What's next in 2010?

As we close out 2009, it's worth reflecting on all that has been accomplished with the Beacon for the Gospel Capital Campaign. In early 2009, the finishing touches were put on a completely repainted sanctuary. In the Spring, the 2's and 3's department was transformed by a dramatic renovation. During the summer, the Capital Campaign provided $30,000 in seed money for the historic Aeolian organ console to receive much needed repairs.

In late June 2009, the official 3-year giving period of the campaign ended, having received over $400,000 in sacrificial giving. We know that for most people, it was not easy to give this money. Most made sacrifices and gave up vacations, dinners out, home improvements, or other good things in order to put these funds toward the vision of a renewed urban evangelical church at Memorial, serving as a Beacon for the Gospel to our city. These gifts kept coming in during the worst economic times in recent memory. Many gifts are still coming in, as people have desired to continue giving to help complete the full project list that was originally envisioned. We praise God for providing all of this through means other than our own.

So what's next?

The campaign still has more than $75,000 in the bank to put toward final projects. We spent the last few months waiting to receive additional giving and to see how much of pledged amounts might still come in. We are currently planning how to allocate these funds between important projects like a renovated Fellowship Hall, exterior lighting, 4's & 5's classroom, and exterior landscaping and playgarden. We will be formalizing these budgets in coming months and will keep you posted our progress.

In the meantime, more giving is still needed to help us complete these projects, so we appreciate all continued support and prayer.