Renovation & Improvement Update

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Renovation & ImprovementInformation BookletOctober 2013

REYNOLDSBURGUNITED METHODIST CHURCH


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Contents

Section 1: Improvements in Process or Already Completed....................2

Section 2: Project Breakdown........................................................................4

Section 3: Finances........................................................................................13

Section 4: Church Conference.....................................................................14

Section 5: Looking Ahead: A Family Life Center.....................................15

Introduction:

The following information reflects plans for renovations and improvementsthroughout the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church building located at 1636Graham Road. The information may include plans already finalized or a vision for an

area that still must be vetted through several avenues -- including electricians,audio/visual experts, architects, ministry leaders and more. Estimated costs arepreliminary and will likely change as plans are further developed.

Many of these projects will be completed concurrently. It is our plan that allprojectsbe completed by Easter (April 20, 2014).

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Section 1: Improvements In Process or Already Completed

Many renovation or improvement projects have already been, or will soon be,completed. This includes construction, carpeting, painting, furnishing, blinds and wallgraphics in the Childrens Ministries Wing. Our building crews removed a wall in theRichards Building and are working right now on drywall. This space will also get newpaint and carpet. Those driving on Graham Road have, no doubt, noticed our new,

bright and colorful exterior sign that allows us to display information about the church.Were also in the process of updating all interior signage to facilitate navigation aroundthe church building.

These projects total nearly $200,000. The expenses were aproved by the Church Boardand paid for with undesignated funds in reserve or overages from last year.


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Childrens Ministries Hallway

Childrens Ministres Rooms

Richards Building

Graham Road Sign

Interior Signage


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Section 2: New Project Breakdown

It is our mission to create a building where people feel welcomed and comfortableand can gather seven days a week. With this in mind, we plan to create an area in thecurrent tiled hallway tentatively called The Caf.

The walls will be removed in Rooms 122, 124, the Kitchenette and Room 114 (currentPrayer Room), opening up a large gathering space. Furniture, design and theavailability of coffee and multi-media connections will allow people to gather in awarm, inviting area for small-group discussions or fellowship. The windows in theexisting classrooms will now be open to The Caf, allowing more natural light in thetiled hallway and lowering energy costs. The new open space will create a largernarthex and entrance into the Childrens Ministries Wing. A temporary PrayerRoom will be set up in the Chapel until the new Prayer Room is constructed.

Estimated Cost:$152,286

Caf/Classroom Renovation


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Second Floor Entry/Reception/Offices

We believe a positive first impression is important when walking through our doors.Aside from Sunday, the most common entrance is through the doors located at thereception area, near Kirsch Hall.

A renovated entryway is in the planning stages that will include a comfortable sittingarea for one-on-one discussions or small groups. This renovation would open up theexisting area to create a more inviting entrance for guests as well as creating smallmeeting spaces.

Offices will also be renovated with new paint, flooring and furniture.



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Bauserman Chapel Expansion

Removing the wall between the Bauserman Chapel and the Student Ministries Roomwill be a major step in creating a new, dedicated, traditional worship space. Theleadership at Reynoldsburg UMC is working with architects, electricians, audio/video

specialists and many others to expand this room into a beautiful, larger space fortraditional worship with new design, seating, lighting and audio/visual equipment.This renovation will return this space to its original use as a sacred place for worship,weddings and funerals. It will also allow us to offer two different styles of worshipconcurrently in our building. It is our plan to move all traditional worship to theBauserman Chapel by Easter 2014.


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Bauserman Chapel Chancel Area


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Chapel Parking Expansion

We are working with surveyors and asphalt companies to expand the upper parkinglot along Graham Road and build a new lot to create more parking spaces, better trafficflow, a new drop-off location and a handicapped-accessible Chapel entrance. Thecurrent plan would create 67 new spaces, in addition to the 20 that exist in this area.This expansion will create improved access for those worshiping in the newBauserman Chapel.



