Prior Capital  Campaign News

Campaign update as of October 30th

Installation of the new windows for the Sanctuary underway. See pictures.

Campaign update as of October 24th

Due to a rain delay on another project, our window installers will start on Monday, October 30th.

The October prayer focus for the Capital Campaign is: Thanksgiving for our timely pledge income and money in the bank; and  Prayers for the window replacement 

September Prayer Focus:  Pray for timely capital pledges and donations that allow steady progress toward all of our planned  improvements. Pray for more new people to Come Grow Celebrate at Good Shepherd.

Campaign update as of August 31st

If you didn't receive a copy of Bill Lenker's Capital Campaign Update letter, please read it here.

As most of you are already aware,  Hofer completed building a new roof. The work they did was wonderful. Thanks be to God! (If any of you missed the construction, check out the pictures!)

Campaign update as of July 18th

We have received an unexpected gift of $10,000. This brings the anticipated total close to $250,000!!!

WORK TO BEGIN!  Good Shepherd has accepted the bid of Hofer Dependable Roofing.  Due to the hot weather, the start date is now set for July 24th.  Hofer estimates the work will take 5 days.

During July, our special prayer focus is to ask God's blessing on our roof replacement

Campaign update as of June 21st

• Capital Pledges are over $237,000! 
• At its June meeting, the Vestry voted to make our roof replacement the first Come Grow Celebrate! improvement to our building.  Serious issues, including leaks into electrical systems and wind damage, make this a necessity.
• A Building Committee, including Junior Warden John Daucsavage, former Jr. Warden Denny Fixsel, Capital Co-Chair Larry Weires and Capital Treasurer David Grismer have secured very favorable bids for the work and a start date will be announced soon.
• Please help us move forward with the roof work and the installation of the elevator and air conditioning by keeping your capital pledges current.  Extra yellow envelopes are always available at the back of the church or in the office.
• In a tribute to the success of Good Shepherd's campaign, Fr. Tim was invited as a speaker at Ministry Max's June "Campaign University" in Atlanta.  Over 70 students from churches around the country heard the story of your sacrificial generosity and how we got together to Come Grow Celebrate!
• Your generous giving to the operating budget has meant far fewer capital dollars going to debt management!  The potential to fund more improvements and ministry exists if we can keep up our good stewardship of treasure.

Important news from the Thursday night Vestry Meeting

• Our Come Grow Celebrate pledges are almost $235,000 – we are over the goal!  You have achieved a level of giving that many churches seek but only about 5% ever reach.

• Our First Fruits offering put almost $45,000 into our campaign account.  This was the highest first fruits offering ever seen by our Ministry Max consultant.  Usually, 10% of the goal in-hand is considered outstanding – you about doubled that!

• We have paid off our line of credit with the bank!

• The Vestry has appointed a Building Committee of Larry Weires, John Daucsavage, Denny Fixsel, Bill Lenker and David Grismer.  They are continuing to get firm bids on the projects so that we can establish a timetable for our building improvements.  

• In a great compliment to all of you, Ministry Max has asked Fr. Tim to come to  Atlanta  and teach a session of their “ Campaign University” for other churches!

The Celebration Event was a big success. Check out the link for fun pictures and commentary.