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Church for Sale

The Church building was built in 1880 and reflects the architecture of that era, tin ceilings, and stained glass windows including a large round window that was hidden away back in the 60’s to conserve energy. The basement below the sanctuary is finished and used for a day care facility with full kitchen and storage. The choir loft provides a beautiful view of the worship area; access is limit to a winding staircase. An expansion was added in the 60’s with the completion of an education wing and office space. This flat roofed addition provides a large meeting /function room with kitchen.  An office and small meeting room are included in the totally handicap accessible first floor. The basement of the expansion provides another large gathering room and 6 smaller classroom/offices. The back entrance and exit provide safe and easy exit from the back of the building.  The property is in Gorham’s Village Commercial Zone.  A buyer will find there are a variety of permissible uses.

 Property consists of .25 +/- acres and a 15,648 sq. ft church building. Assessor’s Ref: Map 102 lot 83 ; Book and page: 2794/462; Assessed value:   $321,300;  Heating system:  Oil heat with forced hot air and radiators in some locations. Hot water also supplied by the furnace; Utilities:  Municipal water and sewer. Electrical service is a 400 amp 120/240 single phase. Price: $495,000. For further information, please call: (207) 839-3111 or Mr. Dennis Morton at (207) 892-2457.

      Construction Committee News

Early last month, the Church Construction Committee became aware of a possible major delay in Building plans: the Maine Department of Transportation felt we needed a traffic study for the Cressey Road/Rt. 25 intersection. Thanks to our design team, we are able to this process, receive a traffic permit and move onto Planning Board approval and a building permit from the town. Upon receipt of the building permit, we will gear up for the important phase of getting our new church built. -February 2003        

Building Fund Donations

If you would like to make a contribution to the new church building program please make your check out to the SSUMC Building Fund and send it to School Street U.M.C., P.O. Box 607, Gorham, ME 04038.

Building Fund Campaign

We are enclosing in this Newsletter a Building Fund pledge card. If you are a new member or a new constituent, we invite you to pledge to our Building Fund Campaign. The card is self-explanatory with one exception. The three year pledge runs through April of 2005. If you would like pledge envelopes for the Building Fund, notify the church secretary, Beverly Bamford; and we will see that you receive envelopes.

Building Fund Monthly Report 

Balance on Hand Last Report

$306,001.79
ncome - Interest on CDs   Income - Interest on CDs  
 Pledges, Gifts & Interest      2,620.58
Sub Total     $309,501.78 
Expenses                                0 
Balance on hand September 22, 2003  

$309,501,78
CD   -  Key Bank  $106,271.72
CD   -  Mechanics Bank  105,912.07
CD  -  Pepperell Bank 47,007.41
Cash on hand - Gorham Savings Bank   43,310.58
Value of Common Stock  (approx,)     2,000.00  
Loan to Trustees for Emergency Repairs - to be repaid        5,000.00 
Building Fund Total  

$309,501.78

                                              

 

Balance on Hand Last Report     (June 2003)      $302,415.80

 As of August 19, 2003:           

Income - Interest on CDs     2,658.53
 Pledges, Gifts & Interest   927.46  
Sub Total    $306,001.79 
Expenses  $0
CD   -  Key Bank $105,861.86 
CD   -  Mechanics Bank $105,538.55
CD  -  Pepperell Bank $46,911.38 
On loan to church for Emergency repairs (to be repaid)  $5,000.00
Cash on hand $40,690.00 
Stocks (+ or - $100 value)  $2,000.00
Repairs - to be repaid $5,000.00  
Building Fund total (Balance on hand) $306,001.79

  - Building Finance Committee