Klamath Falls First United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 05, 2010
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20/20 VisionDo not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19
   20/20 Vision Mission Statement:
In order to fulfill and grow in our local and world wide mission and ministry, we intend to rejuvenate the building and grounds of the Klamath Falls First United Methodist Church over the next ten years to be aesthetically inviting and expressive of our living faith; utilizing a fiscally-responsible plan.
20/20 Vision Update
Our ramp replacement project is complete! Our new ramp meets ADA standards. There is no longer a "lip" at the front door, making it easier for wheelchairs and walkers to enter. The front steps again go across the whole original width. Approximately $20,000 of the funds for the project came from our 20/20 pledges, the rest from our endowment fund.
Testamonials:
Pastor Steve and Chris 20/20 VISION PROJECT LIST
Estimated cost: $250,000
• Redecorate narthex to bring warmth to the entrance of our church and construct new exterior stairway and ramp to the front door--$35,000
Gives an inviting and welcoming look to our church building, as God is always welcoming to us
  • Install computerized projection system in the sanctuary to enhance worship services--$10,000
Gives an opportunity to make worship services more interactive and gives visual images of sermon topics
• Replace protective plexiglass on stained glass windows to allow our beautiful windows to be visible from the outside--$20,000
Showcases God’s beauty and love through our magnificent stained glass windows
  • Improve upstairs Sunday School area by:--$50,000
o Installing new flooring
o Installing new lighting
o Replacing windows with those that are energy efficient
o Replacing ceiling tiles
o Adding ceiling fans for cooling
o Paint walls
o Refurbishing and updating bathrooms to accommodate all needs
o General upgrading of classrooms
Updates and modernizes our Sunday School area so that it can be safe, useful, and inviting so parents of young children will feel comfortable leaving their children in our facility
• Install “green” heating system (geothermal or solar) and install ceiling fans throughout the building for cooling purposes. Install efficient air conditioning in first floor offices--$85,000
Allows us to use our God-given resources in an environmentally responsible way with a possible significant long-term savings of heating and cooling costs, therefore allowing us to use our financial resources for more missions of the church
• Refurbish exterior entry way into basement from parking lot--$20,000
Gives an inviting and welcoming look to our church building, as God is always welcoming to us
• Redecorate and update the fireside room/first floor kitchen and sewing room—Add folding doors in original placement in fireside room so a meeting room/classroom could be utilized in fireplace area, therefore eliminating the problem of meetings and classes being interrupted by those needing to use the restroom—$20,000
Allows for better use of our space for meeting rooms and fellowship areas and modernizes and updates our space to be more inviting and welcoming • Improve downstairs hallway from parking lot entrance and update both sets of bathrooms in the basement--$10,000
Allows for the repairs that have been started in this area to be completed and also enhances the appearance of the entry into our large fellowship area in our church so that we can again look welcoming and inviting as God is always welcoming and inviting to us
*Lot Drainage:
  This was a large project which will ensure that our church's rock solid foundation will last another 80 years. While the trenches were open, we also had a lawn irrigation system installed. The irrigation system will save water by keeping it off the sidewalks and by being run early in the morning to reduce evaporation, and will save the time of volunteers needed to set and move sprinklers.
The total cost was $11,460. Once all of the congregation contributions for this project were deposited into the Vision account we only needed to come up with $1,175 from the Endowment account. We appreciate all of the help from our congregation for this project and for their willingness to complete and finance the work.
How can I help make this capital campaign successful?
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