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Slide 2 FOX RIVER LUTHERAN CHURCH 2013 NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Slide 3 2013 NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Mark Varland Van Jackson Mike Harr Eric Southcombe Sue Garner Chrissy McClimans Jack Theime Slide 4 GOAL: Collect and evaluate all ministry ideas from the Congregation, Council, and Committee concerning the land and building for consideration by the Church Council. GOD GUIDE US AND LEAD US. Slide 5 SENIOR CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CEMETERY SHOOTING RANGE SUBDIVISION/HOUSING ASSISTED LIVING DUPLEXES CHRISTIAN COUNSELING YOUTH CENTER GYMNASIUM HOMELESS SHELTER RESCUE SHELTER COFFEE HOUSE FOOD/CLOTHES PANTRY STRIPMALL/GAS STATION AMPHITHEATER DAYCARE PLAYGROUND BALLFIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TEMP. HOUSING EXPAND PARKING FISHING POND PAVILION EXPAND REMODEL BUILD GARAGE Slide 6 ALL ideas were reviewed. ALL were discussed and evaluated (with the Councils input) according to where God is currently leading our Congregation. ALL ideas are being kept on file for future consideration. Slide 7 As the focus narrowed, needs, feasibility, alignment with our mission, cost, schedule and alternative concepts were researched and evaluated only in enough detail to gain a general direction for further action - if any. Slide 8 ALL ideas were reviewed. ALL were discussed and evaluated (with the Councils input) according to where God is currently leading our Congregation. ALL ideas are being kept on file for future consideration. As the focus narrowed, needs, alignment with our mission, feasibility, cost, schedule and alternative concepts were researched and evaluated only in enough detail to gain a general direction for further action - if any. Although this Committee has completed the short term goal and is no longer meeting, our Church Council will continue down the path of self improvement that God has set before us. Slide 9 1839 The vision that lead us here, began 175 years ago in a two story log cabin. Slide 10 1843 God has remained faithful through many transitions. Slide 11 1862 There have been many links in the chain of faithfulness within this congregation. Slide 12 2005 As the Holy Spirit leads on - this congregation will follow. Slide 13 2003 10 AC IL RT. 71 IL RT. 52 INITIAL LAND PURCHASE With an eye on the future and the plans God has for us. Slide 14 2006 God has a special purpose, His purpose, for all those He has called to this church family. This body of Christ needs each one of us to pick up our cross and dedicate ourselves to the one who died for us.. Slide 15 2006 God has a special purpose, His purpose, for all those He has called to this church family. This body of Christ needs each one of us to pick up our cross and dedicate ourselves to the one who died for us..by being committed to loving God and loving each other in what ever He is calling our hands to do. This is just a building and land, God wants your heart and your hands. Slide 16 2012 14.67 AC 10 AC IL RT. 71 IL RT. 52 SECOND LAND PURCHASE How will we honor God with the resources Hes given. Slide 17 This is the current building and land. Slide 18 This is the current building and land. The following slides are some options that may be pursued in the future. Slide 19 This is the current building and land. The following slides are some options that may be pursued in the future. None of these ideas are in the works, only being considered at this point. Slide 20 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING Slide 21 1 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 2 Slide 22 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 2 3 Slide 23 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 2 3 4 Slide 24 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 2 3 4 5 Slide 25 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 2 3 4 5 6 Slide 26 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 7)100 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA (293 TOTAL) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slide 27 1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 7)100 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA (293 TOTAL) 8)REMODEL EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING 2 5 6 8 7 4 3 Slide 28 PAVILION IDEAS Slide 29 Slide 30 172 ADDITIONAL SPACES FOR A TOTAL OF 293 Slide 31 FOR COMMUNITY USE ALSO - AS AN OUTREACH Slide 32 NEVER BE SATISFIED WE HAVE TO KEEP SEARCHING FOR WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO NEXT! Slide 33 MAKE SURE THE COUNCIL KNOWS HOW GOD WANTS TO USE YOU AS PART OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY. Slide 34 PRAY. Slide 35 That this congregation of believers will always remain faithful to Gods will and His calling for our congregation and that we will submit to Him in all that we plan for and carry out. Slide 36 PRAY. That this congregation of believers will always remain faithful to Gods will and His calling for our congregation and that we will submit to Him in all that we plan for and carry out. That we will act out of faith and not fear, seeking His guidance and be unified through trust in His provision, His timing, His grace, and His love.