I support the capital campaign because the church has always been there for me in good times and in difficult times. I want the church to be an inviting space for others so they can experience what I experience.
-Todd Brown, Trustee member
Why “Honoring the Past, Committing to Our Future”?
Our present church building was constructed in 1929, right at the beginning of the Great Depression. Members of First Church were committed to a new space that would be built on land donated by the Simmons Family. A move from the, then current building on Library Square is filled with memories of children proudly carrying their Sunday School chairs from the old building to the new building and of adults carrying the religious symbols to the new space. In addition to the ways in which everyone made the journey to a new church home, five families were willing to mortgage their homes so that the church building mortgage would be paid during this difficult time in our country. They left us a rich past to honor.
We are at a time when we pick up the mantle of First Church ministry and the building that has been given to us. It is our time to commit to our future and care for large maintenance projects needing our attention. It is an exciting time to think about our legacy for those who are coming and will continue to be Christ’s witness on the corner of 60th and Sheridan.
Be sure to participate in different ways to hear more about the priorities of the campaign and how you can be a part of it. Several planned opportunities are listed in this e-newsletter. You are encouraged and invited to attend whether you are a member or guest of our congregation.
ALL CHURCH PRAYER VIGIL
7:30a March 1 - 7:30p March 2
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18
Sign up for a 30 minute slot to pray at church or at home as we ask for God’s guidance for our Capital Campaign. The Prayer Vigil Sign up sheet is in the Great Room at the Welcome Desk. Resources will be provided in the chapel for ‘in church’ prayer time.
Richard Jameson will provide security through the evening until Sunday, 7:30a. Members of the prayer vigil team will be available. Enter the doors on the 10th Ave, West side of the church.
For further questions contact Judy Tench, Prayer Vigil Chair 262-654-3026 or email at tenchmusic@wi.rr.com
ALL CHURCH LUNCHEON
Sunday, March 2 following 10:30a worship
Come and join us in the Great room for fellowship and a program lifting up why we are doing the capital campaign, what the goals and priorities are and how you can participate. Sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Great Room.
Kayla West, Teresa Snuffer and Amber Ferda, Luncheon chairs
8AM MUFFINS and PROGRAM - Sunday, March 2
Immediately after the 8a service , muffins will be served and a short program will be offered for those attending the 8a worship service.
ALL CHURCH PROGRAM, “Ways to Give to the Capital Campaign”
March 9, following worship (lunch and program)
Rev. Jason Mahnke from the WI Conference Foundation Staff will be here to lead a program on different ways to financially support the Capital Campaign. Come and share in fellowship and learn about ways to contribute to the campaign that works best with your finances. Sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Great Room
Rev. Mahnke will also be preaching at both the 8 and 10:30a services.
Ginni Fennema, coordinating lunch
Dennis West, hosting Rev. Mahnke
PROGRESSIVE DINNERS
March 9, 15, and 23
Sign up for a date that works best in your calendar or a place that works well with your location. Enjoy an evening of fellowship and hear about the ‘Whys, the Whats, and the Hows of the Campaign.’ Sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Great Room.
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