February 26, 2007

Dear Church Family,

Our numbers are increasing. More and more people are making White Station their church home. Weekly introductions of new members make that clear. As a result, we have no rooms for new Bible classes, and many current classrooms are bursting at the seams. Praise the Lord for increas-ing numbers!

Our numbers are increasing and our mission is galvanizing. We are committed to serving every-one in our diverse community, leading the lost to Christ, and helping us all become fully mature Christians. That mission is generating great dreams––dreams of ways to do what God has called us to do. We are committed to ensuring that those dreams are made real, that our mission is made real. Praise God for a galvanizing mission!

One dream that our increasing numbers and galvanizing mission have generated is the dream of building additional facilities. The proposed facilities will provide a front door onto our campus, much needed classroom space, and an outreach center through which to better serve our community and reach the lost.

It is vital for every one of us to understand how tightly connected these new facilities are to our mission. The additional classroom space will advance our mission of helping us all become fully mature Christians by providing us with the needed space to mature through the study of Scripture and the sharing of our faith. The outreach center will be opened up to our diverse community. We will serve community members who need a safe place to walk, exercise, and engage in indoor sports. We will serve Colonial Middle School (White Station’s adopted school) by providing gym access at times that will reduce the scheduling problems that Colonial Middle has with its one gym for multiple teams and a variety of activities. The majority of Colonial Middle School children are from low-income families. The outreach center will enhance our ability to connect personally with the poor in our community.

Our theme for this campaign is “Make It Real.” What we are making real is our mission statement. Our mission statement is only real, is only authentic when we act upon it and make it live. Building these new facilities is an opportunity to do just that––to “Make It Real”! We believe this theme captures the spirit of who we are as a church and what we are called to accomplish in the Kingdom of God.

It is our prayer that you will support White Station’s “Make It Real” campaign. Your prayers, participation, and support are greatly needed and valued.

Enclosed you will find a Q and A sheet that will answer many frequently asked questions. Below is a list of the leaders who are directing this campaign. We will do our best to communicate what is going on at all times. With a project and campaign of this magnitude, it is important to let everyone know what is going on and what is needed. So, if over the coming weeks, you think we are repeating ourselves––you will be absolutely right.

If you still have questions about the building project or the campaign, please do not hesitate to contact us (Dale or Rodney) or any of the leaders listed below. Our elders and ministry team members are united in their commitment to this project and can also provide you with the information you need.

May God bless us as we embark on this journey together.

Grace and Peace,