Click here to give to Legacy of Grace- Phase 3

Current amount raised: $77,554 (as of 3.23.25)

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY

The main goal at Grace Community Church is to make & nurture disciples of Christ.  Although many ministries and activities of the church meet in homes and at other various locations, we believe that the corporate gathering of the church is a critical component to the growth and encouragement of the body.  It has become evident that our current facilities no longer support the Sunday morning worship services and ministries that are vital to the life of our church.  Therefore, the goal of this project is not simply to expand our facility, but rather to expand our trellis and allow for more opportunities for corporate worship and ministry. 

CURRENT NEEDS

Over the last few years, we have observed significant growth in our membership and regular attendees at Grace.  We praise the Lord for the growth He has provided, both numerically and spiritually.  With growth comes a significant need for additional space in the following locations: Children's Ministry, hallway and foyer space, additional restrooms, office space, and additional parking.  

SCOPE OF PROJECT 

Our largest area of growth within the church and thus the area that is most in need of expansion is our Children's Ministry.  Therefore, the main focus of Phase 3 is building a dedicated and secure Children's Ministry wing.  Along with this wing, we also plan to meet some of the other needs listed above.  Features of Phase 3 are listed below:

• Dedicated Children's Ministry space, to include:
  • Sizeable check-in area
  • 15 classrooms
  • Infant care room
  • Dedicated Children's Ministry restrooms
  • Resource room
• Additional adult bathrooms, including a family restroom
• Additional parking

RENDERINGS

*The sample renderings below are not part of the final permit set or the city-approved construction documents. While they represent the general design, some details may change as the process progresses.

 FLOOR PLAN

*The sample building plan below is not part of the final permit set or city-approved construction documents. While it represents the general design, some details may change as the process progresses.

TIMELINE OF PROJECT

In July 2024, the elders presented Phase 3 to GCC.  After receiving overwhelming support from the congregation, we worked with ministry leaders and our builder, Summit Structures, to develop a final floorplan.  This floorplan was finalized in January 2025.  This floorplan was presented to the church on February 9, 2025 and approved by the church on February 18, 2025.    

We signed a contract with Summit Structures on February 19, 2025, anticipate breaking ground in June 2025, and desire project completion in October 2026.  

PROJECT COST

Phase 3 has an estimated cost of $3,374,610.  

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

As mentioned above, our goal in this project is to expand our trellis and to provide more opportunties for corporate worship and ministries.  Although Phase 3 will be a significant step forward in achieving our long-term goals for our facility, we have additional needs for future renovation and expansion as well as desires to continue to invest in existing ministries.  The goal of the capital campaign is to reduce our loan amount.  This will allow us to expand our trellis in the following ways:

1. Move forward with Phase 4 (see below for details).  
2. Provide more flexibility to expand and fund existing ministries.
3. Relieve pressure from the general budget to meet increasing facility expenses.
4. Hire an additional staff member. 

Campaign Timeline: The campaign began on September 29, 2024 and will run until the expansion is complete.  Upon completion, we will know our total loan amount, and all giving towards this campaign will have lowered that amount.  Once the campaign is complete, there will still remain an opportunity to give to pay off the remainder of our loan.  

Current amount raised in capital campaign: $77,554  *AS OF 3.23.25

WHAT WE ARE ASKING OF YOU

Pray:

• That all permits would be approved and received in a timely manner.
• That the Lord would allow the expansion to be completed well and in a timely manner.  
• That the Lord would continue to graciously provide for the needs of GCC.
• That the Lord would use this expansion to further the ministries of GCC. 

Give:

• We ask that you strongly consider supporting this project through financial giving as you are able.  Please recognize that all contributions are significant and there is no amount too small.  
• Please ensure that your contributions are above and beyond your normal giving.  We must ensure that we do not fund a building expansion at the cost of our general budget.  

HOW TO GIVE?

• Option 1: click here to give online (select "Legacy of Grace- Phase 3" option)
• Option 2: submit a check in our offering box or via mail (write "Legacy of Grace" or "Facility Expansion" in the memo line)

FUTURE PHASES

Phase 4

• Phase 4 will be an interior renovation of some of our current space.  This will open up square footage and relieve congestion in our current layout.  Phase 4 will remove the current nursery (infant-2 YO) area and potentially relocate the kitchen.  It will also include a rearrangement and renovation of our current office space.
• Our desire is to move forward with Phase 4 as soon as Phase 3 is complete.  
• 3D renderings for Phase 4 are coming soon.

Phase 5

• Phase 5 will be the addition of a new auditorium, which will be located on the north side of the new Children's Ministry wing.  Our desire is that this new auditorium will have sufficient space to allow us to move back to one Sunday morning worship service.
• 3D renderings for Phase 5 are coming soon.

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HISTORY OF GCC BUILDING PHASES

Phase 1:

• Includes our current auditorium, foyer, current Children's Ministry space, and office area
• Completed in 2007
• Average total attendance upon completion was 135 people

Phase 2:

• Includes the extension along the east side of our building, including the additional foyer, rear bathrooms, Youth Ministry Space, additional classroom/fellowship space, and the covered porch area
• Completed in 2016
• Average total attendance upon completion was 245

Average attendance at the beginning of Phase 3 in February 2025 was 410