They have prayed.
They have studied.
They have sought counsel.
We thank the members of English Lutheran Church for the tremendous response to “In Christ, Together We Grow.” As of November 30, 2011, $2,025,000.00 has been received or pledged. When we first met with our fundraising consultant, he suggested we had the potential to raise $1 million on the low end and $2 million on the high end. We have already exceeded the high end of projections with more pledges being received every day. We believe the $2 million received is the largest amount received for a building project by any congregation in the history of the La Crosse Area Synod. We thank God for the faith and generosity of the servants of Christ at English Lutheran Church.
Capital Appeal Report
STATISTICS for In Christ, Together We Grow
Capital Appeal
Through November 30
$2,025,000.00 received in gifts and pledges
180 households have made a pledge or gift to “In Christ, Together We Grow”
We anticipate about another 75-100 pledges will be received
Annual Appeal
Through November 30
187 households have pledged $471,000 for operating expenses in 2012
The average pledge for 2012 is $2500
Comparison: Grand Total in 2011, we had 252 pledges for $536,000. The average was $2125.
We anticipate another 75-100 additional pledges will be received for 2012
The history of English Lutheran church has been one that looks to the future.
The people that went before us have made it possible for us to have a
beautiful building in which to worship, fellowship, and learn. It is now
in our hands to make sure that generations to come will have the space
to do what we have been able to do. We ask that you pray about your part
in this Capital Appeal. This is an exciting time in our congregation and
YOU have the chance to be a big part of it!Pledge form
Brochure Summary:
- Letter from Pastor Mark
- Phase 1 (Capital Appeal -3 years)
- Annual Appeal -1 year
- Plans (Blueprints)
- Budget
- Answers to Questions
- Chairpersons with Contact Information
The proposed King St. landscaped entrance.
Many improvements are a part of Phase I including:
- A main entrance that is welcoming.
- A new, large gathering space.
- A new kitchen.
- New handicap-accessible restrooms.
- Improved spaces for the nursery, music, youth, library, and storage.
- Address deferred maintenance issues related to heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, roofing and asbestos removal.
- Create a facility that is green and more environmentally responsible.
View the 3-D rendering
of the outside of the new building!