Capital Campaign Update from Asbury’s Board of Trustees

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Leadership, Trustees January 14, 2021

A letter from Asbury’s Board of Trustees regarding the 2018-2020 Capital Campaign

To the Asbury Community,

The Asbury Board of Trustees would like to formally announce that the Capital Campaign projects have all been successfully completed. The last piece, the roof above the original part of the church, was completed just a few weeks ago. On behalf of all church leadership, Trustees would like to again thank everyone who faithfully contributed to this campaign. Not only did we, as a church, raise the necessary funds to take care of the roof, the Memorial Garden retaining wall, the Sanctuary wall, and several HVAC issues, but we are happy to say that these projects have also come in just under budget.

As we celebrate the completion of these projects, we’re also looking forward to celebrating the 100^th birthday of Asbury Church this October! While the Church gathered in various places in Allentown for the first 55 years, we’ve called our current facility home for 45 years. With any facility the age and size of our Springhouse Road building, Asbury continues to have ongoing facility needs. To address these needs, a Capital Improvements Fund was established last year. This fund gives the Trustees some reserve funding to be able to tackle any emergency repairs without having to dig further into the annual church budget or into the church’s banking accounts. Accordingly, we respectfully ask that you consider contributing to this fund as you are able. This will help ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the church building for many more years to come.

Again, our sincere thanks for all that you do in support of Asbury and its ministries. We certainly cannot do what we do without you.

Asbury’s Board of Trustees

Capital Campaign COMPLETED!!

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Council, Finance Committee, General Church News, Trustees April 18, 2020

In the midst of a challenging time, we still have much to celebrate! Thanks to your amazing generosity, we have reached our goal for the Capital Campaign of $350,000! Praise God!! Thank you to all who supported this important initiative; and continue to watch for updates on project progress in the coming months.

View past updates at asburylv.org/capitalcampaign

Capital Campaign Update – March 11, 2020

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Council, Finance Committee, Finances, Trustees March 11, 2020

We’ve made great progress in the Capital Campaign. In fact, we’re nearing the goal! But we still need your help!

Here’s where the 4 projects of the Capital Campaign stand:

Sanctuary Wall: COMPLETE!

The Sanctuary wall was completed along with the pressure washing and sealing of the entire exterior of the building.
Cost: $51,000.

Memorial Garden Retaining Wall: Bid approved!

The Trustees have approved a bid for the retaining wall by the Memorial Garden. We hope that work will begin shortly given the light winter that we had.
Estimated cost: $23,000.

Roof Replacement: Bidding in progress; target of spring replacement

Invitations were sent out to 8 prospective bidders, and we received 4 bids. The Trustees have that information and will be meeting shortly with the bid review committee. The projected timing for replacement is spring.
Cost: TBD

HVAC Replacements: In progress

We’ve replaced nine units in various rooms/ offices as well as the entire HVAC system for the Wesley Center addition hallways.
Cost as part of the Capital Campaign: $40,000.

Here’s where we need your help: as of today, the in-hand amount is just $27,022.67 short of the goal of $350,000 for this campaign. We’re so grateful for all of your generosity and are again asking you to prayerfully consider a contribution to this campaign to help it reach completion!

Update on Capital Campaign (February 20, 2020)

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Finance Committee, Trustees February 20, 2020

Numbers through the end of 2019 are compiled and the total amount received is now $318,372.33; leaving $31,627.67 to reach the goal of $350,000.

Update on Capital Campaign (December 17, 2019)

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Council, Church Leadership, Finance Committee, Trustees December 18, 2019

We’ve rolled the $50K Challenge into the overall Capital Campaign report, which means that the Capital Campaign as is now at nearly 86% of the goal ($299,875 of $350,000). Thanks for your continued generosity! Visit asburylv.org/capitalcampaign for more information on the campaign.

Capital Campaign $50K Challenge Complete!

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Finances December 4, 2019

This week we received a donation that completed our $50K Challenge for the Capital Campaign! Thank you to all who generously gave to this challenge. The Capital Campaign as a whole is now at 71% of the goal. Get more information on the campaign and how to give at asburylv.org/capitalcampaign.

