Port Williams United Baptist Church Port Williams, NS
SAVE OUR STEEPLE!
________________________________________________________________________ April, 2016 For almost 150 years, the Port Williams United Baptist Church has been an integral part of our community, and our building a treasured landmark. And now we must work together to protect what is sacred to us.
We are facing some major challenges as the building approaches 150 years old. Because of water damage and rot, the siding on the building needs to be replaced and the bell and steeple tower needs to be reconstructed. If not, the building will continue to deteriorate and the steeple may collapse. As you can imagine, this is an extensive and expensive project. Unfortunately, contractors can only give us a best-guess at the cost, for we cannot discover what's truly underneath until the siding is removed. It is estimated that replacement and repair costs will be between $75,000 and $115,000. Already, at the February 2016 Annual Meeting, the congregation voted to move $20,000 from the Memorial Fund to this building campaign. This is a great start! A committee has been formed and a plan has been made to raise the necessary funds to complete the project through a combination of fundraising, funds drawn from our reserve accounts, and donations. We invite you to help us with this essential repair. Here are several ways whereby you can help save the Port Williams United Baptist Church building.
Make a Donation.
Every cent counts and every donor will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cheques can be made payable to the Port Williams United Baptist Church and sent to P.O. Box 301, Port Williams, NS, B0P 1T0. Online donations can be received at pwubc.org (under the DONATE tab) with funds directed to the Building Fund Project. Pledge anything from $5 to $50 a week, or $10 to $100 a month. Pledge form is attached, and available at the Church office.
Support Events.
We will be having many fundraising events over the next 18 months. We would love to have you attend one of those events. Or, perhaps you would consider planning one of your own. This can be for the whole congregation or community, or even something as small as a coffee party with friends in your home. 1
Spread the Word!
Please let others know about our campaign and our need to save our church building. Help us to spread the word by taking the time to share this letter with your friends and family members who no longer live in Port Williams.
To learn more about the progress of the Save our Steeple Campaign and to find out about events and our fundraising efforts, visit pwubc.org or find us on Facebook (Port Williams United Baptist Church). Thank you for helping us to save our treasured Church. Remember, every cent counts. Thank you! Finance and Stewardship Committee Port Williams United Baptist Church
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SAVE OUR STEEPLE!
Port Williams, NS
__________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that the Port Williams United Baptist Church building is in dire need of repair, and I want to help restore and preserve this important village landmark. I also realize that the building we value today is a gift from previous generations. To help make certain it continues to be here for future generations, I make this pledge: ____ $5.00 per week for 85 weeks
(May 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017)
____ $25.00 per month for 20 months
= $425
(May 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017)
____ an amount of __________ for _____ weeks/months =
= $500
$______
____ $10.00 per week = $850 ____ $50.00 per month = $1,000 ____ a one time gift of
$______
NAME: _______________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________
PHONE: _____________________________
EMAIL: _____________________________________
ALL donations/pledges are gratefully received, and are tax deductible.
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