“In whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also

are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”

Ephesians 2:21-22 ESV / 31

AgendaPrayer

BuildingStaffingMission

Financial DataQ&A

Next Steps

Capacity CampaignReport to Church Leadership

August 24, 2014

Building

•Roof and related Repairs•New Restrooms and Showers•Parking•Maintenance Reserve

Need:◦ Sanctuary roof needs to be re-roofed (re-

shingled) and will require some underlayment replacement

◦ Wood soffit has some areas of rot

Response:◦ Replace roof shingle and underlayment as

needed on Sanctuary◦ Repair/replace rotted wood at eave overhang

Roof and related Repairs

Need:◦ Additional and easily accessible restrooms ◦ Handicap accessible restrooms on the main floor

(Sanctuary/Narthex) level◦ Showers

Response:◦ New handicap accessible restrooms are proposed for the

main floor near the library. This will include a minimum of (4) new toilets for women and (2) new toilets for men

◦ Showers are proposed to be added. Location to be determined.

 

New Restrooms and Showers

Need:◦ Additional parking◦ City zoning regulations do not allow for reconfiguration or

changes of the existing parking lot (as it is currently non-compliant)

◦ City zoning requires that any new parking be located in the Southeast corner of the property behind the building

Response:◦ The Building Task Group along with Samsel Architects have

investigated the options of adding new parking.◦ The limitations by City zoning leave GCPC with an area for 26

parking spaces maximum◦ $200,000 to provide as many parking spaces as affordable

Parking

Need:◦ The building has a number of deferred maintenance

issues that should be addressed◦ Due to the age of the building and its systems (HVAC,

electrical, plumbing) problems which need to be repaired or replaced

Response:◦ Samsel Architects has recommended a minimum

annual budget allotment of $2.00 per square foot for maintenance and improvements. The facility is approximately 32,000 square feet equal to $64,000 per year.

Maintenance Reserve

Need: ◦ GCPC’s current Program Staff to fulfill the GCPC

Ministry Plan is inadequate, particularly in the areas of Youth and Young Adults and our growing mission work.

Response: ◦ Add 1 Fulltime Associate Pastor (by adding funds for additional ½ FTE)◦ This position effectively replaces all the part-time youth and young adult staff

budgeted during 2014 (equivalent to one-half of a full-time position, or $30,000)◦ Approximately $35,000 additional funds annually◦ Will assist current ordained staff in meeting the demands for pastoral care,

community engagement and daily church life◦ Will provide additional capacity to respond to programs and activities waiting in the

wings based on the Ministry Plan◦ Estimated to be on board on/about June 2015

Personnel

Need: ◦ GCPC utilizes contract handyman services for routine maintenance Staff

and volunteers are used for building set-ups. Staff expends 5 to 10 hours a week preparing rooms for Sunday activities

Response: ◦ Add 1 Part-Time Sexton (20 hrs/wk)◦ Non-benefit position scheduled to work 20 hrs/wk; Flexible work

days◦ Salary: $20,000 per year◦ Estimated to be on board on/about January 1, 2015.◦ Key duties:

Weekly job list and large room set ups (currently done by contracted custodian)

Sunday building opening and facility issues that arise Other duties now being done by Heather, Mark and Kristy

Personnel

Capacity: to serve God while serving others

Serve Council presents: challenges and opportunities for the future with Grace

Covenant.

Hospitality: within our walls, in our community, and GloballyNeed:

Make our Hospitality Space more useful and invitingImprove set up/flow from hospitality events to church events Continue support and important work that GCPC does within and outside our physical space

Response: Bathroom and shower facilities Parking Staff- sexton for setup/ take down; pastoral staff for

support of programming, and theological responses… TITHE of $ raised by campaign-for Local and Global mission

GCPC garden

Within the church building: Our building is used most days of every week for community outreach, and several times a year for special opportunities of service: AA meetings Youth gatherings, including out of town youth

needing overnight accommodations, etc. RITI(Room in the INN-for homeless women) 15 different groups meet regularly representing

over 400 persons Use has increased 3X’s over past 7 years!

Locally at GCPC

Caring for Creation/Earth Day

GCPC works with programs to end Homelessness

To feed local families Support children So much MORE-Serve Fair after worship Opportunities- tithe from any campaign;

staff/pastoral support, meeting space for planning events,

Outside our walls; but within our neighborhood/community

CROP WALK

After school programs, Guatemala

Guatemala

Our staff, members and $-support Haiti-sustainable gardening, clean water,

health services and more Partnership with Jerusalem Church in

Guatemala, and the children’s scholarship program there-building a church in Coatepeque.

Malawi- children’s hospital/clinic- support for Dr Nagy

Opportunity: Tithe support

Globally

Roof on Sanctuary $370,000 Restrooms and Showers $350,000 Parking (no more than) $200,000 Maintenance Reserve $ 64,000 Staffing: (seed $$ for 2 years)

Associate Pastor $ 70,000 Sexton $ 28,000

Mission (1/2 Local, 1/2 Global) $126,000 Consultant/Fundraising $ 50,000

Phase I Capital Campaign Estimated Total $1,260,000

August 31 Begin Information/dialogue sessions in various venues with groups and classes, etc.

September 6 Congregational retreat

September 7 Information/dialogue sessions in sanctuary after 10:30 worship

September 14 Information/dialogue sessions in sanctuary after 10:30 worship with Architects present

September 21 Information/dialogue sessions in sanctuary after 10:30 worship

September 28 Final packet completed and sent out to all members (testimonials, details, costs) Information/dialogue sessions in sanctuary after 10:30 worship

October 12 11:30 a.m. - Congregational meeting to vote on campaign

Timeline/Next steps

What additional information do you need?

Here’s how you can help:◦ Provide dates/times for O Team rep to attend your

group, council, class, etc.

Q & A