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     It was two years ago on May 20, 2001 that Grace voted to appoint a Building Committee and proceed to form a plan to expand our facilities. The job of this committee is to make plans to address both the architecture and the finances needed to make these dreams a reality. Since then a lot has happened. We have hired an architect and are working with him on fine-tuning the preliminary plans for a Sunday School building. We are also implementing a plan to deal with overcrowding in the interim. To that end we are in the process of getting all the necessary permits to expand the parking lot and we are leasing a portable Sunday School building. (And none too soon because Sunday School attendance is up 11% from last year at this time.)

     But perhaps the most significant progress has been made on the financial front. After months of work, we carried out a Capital Funds Stewardship Campaign last fall during which over $300,000 was pledged to pay off the existing debt and raise a down payment on the new building. Since then enough has been given that the debt on the church building has been reduced from over $230,000 to less than $71,000!

     Many thanks to the members of the Building Committee and everyone who helped with the Capital Funds Campaign! There are also two professionals who have given their time free of charge to the church. Richard Dolce helped us review the contract for the architect and Shannon Smith has done all the wetlands surveys required. Between the two of them they have saved Grace thousands of dollars.

     We have come a long way but we still have a long way to go. Please continue your regular giving on the pledges you made and most importantly keep praying! God continues to send people to Grace and it is our job to be ready to welcome them.

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410 Harbison Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29210

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Office Hours:  Monday - Thursday  8:30am-2:30pm
Pastor: Alex Stevenson

Statistics Below Dated: November 21, 2003

Financial Stewardship: Tithes, Gifts & Offerings
    Grace at Work -- Future Ahead
Fund Information Received Ministry, Salaries, Operating Expenses Building Maintenance Debt Reduction New Building Project
Pledged
Stewardship Campaign (2004) $218,031.34 Stewardship Campaign Funds may be used for any and all parts of the church's budget. However, the "Operating Budget" is based on pledges made to this fund. Stewardship Campaign Funds may be used for Building Maintenance and Repairs. However, the "Operating Budget" is based on pledges made to this fund. Stewardship Campaign Funds may be used for Debt Reduction. However, the "Operating Budget" is based on pledges made to this fund. Stewardship Campaign Funds may be used for New Building Projects. However, the "Operating Budget" is based on pledges made to this fund.
$281,902.33
Building Maintenance Fund  a.k.a., "The Building Fund"     Building Maintenance Funds may only be used for the ongoing maintenance of existing church assests. The recent roof replacement exhausted this fund.    
(Not Pledged)
Capital Funds Campaign (3 yr)
PAID IN FULL 1 Year Early!		 $324,962.20     The Capital Funds Campaign will be used to reduce/eliminate existing debt on the church and parsonage mortgages, then be applied to the new building project. The Capital Funds Campaign will be used to reduce/eliminate existing debt on the church and parsonage mortgages, then be applied to the new building project.
$322,315.00
Strategic Growth Fund         The Strategic Growth Fund can be used exclusively for the expansion of new buildings. Funds may not be used for any other projects, maintenance or ministries.
(Not Pledged)

Continue to keep this campaign in your prayers! It’s all about knowing Jesus and making him known to others.

 

  

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