1. Living our Legacy “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Cor 9:8). Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future First Presbyterian Church Bonham, TEXAS 2012

2. First Presbyterian Church of Bonham, Texas was founded in 1872. In 1885, the church moved into its first building, which was relocated twelve years later to its present site. Living our Legacy Our History Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

3. Over the decades, many changes have been made, including additions, renovations, and new liturgical elements. An addition to church sanctuary building completed its present shape at the time of its move to the current site. Our History Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

4. Over time other changes took place: An organ was installed and then replaced with the current pipe organ Stained glass windows were incorporated into the north, west and south walls of the sanctuary A banister for the choir loft was constructed Our History Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

5. Over time other changes took place: New pews and carpeting placed Lighting and central air conditioning installed Sound a video systems were installed Our History Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

6. Yet the building the original founders worshiped in continues to serve as the house of worship for this congregation today, nearly 127 years later. Our History Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

7. In 2005 a group within the church began to envision what our church could be. Project Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

8. Lyle Novinski, a liturgical consultant with extensive experience in church design, was invited to review the current sanctuary and worship space. He provided the core ideas for transforming the sanctuary into a liturgically appropriate worship space that restores and maintains the church’s historical integrity. Project Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

9. This group connected with Partners for Sacred Places, an organization whose mission is to restore and preserve historical church buildings and worship spaces. Partners for Sacred Places consulted with the church and provided a grant to enable an architectural analysis of the building, with the proposed changes made by Mr. Novinski in view. Project Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

10. An engineering report was also completed by Tom Witherspoon, a professional consulting engineer. This provided needed analysis of the building’s foundation and structure. Project Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

11. In May, 2011, a survey was conducted of the congregation. One crucial element of this survey was to poll the congregation as to the desire for conducting a capital campaign, and, if so, what priorities would be included in the campaign. Campaign Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

12. The results of the survey showed nearly unanimous support for a capital campaign with the renovation of the sanctuary as the highest priority. The other priority receiving strong support was the development of mission and ministry opportunities for the church. Campaign Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

13. The Session of the church unanimously approved a capital campaign to be conducted to address these priorities, under the guidance of a Building Committee to oversee the work of the sanctuary renovation project, with the oversight of a licensed contractor to provide expertise and liability coverage. Campaign Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

14. Other aspects of the capital campaign to be considered and addressed a new church sign and a mission and ministry component. Campaign Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

15. The Session also approved the utilization of the Isbell Fund, a $50,000 gift to the church, as seed money for the campaign. Campaign Background Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

16. Ensure the structure of the building is architecturally and structurally sound, repairing and supplementing any foundational and support elements Sanctuary Priorities Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

17. Enhance the sanctuary to provide a liturgically optimal worship space while restoring and preserving the historical integrity of the building Sanctuary Priorities Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

18. Integrate the technological needs of a modern worshiping congregation – including sound, video and other aspects Sanctuary Priorities Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

19. A digital sign along Center Street to replace the current “changeable letter” sign, to better communicate church activities and messages to members and the community Other Improvements Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

20. Creation of a church mission fund to serve the community and the world in the sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ Mission and Ministry Opportunities Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

21. Level, to the extent possible, the floor and reinforce the foundation, particularly around the organ chamber Sanctuary Renovations Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

22. Enlarge and lower the chancel space, extending along the north wall and providing steps for easy access to the chancel and choir loft Incorporate new sacramental elements Sanctuary Renovations Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

23. Remove carpeting and restore original hardwood floors Reshape the entry-way vestibules Artistically frame the stained glass windows and banners Cover the stained glass windows for better protection and visibility Sanctuary Renovations Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

24. Create a center aisle through the length of the sanctuary Remove the archway between two sections of the sanctuary Restructure the ceiling to improve support and liturgical form Redo lighting for improved visibility and easier maintenance Sanctuary Renovations Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

25. Enlarge Fellowship Area by incorporating storage area Create a “cry room” or sound booth in north vestibule Sanctuary Renovations Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

26. The goal of the Living our Legacy campaign is to raise $400,000 over the course of 3 years. This is a large task, but not an impossible one! The goal of the Living our Legacy campaign is to raise $400,000 over the course of 3 years. This is a large task, but not an impossible one! What do we need? Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

27. It will take all of us working together, in faith, to accomplish this. And First Presbyterian Church of Bonham has a history, as part of its heart, the achieving of the goals it sets out to accomplish. It can be done! But we need you! It will take all of us working together, in faith, to accomplish this. And First Presbyterian Church of Bonham has a history, as part of its heart, the achieving of the goals it sets out to accomplish. It can be done! But we need you! What do we need? Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

28. 2005 Initial Envisioning of Sanctuary Renovation - Consultation with Lyle Novinski 2010 Partners of Sacred Places Grant Received Architectural Report Conducted 2011 Capital Campaign Approved by Session April 15, 2012 Living our Legacy Begins May 6, 2012 Living our Legacy Celebration Sunday Summer 2012 Construction and Project Work Begins May, 2015 Final Pledged Gifts Received Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

29. CategoryNumber of GiftsTotal Gift AmountMonthly AmountTotal per Category Major (6)3$30,000$900 3$20,000$550 $150,000 Leadership (14)4$15,000$417 4$10,000$278 6$7,000$194$142,000 Congregation (16)5$5,000$139 11$3,000$83$58,000 Campaign Total35 $400,000 Isbell Fund1$50,000 Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

30. Campaign Total71 $435,000 Church (35)35$1000$28 $35,000 Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future CategoryNumber of GiftsTotal Gift AmountMonthly AmountTotal per Category Major (6)3$30,000$900 3$20,000$550 $150,000 Leadership (14)4$15,000$417 4$10,000$278 6$7,000$194$142,000 Congregation (16)5$5,000$139 11$3,000$83$58,000 Isbell Fund1$50,000

31. This campaign may seem like it is about raising money, renovating buildings, and enhancing the ministries and mission projects of the church. But it is about much more than that… It goes much deeper… This campaign may seem like it is about raising money, renovating buildings, and enhancing the ministries and mission projects of the church. But it is about much more than that… It goes much deeper… What it means Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

32. It is about cultivating a deeper and more faithful discipleship a more profound and robust faith a greater practice of generosity a richer sense of stewardship a broader outreach to the world a more invested sense of community It is about cultivating a deeper and more faithful discipleship a more profound and robust faith a greater practice of generosity a richer sense of stewardship a broader outreach to the world a more invested sense of community What it means Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

33. In short, it is about living out our faith in Jesus Christ, trusting in the God who loves us and provides for our deepest needs. It is about living out that faith in the community of the church, the Body of Christ. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to unite, guide and empower us in the process. In short, it is about living out our faith in Jesus Christ, trusting in the God who loves us and provides for our deepest needs. It is about living out that faith in the community of the church, the Body of Christ. It is about allowing the Holy Spirit to unite, guide and empower us in the process. What it means Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

34. The outcome will be that each of us will experience God’s love and grace, God’s provision and God’s power more deeply as we build on the past grow in the present give for the future. The outcome will be that each of us will experience God’s love and grace, God’s provision and God’s power more deeply as we build on the past grow in the present give for the future. What it means Living our Legacy Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future

35. Living our Legacy “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work” (2 Cor 9:8). Building on the Past – Growing in the Present – Giving for the Future First Presbyterian Church Bonham, TEXAS 2012