Church members and friends are aware that we have had work done on the roof of the church building over the past couple of years, including replacement and repair of the south roof. However, a big roofing project is still in front of us: replacement of the north roof, currently estimated at $36,600. The Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee and Board of Trustees have authorized a fundraising campaign for this project and have identified several sources of committed and available funding to help meet that goal as listed below.

• $4,000 Endowment Funds (as recommended, subject to congregational approval)
• $2,816  Roof Funds (specifically designated for the roof,some during Ginger Bear fundraiser)
• $3,049 Capital Campaign Funds (originally for building purchase & renovation)

In addition, we have the ability to use unrestricted savings (a reserve fund), and to borrow additional funds when our mortgage note is renewed in July of this year. However, we would prefer to use these options as little as possible.

The Stewardship Committee has begun the process of asking members for a commitment to the project, and by the Annual Congregational Meeting (5/19) we will have a report of the initial amount raised. Please consider your resources and contact a member of the Raise the Roof Campaign (Stewardship Committee Chair Ron Robinson, members Janet Bogar, Barb Boyd, Gary Metzler, Joseph Gress, Chuck Leone or Roger Birdsell) with your pledge. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the life (and dryness) of the Church.                  Chuck Leone, President, Board of Trustees