In March of 2021, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church launched a three-year capital appeal “Now More Than Ever.” This $1 Million appeal was for the purpose of building a new administrative Mission Center to not only replace the deteriorating Church Offices modular unit but to expand our ministry capacities. We also committed to tithing a gift ($100,000) to the Lippmann Youth Shelter operated by Lutheran Services Florida. Our world was just beginning to emerge from the Covid pandemic, and it was a bold move in such a time of uncertainty.
In characteristic form, HSLC rose to the challenge. By January 2024, our goal was met, including our gift to Lutheran Services Florida. However, the pandemic “moved the goal line” on us. Increases in building materials and labor costs doubled during those three years, creating another $950,000 gap. Our needs haven’t changed; if anything, they have increased the necessity for this new building.
We are extending our original capital campaign to meet this new gap. Titled simply, “Now … Again,” we are asking you to extend your campaign pledge an additional year. If your original campaign pledge was $12,000 over three years ($4,000 each year), will you consider an additional $4,000 gift over the next year? If your original pledge was $3,000 over three years, will you consider an additional $1,000 gift over the next year? If you would like to pledge a gift greater than a one-year extension, we would be most grateful. If you are new to this campaign, we are inviting you to join us in this project too.
