Posted October 12, 2011
Dear Friends,
It seems like just a few short months ago that our congregation began to imagine what a blessing a new multi-purpose building would be to many ministries of our church-and our three year Imagine Campaign kicked off. What a great blessing the completed building has been. The reality is even better than what we first imagined!
Despite difficult economic times, as a congregation, we have to-date given faithfully and generously to honor our pledges and fund the building. As we draw near the end of our three year campaign, though, I'm reminded of what I used to hear my dad often say, "Son, if you don't finish strong, you might not end up where you want to finish." Whether it be in school, business, work, projects, sports or personal situations, I think all of us can probably remember that how strong we finished did impact (sometimes dramatically) where we ended up.
As a congregation, it is time to finish strong the Imagine Campaign-to the utmost of our ability we need to honor our pledges, or if we have been blessed with extra financial resources, exceed our original pledges. If you are new to the congregation and haven't had a chance to participate yet, you can still help by giving to the Imagine Campaign now. Every dollar goes to reduce the amount of debt on the building we have been blessed with.
May God bless you,
Larry Baldwin
2011 Finance Team
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
Construction has finished, and we are in the process of using the new Ministry Center more and more. See what's already going on in the new Ministry Center. Find out more...
We wanted to thank everyone who gave so willingly to the Imagine Campaign and to help furnish the new Ministry Center. There are still a few items left, so check out the list to see what God has done. Find out more...
To date, we have received $29,175 in Imagine Housewarming Gifts and $280,000 in Memorial Opportunity Gifts. Thanks for living generously and enabling us to furnish the new Ministry Center.
The sounds of music, children and laughter fill the halls of the new Ministry Center at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church on Eldridge Road. The addition was dedicated Sunday, January 9, for the ministries of worship, children and students.
Construction began in November 2009 for additional space that would house free childcare for weekly church activities, all music ministries, student Bible studies, and preschool events. The center was completed in time for the recent Christmas Eve communion services.
“The new building allows us to grow by adding much needed space for classrooms, state-of-the-art music facilities and childcare facilities,” said Marty Nicholas. “But we’re most excited about the fun and learning that will take place here. We’ve already seen this building come alive with the excitement of the kids who will benefit from it the most.”
On Sunday mornings, middle-school and high-school age youth will fill the classrooms for Bible studies while expanded childcare will be offered downstairs during all church services. During the week, a wide variety of church and community activities will take place, including yoga prayer classes, adult studies and numerous music activities for all ages.
On February 24, Sugar Land Methodist welcomes back Mary Flo Ridley, nationally acclaimed author and speaker, to the Ministry Center’s larger meeting area called “The Venue.” She will offer parents a simple, unforgettable plan for shaping their child’s sexual character by giving them simple conversations at an early age. To register and reserve childcare for the event, call 281-491-6041.
Nicholas added, “We invite our neighbors to come see how we’re growing at Sugar Land Methodist.”
Sugar Land Methodist dedicated the new Ministry Center on Sunday, Jan 9. The building will house expanded childcare for weekly church activities, all music ministries, student Bible studies, preschool events and so much more. Key to designing and executing the project are (l-r) Linda Haskew, Ryan Kerr, Jeremy Stovall, Loye Ross, Rev. Martin Nicholas, Robert Reid, Chuck Mathes, Michelle Carter