FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Q. What is a Capital Campaign? A. A Capital Campaign is a shared effort to raise funds (capital) for major building projects and renovations. Q. A. What is the name of our Campaign? "Rebuilding Tradition-Building our Future." Our Campaign's name is descriptive. With the funds that are raised we will rebuild, repair and restore a building that has been given to us by previous generations. We are also 'Building our Future/ by making improvement to our building that will improve functionality, accessibility, and hospitality. REBUILDING TRADITION It ~= BUILDING OUR FUTURE -.,= Q. How does a Capital Campaign work? A. All the friends and family of Bethel Church will be invited to participate in this once-in-a- generation opportunity. We hope to have 100% participation-that everyone in the church family will give as they are able. Q. When will the Campaign begin and end? A. A Capital Campaign has two phases: • The first phase, the Campaign Phase, will last just a few weeks. It will begin on Sunday, March 2, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April zo". During this phase we will review the goals of the campaign, and the improvements to be made to our church. • The second phase is the Contribution Phase and it will last for 3 years. We will be asking for both one-time gifts, and monthly/yearly pledges. Most people spread their contribution over 36 months. Q. How long will with the giving period last? A. People are encouraged to complete their pledge in 36 months, but they can take longer if needed. Q. Can I make a gift in memory of a loved one? A. Yes. In fact, we have identified over 40 improvements or additions that can be given In Memory of a loved one, In Honor of a loved one, or To the Glory of God. They range from the new elevator to exterior landscaping, from stained glass window restoration to improved lighting, and from the new entrance to the interior accessibility ramp. Q. What if my financial situation changes after I make a pledge? A. A pledge to a capital campaign can be altered at any time. If you are unable to fulfill your pledge no questions will be asked. You will never receive a bill or be pressured to complete it.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
Q. What is a Capital Campaign?A. A Capital Campaign is a shared effort to raise funds (capital) for major building projects and
renovations.
Q.
A.What is the name of our Campaign?"Rebuilding Tradition-Building our Future." OurCampaign's name is descriptive. With the funds that areraised we will rebuild, repair and restore a building thathas been given to us by previous generations. We are also'Building our Future/ by making improvement to ourbuilding that will improve functionality, accessibility, andhospitality.
REBUILDING TRADITION It~=BUILDING OUR FUTURE -.,=
Q. How does a Capital Campaign work?A. All the friends and family of Bethel Church will be invited to participate in this once-in-a-
generation opportunity. We hope to have 100% participation-that everyone in the churchfamily will give as they are able.
Q. When will the Campaign begin and end?A. A Capital Campaign has two phases:
• The first phase, the Campaign Phase, will last just a few weeks. It will begin on Sunday,March 2, and conclude on Easter Sunday, April zo". During this phase we will reviewthe goals of the campaign, and the improvements to be made to our church.
• The second phase is the Contribution Phase and it will last for 3 years. We will beasking for both one-time gifts, and monthly/yearly pledges. Most people spread theircontribution over 36 months.
Q. How long will with the giving period last?A. People are encouraged to complete their pledge in 36 months, but they can take longer if
needed.
Q. Can I make a gift in memory of a loved one?A. Yes. In fact, we have identified over 40 improvements or additions that can be given In
Memory of a loved one, In Honor of a loved one, or To the Glory of God. They range from thenew elevator to exterior landscaping, from stained glass window restoration to improvedlighting, and from the new entrance to the interior accessibility ramp.
Q. What if my financial situation changes after I make a pledge?A. A pledge to a capital campaign can be altered at any time. If you are unable to fulfill your
pledge no questions will be asked. You will never receive a bill or be pressured to complete it.
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Q. How can I help with "Rebuilding Tradition-Building Our Future"?A. There are many ways to help:
1. Pray for the overall success of the Campaign.2. Help with public presentations as a host, greeter, or with food preparation.3. Pray that everyone in the Bethel Family will attend one of the Campaign Presentations.4. Help with publicity. We will use the newsletter, Bethel website, Facebook, posters, and
fliers to spread the news. Help will be needed with design production, and distribution.5. Pray about what God would have you give for His work in Lewes. When a number
comes to mind ask yourself, "ls it enough? Is it truly sacrificial?"6. Read the materials you receive in the mail.7. Pray about your gift again. Does it reflect who you are and what God has done for you?8. Give sacrificially. While the improvements we make will be made with brick and mortar,
glass and steel, carpets and curtains, they are being made to remove barriers to theaccomplishment of our mission, 'To make disciples of Jesus Christ for thetransformation of the world.
9. Pray that we reach our goat and for the contractor selection process.10. Practice patience. Construction is always messy, and there will be challenges. But... the
results will be worth it.11. Pray for the safety of everyone involved in construction.12. Celebrate: "0 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!"
Q. What is the goal?A. Our goal is to raise $1,500,000 in cash and pledges. The exact cost of the improvements may
be a little more, or slightly less. We have solid figures for Stained Glass Window repair, as wellas the improvements to Fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary. However, we will not know thecost of new construction until the architect has completed the design phase, and the proposalhas been put out for bids.
Q. Will there be debt?A. Our goal is for this campaign to raise enough to cover the cost of all the improvements so that
at the end of the 3-year contribution period there is no debt. With campaigns of this nature,however, it is common for a church to have a construction loan because construction is finishedlong before all the pledges are received.
Q. Can we do it?A. This is the biggest undertaking by Bethel Church since the construction of-Fellowship hall in
1957. At that time Bethel's membership was 540 and the cost was.$150,000 which, whenadjusted for inflation, is $1.25 million today. Today we have 859 members to fund a $1.5million project. Can we do it? We sure can!
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