The seeds for Embry Hills United Methodist Church were planted on Easter Sunday in 1961 by 32 founders. Their mission statement read: “There is a need for a church that will provide worship, education, help to the needy, and to preach the ‘Good News of the Kingdom of God.’ ” The founders had a vision for Embry Hills that looked beyond the current needs of their then small congregation. Their foresight has allowed our church to prosper and grow and to expand its ministries into areas that were unimagined in 1961.

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Over the past 60 years, our congregation has provided the means to build our church campus, and we now have a pressing need to renovate and update to carry on the founders’ vision. That focus includes maintaining and upgrading our physical plant to keep up with our plans to expand our Kindergarten into an all-day school, meet ADA requirements, and continue to invite more groups and organizations into this sacred space. These needed improvements consist largely of major capital projects that have been deferred due to a lack of resources.

 

The Finance Committee is embarking on a Capital Campaign with a goal of raising $600,000 over the next two years. Over the next few weeks, you will read and hear from other members why they are supporting the Campaign. Also, you are invited to attend a Town Hall Informational Session followed by a meal in the Family Life Center to learn more and ask questions.

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As we continue building and expanding the ministry that our founders began in 1961, we ask for your prayers and support that the Campaign will be a success.

 

Yours in Christ,

Jim McGarrah
Capital Campaign Committee

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Jim Deichert

Chair Finance Committee Chair