The Purpose
The Pledge
What are we seeking to do:
What is my role in this?
As a member of the St Andrew’s Congregation you
are invited to give sacrificially what you believe is
right in your heart. Supporting this project will
enable our ministries to grow and help our vision to
share Jesus’ hope in our area. Research confirms
that the majority of funds will come from our own
congregation.
Our vision is to make St Andrews a warm and welcoming space
to facilitate church and community life for the next generation.
The features are:
INTERNAL
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Enhancements to the worship area within the main church
building, probably to include layout, floor levels/covering,
seating, heating, ventilation, toilet, entrances, insulation and
foul/surface water drainage.
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Removal of the choir stalls that are rarely used. Increasingly
services and events are compromised by their presence.
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The rear of the church is felt to be unwelcoming and
fragmented and the parish wish to create a new more attractive
west entrance, with glazed doors, which will be DDA compliant.
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The existing side porches would be used to house a single
disabled toilet with baby changing facilities and possibly a
kitchenette.
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The only means of escape are at the west end of the building,
particularly as there are large numbers of families and children
at the Christmas services. There is a blocked door in the side
chapel that could be opened up to provide an alternative escape
route.
LINK BUILDING
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A new building scheme to link the church and two halls, to
provide a single point of entry for visitors and a reception area.
The new area would be welcoming, high quality, light, bright
and visible from the main road. It would also be DDA compliant,
unlike the current vestry entrance.
ROAD LAYOUT
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The road within the site passes immediately outside the main,
double, west doors of the church to the car park area. There is
concern regarding safety of people exiting through the west
doors of the church and also issues when wedding and funeral
cars need to park by the door.
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The green in front of the church would allow the construction of
a new road some 5-10m west of the existing one, allowing the
creation of a pedestrian area in front of the doors. There are
some mature trees but none of them have Tree Preservation
Orders and several are in poor condition.
Who will benefit from this vision and how can a
building be an effective tool for reaching the
community?
Our vision is to create a contemporary resource for
the wider Burgess Hill community from toddlers to
teenagers from families to seniors- and everyone in
between. This is your opportunity to make a wise
investment for current and future generations.
Are we eligible for funding from grant making
trusts?
We have already received confirmation that an
application to a trust fund for up to £250K, has
been successful providing we at least match this
amount ourselves through donations and interest
free loans. At the planning stage we will be seeking
further fundraising from other possible funders.
What happens to my gift if the building does not
go ahead?
All donations towards the building project will be
held in designated accounts. So the funds can only
be used for that purpose. In the event the project
does not proceed further, the PCC will ask donors if
they wish to have unspent monies returned to
them.
What happens to the money given if we raise
too much?
Any surplus funds would be allocated to a
restricted fund for ‘fabric’ i.e. running and repair
costs of the buildings on site.
Will we need planning permission for the
project?
We will be seeking planning approval as soon as
we are in a position to present a definitive
scheme. This is expected to be in Spring 2014,
when this has been granted it normally remains
valid for a period of 3 years.
When will the building work start?
We aim to have 80% of the overall cost pledged
by members, committed by grant-making
bodies and raised elsewhere by the Autumn of
2014. This will enable us to tender and contract
for the building work to start during 2015 and
complete in 2016.
How confident are we that the cost will keep to
£800K
If we can start building within the next 2-3
years, we are confident that costs for
construction work should remain very
competitive. The Architect has recommended
using a Cost Consultant and the Project Team
will, using their expertise, apply “value
engineering” principles.
Should we be giving a percentage to our
mission partners?
The PCC will be considering how we can also
benefit the people in mission and projects we
support as part of our building project.
The Difference
What to do next?
What difference will the building project make?
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The central hub (link building) will provide
increased space for welcome and hospitality on
Sundays and during the week.
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The whole church will be much warmer, lighter
and brighter for church and community use.
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The road layout will increase safety for
pedestrians on site with better spaces to play,
and much better access.
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Clergy, staff and pastoral team will have space
to work and interact, strengthening
relationships and communication at the heart
of the Church. Currently most of them work
from their homes.
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There will be easy to access disabled facilities
with baby change unit inside the church
building, rather than having to go outside.
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Visitors to the site will be able to find their way
to one main accessible entrance easily!
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Our pastoral and staff team will have space to
offer care and counsel on site.
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A place where every member of the St
Andrew’s congregation can meet and bring
friends to experience new life in Jesus
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Our ministry among schools, youth and music
societies will be better facilitated and our
premises more suited for additional community
usage including those with mobility problems.
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Opportunity for God’s Kingdom’s work to be
done 7 days a week for generations to come to
the Glory of God, across the site including the
church building itself.
The plan
“Unless the Lord builds the house,
its builders labour in vain” Psalm 127:1
This project will need the involvement of everyone at St
Andrew’s
Prayer: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for
Him – Psalm 37:7 Because nothing of lasting worth will
happen without prayer we must pray about every aspect
of it.
Sacrifice: I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God offerings
that cost me nothing – 2 Sam 24:24
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A sacrificial gift is one that will make an impact on you
and may involve giving something up, a change in
lifestyle, or re-thinking priorities. For many it may
involve a commitment over a few years.
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The challenge will be different for each person. So we
do not seek equal giving, but equal sacrifice as
illustrated in the story of the widow’s priceless gift of
her last two coins – Mark 12: 41-44
The Project
St Andrew’s Congregational Pledge
Information Leaflet
A Church for the next generation….
Giving: Jesus said, Freely you have received. Freely give
– Matthew 10:8
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Give Thankfully – Whatever you do, whether in word
or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God the Father through him – Colossians
3:17
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Give Cheerfully – Each should give what he has
decided to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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Give First – Seek first His kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given to you
– Matthew 6:33
God’s part in the building project at St Andrew’s
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The foundation on which the whole venture rests is
God.
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It is He who can take what we place in His hands and
use it to bring the project to completion.
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It is He who will go with us on the journey and build
us up in faith and love.
“Fundraising is proclaiming what you believe in, and
proclaiming it in such a way that you offer the other
person an opportunity to participate in your vision so it is
precisely the opposite of begging.”
Henri Nouwen