Building Campaign Donations

A New Home

 

Dear Associated Church Family and Friends,

     "I will always hope in you and add to all your praise.  My mouth shall proclaim your just   deeds; day after day your acts of deliverance, through I can't remember them all, I will speak of the mighty work of the Lord!"                   Psalm 71: 14-16


Over the past 18 years, the Associated Churches has grown in both membership and in our oneness in the faith that we find TOGETHER in Christ Jesus.  We have grown from 70 to125 member congregations and faith based agencies.  Our ability to come together in Christian Unity, grow together through times of prayer, praise, and education of the children, and continue to show the compassion of Jesus Christ in feeding the poor among us has been astonishing to behold.  Truly it can be said, "God is great, All the time!"

The years ahead promise to be filled with even greater opportunities for bringing the churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County together to do even greater acts of faith in Jesus name!  In doing so, we will be one step closer to living in harmony and being able to call our community together to accepting and living out the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.  In 2002 the Foellinger Foundation and Taylor University  invited Associated Churches to participate in a three year time of study and planning.  As a result of our work and study in the "Institute for Organizational Effectiveness", the Associated Churches Board of Directors went on a retreat in 2003 with Kathy Carrier of Briljent consulting firm as our consultant.  A new mission statement and a 5-year strategic plan were drafted by the Board as the result of that time of prayer, discernment, and meditation.

One of the main issues that the Board of Directors faced was the lack of a permanent home for the mission and ministries of Associated Churches.  We had three different warehouse spaces for the Food Bank System with the need for staff and volunteers often to be at the same place without the ability to make that happen.  The old facility had become unsafe and as it was built was ineffective for our uses.  Therefore, we can fast forward to 2006.  After examining a number of sites throughout the community, it was decided by the Board to build two new facilities at our current site.  Since that decision was made, the land and buildings have been purchased.  The buildings have been torn down.  An architect firm (Grinsfelder Associates) has been chosen to give direction to the vision that God has given us for the future.  A general contractor has been chosen, C.C.I. from Fort Wayne.  Star Bank has been selected to provide the construction loan.  Construction  began in early June, 2006.  The buildings were completed in November, 2006.  This was a most exciting time for expanding our joint mission and ministry in Jesus name to our community.

The theme for the building campaign was "Building on the Cornerstone of Faith."  One of the reasons that we chose the land on East Wayne Street to build is that it was Holy Ground.  Our Jewish brothers and sisters began their life of faith, here, at this very spot.  Before demolition, Associated Churches returned the cornerstone of the building to the B'nai Jacob congregation.  It was now time for us to continue God's work for this place.  It was only fitting that the Christian community show our belief in the East Central Neighborhood and build these buildings on our cornerstone of faith.

The Associated Churches Board of Directors, the Capital Campaign Committee, and I, ask you to  join the community in prayer and with your financial gifts that will share God's goodness and grace for many years to come.  Your gift will make Fort Wayne and Allen County the very best place to life for all of God's people.

In Christ's Service,


Vernon R. Graham                              Rev. Richard Hartman                        James MacQueen
Executive Pastor                                       President of                                     Building Committee
                                                             Associated Churches                                  Chairperson

 

                             To contribute to the building campaign please use the form below. 

Please mail to: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne & Allen Co., 602 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, In 46802
                       Please make checks payable to:  Associated Churches Capital Campaign

 
        Yes, I want to help.  Here is a gift or pledge to the Associated Churches Capital Campaign:

   Name(s): _______________________________________________________________

   Address:________________________________________________________________

   City:__________________________________ State:_________ Zip: ________________

   Telephone: _____________________ E-mail: __________________________________

   Pledge Commitment:  Total Pledge: _____________Pledge Duration Years (1-3): _______

   Enclosed Today: $_______________

   Installment frequency:   O One-time    O  Monthly  O   Quarterly  O Annual

   Signature of Donor: _________________________________________________________

   Please record my fit as "anonymous": O

   My gift is made with the following recognition (list name or memorial designation):

 _________________________________________________________________________
 
  Please mail to: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne & Allen Co., 602 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, In 46802

                       Please make checks payable to:  Associated Churches Capital Campaign


   O  Please contact me about stock or estate planning giving.

 Thank you very much for your contribution to the Associated Churches Building on the      Cornerstone of Faith Capital Campaign.  To the extent provided by law, your gift to Associated  Churches, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, is tax deductible.  A letter of confirmation of your   pledge or contribution will be sent to you by mail.

   Please visit our website at www.associatedchurches.org.

   If you have any questions, please call us at 260-422-3528.