As we begin to gear up for fall, Bensalem UMC celebrates all that God has given to us. There is much to be joyful about!
While we rejoice for all that has happened so far this year, we also want to look to the future, being good stewards of all that God has provided. As you may know, we have spent the past year discerning the current priority needs of our church. Our building, while just bricks and mortar, allows us the opportunity to offer a safe and secure place to worship and offer our many ministries and programs. The projects within the vision overview, included with this letter, focus on the upkeep and maintenance of the church and parsonage.
Prior to moving forward with any campaign, it is important for leadership to hear from each of our households. As such, the next step is a feasibility study. It is through this process that a final plan will be developed to address priority projects. So that your input can be received in an organized, timely, and fruitful fashion, we are blessed to be collaborating with Richie Musser, Rachel Musser, Sarah Teichmann and Logan Kane of Kirby-Smith Associates.
Your input is essential to this process! Richie, Rachel, Sarah or Logan will be reaching out in the next week or so to ask for your valuable feedback. You will be able to arrange to meet with them (sign up online at bit.ly/bumcinterview2024) via phone, Zoom, or in person if you would like an interview.
Additionally, a short survey is included with this mailing. It is also available online at bit.ly/bumcsurvey2024. We would be grateful if you could complete this survey (online or the paper version) to be submitted or returned in the envelope provided by October 1, 2024.
In closing, we ask for your openness to this process, for your faithful stewardship, and—most importantly—for your prayers: please pray that the Lord will continue to guide and bless our ministries here at Bensalem UMC!
