January 2009

We are asking all members of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church for their support and help by participating in our upcoming Capital Campaign. We believe it is time to address our much discussed needs. To repair, remodel and enhance our church space. Along with this letter we are sending you detailed information about our recommendations and plans.

A great deal of effort by a number of member volunteers is reflected in our congregational, council and planning meetings.

Our recommendations include three phases:

Phase 1: MUST DO
* replace roof, HVAC system, front doors and street sign

Phase 2: PUT US IN GOOD ORDER
* update sewer hook-up, repair exterior walls, repave parking lot, replace Sanctuary doors, seating and flooring

Phase 3: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
* mortgage principle debt reduction * support new outdoor ministry “Luther Ranch”

We need your financial support to make these plans a reality. Please prayerfully consider what you can do in this effort to help our congregation share God’s Amazing Grace.

1st - Our desire and plan to renew our facility recommends that we not incur unnecessary debt. We want our resources to be put to use in our mission rather than repaying loans.

2nd - We recommend the completion of the projects as soon as we raise the funds. We will not wait for the capital drive completion to start our work.

3rd - We have included in our proposal funds for Luther Ranch/Luther Ridge. As a member of the Southeastern Synod and with a desire to use these wonderful facilities we believe we should support this exciting ministry.

Finally and most importantly we believe that this project will help prepare our facility and congregation for the future and assure our continued sharing of God’s Amazing Grace in our community!