Brenham’s First Baptist Church P.O. Box 600 Brenham, Texas 77834-0600
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DEAR CHURCH FAMILY, Because I am not able to personally visit each of you, I am taking this opportunity to share with you about an exciting season that is about to take place in the life of our church. I hope and pray that in doing so each of you will sense God’s leading as we walk in His grace. I believe, as I hope you do, that the ministries of our church are a blessing to both our church body and families outside of our congregation. God has continued to bless us in so many ways. The time has come to take a step of faith and begin the first phase of our relocation. In order to build Phase One of our master plan, we need to raise funds to build and to do so debt-free!
EVENTS
October 8 – VISION SUNDAY Join us during both worship services as we cast the vision for our Faith Building campaign. Learn about the purpose and plan for this exciting project.
NOvember 2 – Early Commitment DINNER MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS. For more information visit us online at www.fbc-brenham.org
We will gather and hear more about creative ways to give to the Faith Building campaign. Please call the church office, at 979-836-2807, if you would like to be included.
NOvember 5 – Children’s Stew“Art”ship Exhibit Our children will be showing off their talents and creativity at this event.
November 12 – Commitment Day Join us for this exciting day when you can respond to God’s leading and turn in your Faith Building Commitment Card.
Faith Building is the name chosen for our capital campaign. We chose this name because we believe building Phase One without debt is not only going to provide us with beautiful, new buildings, it is also going to grow our faith in God. As you’ve heard me say before, “The relocation is about faith building, not just facility building!” As part of the Faith Building campaign, every household is asked to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial commitment – over and above your ongoing tithes and offerings – to be given over the next three years. Our prayer is to raise the necessary funds in order to move forward in our church relocation. As you can see, Faith Building is an important step to our future, and your involvement impacts its success. Let me encourage your attendance on Sunday, October 8th. During each of the morning worship services, you will learn more about the first phase of our relocation and our Faith Building campaign. We will also discuss the importance of church-wide prayer during this crucial time and share information about our church and its ministries. No financial commitments toward the campaign will be asked for or received this day. These are exciting days of decision in our church. Let us commit to seek and act in God’s will. To the glory of God, we will move ahead with faith. In HIS name,
December 3 – Celebration Sunday Gather with us on this special day of celebration as we kickoff the start of our three-year giving commitments! We will receive the first offerings of our Faith Building campaign.
Pastor Ross
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Mark your calendar and attend the upcoming events to learn more about the Faith Building campaign.
Ask the leadership team how you can become involved with the Faith Building campaign. Pray for the campaign: “Lord, what do You want to do thru me to accomplish Your will for Brenham’s First Baptist Church.”
CAMPAIGN PURPOSE
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TEAM
WE ARE ABOUT TO TAKE ONE GIANT STEP OF FAITH INTO THE FUTURE! The primary focus of our Faith Building campaign is to build the first phase of our relocation building plan without debt. Building Phase One without debt is one of our God Goals 2020, which is part of our larger vision to be a church of ordinary people used by God in extraordinary ways.
PASTOR - Ross Shelton CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR - Charlie Matejowsky EVENT & EDUCATION TEAM LEADER - Mindy Holster Children’s Stewardship Coordinator - Alex Morrison Student Stewardship Coordinator - Chad Marrs Adult Stewardship Coordinator - Troy Sikes Preschool Stewardship Coordinator - Stacey Strickland Prayer Coordinators - Rachel Yelderman, Donna May, Darlene Welty and Gilbert Welty
PHASE ONE INCLUDES: •
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A Multi-Purpose Worship Facility –This facility will serve as a worship center that accommodates 375 seats with expansion capability to 500 seats. The facility also includes storage areas and restrooms with easy access for those with physical challenges; A commons and welcome center area; Children’s ministry and nursery area; Adult education area; Youth Center that will accommodate 75 seats. It also includes a kitchen, pantry, bathrooms, platform and game area; Playground; Church Staff offices; Ample parking for those with physical challenges, as well as, drop off areas. Our Phase One relocation encompasses approximately 28,500 square feet. The budget for Phase One is approximately $7 million.
GIFTS DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEADER - Sam Bell Early Commitment Coordinators - Susan Appel, Martha Haydon and Judy Bishop Early Commitment Team - Susan Van Dyke, Doddie Messick, and Ron & Linda Upchurch Follow-Up Coordinators - Luis Mendoza and Corey Stegent
THIS RELOCATION IS ABOUT FAITH BUILDING, NOT JUST FACILITY BUILDING!
MEDIA TEAM LEADER - Fred Moorhead Staff Liaison for Media - Jodi Beckendorf Program Manager - Shirley Herring Staff Liaison for Program Manager - Teresa McGlasson STEWARDSHIP CONSULTANTS - Gary Enfinger and Chuck Klein