked regarding such a change.
25	Areas of Concern Q: Will the amount of my commitment be made public? A: No. Only the Director of Commitments (the Contribution Secretary of the congregation) will have knowledge of your commitment amount.
26	Areas of Concern Q: How will future commitments be solicited and made? A: You will be provided opportunity to attend a Meeting of Support to have the information in this folder presented to you in greater detail and to have the opportunity to receive answers to any questions you might have. You will then be given a commitment form to fill out and submit to the Fund Raising Committee person who presented the meeting.
27	Mission Statement The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church, Weatherford, Texas is To listen to Jesus’ voice... to rejoice in His grace... to tell others about His love.