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Narthex Renovation

Construction crews will replace part of the brick entry into the Worship Center with aspecialized glass door to create a more open, brighter and inviting entryway. Thisrenovation will allow those walking into our doors for the first time to see directly into

the Worship Center, and also create more space in the narthex.

We are also working with a design firm on flooring, wall design and furniture tocreate a comfortable gathering space outside the Worship Center.


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Prayer Room Relocation

We are working with architects to design a new Prayer Room that will be partiallybuilt into the current Prayer Garden. We are coordinating with the faithful prayerwarriors who maintain the current room to design a new space available for all to visit

for prayer and reflection. This area will be a focal point of the newly designed narthex-- inviting all who enter our building to use it as a place of reflection, meditation andprayer.

Estimated Cost: $70,842

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Prayer RoomPrayer RoomPrayer Garden


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Worship Center

We are working with several experts to transform the Worship Center into a dedicated

contemporary worship space -- including platform enhancements and upgrades to oursound, video and lighting. With more traditional pieces being moved to the renovatedtraditional worship space in the Bauserman Chapel, we will plan out and purchasefurnishings to further highlight this area as a place of contemporary worship.

The Worship Center will continue to be the home for large traditional holiday services-- including Christmas Eve and the Good Friday Cantata.

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Section 3: Finances

Reynoldsburg UMCs only existing debt is amortgage on the parsonage located at 7552Palmer Road (where Pastor Matt Wright and hiswife, Stephanie, live). That mortgage debt totals

$260,000. The estimated expenses for newrenovations and improvements total $906,418.

Factoring in the unknown cost of building andcity permits, rolling in the parsonage mortgage, and, as is typical with building renova-tions, anticpating unforseen expenses -- we plan to ask for a bank loan of $1,500,000.Huntington Bank has agreed to offer a 20-year loan at a rate of 4.5%. The monthlypayment for this loan would be under $10,000. We are also negotiating with two other

banks to get the best available rate.

Currently, Reynoldsburg UMC receivesapproximately $10,000 each month in offeringmonies specifically designated for debtretirement. Due to the strict terms of the

mortgage on the parsonage, we are unable to pay more than a minimum paymentwithout penalty. Therefore, the majority of money received is placed in reserves eachmonth. This account totals more than $80,000. Money already earmarked for debtretirement, along with other funds, will be more than enough to fund the monthly

payment for the new loan.

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Monthly Offerings: $10,000

Debt Retirement Acct.: $80,000

Parsonage Debt: $260,000Estimated Renovation: $906,418

Total: $1,166,418(added expenses/permits)

Loan: $1,500,000Monthly Payment: $10,000


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We will hold a Called Church Conference on Sunday, October 27 at 4:30pmin theWorship Center. This is a church member voice and vote meeting, where registeredmembers of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church may ask questions and then will

be asked to vote on whether to approve the loan.

The October 27 Church Conference will consider the following motion: On theunanimous recommendation of the Reynoldsburg UM Church Board, it is moved thatthe Church Conference approve the plans as outlined in this document and authorizethe borrowing of up to $1.5 million for the purpose of accomplishing these projects.

Our District Superintendent, Kathy Brown, has reviewed these projects, and finds thatwe are in compliance with the requirements of the 2012 Book of Discipline of theUnited Methodist Church.

Section 4: Church Conference

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Section 5: Looking Ahead: A Family Life Center

To continue our Family First initiative, we are moving forward with plans to build aFamily Life Center in the area of the south lawn. Plans being discussed for this

building include a gymnasium, classrooms, conference rooms, administrative officesand more. We are planning a capital campaign, likely in the spring, to unite our church

in financing this important expense. There is currently $750,000 from a previous capitalcampaign designated for the building of a Family Life Center.

There will be more updates in the coming months to keep you informed regarding theplans for the center and how it will fit into Reynoldsburg UMCs long-range plans.

If you have questions regarding any of the materials provided in this booklet, feel freeto contact Executive Pastor Lamont Moon at [email protected] 614-866-5864,extension 126.

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