What exactly does this project
entail?
Briefly, the plan calls for a
two story building with a basement where Wesley House and the church apartments
now stand. This building would attach to
the current Social Hall/Sunday School building on the second level. The plan also includes up-dating the kitchen
and making the patio more appealing and comfortable to use.
Why do we need a new building?
It is our desire at St. Paul’s to touch more
people’s lives by sharing our faith in Christ.
By providing facilities where we can worship and fellowship we open the
doors to those looking for a church home.
We would offer better access for the elderly and disabled. Our children’s Sunday School would have more
light, air-conditioning and an outside play area. The youth would have a safe, clean space with
their own bathrooms in a space shielded from the neighbors. We would have a ground floor nursery with a
bathroom and changing room and the choir would have a warm-up room with their
own storage for robes and equipment.
Why now? Why not now?
It has been 40+ years since
the last major improvements in St.
Paul’s facilities.
At that time our forefathers and mothers invested in the facilities and
the legacy we enjoy today. We have an
opportunity to not only provide for the future of St. Paul's, but to improve our current
effectiveness, and to build on the legacy for those who follow us.
What will it cost?
The total project estimate is
$2.24 million.
How will we pay for it?
Our objective is to make an earnest church-wide effort to raise, in cash and commitments, a minimum of $1
million for the three year campaign. A
challenge goal of $2.25 million has been established. Pledges will begin March 1, 2007, and are
payable for 36 months to the campaign.
Commitments to the campaign would be in addition to your commitment to
the regular church budget.
What do we ask of you?
Our prayer is that thecampaign “It’s time to build on St.
Paul’s legacy” will be a time of renewal for each of
us individually and as a community. We
encourage you to set aside special time for prayer and meditation during the
next eight weeks. Please prayerfully
consider the opportunities we have for growth and pray for God’s wisdom and
leadership.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Events in Bold have been completed or are in progress)
Fund Raising
Building Committee develops Fund Raising Plan.
Feb. 14-22, 2007 - Cottage Meetings with Rev. Keller and Bob Powell, fund-raising consultant. All meetings except the Thursday Night Dinner meeting will be small
group meetings in individual homes.
Feb. 24-25 - 24 hour All-Church Prayer Vigil for the Building Fund Campaign
before we submit our pledges.
Feb. 25 - Building Fund Pledge Commitment Sunday, the offering of our pledges
to God for His Glory. A catered luncheon in the Social Hall, for all, will follow
the second service. The total results of the pledges will be announced at this time ($1.5 million was pledged).
Mar. 1 - 3 year Pledge Campaign starts.
June, 2008 - Current budget estimate for project is $400, 000 greater than reported to the congregation in Feb.
Official Approval
Church Conference reviews and approves the project plan.
Plans submitted to District Building & Location Committee for approval
Documentation submitted to District Supervisor and Church Conference Secretary for
approval
Feb.19 - City Council vote to apprrove plans.
July 2008 - Detailed construction plans submitted to City of Coronado for approval.
August, 2008 - Review of plans completed by City of Coronado.
Demolition/Construction
(Dates of future planned actions are estimates only)
Oct. 12, 2008 - Ground Breaking Ceremony
Oct. 22, 2008 - Demolishment of Wesley House and apartment buildings complete
Oct. 30, 2008 - Excavation for basement commenced.
Dec. 22, 2008 - Excavation for basement complete.
Feb. 6, 2009 - Basement walls completed.
Feb. 21, 2009 - Start work on First Floor.
Mar. 10, 2009 - Start work on Second Floor.
April 14, 2009 - Roofing completed
May 17, 2009 - Topping Out Celebration.
June, 2009 - Basement completed.
July, 2009 - First Floor completed.
July 16, 2009 - Second Floor completed.
Aug. 7, 2009 - Education Building ready for occupancy.
Sept. 16, 2009 - Modifications to Social Hall completed.
Completion
November 1, 2009
The funding program started on March 1, 2007


Unless the Lord builds the house, those who
build it labor in vain.
Psalm 127:1
Architect's Concept
Proposed Plans
First Floor plan of new construction replacing Wesley House and Apartments

Second Floor plan of new construction area

Basement of new construction area

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