ONE FOUNDATION UPDATE
ONE FOUNDATION UPDATE
The momentum continues to build as the One Foundation campaign gathers energy and support from members of the Olivet congregation. Here’s the latest information from the three areas of the campaign.
As you’ve seen throughout handouts and information shared, Olivet’s mission has been well supported within the walls of our building here on University Drive but with all the ministry and community outreach, we are literally busting at the seams. A typical Wednesday brings nearly a thousand people through our doors for worship, education, fellowship and support. Even with the improvements that were completed with the Because We Believe and Because We Are Called campaigns, it’s widely recognized by Olivet members that it’s time to continue to build on our One Foundation –both literally and figuratively—with prayerful consideration.
Olivet’s leadership team, following up from the February 21 ministry meeting, is currently formulating its plans based on the priorities identified through the congregation survey completed last fall. These priorities include:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reach new people
• Develop ministries that work toward healing those broken by life circumstance
• Strengthen the process by which members are called and equipped for ministry and leadership
The Building Committee is moving forward with building plans as our architects and engineers are working full time on drawings and specifications to be ready for the bid process which begins in May. As you can imagine, there is much work to be done getting all the details worked out. Interviews with prospective contractors began in the early part of April. Overall, the committee is unanimous in their support of the complete $5,000,000 project.
We are blessed and grateful for the pledges received towards the One Foundation Capital Appeal. Just as the congregation members did in the early 1960’s when our present fortress was built, we now have our opportunity to put faith and support into our mission here in the Fargo-Moorhead community—and beyond. No matter what your giving level, every member has a chance to be involved. With 100% participation, our funding goal is attainable as we join together to build on our One Foundation. If you haven’t done so already, join with your fellow Olivet members to endorse our future by contacting the church office to pledge your support.
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