Raising the money

The fund raising for this project has been pretty amazing. We started the calendar year 2007 with less than $100,000 for the building project. That amount was raised during 2006 as we looked at land, and considered how to move forward. During all of our fundraising we tried to make it clear that we did not yet know what property we would eventually purchase.

At a board meeting in early 2007, a friend of the school who was consulting with the board challenged the board to pledge some funds toward this issue, and several board members made pledges at that time. I extended an invitation to the rest of the school family to join with us in this pledge. The result of this pledge effort was nearly $300,000 pledged toward the property. This was an amazing result, and we praised the Lord for his provision.

in September of 2007 we announced the specifics of our property plan. After announcing this plan, people began to give and pledge. Now, about 12 months after the initial pledge, we have raised over one million in cash and pledges.

The fund raising continues regularly. Right now, our Kindergarten class is working to gather a million pennies, the proceeds will go to this project. On Monday April 28, at a fund raiser dinner, Jerry Tagge will speak, and there is a silent auction at this event to help raise funds as well. Five dollars gets you a spaghetti meal, a chance to hear Jerry, and a chance to bid on memorabilia. Call the school office if you have questions.

God bless.
Keith