Grounded in Gratitude • Revealed in Prayer • Lived in Faith

Lord, what do

MINISTRY AND BUILDING EXPANSION

Clarkston United Methodist Church

you

me?want to do through

Grounded in Gratitude • Revealed in Prayer • Lived in Faith

RICK DAKE Senior Pastor

is built on a foundation of faith and community impact. We have been a cornerstone in the community for over 150 years.

We celebrate that God has led us to become a vibrant, active, involved church family! Our programs and outreach have exploded and we are in need of additional space and amenities to support the growth and future of our ministry. Our Children and Youth programs are thriving, our Adult Sunday School and Bible Studies are overflowing, our mission space taxed, and our hospitality and welcome areas are too small.

Today, we face an exciting opportunity to transform ourfacility to meet the growing ministry needs. Following several years of study, workshops, and discernment, I believe now is the time to expand and re-purpose existing areas to make our space more functional and better aligned with our ministry goals and growth.

Our vision is to create an accessible, welcoming, and usable place for today and future generations to fulfill our mission to Vitally Connect People to People and People to God. This entire endeavor is the celebration of this mission statement.

I firmly believe this effort is about far more than money and facilities. First and foremost, it is about changed and blessed lives. Because of what we do, countless others in years ahead will find a faith home and a deeper relationship with God. That is our privilege and joy in this ministry we share.

We will be launching a Capital Campaign in early March to begin our efforts to meet the needs of our church community and fund our expansion. I look forward to your contributions in helping to support our campaign.

Please join our church family as we listen to God’s calling and support our Gratitude, Faith and Prayer with our actions. Together, we will Build for the Future.

In His Service,

Clarkston United Methodist Church

GROUNDED INGRATITUDE

Live out the blessings God

has Given.

REVEALED INPRAYER

LIVED INFAITH

for our children and youth.” — MILLIE HAM, MEMBER SINCE 1982

“As an older member, it gives me assurance for the futurebecause we are committed to offering

spiritual growth opportunites

Our Ministry Expansion Journey is ....

Engage God through prayer to determine His will for use of our gifts.

Respond boldly & faithfully to God’s leading.

Lord, what doyou

me?want to do through

TO VITALLY CONNECT PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND PEOPLE TO GOD

MINISTRY EXPANSION PRIORITIES

Multi-Purpose Activity Center

• Accommodate church-wide gather-ings, youth events and various activ-ities such as Vacation Bible School, Christmas Connection, youth rallies, luncheons, and recreation for all ages

• Support community functions and events

• Offer a place for meals, intake seminars, classes and recreation

Youth & Children’s Classrooms

• Expand and modernize nursery facilities for our growing young families

• Provide secure check-in, barrier free accessibility

• Increase and add more space for our exploding elementary school ministry

• Modernize an area for high school and middle school youth

1900-1950 Original Building

1950 Building Committee decides to move to Waldon Rd

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A Spacious Welcoming Area

• Improve access, essential for biblical hospitality

• Allow pre- and post-worship fellowship in an expanded narthex

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New & Reconfigured Adult Education Classrooms

• Give space to expand current offerings which include new member classes, Bible studies, spiritual formation, social groups, committee meetings, and community groups

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1954 Ground breaking

1961 First phase of new church

THE GROWTH OF OUR CHURCH

Dedicated Mission Ministry Space

• Store food, clothing, and essential mission supplies

• Provide a hospitable area to receive people and offer assistance in a caring thoughtful way

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Accessibility

• Give complete accessibility for everyone throughout the entire building — no exceptions

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1970’s First expansion: Fellowship Hall

and Education wing

Late 1980’s Second expansion: Youth lounge,

Music rooms and Parlor

2015 Proposed building

enhancements

— CARTER SLUNICK, YOUTH, MEMBER SINCE 1999

“CUMC means a lot to me and plays a big part in my life. It helped me develop my Christian morals and learn about Christ, and has made me a better person with lasting friends. It brings my family together. I don’t know what more I could ask for from church. I love the warm community, the friendly people, the mission trips, teachings, youth programs and services. I love the Church because it introduced me to God, and without it, I would be nothing inside. It made me who I am today.”

RENOVATED YOUTH SPACE

EXTERIOR VIEW

CONCEPTUAL PLANS

SECURE CHECK-IN & UPDATED NURSERY

Visit clarkstonumc.org for more detailed drawings.

MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER

SPACIOUS WELCOMING AREA

NARTHEX, COVERED DROP-OFF

EXPANDED HALLWAYS & GATHERING AREAS

SECURE CHECK-IN & UPDATED NURSERY

UPDATED CHILDREN’S CHURCH

MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER

designed to support the financial needs of the ministry expansion. We estimate this total plan cost to be approximately $6-7 million. Specific financial detail and project costs will be shared in the weeks to come.

We hope that you thoughtfully consider how you can contribute. We need your prayers, support and active participation as we ask God to guide our church through this important process.

In March, Commitment cards will be distributed. We hope every gift will be offered – grounded in gratitude, revealed through prayer and lived in faith.

The Capital Campaign is

CLARKSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6600 Waldon Rd • Clarkston, MI 48346 • (248) 625-1611cumcoffice@clarkstonumc.org

our sanctuary after a crazy week, and a place we can grow and learn. We can’t wait to see the church grow and become even more inviting to new families.”

— NATHAN AND SHANNON MAJIROS, MEMBERS SINCE 2012

“When we moved to Michigan, we knew we needed to find a church that ourchildren would love and grow in Christ. When friends invited us to CUMC, we instantly fell in love.

CUMC is our family away from family,

but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling-place for God. — EPHESIANS 2: 19-22

So then you are no longer strangers,

KEY DATESFeb 22, 2015 Gratitude Sunday

March 8, 2015 Ministry Sunday

March 22, 2015 Celebration Event

March 29, 2015 Commitment Sunday

April 26, 2015 Announcement Sunday