Special Meeting St. James’ Episcopal Church Hackettstown, NJ June 5, 2011

1. Special MeetingSt. James’ Episcopal ChurchHackettstown, NJJune 5, 2011

2. Agenda • Why are we meeting? • Repair of steeple • Current problems • Recent history of repairs • Why must steeple be repaired? • Where do we go from here? • What’s been done so far? • Financing the repair • Questions • Small group discussions • Final thoughts • Closing Prayer June 5, 2011

3. Current Problems • The Steeple (Bell Tower) has deteriorated and it must be repaired • Leaks have worsened • Ceilings & walls in choir loft • Electrical issues • Water dripping in pews • Church contents at risk • Church structure and interior are being compromised • Mold and insect damage may result Wall in choir loft June 5, 2011

4. Interior Ceiling above choir loft Ceiling beneath choir loft Wall in chir loft June 5, 2011

5. Exterior Siding and louvers badly damaged Siding near front doors Rotting trim boards June 5, 2011

6. Recent History Past repairs • 2004 – Roof repair / steeple flashing ($10,300) • 2007 – Steeple roof replaced ($17,800) • 2008 – Church roof replaced ($16,500) June 5, 2011

7. Why must steeple be repaired now? • Potential damage to structure • Damage to sacristy • Ceiling above loft already needs to be repaired • Damage to church contents (i.e. organ, books, bells, etc) • Electrical system • Choir doesn’t like using umbrellas during service June 5, 2011

8. What’s been done so far Bids were obtained from two contractors • The lowest bidder did previous work on steeple roof • Total cost of repair: $54,200 • Includes steeple and front walls of church Applied for Ward J. Herbert grant • Applied for $27,100 (maximum grant; half of project cost) • Approved for $18,428 Applied to Bishop’s Church Extension Fund • Not being considered in upcoming appeals • Recently received funds for elevator installation June 5, 2011

9. How will the church pay for this repair? • Ward J. Herbert Grant • $18,428 • St. James’ Capital Improvement Fund (blue envelopes) • $24,000 available (would like to use no more than $12,000) • Leadership Commitment (Vestry, Wardens, Rector) • $3,000 committed • Bishop’s Church Extension Fund • Request made Typical grants (if approved) are $5,000 - $7000 • Gifts from Congregation • Gifts from the Community • One year interest-free loan from contactor (up to $12,000) – if absolutely necessary! June 5, 2011

10. How will the church pay for this repair? If $20,900 in contributions are not obtained: • Zero-interest loan from contractor • Try to obtain reduced price? June 5, 2011

11. How will the church pay for this repair? As a last resort….. • Church steeple can be repaired without fixing the front walls of the church • Reduces project cost by $12,900 • May not eliminate all leaks • Remainder of work will still need to be done in near future • Overall cost will increase (reinstallation of scaffolding) June 5, 2011

12. Questions ? June 5, 2011

13. Small Group Discussions June 5, 2011

14. Final Thoughts June 5, 2011

15. Closing Prayer Most Gracious God,The heavens cannot contain you, yet you are pleased to dwell in our midst. Accept our desire to build for you a dwelling place to the honor of your name and for the benefit of your people.We journeyed to this place so long ago to build our future on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. We depend fully on your guidance, inspiration, and grace in continuing to build a church that will be a symbol of your presence and a witness to your love from generation to generation. Bless our efforts, O Lord! Through them, may all who come through our doors know that you are here, and that we are your hands and feet in this place. Give us what we need to know you and to make you known.We offer this prayer to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Amen. June 5, 2011