This document summarizes a capital campaign being undertaken by the Norwalk First United Methodist Church from 2017-2020. The campaign has two main goals: raising $405,388 for urgently needed building repairs, and increasing the church endowment by $430,000 to prepare for future needs and maintain a stable financial base. Major repair projects include repairing roofs, windows, and stone walls. The campaign will involve church members sharing testimonials and celebrating its completion on March 12, 2017. It encourages various forms of pledges to be paid over three years to fund the repairs and grow the endowment.

1. CAPITAL
BUILDING
&
ENDOWMENT
CAMPAIGN
2017-2020
NORWALK FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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2. We come before you, O God the Holy Spirit,
trusting in your mercy, we gather together
in your name. Come to us, be with us, and
enter our hearts. Teach us what we are to do
and what we are to understand, so that with
your help, we may be able to please you in
all things. Be the author and the finisher of
our work. Unite us to yourself by the gift of
your grace, that we may be one in you.
Amen.
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3. MISSION of the UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH:
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for
the transformation of the world.
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4. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in
this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we
renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the
ministries of the Church by:
 Our Prayers
 Our Presence
 Our Gifts
 Our Service
 Our Witness
That in everything God may be glorified through Jesus
Christ.
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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5. Our church buildings, valued
at $5,401,000, are our biggest
asset after our congregation
A positive community “connector”
through collaborations and “feeding
the sheep” via hot meals, mission
outreach, music, and programs such as
after school.
A recognizable, centrally located,
social and spiritual refuge for all ages,
those who are alone and families that
need assistance.
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6.  We must reach out to the future by renewing our
vision and spirit by recognizing the needs of our
church facility, church family and our community
 To help make this happen, we must join together to
address our urgent facility needs and prepare for
future building needs by building our endowment,
while also utilizing and encouraging our gifts of lay
and pastoral leadership
 Then, through good financial management and
stewardship, we can grow our membership, reach
out to our community and achieve our mission by
making disciples of Jesus Christ
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7.  Current condition of facilities and property
 Future church and community needs
 Funding that will be necessary to address
urgently needed restorations and renovations
 Priority of future needed repairs with
projected timelines and estimates
 Operating and spending policies
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8.  Architects and
construction firms were
interviewed
 A multi-year plan for
prioritizing the facility
Restoration is being
developed for approval
 Estimates secured for all
Restoration, Renovation and
Repair projects-prior to hiring
 Minutes and copies of estimates for all
projects and the multi-year funding plan are
available for review from the Finance Committee
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9. Eliminate Leaks and Future Water Damage
Includes: Roofs, Spouting, Gutters, Caulking, & Wrap Chimneys9

