Miracle May - Special Offering
In Autumn 2024 we launched our ‘Building Fit for Purpose’ project. This was a 2-phase project to remove asbestos from the loft space, replace the roof and install solar panels (Phase 1), followed by remodelling the entrance to the church and coffee lounge to make it more welcoming and utilise our space to maximum effect (Phase 2). The estimated cost for the whole project was £115,000 (£75,000 for Phase 1 and £40,000 for Phase 2).
To date we have completed Phase 1 (at a cost of £66,000) and also turned the upstairs front lounge into a very comfortable and useful room.
A remarkable £37,000 has been donated so far by our church folk and the balance has been made up with a 10-year loan of which £29,000 is remaining.
Half-time Assistant Pastor
At the same time, we are very much aware of the need to keep investing in our younger generations. To that end we have made a decision to employ a half-time assistant pastor or church worker to work primarily with our youth and younger adults. There is a rich harvest field, but we need the extra help in ministry for us to be Fit for Purpose at this time.
Outstanding Loan
During the month of May, we are hoping through donations and pledges to pay off the outstanding loan. This will enable us to save money over the next few years which will contribute to raising the salary for the half-time assistant pastor or church worker and also free us up to move forward with the remodelling of the church entrance and coffee lounge.
We are asking Members to
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Consider the project and pray about the need, thanking God for what He is doing.
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Consider your budget and what a good offering would be. Don’t give in an unwise manner. In saying this, we are also aware that many people will have already given sacrificially to this project.
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Having looked at your budget, ask God for an amount that He wants you to give (over and above your regular giving). As we all act on this, whatever comes in is a blessing and a victory.
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Make a pledge. This is a promise to give. You can donate your pledge all at one time or spread it in monthly payments.
Let us believe for great things in Miracle May, including the ‘Fit for Purpose’ Special Offering. Thank you for your generosity. We do not take your investment into the ministry of this church lightly and want to pray God’s blessings on you as you serve Him.
With thanks,
Neville and the Gatehouse Leadership Team.
10/05/2026