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VISIONMessage from Pastor Robin: (posted 10/15/09)
From 2004-2008, we invested most of our funds into the physical building that we currently worship in. In early 2005, we secured 2 loans to purchase our property on Lime Kiln. We remodeled the building over 3 months (without acquiring more debt!) so that we could occupy and starting having worship services in it. After we entered the building in June of 2005, we continued to improve the facility and now it is an amazing testimony to God's faithfulness. Our local congregation has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours to make this a place we can all be proud of. Now, hundreds come every week from across the San Marcos and Kyle region to worship here.
Our GOALS for 2009 & 2010 1. Raise $110,000 for one of our loans. When we purchased the land/building, one of the loans was a balloon note that is due March 5th, 2010. At that point, we will owe around $105,000. The remaining portion of the note must be paid off at that time. We are currently making our monthly $1550 payment plus an additional $1500 that goes directly to the principle amount. ACCOMPLISHED March 4th, 2009! 2. Raise $40,000 for the completion of our Master Plan. The Master Plan addresses our campus location, size, form, character, image and environment. It includes proposed new building growth while at the same time defining outdoor spaces that unify all functions of the church. Our architects will plan where future buildings, recreation fields, outreach buildings, youth facilities, nature features, etc will be placed on our property. The price is significant because it includes many hours of planning, meetings, drawings, and permit research. We will have the tools to launch our new phase after the Master Plan is completed. WE RAISED $25,000 for MASTER PLAN AND RAINY DAY FUND Click here for ideas on how to raise your Seed Offering UPDATE: July 2010
We have moved forward with our Master Planning process. Jackson Galloway and Associates, Architect firm, created two renderings for consideration. Scheme A put most of the new buildings on the top of our hill. Scheme B put the buildings close to our existing building.
Below is an update from the latest building committee meeting:
PSM Building Committee Recommendations 1. Because God expects us to be good stewards over the resources He has given us, we should develop our current facilities so they are utilized to the max and phase all construction into bite size attainable goals. Scheme B is much simpler logistically to implement in Phases and as we invest more of our resources in our current location Scheme A becomes less workable. We therefore unanimously recommend Scheme B as our best path, but will keep Scheme A on the shelf in case God works a miracle and hands us a very large chunk of money. 2. Phase 1: Expand our parking lot utilizing decomposed granite located directly to the East of our current building. 3. Phase 2: Expand our current building to include a (2) story admin/classroom addition on the West end and a 500-600 seat auditorium on the East end. These additions should be offset a few feet from the current front wall for aesthetics. By using the West side of the building for the (2) story we do not add impervious cover and we can have a mid level landing/connection to our existing building. 4. We should solicit proposals from three Architects for Phase 1and 2. Pastor Robin and the staff will determine Sunday School and administrative requirements which will be given to the architects for consideration. |
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God has a powerful plan for PromiseLand San Marcos. It is a vision that speaks to our local region, our state, country, and world! It covers many miles and many people. Most importantly, it covers you!