First Baptist Church of Weston

From the Pastor’s Desk:

Forward in Faith Fund

            As many of you already know, our church has voted to refurbish the outside of our church building and also to do the inside as well.  The Fellowship Hall will be expanded, new flooring applied, a new heating system, and a handicapped ramp and elevator installed. In addition to this, a new handicapped bathroom upstairs on the main floor will also be added. These are exciting times. 

It took much faith to believe in these new ventures.  And I commend you for it.  However, believing in them will only be part of the battle.  We will also be asked to give over and above our regular tithes and offerings so the improvements can be completed, plus any other improvements we want to see done.  In addition we will be asking for volunteers to do some of the work.

            Now you might be asking, “Why do we want to do these things?  Is it just to improve the looks of the place?”  Well, that is one reason, however, there are bigger and better ones.  We want the improvements to help those who have difficulty getting into our church.  And while they are here, we want to make it as comfortable and convenient as possible for them.  But most importantly, we want people to come to our church and accept Christ and thus begin the spiritual pilgrimage toward eternity.  As Paul said “to live is Christ.”

            In this issue of The Helper, we have included a detailed plan with estimated costs.  Also you will find an envelope enclosed for your convenience in making your donations.  You may make your donation weekly,  monthly,  or choose  a  time that is convenient for you.   Just fill it out and drop in the offering plate or drop it off at the church office.  If that is not possible, call us at the church office and we will make arrangements to receive your donation.    It can also be mailed to the church at the return address on this newsletter. 

            Our goal for the additional cost is $61,500.00.  Pray and give as the Lord blesses you so others can be blessed at FBC of Weston.

In His Service,  

            Ken

This is a detailed explanation of the maintenance and remodeling projects planned for our church.

Caulk and paint windows on the outside. To be done by a local contractor. 

Scrape and paint fire escape. To be done by volunteers who would be willing to donate their timefor this project.

Repair and repoint defective masonry joints, recondition exterior stone where needed, and replace any faulty material. Clean exterior brick and stone walls of all elevations and apply water repellent to provide long-lasting protection.

Handicap Accommodations – Elevator and Bathroom

Install handicap elevator with entrance on the south side of the church.   A covered ramp will lead from the sidewalk to the entrance.   The elevator will accommodate the Fellowship Hall as well as the Sanctuary level of the church.

A handicap bathroom will be installed off the hallway beside the Sanctuary. This location is near the entrance of the elevator on the mail level.

New forced air furnace and air conditioning unit will be installed to replace the hot water boiler currently in use. A contractor will complete the installation of the new system, but the church will rely on volunteers to remove the existing boiler system and pipes.

We have blueprints from the architect on display in the Fellowship Hall and everyone is invited to stop by and see just what is being done. These changes will utilize unused areas in order to expand the seating capacity. Floors would be covered with ceramic.

Note: This does not include kitchen. 

            Exterior – Walls                                                                          77,000.00

            Interior – Fellowship Hall and Handicap accommodations                170,000.00

Cash on hand                                                                                      $260,000.00             

*Estimated amount needed for over-runs                                                                    50,000.00                

*Please note that all projects such as this tend to run over budget; therefore, an additional $50,000.00 is needed in order to assure completion of these projects. If the additional funds are not needed for these projects, we will use them to remodel the kitchen area.