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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Renovation & Improvement Information Booklet October 2013

Introduction:
The following information reflects plans for renovations and improvements throughout the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church building located at 1636 Graham Road. The information may include plans already finalized or a vision for an area that still must be vetted through several avenues -- including electricians, audio/visual experts, architects, ministry leaders and more. Estimated costs are preliminary and will likely change as plans are further developed. Many of these projects will be completed concurrently. It is our plan that all projects be completed by Easter (April 20, 2014).

Contents
Section 1: Improvements in Process or Already Completed....................2 Section 2: Project Breakdown........................................................................4 Section 3: Finances........................................................................................13 Section 4: Church Conference.....................................................................14 Section 5: Looking Ahead: A Family Life Center.....................................15

Section 1: Improvements In Process or Already Completed

Many renovation or improvement projects have already been, or will soon be, completed. This includes construction, carpeting, painting, furnishing, blinds and wall graphics in the Childrens Ministries Wing. Our building crews removed a wall in the Richards Building and are working right now on drywall. This space will also get new paint and carpet. Those driving on Graham Road have, no doubt, noticed our new, bright and colorful exterior sign that allows us to display information about the church. Were also in the process of updating all interior signage to facilitate navigation around the church building. These projects total nearly $200,000. The expenses were aproved by the Church Board and paid for with undesignated funds in reserve or overages from last year.

Graham Road Sign Childrens Ministries Hallway

Childrens Ministres Rooms

Interior Signage

Richards Building

Section 2: New Project Breakdown

Caf/Classroom Renovation

It is our mission to create a building where people feel welcomed and comfortable and can gather seven days a week. With this in mind, we plan to create an area in the current tiled hallway tentatively called The Caf. The walls will be removed in Rooms 122, 124, the Kitchenette and Room 114 (current Prayer Room), opening up a large gathering space. Furniture, design and the availability of coffee and multi-media connections will allow people to gather in a warm, inviting area for small-group discussions or fellowship. The windows in the existing classrooms will now be open to The Caf, allowing more natural light in the tiled hallway and lowering energy costs. The new open space will create a larger narthex and entrance into the Childrens Ministries Wing. A temporary Prayer Room will be set up in the Chapel until the new Prayer Room is constructed. Estimated Cost: $152,286

Second Floor Entry/Reception/Offices

We believe a positive first impression is important when walking through our doors. Aside from Sunday, the most common entrance is through the doors located at the reception area, near Kirsch Hall. A renovated entryway is in the planning stages that will include a comfortable sitting area for one-on-one discussions or small groups. This renovation would open up the existing area to create a more inviting entrance for guests as well as creating small meeting spaces. Offices will also be renovated with new paint, flooring and furniture. Estimated Cost: $108,713
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Kirsch Hall Renovation

Kirsch Hall will be upgraded for use as a multi-purpose room to help create largegroup gathering space (with the absorption of the Student Ministries Room by the renovated Chapel). New flooring, furnishings and design will allow use for youth and childrens activities, the Wednesday Night meal, events such as The Walk to Emmaus, meetings and much more. Estimated Cost: $92,709

Bauserman Chapel Expansion

Removing the wall between the Bauserman Chapel and the Student Ministries Room will be a major step in creating a new, dedicated, traditional worship space. The leadership at Reynoldsburg UMC is working with architects, electricians, audio/video specialists and many others to expand this room into a beautiful, larger space for traditional worship with new design, seating, lighting and audio/visual equipment. This renovation will return this space to its original use as a sacred place for worship, weddings and funerals. It will also allow us to offer two different styles of worship concurrently in our building. It is our plan to move all traditional worship to the Bauserman Chapel by Easter 2014. Estimated Cost: $179,956

Bauserman Chapel Chancel Area

Chapel Parking Expansion

We are working with surveyors and asphalt companies to expand the upper parking lot along Graham Road and build a new lot to create more parking spaces, better traffic flow, a new drop-off location and a handicapped-accessible Chapel entrance. The current plan would create 67 new spaces, in addition to the 20 that exist in this area. This expansion will create improved access for those worshiping in the new Bauserman Chapel. Estimated Cost: $104,459

