The Southwood Campus is the next step in our ongoing effort to increase our capacity to multiply worshippers and raise up leaders for Christ in the community, on the campus, and throughout the world. Our focus is upon people; land and buildings are simply two means to that all-important end. Join us in this great endeavor of reaching more souls for the worship and service of our Lord Jesus Christ. Join us in...Extending Grace to a New Place
How Did We Get Here?
... Throughout the spring of 2007 the elders, deacons and pastors reached unanimous accord to expand our ministry capacities through a multi-site approach ("one church, many locations")... On Sunday night August 19th, the congregation clearly responded with a 93% favorable vote to purchase the new site at 1901 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, now known as the Southwood Campus ...
Southwood Update: - Landscaping Work Days: Supervised by our own Alan King, a local landscape architect, we will have workdays to beautify the exterior of Southwood Saturdays July 12, 19 & 26, from 8am-5pm. Contact Steven Wright to sign-up to help out.
- Grace Family Gathering: Mark your calendars for the next Grace Family Gathering and Business Meeting August 16th, from 5-8pm at the Southwood Campus! The Grace family will get a chance to tour the newly renovated facility before the business meeting begins. Sunday Services will begin at the Southwood Campus at 9:30 on August the 24th.
- Southwood Staff Updates: We are pleased to announce two new additions to the Southwood staff team: Ross King will be coming on as Interim Worship Leader and Chris Pletcher as our Youth Coordinator. They will join David Chavanne, Administrative Pastor; Blake Jennings, Teaching Pastor; and Trey Corry, College Pastor.
- Read about Grace's expansion in the Eagle, our local newspaper!
- We are still in the process of raising the remainder of the $3.5 million goal, including renovations and start-up costs.
| Southwood Campus Capital Campaign |
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| Financial Needs and Update: |
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| Milestones |
Date |
$ Goal |
Results |
| Earnest Money |
09.01.07 |
$75,000 |
$75,000 |
| Renovation & Furnishings |
08.31.08 |
$1,000,000 |
$671,705 |
| Debt Reduction |
12.31.08 |
$425,000 |
|
| Debt Reduction |
12.31.09 |
$1,000,000 |
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| Debt Reduction |
12.31.10 |
$1,000,000 |
|
| TOTAL |
|
$3,500,000 |
$746,705 |
You can be a part of extending Grace to the next place! As you are led by the Lord, donations may be made by noting "building fund" on your check. We hope that our entire church family will participate in our vision to extend Grace. Please pray about how you can be involved.
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Check back frequently for updates on our Road to Southwood!
If you have any questions about Grace's Southwood Campus, please contact
Southwood@grace-bible.org .