FOX RIVER LUTHERAN CHURCH 2013 NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

2013 NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Mark Varland Van Jackson Mike Harr Eric Southcombe Sue Garner Chrissy McClimans Jack Theime

GOAL: Collect and evaluate all ministry ideas from the Congregation, Council, and Committee concerning the land and building for consideration by the Church Council. GOD GUIDE US AND LEAD US.

SENIOR CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CEMETERY SHOOTING RANGE SUBDIVISION/HOUSING ASSISTED LIVING DUPLEXES CHRISTIAN COUNSELING YOUTH CENTER GYMNASIUM HOMELESS SHELTER RESCUE SHELTER COFFEE HOUSE FOOD/CLOTHES PANTRY STRIPMALL/GAS STATION AMPHITHEATER DAYCARE PLAYGROUND BALLFIELDS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TEMP. HOUSING EXPAND PARKING FISHING POND PAVILION EXPAND REMODEL BUILD GARAGE

ALL ideas were reviewed. ALL were discussed and evaluated (with the Councils input) according to where God is currently leading our Congregation. ALL ideas are being kept on file for future consideration.

As the focus narrowed, needs, feasibility, alignment with our mission, cost, schedule and alternative concepts were researched and evaluated only in enough detail to gain a general direction for further action - if any.

ALL ideas were reviewed. ALL were discussed and evaluated (with the Councils input) according to where God is currently leading our Congregation. ALL ideas are being kept on file for future consideration. As the focus narrowed, needs, alignment with our mission, feasibility, cost, schedule and alternative concepts were researched and evaluated only in enough detail to gain a general direction for further action - if any. Although this Committee has completed the short term goal and is no longer meeting, our Church Council will continue down the path of self improvement that God has set before us.

1839 The vision that lead us here, began 175 years ago in a two story log cabin….

1843 God has remained faithful through many transitions….

1862 There have been many links in the chain of faithfulness within this congregation….

2005 As the Holy Spirit leads on - this congregation will follow….

AC IL RT. 71 IL RT. 52 INITIAL LAND PURCHASE With an eye on the future and the plans God has for us….

2006 God has a special purpose, His purpose, for all those He has called to this church family. This body of Christ needs each one of us to pick up our cross and dedicate ourselves to the one who died for us…..

2006 God has a special purpose, His purpose, for all those He has called to this church family. This body of Christ needs each one of us to pick up our cross and dedicate ourselves to the one who died for us…..by being committed to loving God and loving each other in what ever He is calling our hands to do. This is just a building and land, God wants your heart and your hands….

AC 10 AC IL RT. 71 IL RT. 52 SECOND LAND PURCHASE How will we honor God with the resources Hes given….

This is the current building and land.

This is the current building and land. The following slides are some options that may be pursued in the future.

This is the current building and land. The following slides are some options that may be pursued in the future. None of these ideas are in the works, only being considered at this point.

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING

1 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 2

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 2 3

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 2 3 4

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 7)100 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA (293 TOTAL)

1 1)30FT X 40FT GARAGE/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING 2)60FT X 80FT PAVILION/BATHROOMS/STORAGE BUILDING 3)130FT X 150FT SANCTUARY/STAGE/ADDITIONAL ROOMS/PARTIAL BASEMENT 4)75FT X 100FT FELLOWSHIP HALL ADDITION 5)40 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 6)32 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA 7)100 SPACE ADDITIONAL PAVED PARKING AREA (293 TOTAL) 8)REMODEL EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING

PAVILION IDEAS

172 ADDITIONAL SPACES FOR A TOTAL OF 293

FOR COMMUNITY USE ALSO - AS AN OUTREACH

NEVER BE SATISFIED – WE HAVE TO KEEP SEARCHING FOR WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO NEXT!

MAKE SURE THE COUNCIL KNOWS HOW GOD WANTS TO USE YOU AS PART OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY.

PRAY…….

That this congregation of believers will always remain faithful to Gods will and His calling for our congregation and that we will submit to Him in all that we plan for and carry out.

PRAY……. That this congregation of believers will always remain faithful to Gods will and His calling for our congregation and that we will submit to Him in all that we plan for and carry out. That we will act out of faith and not fear, seeking His guidance and be unified through trust in His provision, His timing, His grace, and His love.