1. Denville Community Church, UM “Here we GROW…again” An Informational Presentation of the Building Committee’s planning & status January 9, 2005 The purpose of the Denville Community Church is to be an enthusiastic community of God’s love in action. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, we seek to share his love in response to human needs, hurts, and hopes.

2. Agenda Opening Prayer Rev. George Song – “We Are the Church”Everyone Introduction Presentation Doug Gabel Arch. Review / Present conceptsSteve Bias Finance PresentationSteve Smith Topical TablesBC Members (in Driesbach Room and Statham Hall – see map below) Recap & Closing Remarks Doug Gabel (back in Sanctuary) Closing PrayerMatt Ballentine Please hold questions – there will be an opportunity to ask them later in the session

3. Here we GROW…again 1955 decided to relocate the sanctuary on the 190 Diamond Spring property 1975 added the Driesbach Room for social activities 1985 added an Educational Wing and Statham Hall 2005 presented concepts, designs, plans, and ideas to the DCC family to support the ministries of our church today and for the future On May 24, 2004 the Church Council established a formal Building Committee

4. Your Building Committee Rick Yobs Glenn Buchanan Arnold Card Neil Kiely Frank Leone Jean Nightingale Sandie Sebastian Ira Clemens Douglas Gabel Bob Anderson Paula Markert Matthew Ballentine (ex-officio) Rev. George Imhoff (ex-officio)

5. Vision & Mission Realize and Share God's Love through expanded ministry and facility Mission Statement: To support and expand the current and future ministries of the Denville Community Church and the community it serves by developing, finalizing and with congregational approval executing building plans with specific focus on: · Christian Education · Nursery School · Youth, Recreation, and Ministry Administration · Community Thrift Shop

6. Why are we looking at building? Provide adequate and effective space for each Sunday School grade class Provide for flexible and expandable Nursery School education and childcare Provide future growth capability for our Sunday School Vacation Bible School Nursery School Youth Programs and many other mission/services groups

7. Provide a multipurpose social space to support and host many activities Provide the pastoral staff adequate space to conduct meetings, counseling and church administration Provide necessary storage for the numerous groups, clubs, circles, organizations, teams, and troops that use our facility daily Provide updated environments for the Nursery, Brides Room, Kitchen, Library, etc… Why are we looking at building?

8. Provide the community with a thrift store that will offer low cost clothing and household items and generate ongoing operating income for the church Support, expand, and add congregational suggested ministries identified through in a church-wide survey (a.k.a. Ministry to Facility) Why are we looking at building?

9. Translating Ministry to Facility

10. What’s Next… We’ve listened We’ve prayed We’ve discussed We’ve shared We’ve planned We’ve followed Church Discipline and completed necessary requirements Now it’s time for you to hear our concept plans, preliminary financial plan and to share your voice as we look to finalize them

11. What we need from you… Pray for your church and it’s leadership to be open to God’s voice Prayerfully consider how you can be a part of this growth opportunity Stay informed of progress and ask questions Approach this growth opportunity with an open mind and be open to change Financially support the project Share your talents once opportunities are announced