Introduction Letter
July 31, 2008
Dear Members and Friends of Asbury
UMC, Smyrna,
In May, 2008 The Asbury Corinthian
Fund was introduced to the congregation. All in attendance at the 3 services unanimously agreed to the project. The enclosed
brochure will define the Fund in detail.
In June 2008 , we started the
Savings account deductions from the Sunday offerings. Some members also started giving donations. We are
now starting the member and friends solicitation campaign. We are asking for your commitment that can give hope and
comfort for future generations.
Your gift can be completed
in five (5) years. In order to have a ____________________ we ask for the 20% of your pledge payable in the first year. However,
any gift to the fund of any amount is welcomed at any time. The pleasure of your reply is appreciated by
September 30, 2008. One of the committee Members will contact you at a later date.
Needs Assessment for the Capital Campaign
In the past several years, we have seen
the fairly progressive (but normal) deterioration of our church infrastructure. In 2000 a formal assessment
of the physical condition of the church building was done by Kelly & Johnson Architects together with engineers from Furlow
Associates & Long, Tann & D’Onofrio. A detailed written report identified significant
life safety and property preservation concerns with the present buildings. The report concludes “The older
building is a three story brick structure bearing wall with internal cast iron columns and heavy timber framing, dedicated
in 1872. This church is in a historic property and maybe the finest extant example of high Victorian ecclesiastical
architecture in the state. The corbelling, fenestration, steeple and interior design of the church are closely related
to English examples of the 1850’s and 1860’s. The 1872 church replaced a federal structure which was destroyed
by fire.”
The 2000 report gave recommendations
divided into three basic types:
1) Serious Life Safety
Concerns
2) Serious Physical
Property Concerns
3) Program and Property
Concerns
Since then there have been numerous
building and repair projects undertaken to address these concerns, and others have arisen. These include: renovation
of steeple, replacement and refurbishing of windows, safe exit access, air conditioning, steam boiler replacement, repair
of organ loft roof joists, improvement of toilet facilities, and face lifting of the front and fellowship hall. To date
we have always appealed to the congregation “ in time of need” for funding beyond current giving. We also
took a loan from the bank for bigger expenditures for repair in 2002 and with payments to be completed in 2009.
Our Trustees and Methodist Men
have done an excellent job keeping our physical plant as functional and attractive as current funding allows.
Every Sunday throughout the year over three hundred persons from infants to persons in their 90s and every age in between
walk through our doors and find encouragement and inspiration. Our facilities are in use seven days a week, fifty two
weeks a year by church and community groups for life-enriching purposes. The mission and work we do in this community
are irreplaceable and will be for decades to come. While current giving has increased steadily in recent years, many
important structural concerns identified from 2000 report are yet to be addressed and other needed projects have been deferred.
We clearly need a permanent source
of funding capital repair and replacement as needs arise. The Asbury Corinthian Fund will meet this need and enable
structural stability for continued growth in service to our community for the foreseeable future. Although this task
comes at a time of predictable economic downturn, our cause is both urgent and important.
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“Creative Fundraising
“ such as entertainments, car wash, sales of goods, art
shows, etc
GIFT SOLICITATION: THE
ASBURY CORINTHIAN FUND
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MONTH/YEAR |
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2008 |
| 2 YEARS |
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2009 |
| 3 YEARS |
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2010 |
| 4 YEARS |
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2011 |
| 5 YEARS |
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2012 |
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INDICATE IF YOU NEED REMINDERS |
| ONCE
A YEAR |
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TWICE
A YEAR |
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You will get a yearly
statement for your TAX exemption record.
The Capital Campaign Committee
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Incumbent Pastors:
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Rev.Dr. David Humphrey |
Rev Carol Terry |
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Honorary Chairs:
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Mrs. Alverna Price |
Mrs. Margaret Snow |
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Co- Chairs:
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Vicenta G. Marquez, M.D. |
The Honorable Senator: Bruce Ennis |
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Treasurer :
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Mrs. Lisa Snow Hastings |
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Members:
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Wayne Barton , Ed. D. |
Mrs. Stacey Deakyne |
Mr. John Brady |
Ms Patricia Musto |
Mr. Richard Horsey |
Mrs. Sharon Horsey |
Mr. Robert Riddagh |
Mrs. Pat Riddagh |
Mrs. Molly Wattay |
Ms Sharon Rose |
