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Dear Congregants,

Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!  What amazing responses we have received to the Shaare the Vision progress.  Many of you have seen the construction taking place, offered wonderful suggestions and support, and have generously contributed to our campaign.  Connecting and "shaaring" information with you has always been our first priority and we have made it a bit easier with the launch of our new micro-website.  
 
https://shaarethevision.wordpress.com/
 
This website allows us to keep you up to date on fundraising progress, construction plans, and photos from the construction zone.  We will keep it updated regularly, so be sure to bookmark it and look at it often!
 
Also, we will be finalizing our construction budget for the Phase 2 work of our campus (which includes the sanctuary, auditorium and chapel) at the end of August so if you have not yet made your Shaare the Vision pledge, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING THAT PLEDGE NOW.  By doing so, you will help us make the most fiscally responsible plans for this next phase.  Ultimately, our finish choices will be based on what we raise, not what we anticipate raising.  While our endowment fundraising will continue after our construction plans are set in motion, we are strongly encouraging everyone to make their commitments now so we can maximize our dollars and not have to submit costly change orders after construction starts.  
 
Please remember, payment is not required immediately as pledges can be paid off over 5 years beginning in 2016.  
 
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Very Sincerely,

Josh & Joe



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