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Warrenton Bible Fellowship
November 24, 2014
BUILDING RENOVATION REPORT Phase 1 The first phase of restoring the outside of the building is complete. About 35% of the building is now looking shiny and new, in time for winter. The cost so far is $25,500.
Phase 2 The second phase will begin in the spring once the weather improves. Just like with Phase 1, we can’t be sure of the exact cost until work has begun, because how much repair is needed can’t be known until experienced eyes make that determination. The ballpark estimate for Phase 2 is at least $30,000.
Urgent Need for Funds Our immediate and urgent need is to pay the remaining bills for Phase 1, $15,665 (above). The remaining estimated cost for both phases is $45,665 (below). Please remember to maintain your regular tithe for our monthly expenses for staff and operations.
What You Can Do • Increase your tithe amount by 10% until the renovation is paid for. • Haven’t been a regular giver? Now’s a great time to start. • Make a one-time donation • Got fundraising ideas? Let’s talk about them!
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Warrenton Bible Fellowship
A Short History of Our Building Here’s what our church home looked like in 1910 just prior to completion (above), when the Methodist Church built it not long after a fire that destroyed a large area of downtown Warrenton. It included the townhouse, which was the parsonage. There are two deeds, one for the church building proper, and another for the townhouse After the United Methodist congregation moved to its current home on Church Street, the building was sold in 1983 to a private owner who planned to turn the sanctuary into a community art center while living in the townhouse. In 1984, a fledgling WBF rented the sanctuary from the owner to hold services on Sunday mornings. WBF purchased the sanctuary side of the building in 1991 and the former owner continued to live in the townhouse.
Building Renovation Report
November 24, 2014
Meanwhile the building had fallen into disrepair. Desperate for funds, the former owner began to sell items in the church, even selling one of the stained glass windows in the sanctuary, but the town’s historic preservation panel prevented him from selling more. In 1995 the townhouse went into foreclosure and WBF acquired it from the bank at auction. During the past decade God has blessed WBF with the ability to make some necessary repairs. In 2010 we were able to renovate the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall without going into debt. Now it’s time to complete the much-needed renovation of the exterior, the most extensive in the building’s history. 2
Warrenton Bible Fellowship
November 24, 2014
Here’s a before-and-after comparison of our progress so far. The top view shows areas where brick has either been replaced, and/or loose paint removed to make way for the fresh coat. Extensive repair work was also done to the tower at left, both inside and out.
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Warrenton Bible Fellowship
November 24, 2014
There’s still a lot of work to be done (above) once springtime rolls around. Renovations are far more than cosmetic, including replacement of crumbled brick and mortar, scraping, repairing, replacing and painting wood trim, and repainting the rest of the building, including the townhouse. Some of the stained glass also needs repair, and the clear plexiglass that protects it needs to be replaced. At right, a view of where the old and new paint jobs meet.
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November 24, 2014
BUILDING RENOVATION REPORT Phase 1 The first phase of restoring the outside of the building is complete. About 35% of the building is now looking shiny and new, in time for winter. The cost so far is $25,500.
Phase 2 The second phase will begin in the spring once the weather improves. Just like with Phase 1, we can’t be sure of the exact cost until work has begun, because how much repair is needed can’t be known until experienced eyes make that determination. The ballpark estimate for Phase 2 is at least $30,000.
Urgent Need for Funds Our immediate and urgent need is to pay the remaining bills for Phase 1, $15,665 (above). The remaining estimated cost for both phases is $45,665 (below). Please remember to maintain your regular tithe for our monthly expenses for staff and operations.
What You Can Do • Increase your tithe amount by 10% until the renovation is paid for. • Haven’t been a regular giver? Now’s a great time to start. • Make a one-time donation • Got fundraising ideas? Let’s talk about them!
Building Renovation Report
1
Warrenton Bible Fellowship
A Short History of Our Building Here’s what our church home looked like in 1910 just prior to completion (above), when the Methodist Church built it not long after a fire that destroyed a large area of downtown Warrenton. It included the townhouse, which was the parsonage. There are two deeds, one for the church building proper, and another for the townhouse After the United Methodist congregation moved to its current home on Church Street, the building was sold in 1983 to a private owner who planned to turn the sanctuary into a community art center while living in the townhouse. In 1984, a fledgling WBF rented the sanctuary from the owner to hold services on Sunday mornings. WBF purchased the sanctuary side of the building in 1991 and the former owner continued to live in the townhouse.
Building Renovation Report
November 24, 2014
Meanwhile the building had fallen into disrepair. Desperate for funds, the former owner began to sell items in the church, even selling one of the stained glass windows in the sanctuary, but the town’s historic preservation panel prevented him from selling more. In 1995 the townhouse went into foreclosure and WBF acquired it from the bank at auction. During the past decade God has blessed WBF with the ability to make some necessary repairs. In 2010 we were able to renovate the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall without going into debt. Now it’s time to complete the much-needed renovation of the exterior, the most extensive in the building’s history. 2
Warrenton Bible Fellowship
November 24, 2014
Here’s a before-and-after comparison of our progress so far. The top view shows areas where brick has either been replaced, and/or loose paint removed to make way for the fresh coat. Extensive repair work was also done to the tower at left, both inside and out.
Building Renovation Report
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Warrenton Bible Fellowship
November 24, 2014
There’s still a lot of work to be done (above) once springtime rolls around. Renovations are far more than cosmetic, including replacement of crumbled brick and mortar, scraping, repairing, replacing and painting wood trim, and repainting the rest of the building, including the townhouse. Some of the stained glass also needs repair, and the clear plexiglass that protects it needs to be replaced. At right, a view of where the old and new paint jobs meet.
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