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CONCEPTUAL BUILDING EXPANSION
The building expansion plans have been updated and
a brochure has been published that describes the proposed plans. Following are
updated sketches of the proposed plans and other highlights from the brochure . At the
congregational meeting held on Sunday, January 20, 2008, the congregation voted
to approve a capital expenditure to undertake a capital campaign. The goal of
the campaign is to raise from $325,000 to $500,000 to support the proposed 2,100
square foot expansion of our facility as well as the necessary site improvements
to our parking lot, driveways, and grounds.
Message from Pastor Ferreri
TOUCHING LIVES FOR JESUS
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YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Since 1958 the people of Resurrection have been committed to our mission
statement: "To reach out and serve so that all may come to know the love of
God and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ." Our mission statement has been
faithfully lived out by the Saints of various generations. We are a congregation
in mission, Touching Lives for Jesus - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
We are building on faith. We are building on the faith that God gives to us. It
is a faith that challenges us and seeks to help us grow. It is faith in the
Gospel of God in Jesus Christ. We also build on the faith of the Saints of the
past, those faithful disciples who through the power of the Holy Spirit had the
vision and the courage to form a new congregation, to purchase two acres of
land, and to build Christ's church.
This brochure is an important mile marker for us on our journey in faith. It is
a window into our work together as God's Spirit leads us. Its vibrant colors
reflect the truth that we are building on a living faith. We are being
challenged to build additional space not that we might boast of brick and
mortar, but that we would be better equipped to be about the work to which our
Lord calls us - Touching Lives for Jesus. "For
by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it
is the gift of God - not the result of works, so that no one may boast"
(Ephesians 2:8-9 NRSV)
As you glance through this brochure, please do so in prayer. Pray that
God's Spirit will open your heart ever wider to the part that you play in this
important effort. Pray that God's Spirit will touch your heart in a way
that sharpens your awareness of God's call to you to be faithful and generous
stewards of the resources entrusted into your care. Pray that God will
stir up in you a true desire to be a committed and faith-filled participant in
this wonderful effort.
Our journey forward gives us the occasion to reflect upon the wonderful
accomplishments of the past, to remind ourselves of our rich heritage and to
strengthen our resolve in facing new challenges in the future. The challenge is
now ours as we continue to grow in faith, hope and love. We have before us a
marvelous opportunity to expand our facilities to support the ministries of
Jesus Christ.
I pray and give thanks to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers us
all to be generous and faithful disciples as we continue "Touching Lives for
Jesus."
Yours in Christ,
Charles Ferreri, Pastor
Yesterday
| March 30,1958 First service at Sayen Elementary School. Resurrection became an official congregation of the New Jersey Synod with 68 charter members. July 10,1960 Ground was broken for the present church building. February 12,1961 Services were held in the new church for the first time. 1995 Fellowship Hall added much needed office, meeting, nursery, and Sunday School space and a new kitchen. |
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| Today | |
| Sufficient space for our growing ministries has become a problem. Part of Fellowship Hall is used for storage, taking up valuable space. There is inadequate space for activities such as the Mother/Daughter banquet and Thanksgiving meal for those in need. | |
The Sunday School environment is crowded and noisy with constant disruptions. Too much time is spent gathering needed materials and setting up for class. With 90 young people last year, our Vacation Bible School had insufficient classroom space. In one class, teachers and children sat on the floor as there was no room for tables and chairs. |
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| The Food Pantry has grown significantly. Facilities that support the food pantry are spread throughout the back hallway, back closet, fellowship hall, and conference room. The proposed expansion would locate all the support in one location, simplify food distribution, and enable us to serve more people. Jesus said "Feed my sheep" | |
| Youth Ministry - The expansion will provide the Youth Ministry Team a safe place to gather and enjoy fellowship, offer outreach to their community through service projects, learn leadership skills and grow with each other in Christian values. |
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| Tomorrow | |
| The Planning Committee listened to the congregation and concentrated on additional space for Sunday School, storage, a larger more inviting narthex, and some additional seating in the sanctuary | |
| Planned improvements The expansion will add ; approximately 2,100 sq. ft. Educational Space - Approximately 900 sq. ft. 4 classrooms providing a quiet teaching environment with storage space for materials and supplies. Flex Space - 300 sq. ft. next to nursery room that can be used as a classroom, meeting room, or for storage. Storage Space - 253 sq. ft. 4 closets for storage of tables and chairs and dividers from Fellowship Hall. New Hallway and Vestibule - 200 sq. ft. Will extend from present hallway by kitchen area to new entrance. Enlarged and Improved Narthex 240 sq. ft. Will have coat closets/ and doors into overflow seating and hallway. |
Overflow Seating - 300 sq. ft. Will accommodate up to 30 people; may have a clear divider so it can be used as a "crying room" for parents and young children. Food Pantry - all the support services will be located in one location (our present coat closet area) and greatly simplify food distribution. Safer Entrance/Exit from Nottingham Way that will connect existing driveway and parking area to the Synod parking lot and provide some additional parking. Estimated Cost: Site work $150,000-$200,000; Building additions $550,000 - $600,000. |
Proposed Floor Plan
Proposed Plot Plan
