Church:
Opening the Doors for Welcome
Investment: Approximately $3.8 Million
Our church is the daily home for worship, learning, care, and connection. It is where faith is formed and where many encounter a welcoming, Christian community for the first time. This appeal focuses on strengthening essential systems and spaces so ministry continues to flourish. Examples of this work include:
Visible Projects
- Expanding our kitchen space to strengthen and support our hospitality ministries, creating more room to gather and serve well. Family restrooms will be added to better welcome families of all ages. Our main entrance will be repaved and heated to improve accessibility and safety in the winter.
- The Fellowship Hall entrance doors will be widened to
create a more open, welcoming flow for large gatherings and special events. Our adult education spaces will be redesigned for greater flexibility: Room 206 will include a movable divider for adaptable programming, Room 208 will be enhanced with a kitchenette, and the Youth Room will be remodeled to better maximize space and functionality. The current Music Room and adjacent storage area will be reimagined as a multi-use space, including flexible work areas to support our growing staff and expanding ministries. - Refresh our Early Learning classrooms with new cubbies and cabinetry to create welcoming, organized spaces where children are nurtured in faith each day. A new wall between the infant and toddler rooms will provide a calmer, quieter environment tailored to the unique needs of each age group. We are also upgrading the playground and resurfacing the remaining wood-chip areas to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall experience for our youngest learners
- Plan the next chapter of our Prayer Garden with the addition of a new columbarium, creating sacred space for remembrance and reflection. To improve safety and accessibility, we will relocate the garbage collection area to keep the entrance to our Early Learning ministry clear and welcoming. We will also maintain and upgrade our parking lot to ensure safe and smooth access for all, and are exploring options to enhance our visibility and welcome through updated signage along Technology Drive.
Behind the Scenes
- Upgrade technology in the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and Room 207 to improve connectivity, enhance sound and visual quality, and make systems more intuitive and user-friendly for small groups and events.
- Address the aging infrastructure of our building by installing a new energy-efficient boiler, replacing windows in the administration and education wings, and updating the remaining seven classroom heating and cooling units. In addition, we are conducting a feasibility study for a potential solar energy system — taking thoughtful steps toward long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship of our resources.
- Improve the safety of our community with upgraded cameras and enhanced security systems to keep everyone, most importantly our children, safe and welcome.
- Setting aside funds to strengthen our reserves, supporting wise stewardship and sound financial management. Building healthy reserves ensures stability, flexibility, and long-term sustainability as we continue to grow and serve.
Investing in Staff and Programming
- Investing in our ministry programming and staff to nurture and support our continued growth. A portion of the Anniversary Appeal will strengthen our operating budget, ensuring we have the leadership, care, and capacity needed to sustain excellence in ministry and faithfully steward the momentum God is building among us.
These efforts strengthen the physical, operational, staff and programmatic foundations that carry the heart of St. Andrew forward—so people continue to experience a church where they matter, they belong, and they are cared for.
Learn more about our Anniversary Appeal
Generosity That Starts With God
When our church invites us to give, our first instinct may be to check with our spouse, our budget, our bills, or our financial advisor. These are wise steps—but for people of faith, they are not the first step.
God is alive, active, and deeply engaged with us. God is our Maker, Redeemer, Sustainer, and Friend. Our giving grows out of our relationship with God. As we spend time in prayer, scripture, and worship, we begin to see our lives and resources through God’s eyes.
John 3:16 offers the clearest picture of divine generosity: “For God so loved the world that God gave…” God’s giving flows from God’s love and connection with the world. When we draw near to God, that love shapes our hearts. We give not from pressure, but from gratitude and compassion.
The closer we walk with God, the more we notice the needs around us. Our priorities shift, and generosity becomes a natural response. We share our time, talents, and treasures because they reflect the heart of God alive in us.
So before deciding what to give, begin with prayer. Ask God to guide you into generosity that comes from a living, growing relationship—and watch how that relationship transforms your giving and your life.