Help Complete the $50K Challenge!

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Council, Church Leadership, Finance Committee, Trustees November 22, 2019

As a congregation, we’ve matched over 75% of the $50K Challenge! If you’re not familiar with this challenge, an anonymous family made a $50,000 contribution to Asbury’s Capital Campaign, but with a challenge to the congregation to match that amount. We’re so grateful for your contributions to this challenge so far. Asbury’s Church Council, Trustees, Finance Committee view this as Asbury’s top priority and if you have not yet contributed, ask that you’ll consider making a donation to this cause a priority in your giving so that we can celebrate its completion by collecting the remaining $12,425 by the end of 2019.

Get more information on the Capital Campaign, and the $50K Challenge, at asburylv.org/capitalcampaign.

November 26, 2019 Update:

Thanks to your generosity, the amount needed to complete the $50K Challenge is now down to $2125.00!!

Update on Capital Campaign (November 14, 2019)

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Leadership, Trustees November 14, 2019

November 14, 2019

The Trustees are pleased to share the following Capital Campaign update:

The previously communicated work being completed by Frank Cseve General Contractor is nearly complete. The most recent item completed was the replacement of the broken lintels of the Worship Center windows. The contractor has been paid 60% of the cost of the total project, with final 40% payment due after final inspection/walkthrough.

Additionally, at its October meeting, the Trustees approved a plan to replace the retaining wall adjacent to the Memorial Garden. This project was approved as part of the current Capital Campaign. After interviewing and accepting bids from several contractors, Klase Landscape Contractors/Tall Timbers Nursery was approved for the work. The replacement will consist of a single, 4-foot high Versalok SCT block wall. While the final details are being worked out (color of the block, color of the stone backfill, etc), the cost estimate for this project is $23,000. This work is tentatively scheduled to begin after the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Learn more about the capital campaign at asburylv.org/capitalcampaign.

Update on Capital Campaign (November 5, 2019)

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Leadership, Trustees November 5, 2019

November 5, 2019

We’re excited to share that improvements to Asbury’s building as part of the ongoing Capital Campaign are underway!

The first step was a thorough power washing of the building. This work was completed by Frank Cseve General Contractor, who is continuing to work on sealing the building exterior as well as making repairs to the interior of the Sanctuary wall. This work has been contracted at an estimated cost of $55,000.

Additionally, there is currently work underway to replace four (4) HVAC units on the Wesley Center section of Asbury’s roof (unrelated to the roof replacement). This work has been contracted to Burkholder’s HVAC, our long-time vendor, at an estimated cost of $27,000. These units service areas of the building where forced air comes from installed ductwork. Many of Asbury’s classrooms are serviced by individual PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner) units. Out of the total 50 PTAC units in Asbury’s building, 5 have been replaced in the past 2 years. Furthermore, the Trustees have commissioned a subcommittee to review the HVAC work that has been done in recent years and develop a strategy for future HVAC unit replacements.

As previously communicated, bids for the roof replacement will be sent during the winter months with the hopes of starting work as early in the spring as possible. Updates on this process will be communicated as they come.

Contributions can be made at pushpay.com/asburylv by selecting “Capital Campaign” on the drop-down menu under “Fund”.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Learn more about the capital campaign at asburylv.org/capitalcampaign.

A Message from Pastor Eric: Capital Campaign Challenge

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Finances, General Church News September 16, 2019

As many of you know, we began a capital campaign last October to raise funds for specific building projects including a new roof. And I am excited to announce that we have recently made significant progress in our Capital Campaign. We’re so grateful for your generosity, and, in particular, there was one large donation that we want to specifically say “thank you” for: an anonymous family who gave $50,000.

The family made such a substantial contribution because Asbury Church has impacted their lives in so many ways. They believe that they were the beneficiaries of a prior generation of faithful givers and they want future generations to have that same opportunity. They want Asbury to be a place that continues to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Along with the gift comes a challenge. The family is challenging us – the congregation – to collectively to match their donation. If you would like to respond to the challenge, you can give by check or electronically. All donations made toward the challenge by check should include the words “challenge match” on the memo line. If you give electronically look for the “challenge match” on the list of funds. Gifts of any size are greatly appreciated.

