Living our Legacy

1. Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future First Presbyterian ChurchBonham, TEXAS 2012 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Cor 9:8).

2. Living our Legacy First Presbyterian Church of Bonham, Texas was founded in 1872. In 1885, the church moved into its first building, which was relocated twelve years later to its present site. Our History It began with faith… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

3. Living our Legacy Over the decades, many changes have been made, including additions, renovations, and new liturgical elements. An addition to church sanctuary building completed its present shape at the time of its move to the current site. Our History It began with faith… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

4. Living our Legacy • Over time other changes took place: • An organ was installed and then replaced with the current pipe organ • Stained glass windows were incorporated into the north, west and south walls of the sanctuary • Abanister for the choir loft was constructed Our History It began with faith… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

5. Living our Legacy • Over time other changes took place: • New pews and carpeting placed • Lighting and central air conditioning installed • Sound a video systems were installed Our History It began with faith… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

6. Living our Legacy Yet the building the original founders worshiped in continues to serve as the house of worship for this congregation today, nearly 127 years later. Our History It began with faith… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

7. Living our Legacy In 2005 a group within the church began to envision what our church could be. Project Background It continued with a dream… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

8. Living our Legacy Lyle Novinski, a liturgical consultant with extensive experience in church design, was invited to review the current sanctuary and worship space. He provided the core ideas for transforming the sanctuary into a liturgically appropriate worship space that restores and maintains the church’s historical integrity. Project Background It continued with a dream… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

9. Living our Legacy This group connected with Partners for Sacred Places, an organization whose mission is to restore and preserve historical church buildings and worship spaces. Partners for Sacred Places consulted with the church and provided a grant to enable an architectural analysis of the building, with the proposed changes made by Mr. Novinski in view. Project Background It continued with a dream… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

10. Living our Legacy An engineering report was also completed by Tom Witherspoon, a professional consulting engineer. This provided needed analysis of the building’s foundation and structure. Project Background It continued with a dream… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

11. Living our Legacy In May, 2011, a survey was conducted of the congregation. One crucial element of this survey was to poll the congregation as to the desire for conducting a capital campaign, and, if so, what priorities would be included in the campaign. Campaign Background The process begins … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

12. Living our Legacy The results of the survey showed nearly unanimous support for a capital campaign with the renovation of the sanctuary as the highest priority. The other priority receiving strong support was the development of mission and ministry opportunities for the church. Campaign Background The process begins … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

13. Living our Legacy The Session of the church unanimously approved a capital campaign to be conducted to address these priorities, under the guidance of a Building Committee to oversee the work of the sanctuary renovation project, with the oversight of a licensed contractor to provide expertise and liability coverage. Campaign Background The process begins … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

14. Living our Legacy Other aspects of the capital campaign to be considered and addressed a new church sign and a mission and ministry component. Campaign Background The process begins … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

15. Living our Legacy The Session also approved the utilization of the Isbell Fund, a $50,000 gift to the church, as seed money for the campaign. Campaign Background The process begins … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

16. Living our Legacy • Ensure the structure of the building is architecturallyand structurally sound, repairing and supplementing any foundational and support elements Sanctuary Priorities Priorities are defined … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

17. Living our Legacy • Enhance the sanctuary to provide a liturgically optimal worship space while restoring and preserving the historical integrity of the building Sanctuary Priorities Priorities are defined … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

18. Living our Legacy • Integrate the technological needs of a modern worshiping congregation – including sound, video and other aspects Sanctuary Priorities Priorities are defined … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

19. Living our Legacy • A digital sign along Center Street to replace the current “changeable letter” sign, to better communicate church activities and messages to members and the community Other Improvements Priorities are defined … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

20. Living our Legacy • Creation of a church mission fund to serve the community and the world in the sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ Mission and Ministry Opportunities Priorities are defined … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

21. Living our Legacy • Level, to the extent possible, the floor and reinforce the foundation, particularly around the organ chamber Sanctuary Renovations Centered around worship … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

22. Living our Legacy • Enlarge and lower the chancel space, extending along the north wall and providing steps for easy access to the chancel and choir loft • Incorporate new sacramental elements Sanctuary Renovations Centered around worship … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

23. Living our Legacy • Remove carpeting and restore original hardwood floors • Reshape the entry-way vestibules • Artistically frame the stained glass windows and banners • Cover the stained glass windows for better protection and visibility Sanctuary Renovations Centered around worship … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

24. Living our Legacy • Create a center aisle through the length of the sanctuary • Remove the archway between two sections of the sanctuary • Restructure the ceiling to improve support and liturgical form • Redo lighting for improved visibility and easier maintenance Sanctuary Renovations Centered around worship … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

25. Living our Legacy • Enlarge Fellowship Area by incorporating storage area • Create a “cry room” or sound booth in north vestibule Sanctuary Renovations Centered around worship … Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

26. Living our Legacy The goal of the Living our Legacy campaign is to raise $400,000 over the course of 3 years. This is a large task, but not an impossible one! What do we need? The goal… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

27. Living our Legacy It will take all of us working together, in faith, to accomplish this. And First Presbyterian Church of Bonham has a history, as part of its heart, the achieving of the goals it sets out to accomplish. It can be done! But we need you! What do we need? The goal… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

28. 2005 • Initial Envisioning of Sanctuary Renovation - Consultation with Lyle Novinski • 2011 • Capital Campaign Approved by Session • May 6, 2012 • Living our Legacy Celebration Sunday • May, 2015 • Final Pledged Gifts Received Living our Legacy • April 15, 2012 • Living our Legacy Begins • Summer 2012 • Construction and Project Work Begins The plan… • 2010 • Partners of Sacred Places Grant Received • Architectural Report Conducted Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

29. Living our Legacy Your part… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

30. Living our Legacy Your part… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

31. Living our Legacy This campaign may seem like it is about raising money, renovating buildings, and enhancing the ministries and mission projects of the church. But it is about much more than that… It goes much deeper… What it means The outcome… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

32. Living our Legacy • It is about cultivating • a deeperand more faithful discipleship • a more profound and robust faith • a greater practice of generosity • a richer sense of stewardship • a broader outreach to the world • a more invested sense of community What it means The outcome… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

33. Living our Legacy In short, it is about living out our faith in Jesus Christ, trusting in the God who loves us and provides for our deepest needs. It is about living out that faith in the community of the church, the Body of Christ. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to unite, guide and empower us in the process. What it means The outcome… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

34. Living our Legacy • The outcome will be that each of us will experience God’s love and grace, God’s provision and God’s power more deeply as we • build on the past • grow in the present • give for the future. What it means The outcome… Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

35. Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future First Presbyterian ChurchBonham, TEXAS 2012 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Cor 9:8).