OVERBROOK PRESBYTERIAN FAITH in the FUTURE II
CHURCH is a COMFORTABLE, Ten years ago an architect’s assessment identified $3.5
WELCOMING PLACE million of restoration work needed over a 15 year period
to assure the continued life of our building. Through a
$221,160 will be used to repair and refinish sanctuary pews,
wonderful and unifying Faith in the Future capital campaign
provide pew cushions, upgrade the kitchen, repair doors
in 1999 - 2001 Overbrook Presbyterian Church surpassed its
and windows, refurbish steps, provide a walkway from the
$725,000 goal, raising $868,000 to meet the most pressing
Chapel Entrance to the Sanctuary, repair fences, and repair
needs at that time.
and refinish the wood in the Sanctuary, lectern, pulpit and
chancel walls. These and more improvements will represent As predicted in the original assessment, more restoration
our Church as the healthy, thriving place we know it to be. work remains. Today’s pressing needs require that we now
undertake the next phase toward securing the future of the
building we have inherited to maintain it for present and
OVERBROOK PRESBYTERIAN future generations. Overbrook Presbyterian Church has
prayerfully begun a $1 million Faith in the Future II campaign
CHURCH is a PLACE TO WORSHIP
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
FAITH in the FUTURE II to meet high priority building and functional needs. We
rejoice in our progress toward this goal through gifts from a
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Fulfilling our historic role as “the church at the crossroads”,
we serve a diverse Christian community that seeks actively small group of advance donors. Their gifts and a grant from
Overbrook Presbyterian Church | Capital Campaign 2009
6376 City Avenue
to love and serve God, each other, and the world. We come Partners for Sacred Places total $550,000.
together through music and ministry every Sunday. $221,500
Faith in the Future II will support the shared values
from the Faith in the Future II campaign will allow for organ
of our ministry.
restoration, chapel renovation, upgraded sanctuary lighting,
and improving the public address system for the Chapel and
Fellowship Hall.
OVERBROOK PRESBYTERIAN
FAITH in the FUTURE II
Overbrook Presbyterian Church | Capital Campaign 2009
CHURCH is a SAFE PLACE
ENSURING the QUALITY $404,050 is allocated toward high priority tasks to ensure our
OF OUR PLAN building is safe. Work will include installing a fire and smoke
alarm system throughout the building, removing asbestos
Professional help from architects, engineers, campaign
from the basement, making the sanctuary accessible to all,
counsel, and administrative support is necessary to make sure
adding exterior lighting, removing trees that are damaging the
our plan is carried out at the necessary level of quality we all
building, and more.
value. $153,290 is allocated for these services.
Together we can ensure our building will continue to be a
strong foundation for generations to come.
FROM the PASTOR GIFTS NEEDED to REACH OVERBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The old proverb says that we enjoy the shade of trees planted by others.
OUR GOAL of $1 MILLION 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-877-2744 fax: 215-877-0523 email: info@overbrookpresb.org
Number of Gifts Gift Ranges Totals
I am mindful of that every day as I walk through our magnificent church building. web: www.overbrookpresb.org
Plaques on walls and windows remind me of past generations, who built and 1 $ 150,000 $ 150,000
lovingly maintained this church. I am filled with gratitude for their faithfulness Church Staff Advance Gifts Chair
1 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
and generosity, in bequeathing this great gift to us.
2 $ 50,000 $ 100,000 Pastor Bob Kothari
One hundred twenty years since the cornerstone was first laid, Overbrook The Rev. Wallace W. Bubar
Presbyterian Church is a growing, thriving community of faith. Within its walls, 2 $ 40,000 $ 80,000 Commitment Sunday Committee
we lift up our hearts in worship, music, and prayer. Joys and sorrows are shared Pastor Emeritus
5 $ 25,000 $ 125,000 Co-Chairs
The Rev. David K. McMillan
together. Children and youth are nurtured and cared for. Food is prepared to Gwendolyn & Robert Harden, Sr.
serve the hungry. Community organizations find a welcome gathering place. Far 8 $ 15,000 $ 120,000 Minister of Music Miriam & Robert Harden, Jr.
more than bricks and mortar, our building provides the shelter for all the vibrant Dennis Elwell
ministries in which we are engaged. 15 $ 10,000 $ 150,000 Team Leaders
Director of Christian Education Leonard and Ellen Sloan
20 $ 5,000 $ 100,000
As we look toward the future, we have identified a number of areas in our Lori Spadaro Amos Paul
building that require attention and crucial repairs. The projects described here 20 $ 2,500 $ 50,000 Bob Kothari
Office Manager
that we are undertaking will enhance the safety and accessibility of our church. Stephanie Kindt
25 $ 1,000 $ 25,000 Anita R. Belfie
They will provide a more welcoming, more comfortable environment. And they
Advisor
will restore the beauty and reverence of our sacred space. Others Less than $1,000 $ additional Overbrook Preschool Kate Shackelford
& Kindergarten
I invite you to join with me in contributing to this important campaign. Together,
we are building a strong future for Overbrook Presbyterian Church. We have
100+ TOTAL of GIFTS $ 1,000,000+ Director Friends of Overbrook Committee
inherited a great legacy from those who have gone before us. Faith in the Future II Sarah Dorbian Jessamine (Susy) Brandt
is our way of planting trees that will continue to provide shelter and nurture for Associate Director
generations to come. Ginger Perrin Communications Committee
Grace and Peace— Faith in the Future II Co-Chairs
The Rev. Wallace W. Bubar Capital Campaign Committee ZeeAnn Mason
James Winkler
Co-Chairs
Jane Krumrine & Bob Bevan Dedicated to the memory of former
Co-Chair John Karl Partridge