10. Tuck Point and Repair Sandstone Walls & Cornices…
Estimate:
$162,295
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11. REPAIR, CAULK AND REPAINT WINDOWS - $38,427
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12. Estimate
$9985
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13.  Three consulting firms were interviewed by
Rev. Dr. Oglesbee, staff and church leadership.
 MISSION POSSIBLE:® Nonprofit Solutions, Ltd.
was selected. Constance Clark, President, began
providing early campaign readiness and capital and
endowment campaign planning support last year.
 We have not held a large, formal capital and
endowment campaign since our rotunda was
completed in 1983.
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14. Cash Gifts & Pledge Payments
May be spread over 3-Years.
 Our 2017 Goal: $445,388
 Raise $405,388 to Address Urgently Needed
Building Repairs
 Further invest in our spiritual leadership, church and
mission outreach - $40,000
or 10% of capital funds raised
 By 2020: Endowment Increases $430,000
• To prepare for future needed repairs
• To create a stable financial base for our future
• To reach a $750,000 investment portfolio
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15. Our Campaign Endowment Goal is to preserve the assets of First
United Methodist Church of Norwalk.
This continuous flow of stable contributions towards operating
expenses during times of weak financial markets and high or low
inflation will assure the Church’s long term health.
We would like to achieve a $750,000 Endowment portfolio over the
3-Year Campaign pledge period. We need to raise an additional
$440,000 through trusts, funded endowment and planned gifts to do
this.
At current distribution rates, this will provide a range of $22,500 to
$37,500 of investment income per year. This will greatly help address
our needs and prolong our Church’s mission indefinitely.
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16. REPAIR OF SANCTUARY WILL BE COMPLETED AFTER:
• Exterior of church is sound and the water is stopped to
prevent further water damage and added repair costs
• Consensus reached on a restoration/renovation use plan
• Estimates procured on work to be performed
• Potential Historic Landmark designation
• Potential grant procurement
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17. Babetta Thornhill
Barb Vogt
Barry Livengood
Ben Kenny
Betty Holb
Beverly Brooks
Bev Pickworth
Bob Gentzel
Bob Hoffecker
Carol Phillips
Carol Schubert
Catherine Alley
Chantal DeYoe
Chris Berry
Cindy Casselberry
Connie Penwell
Dale Hildreth
Dawn Freeman
DeAnn McKillips
Deb Zeiter
Georgia Bobryk
Gloria Mock
Grace Horning
Jean Motolik
Jean Rock
John Brooks
Judy Emmons
Kathy Veith
Kathy Battles
Kay Fletcher
LaMar Zieber
Laura Calkins
Linda Markel
Louise Haydn
Lynne Horrigan
Mandy Fresch
Marilyn Pierce
Mary Jo Hazelwood
Mary Tester
Meal Committee
Mike Gubesch
Nancy Hoffecker
Pam Norris
Pat Kurtz
Pat Taylor
Pat Terry
Pat Wetzel
Paula Thorpe
Phyllis Zieber
Prayer Committee
Rev. Dr. Brian Oglesbee
Ruth Brown
Sarah Christophel
Scott Tester
Sherry Fishbaugh
Shirley Doughty
Stephanie Smith
Sue Bores
Sue Calkins
Telephone Committee
Testimonial Committee
Victoria Wheeler
Virginia Harper
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18. Member Information Sundays:
• February 19
• March 5
Program Sundays – Special Testimonials:
In worship and written testimonials in bulletins
• February 19 Kick Off
• February 26
• March 5
Celebration Sunday, MARCH 12, 2017
• One Spirit Filled Service
• Special Testimonials
• Congregational Pledging with Match Opportunities
• All Church Lunch Celebration Following Worship
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE
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19. 1st Kids
5th Sunday Meals
“7Ss” Lunches
Cantatas
Children’s Concert
Community Meals
Food Bank
Kickstart
Love Fund
Mission Fundraisers
Mission Trips
Pathfinders
Rummage Sales
Stitches of Love
UMW Events
VBS
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20.  Al-Anon
 AA
 Abigail Pregnancy
Services
 Boy Scouts
 Community Action
Council
 Community Gatherings
 Clothing Center
 Cub Scouts
 Girl Scouts
 Habitat for Humanity
 Miriam House
 Norwalk Area Food Bank
 Red Cross Blood Drives
 Salvation Army
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21. “The work is great, for the temple will not
be for mortals but for the Lord God…
Moreover, in addition to all I have
provided for the holy house, I have
treasures of my own of gold and silver,
and because of my devotion to the
house of my God, I give it to the house
of my God.”
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22.  Make a personal pledge or cash donation.
 Orchestrate a presentation to a club or organization
that uses our church.
 Gather family & friends for a memorial gift to honor
a family member.
 Notify other members and family out of the area
about our Celebration Sunday.
 Help us find longtime friends in the community.
 Spread the word that we are being good stewards to
better serve our church family and to reach out to
our community!
 Volunteer for the campaign.
How You Can Help
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23. We Need Your Support Thank You23

24. We need all members and friends in our congregation to pledge their support.
Every gift is important, no matter how small
Members have issued a challenge for new and smaller donors
Pledge payments can be spread over a 3-year period
Weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly
We have many ways to make giving easy:
Example: $10/month x 12 months = $120. $120 x 3 years = $360
Example: $2.50/week x 52 weeks = $130 $130 x 3 years = $390
Example: $5/week x 52 weeks (1 year) x 3 years = $780
Example: $100/month x 12 months x 3 years = $3600
Example: $200/month x 12 months x 3 years = $7200
Example: $5,000/year x 3 years = $15,000
Example: $3,000 x 4 (quarterly) x 3 years = $36,000
You can make a one-time donation by cash, check or online.
You can make weekly, monthly, or yearly payments by cash, check, automatic
bank draft or online.
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25. Capital Building and Endowment Campaign Pledge Form
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Email: _________________________________________
My gift is being given in honor or memory of: _______________________________________
I/we wish to remain anonymous as a donor yes no
My Pledge: (Cash Gifts & Pledge Payments may be spread over a 3-year period.)
I/we make a total pledge of $ _____________ paid over ______ years on this basis:
weekly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
monthly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
quarterly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
annual, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
or by automatic monthly bank draft or credit card payment, amount $___________ Beginning____
Signature: ____________________________________________Date: ___/___/___
My Donation Today:
I/we are donating $____________ today in cash by check
If by check: Check # __________ Please make checks payable to: Norwalk First UMC Campaign
My Gift is For:
______% Urgent Capital Needs (Repairs and Restoration of the Church Building Exterior)
______% Endowment for future needs as allocated by the Finance Committee and Church Council
______% Mission and Community Outreach Programs of the Church
If establishing a charitable gift annuity or planned gift from a bequest or an IRA, CD, appreciated
security or insurance policy, please answer the following questions so we can assist you with the
process:
My gift of $________________In what form?____________________ Is for ___________________
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