A publication of Community Presbyterian Church of West Fargo, North Dakota

Organized April 1, 1928

 E-mail address:  Marktilly@aol.com or cpchurhwf@aol.com 

 Web Site:  http://www.cpcwf.org

  702 Sheyenne Street  West Fargo, ND  58078

(701) 282-4135

Ministers: The People of God --- Pastor/Teacher:  Mark R. Tilly

May 2001

Master Planning Update

Artist's Rendering of Phase1

The Master Planning Process is now complete.  The Session and Trustees are currently considering the feasibility of proceeding with portions of the plan. Phase 1 of the plan would add 30 parking spaces to the west of the church, an expanded narthex, an entrance on the same level as the current parking lot, an elevator, two accessible restrooms on the main floor, two accessible restrooms on the lower level, classrooms, storage space and effect a number of necessary capital repairs and upgrades.  

These changes would make our facility easily accessible to people with disabilities, more welcoming to visitors, more effective for education, fellowship and worship and more attractive, inviting and comfortable for all. 

The price tag for Phase 1 is estimated at a breath-taking $420,000. This would be an extraordinarily ambitious fund raising objective for our congregation. The Session and Trustees are giving serious and sober thought to its implications. 

We have sought professional counsel as to our fund raising potential and the most optimistic view is that we could raise about $260,000 over about 3 years.  This presumes that almost all of us would be so committed to making this project happen that we would be willing to nearly double our normal giving for each of three years.  In addition we would have to borrow about $315,000 at the beginning of the project.  Following the first three-year capital campaign we would be left with a mortgage on Phase 1 of about $180,000.  After a decent interval a second three-year campaign would be needed to pay of the project.  A ten-year time frame seems possible. 

Site Plan

SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS:

On Sunday, May 27^TH we start our summer schedule with worship at 9:30. May 20^th is the last day of Sunday school. 

THANK YOU, 

Donna Gertz, for purchasing the refrigerator for flower storage.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, Sunday, May 13^th.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN:

Thank you, to all who came to the Spring Brunch. April 28^th and “Thank You” to those who worked on the various committees and to Brianne Montgomery, Shannon Hayes and Sharon Anderson for the musical selections. 

Ladies: There will be a Fall Bazaar, October 13^th.  If you have any craft idea for group participation please call Norma Henning ( 282-3888) or Delores Horn (282-4501).  We will give your ideas to the crafters.

SUNMART HOTDOG FEED, Saturday, June 9^th.

Clearwater Forest campers will be sponsoring a hot dog feed at Sunmart on Saturday, June 9^th. Campers and their families are encouraged to volunteer their time. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS:

In order to distribute camp scholarships and fund raising money, the church would like an accurate count of campers by May 18^th. Please call Becky DeJong (281-8122) to let her know which week during the summer you will be attending camp.

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES:

On Sunday, May 20^th there will be the recognition of Graduates

POTLUCK LUNCHEON:

On Sunday, May 20^th there will be a potluck luncheon.

RAFTING TRIP:

A rafting trip is planned for June 4 & 5^th. Details are posted in the lobby. 

ARE YOU MISSING A SPRING/FALL JACKET??

There are three men’s spring/fall jackets that have been left at the church since late last fall. They are hanging on the chair rack in the boiler room.

SESSION NOTES

The Session and Trustees met on April 18, 2001 for their regular meeting.   

Following the Review Committee's recommendation Jessica Crane was rehired for next year as Youth Director. 

Information regarding the Confirmation Class was distributed by Andrew Thostenson. 

The Session will meet with the Class on April 29th at the Thostenson Home following worship. 

Ed Martin, Church Financial Campaign Services, gave a presentation on how his

group recommends that a church conduct a financial campaign such as Community Presbyterian will need to raise the money for the planned improvements to the church building.  

The Session will hold a Special Meeting on May 2^nd to discuss his presentation.

The next regular Session meeting is May 16th. 

FARGO MOORHEAD AREA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES SPONSOR

Summer worship AT THE LAKES:  

Summer worship will be held at the Detroit Lakes Band Shell on Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.   

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL VIDEO LIBRARY

We are looking for videos Donations of new and used religious videos would be greatly appreciated. 

New videos can be given in honor of a special occasion such as births, birthdays, anniversaries, etc; a label will be attached to the video case.

Your old and dusty videos will enrich our library and our children’s religious education. Videos can be dropped off in the office along with a note on whom they are from and whom it is given in honor of.

A list of suggested videos will be posted in the Narthex.

Please call Becky DeJong (281-8122) or Bonnie Thompson (282-0469) with any questions.

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