Capital Campaign News

A Capital Campaign for the years 2007-2010 was initiated in January.  The capital projects included in the plan were:
    -Santuary projector/screen system to enchance worship
    -Fluorescent lighting upgrade throughout the building to meet new standards
    -Replacing the siding on the south side of the sanctuary, repair broken roof tiles,
      and repair the steeple to prevent leaks and further deterioration
    -Replacement of the windows on the office level of the central part of the 
       building to achieve greather energy efficiency and comfort in the offices.
    -Upgrading the narthex to create a more welcoming environment with better
       lighting, more useful furniture, and an effective arrangement.
    -Ten percent for missions
    -TOTAL GOAL:    $80,000

Goal Achieved!! Members and friends of Trinity have responded well to the needs of the church as expressed in the Capital Campaign for 2007.  Almost $76, 000 has been pledged toward our goal of $80,000.  We have also raised funds through our Spaghetti Dinner, Rummage Sale, and a few non-pledge gifts. Our total funds pledged and raised met our $80,000 goal. However, we encourage everyone to keep thinking about the Capital Needs. Experience with past capital campaigns has shown that there are always some individuals who are not able to complete their pledges due to changes in their circumstances. In the same way there may be those who might be able to increase a pledge based on improved circumstances. It is our prayer that these will balance out and God will lead each of us in our giving.  Additionally we will continue to have small events that will raise money toward these important capital needs.

Capital Campaign Events:
    -General pledge drive
    -Spaghetti dinner
    -Rummage Sale

Work has been completed or in process.

• The lighting change-out to the updated fluorescent fixtures was completed at the beginning of the campaign.
• The new projection system in the sanctuary is in use and has enhanced the worship experience for many.
• The new siding on the back of the church including the entire south and east side of the narthex has been completed and painted. The new small “eyebrow” roofs over the south entrances have attracted many positive comments about the ability to quickly get out of the rain before getting inside. New acrylic panels cover the cross shaped stained glass window in the narthex.
• Small projects such as refinishing the front doors and the back door to the kitchen are just about completed. These weren't part of the original plan but the need became apparent as other things were improved.
• The roof of the sanctuary was repaired.  This turned out to be a more costly project than originally estimated.  While the roofer had the lift to work on the roof repair, he also pressure washed the sanctuary.

Projects still to come are:
    -Windows for the office area,
    -Cabinet for the sanctuary computer/sound systems
    -Refurbishing/redecorating of the narthex.
    -Replacing the old acrylic cover over the large stained glass window in the back of the sanctuary.

Many thanks to the Facilities Team and those they have recruited for specific tasks. People have been working overtime in planning and coordinating all of these projects.

Please continue to keep the Capital Campaign in your prayers. We are not finished with our task yet.