In order to keep the Capital Campaign projects moving forward, we are encouraging you to rise to this challenge by January 31, 2020. Please prayerfully consider your participation and thank you for your support of this important project.

Grace and Peace,

Volunteers Needed for Mystery Dinner Theater

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Finance Committee, General Church News, Volunteer Opportunities August 19, 2019

Asbury’s Mystery Dinner Theater supporting the Capital Campaign is on September 21; and we need your help to make it a success! Volunteers are needed for setup (12 PM – 4 PM), food service (6 PM – 8 PM), and cleanup (8 PM – 10 PM). If you’re able to help, please contact Vendel Peter at finance@asburylv.org.

More information on the Mystery Dinner Theater can be found at asburylv.org/mystery.

Update on Capital Campaign (July 24, 2019)

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign, Church Leadership, Finances July 24, 2019

Asbury Leadership Report on our Capital Campaign

In June, we started discussing the urgent need to repair the church roof. We reviewed the roof report by Sobeck Roof Consulting and then requested they act as our project manager. The company will perform the following on our behalf:

1) Prepare a bid package for the replacement of the roof section A & D as well as leaks in roof B (see roof report)

2) Send out a bid package to roofing contractors

3) Review submitted bids and recommend a contractor for the job

4) Review work in progress for quality and completeness

5) Prepare a final report with warranties, inspection reports and photographs

The work is anticipated to begin in mid-August (weather permitting) and completed by end of October 2019.

In support of this roofing contract, we also had discussion with American Bank for a construction loan in an amount up to $350,000.00 (minus the amount raised in the Capital Campaign) to cover the cost of the roof and the repair of the sanctuary wall. We plan to have the loan in place by the time the work starts.

Any questions about the roof repair or the bank loan should be directed to Israel Olivieri at the church office or Church Leadership ( Tim Lebrecht, Diane Antal, Fulton Brown, Vendel Peter).

For more information on the Capital Campaign, visit our Capital Campaign page.

Capital Campaign

Asbury Communications 2018 Capital Campaign February 20, 2019

In October 2018, we began a Capital Campaign to fund critical maintenance repairs to our building. The goal was to raise $350,000 for a new roof, repairs to the wall in Sanctuary, to repair the retaining wall in the Memorial Garden, and for HVAC replacements.

The final project work was completed in late 2020. Thank you for your support! View a note of thanks from Asbury’s Board of Trustees.

A fundraising goal of $350,000 was set.

This goal was met in April 2020!

Memorial Garden Retaining Wall

Progress: Completed

The Memorial Garden Retaining Wall was completed in late June 2020 at a cost of $21,400.

Roof

Progress: Completed

Roof replacement was completed in late 2020.

Sanctuary Wall

Progress: Completed

The Sanctuary wall was repaired and the entire exterior of the building pressure washed and sealed; completed in early 2020 at a cost of $51,000.

HVAC Replacements

Progress: Completed

HVAC replacements were installed in late 2019 and early 2020. Individual units in various rooms and offices as well as the entire HVAC system for the hallways of the Wesley Center addition were replaced at a cost of $40,000 against the Capital Campaign.

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Capital Campaign Update from Asbury’s Board of Trustees

Capital Campaign COMPLETED!!

Capital Campaign Update – March 11, 2020

Update on Capital Campaign (February 20, 2020)

Update on Capital Campaign (December 17, 2019)

Capital Campaign $50K Challenge Complete!

Help Complete the $50K Challenge!

Update on Capital Campaign (November 14, 2019)

Update on Capital Campaign (November 5, 2019)

A Message from Pastor Eric: Capital Campaign Challenge

Volunteers Needed for Mystery Dinner Theater

Update on Capital Campaign (July 24, 2019)

Capital Campaign

A fundraising goal of $350,000 was set.

This goal was met in April 2020!

Memorial Garden Retaining Wall

Progress: Completed

Roof

Progress: Completed

Sanctuary Wall

Progress: Completed

HVAC Replacements

Progress: Completed

THANK YOU

for your support in completing this vital work!

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