Narthex Renovation

Construction crews will replace part of the brick entry into the Worship Center with a specialized glass door to create a more open, brighter and inviting entryway. This renovation will allow those walking into our doors for the first time to see directly into the Worship Center, and also create more space in the narthex. We are also working with a design firm on flooring, wall design and furniture to create a comfortable gathering space outside the Worship Center. Estimated Cost: $127,471

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Prayer Room Relocation

Prayer Garden

Prayer Room

We are working with architects to design a new Prayer Room that will be partially built into the current Prayer Garden. We are coordinating with the faithful prayer warriors who maintain the current room to design a new space available for all to visit for prayer and reflection. This area will be a focal point of the newly designed narthex -- inviting all who enter our building to use it as a place of reflection, meditation and prayer. Estimated Cost: $70,842

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Worship Center

We are working with several experts to transform the Worship Center into a dedicated contemporary worship space -- including platform enhancements and upgrades to our sound, video and lighting. With more traditional pieces being moved to the renovated traditional worship space in the Bauserman Chapel, we will plan out and purchase furnishings to further highlight this area as a place of contemporary worship. The Worship Center will continue to be the home for large traditional holiday services -- including Christmas Eve and the Good Friday Cantata. Estimated Cost: $69,982
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Section 3: Finances
Reynoldsburg UMCs only existing debt is a mortgage on the parsonage located at 7552 Palmer Road (where Pastor Matt Wright and his wife, Stephanie, live). That mortgage debt totals $260,000. The estimated expenses for new renovations and improvements total $906,418. Parsonage Debt: $260,000 Estimated Renovation: $906,418 Total: $1,166,418 (added expenses/permits) Loan: $1,500,000 Monthly Payment: $10,000

Factoring in the unknown cost of building and city permits, rolling in the parsonage mortgage, and, as is typical with building renovations, anticpating unforseen expenses -- we plan to ask for a bank loan of $1,500,000. Huntington Bank has agreed to offer a 20-year loan at a rate of 4.5%. The monthly payment for this loan would be under $10,000. We are also negotiating with two other banks to get the best available rate. Currently, Reynoldsburg UMC receives Monthly Offerings: $10,000 approximately $10,000 each month in offering Debt Retirement Acct.: $80,000 monies specifically designated for debt retirement. Due to the strict terms of the mortgage on the parsonage, we are unable to pay more than a minimum payment without penalty. Therefore, the majority of money received is placed in reserves each month. This account totals more than $80,000. Money already earmarked for debt retirement, along with other funds, will be more than enough to fund the monthly payment for the new loan.

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Section 4: Church Conference

We will hold a Called Church Conference on Sunday, October 27 at 4:30pm in the Worship Center. This is a church member voice and vote meeting, where registered members of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church may ask questions and then will be asked to vote on whether to approve the loan. The October 27 Church Conference will consider the following motion: On the unanimous recommendation of the Reynoldsburg UM Church Board, it is moved that the Church Conference approve the plans as outlined in this document and authorize the borrowing of up to $1.5 million for the purpose of accomplishing these projects. Our District Superintendent, Kathy Brown, has reviewed these projects, and finds that we are in compliance with the requirements of the 2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church.

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Section 5: Looking Ahead: A Family Life Center

To continue our Family First initiative, we are moving forward with plans to build a Family Life Center in the area of the south lawn. Plans being discussed for this building include a gymnasium, classrooms, conference rooms, administrative offices and more. We are planning a capital campaign, likely in the spring, to unite our church in financing this important expense. There is currently $750,000 from a previous capital campaign designated for the building of a Family Life Center. There will be more updates in the coming months to keep you informed regarding the plans for the center and how it will fit into Reynoldsburg UMCs long-range plans. If you have questions regarding any of the materials provided in this booklet, feel free to contact Executive Pastor Lamont Moon at lmoon@rumc.org or 614-866-5864, extension 126.

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