Note from pastor Paul Sorensen
HI, DEAREST FRIENDS!
We are so grateful for those who stepped out in faith 12 years ago to launch Hope Church from our home, then for all who stretched their faith to buy our chairs and equipment to move into Norterra school. We think of those who sacrificed 5 years ago, so we could buy our current property and build a beautiful space for our community to gather, worship, learn and grow!
When we first landed on our Hope campus, we knew that our buildings and parking wouldn’t be large enough to support our growth, but it was a start. We are thankful that some families from Hope purchased this adjacent land and have been holding it until the time came to expand. And that time has come!
Among our most critical needs is space for our children and youth. Please join me in learning about our next phase of growth in this brochure, then would you join us in praying and supporting God’s next call for us to purchase the land and create the next phase of our campus!
Looking forward,
Pastor Paul and Carol and the Building Hope Leadership Team
Building Our Home. Hope For All.
Click on the brochure to learn more about how we are seeking to expand Hope.
Hope’s Master Plan is our vision for the growth of our church home and community. It allows us to grow over the next few years as specific needs arise, and the Lord provides, with emphasis on our first priorities of acquiring the land next door, and building space for our children. Read more about how we are looking to expand our welcoming atmosphere, and continue to create safe spaces where people of all ages feel confident to be challenged and grow in their faith while staying closely connected and integrated into the community around us.
Proposed Costs
Land Purchase - $465,000
Design of Next Phase - $50,000
Infrastructure (Parking, Utilities) - $100,000
Landscaping - $25,000
Classroom/Multipurpose Room - $350,000
Recreation Facilities - $25,000
Contractor Fee - $50,000
Total Estimate: $1,065,000
Potential Sources of Funding
Cash from Hope Savings - $150,000
2 Gifts of $100k ($50k per year) - $200,000
3 Gifts of $50k ($25k per year) - $150,000
6 Gifts of $25k ($12.5k per year) - $150,000
20 Gifts of $10k ($5k per year) - $200,000
30 Gifts of $5k ($2.5k per year) - $150,000
40 Gifts of $2k ($1k per year) - $80,000
Faith Goal: $1,080,000
Miracle Goal: $1,500,000
Building Hope Updates
Building Hope FAQs
1) What are the biggest needs of the Building Hope campaign?
Before we can do anything, our first step is to purchase the property adjacent to the church, which has been held for us by four families. Once we do that, we can start meeting our priority needs:
o Indoor Classroom Spaces
Our growing children’s ministry meets in the bedroom of Hope House, and our junior high meet outside. We want plenty of spaces where families feel comfortable bringing their kids.
o Event Spaces
Hope Barn & Gardens is hosting twice the weddings we projected, as well as graduation ceremonies, memorial services, and many community events. We desperately need more spaces to host our community.
o Kitchen, Storage & Parking Space
Our tiny kitchen, overflow gravel parking, and rented storage shed are put to vigorous use hosting hundreds of people each week for worship and events. We’re outgrowing our space.
2) Will there be additional phases to accommodate future growth?
The master plan was created with long-term growth in mind. While our immediate needs are to purchase the adjacent land and build children’s space, additional phases have the potential to include things like making space for more parking, creating indoor and outdoor kitchen areas, building an amphitheater, and creating a sports court, that could become a covered wedding area, and ultimately be turned into worship space as the needs arise.
3) Are we building more worship space?
At this point, we have enough worship space to accommodate our Hope family. However, our current lack of other spaces is restricting our worship attendance. When families come and have no place for their kids to go, they are less likely to come back. That’s why our first priority is to build more space for our kids.
4) Why is now the right time to do this?
Many reasons make now the right time to launch the Building Hope campaign. These include:
o The expanded growth and development of the area around us.
o The number of families and children coming to our services.
o The explosion of other events on campus, such as weddings, graduations, and community events.
o We believe that our Hope community is strong enough financially to move into the next phase.
o The two-year master planning process lays out a vision for where we should go over the next several years. Buying the adjacent property and building a children’s space is the step we need to take now to get us moving toward where we want to be down the road.
5) How does this help fulfill Hope’s mission?
When we first landed on our Hope campus, we knew that our buildings and parking wouldn’t be large enough to support our growth, but it was a start. We are now at a place where our current space is not sufficient for the mission God has given us. These next steps give us the ability to bring more people together to be equipped to take God’s love to their community, work, home, and neighborhood. They also help us provide a welcoming space for those coming on our campus to hear the word of God, find hope, and celebrate life’s events.
6) What are some different ways that I can give?
On our Building Hope Commitment Card, you can give a one-time gift, or commit to giving weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Your donation can be made by check, cash, direct deposit, credit card, through our website, or by text to give. If you have a non-cash asset you would like to donate or would like to talk with someone about including Hope Church in your estate planning, please contact us at 623-565-876 or info@hopechurch.me.
7) Should I redirect my regular giving to the Building Hope campaign?
In order to maintain where we currently are as a church, and all we are doing, the gifts that are being given now need to remain at the same level. We are requesting that the gifts for the Building Hope campaign are above and beyond everyone’s regular giving.
8) Will Hope need to borrow more money to finish this phase of the plan?
The goal is to finish this phase without borrowing any more money. At the end of the campaign, we will evaluate to see what still needs to happen.
9) What is the purpose of giving?
Our giving is a reminder of the blessings God gives us and gave to us through Jesus Christ. It is an act of obedience to Him, and also an act of faith in His care for us in the future. Giving also has a practical role to play; it is a means by which God works through His people to reach their community.
God doesn’t call for equal gifts from us, He calls for equal sacrifice. The early Christians set a great example in this. As the Apostle Paul wrote, “For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints--and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.” II Corinthians 8:3-4
These followers of Jesus gave themselves first to the Lord. And then they gave freely as God guided them. May you invite our Loving Lord to guide and provide!