The First Presbyterian Church is blessed by God with many assets. What we do with them is up to us……. Physical Assets Welcoming parlor/kitchen/ AC Commercial/small kitchens Nursery and play room Handicap accessible Parking lot New roof, energy efficient windows 300 seats in a beautiful sanctuary Classrooms New re-paved street outside the church Old doorway for photo ops Wonderful organ/grand piano/ Clavinova Library Lower level – space for groups w/kitchen Unused space Neighborhood location Central location in Elgin Custodian Copy/work room Individual Assets Mission hearts Choir/music ministry Sew/needlepoint Custodial Nursing Gardening Volunteers Building things Sunday School teachers Building maintenance Maintaining the sanctuary space Worship leaders Leadership General contribution to Meetings Travel Good cooks Fix meals Love Longtime friendships Reaction to the Virginia Tragedy/Katrina Making clothes for Homeless children/laprobes Taize leadership Young families Children/youth Mature membership Desire Photography Athletic Worship leadership Writing ability Organizational skills Landscaping Contractors Religious education Teachers Choir and dedication Technology Associations Presbytery connection Stronghold Ghost Ranch Hispanic congregation Music Camp – ESL/Y Zion Lutheran Church Lowrie School/tutoring Crop Walk Nursing homes/assisted livingElgin Cooperative Ministry PW/Women’s Circles Scouts Church Women United Women’s Spirituality group Christian Service Meals on Wheels Food Pantry Nicaragua – Sister Joan Institutions Judson College Library U-46 access CASA Elgin Parent Co-op PADS Crisis Center Kairos Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan Foundation Food for Kids Program CWS – blanket Sunday, Crop Walk Friendship Village Senior Citizens services Sherman Hospital St Joseph Hospital Fox Valley Hospice LifeSource – blood drive Elgin City Council/political Elgin Symphony Dundee/Carpentersville Lenten Concerts Church of the Brethren Economic Budget - deficit Finance planning Generous people We’ve managed to survive! OGH offering Blanket Sunday Staff/building/utilities/maintenance Insurance Subsidize groups using the Building Mission support Individuals in need |