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"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain." Psalm 127:1

Quarterly

A Publica on of the Canaan Bap st Church JUNE 2013

IN THIS ISSUE

A Message 1 from the Pastor Church Mee ng 1 4/14 Yes! Architect 2

This is an exciting time for Canaan Baptist Church! God calls us not to be fearful about our future, but to move forward in faith and joy because we serve a wonderful God. This newsletter serves as one of the ways we will keep you updated on the progress of the Phase 2 Build Project. We ask you to Read it, Pray over it, and then get Excited! Our prayers are being answered and hopes are being fulfilled.
Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

CANAAN VOTED YES!

Sunday, April 14, 2013 was a historic moment for Canaan Baptist Church. As a church family we came together and voted to move forward with the Capital Campaign Manager and Architect chosen for the Phase 2 Build. For the past year, the Steering Committee has been researching, interviewing, and performing months of due diligence. All of the candidates interviewed had previous experience working with churches comparable to Canaan in size and scope and each would have been an excellent choice for Canaan. With much prayer, the Phase 2 Steering Committee came to a decision on who Canaan should work with for this season. The church voted and approved their recommendation. Pastor Bullock opened by sharing with the congregation the importance of the meeting and reminded us how God has blessed Canaan through the years.

Canaans 2 Program Report

Campaign Manager Project Overview Steering Commi ee Contact Informa on

Projected on the monitors were the Phase 2 Finance Committees budget worksheets which are updated monthly. Deacon Green advised that only 40% of the members participated in the Phase 1 Project and we will need 100% participation for Phase 2. Architects, Harvey Myers & Sons from Princeton NJ, presented several schematic sketches. Their designs included a kitchen, multi-purpose room, classrooms, and conference rooms. They stressed their designs were preliminary ideas to begin discussions. Ken Friar, Executive Vice President of INJOY Stewardship Solutions (ISS) in Atlanta GA, discussed the Biblical premise for a Capital Campaign. He shared that ISS was founded by Pastor Dr. John C. Maxwell and they have partnered with approximately 5000 churches and raised over $5 billion since 1992. Kens goal is to partner with Canaan while guided by the Holy Spirit.

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ARCHITECT
E. Harvey Meyers & Sons E. Harvey Myers is a licensed Architect with over 50 years experience in the field of Architecture and Planning. His experience encompasses all types of building and planning design for churches, commercial, institutional, residential, transportation and also City, State, and Federal agencies. Mr. Myers has been the Principal of his own firm since 1969. As the Principal Architect, he defines the technical standards and best practices used by his staff. Member: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, American Institute of Architects.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER

Ken Friar, INJOY Passionate about church ministry, Ken is uniquely qualified in adding value to pastors and church leaders that are facing significant and defining moments in ministry. Representing INJOY Stewardship Solutions (ISS) since 2000, Ken provides innovative and strategic thinking as a catalyst for solution oriented initiatives. With 20 years of pastoral ministry, Ken was privileged and honored to play a vital role in leadership as the church grew from emerging to mega-church status. Leading numerous stewardship campaigns and building projects, Ken brings practical insight and common sense know-how to vision design, leadership development, and stewardship strategies. He serves ISS as Executive Vice President and also enjoys the privilege of being a co-owner.

CANAANS PROGRAM REPORT

Canaan's Program Committee has identified the expansion goals that will be accomplished as the Lord blesses us. The Program Report is a written building program which best describes the needs of space availability, leadership and budget that will be necessary to complete our project. The report functions as a communication tool between Canaan and the Architect.

WE WANT YOU!!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS WANTED Admin Support Team Events Team Follow Thru/Commitment Team Media Team Prayer Team Roles may change based on church needs. Many other volunteer opportunities will abound as we continue to move forward with our church build. If you have the time and heart to serve please contact Pamela Donar at pmdr1212@gmail.com or 908-347-3796.

Top 10 Prioritized Consolidated Facility Recommendations

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Fellowship Hall State of the art commercial kitchen Serving area for kitchen Classroom to accommodate 25-50 people Closets & cabinets for storage of material Office/storage space - meetings for various ministries Storage for donated food Conference room for 20-plus people Electrical outlets should be easily accessible

10. Conference rooms

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PHASE 2 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Discovery & Planning: During this initial phase our goal was to understand Canaans needs and what should be built in Phase 2. We also evaluated what Canaan could afford, how much space is needed, and developed a ballpark idea of what the costs are. This was also a time to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current facility. Architect Design: Once we have an understanding of the affordability, space needs and an estimate on the cost of construction, the design phase begins. The design phase is when the Architect begins to take the information gathered in the Program Report and translates the vision of the church into drawings. Once the master plan is complete the Architect will begin the schematic design. The schematic design shows more detail than the master plan and outlines what ministry space will occupy each area of the building. Capital Campaign: Canaans Capital Campaign Program will be rooted in Biblical Stewardship principals to lead us through a time of spiritual growth and prayerful consideration of how God would have us respond to needs and opportunities. Most Capital Campaigns take 4-6 months to complete the planning and active campaign phases and up to three years for pledge payments to be fully collected. Secure Financing: The Finance Committee has been working on a preliminary budget. This includes the preliminary design, legal services, permits, construction and design costs. There are a number of financing options available to Canaan that are actively being explored. The Finance Committee is conducting research to find the source that best fits our needs. Construction Documents: Once Canaan is satisfied with the schematic design, the Architect and his team begin working on the construction documents. This part of the process includes the addition of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural design for the project. Once the construction documents are complete, the plans are taken to the local building authorities for permitting. Ground Breaking & Construction: The construction is the final stage of the building process. We will be working with a General Contractor who will turn the Architects design into reality. Canaan Dedication Ceremony: There will be a ceremony to give honor to God for blessing Canaan to be able to grow and meet the needs of Gods people. "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."
Ephesians 3:21

PHASE 2 Steering Committee

A number of our members enthusiastically responded to the call for their time, talent, and treasurers to serve as members of the Phase 2 Build Steering Committee:
Reverend Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock Deacon Earl Green Deacon Donald Bowman (Deceased) Michelle Broadway Reverend Paulette Brown Deacon Henry Carroll Stephanie Collins Pamela Donar Shirley Evans Christopher Joyner Trustee Mike Stallings Annie Wigfall Reverend Dr. Benjamin Greene (ABEC Consultant)

Please continue to keep the team in your prayers as they complete their assignments.

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Canaans

Mission Statement
An urban Baptist Church which serves as a vanguard of liberation, faith and empowerment through our Christian witness. Canaans mission is to do ministry for the Master through the five-fold ministries of Discipleship, Fellowship, Service, Worship and, Evangelism. Acts 2:42-47

Canaan Baptist Church 3011 New Castle Ave. New Castle, DE 19720 302 654 8818 Fax: 302 654 8819 www.canaanbc.org

Canaans

Core Values
Congregational Intimacy (1 Corinthians 13:13) Salvation for the Lost (St. John 3:16) Applied Christianity (James 2:14-20)

Email: canaanbc@canaanbc.org

Impact the Human Condition (St. Luke 4:18-19)

For more informa on contact the Phase 2 Communica ons Commi ee:

Je rey Allen Charlene Benson Pamela Donar Dyneco Gibson Williams Penrose Hollins Charlene Robinson Ranlin Sanders