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IGNITE! Program Progress
Sep 5 2010
 IGNITE! Program Progress

Between June 1 and August 1, 2010, we are working to Ignite our mission as a congregation through prayer, personal preparation and making provision for the tools and resporces we need to enahance the way we invite newcomers, worship, and share with the world.  This page tracks our progress toward our project goals.

 Open the Doors - Invitation Projects

New Sign—We need a sign at the front driveway that communicates a little more than our name.  Our worship times and website should be visible. The estimated sponsorship cost for a new sign is: $12,000

 

Location Signs—At strategic intersections we need signs to direct newcomers to our location. We have seven locations identified.  Total Project - $1,400

 

Mailing Campaign— Every time we do a mailing, seeds are planted, contact with a potential newcomer is made. Each mailing to about 2,000-2,500 homes costs $1,500.  Our goal over the next year is five mailings. Five Mailings = $7,500

 

Inviting Interior ProjectTo create a more welcoming environment in our entryway, narthex, and sanctuary, we want to paint and decorate using warmer  and more varied colors that will make people feel more at home.  Project  Estimate - $10,000

1 Bucket of Paint - $50 Received

 

 Open Our Hearts - Worship Projects

Wireless Microphones—We do not have enough microphones for our musicians, especially for the Connections Singers.  We need to provide the microphones and equipment to improve our music ministry.

IGNITED! - Project Funded Completely - One Donor - $4,800 

Improved Video Capability—The “choir” side of our sanctuary has a hard time seeing video because the projector is on the other side.  In addition, worship leaders often cannot see what is projected, which makes leadership hard. We need equipment to address these problems.  Project Cost - $4,100

 

Tech Booth Project— With increased use of technology, our space for sound equipment has become too small.  Our solution cannot take up more sanctuary seating space.  Working with our Tech leaders and Sjostrom Construction, we have come up with an improvement project that will meet our needs and beautify our space.  Sponsor Project $8,000

 

 Open Our Hands - Sharing & Caring Projects
Youth Sponsorship— As we lay a foundation for our NextGen Ministries, mission projects and programs need to be funded to grow disciples.  Project Goal - $5,000

 

Replacement Computers & Equipment— We need about a dozen computers to keep the place running.  They wear out.  We have desks and other equipment wearing out. You can sponsor a purchase so that we replace older equipment over the next three years.  Computer Sponsorship    Project Goal $5,250 
Debt Reduction—With each dollar we pay on our mortgage we become stronger. Let’s make at least 1 extra monthly payment this year!  Debt Reduction Goal  - $12,550

 

$10,000 Received from one donor!

Faithfulness GiftWe share our generosity with the Northern Illinois Synod. We hope to give a gift to offset reductions to programs that are essential.  Faithfulness Goal  - $10,000

$1,485 - Tithe of received to date

 

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
425 Riverside + Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-885-CLC2 (2522)
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