CHRIST Church of Ballenger Creek

A United Methodist Congregation in Frederick, Maryland 

"building the family of Christ"

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Planning for a New Sanctuary

These drawings represent a dream for a vehicle for our ministry to the surrounding community.  They have become a reality only because God is willing and generous members have provided the hands and the funds.  

Funding & Planning

The membership of the church voted unanimously to move ahead with the building at a an all-church charge conference on March 17, 2005.   A final vote was taken when final bids and financial plans were in place.  Ground-breaking occurred in July 2006 and we occupied the new building in May 2007.  

Our first worship service was held on May 20, 2007 and "Open House" tours were held on Sundays June 10, 17 and 21.  A Consecration Service was held on September 23, with invitations extended to all past members and contributors.

We are continuing a funding campaign for debt retirement and other support for the building;  pledges are continually being collected.   Please prayerfully consider the time, talents and financial resources that you could contribute, and complete the attached form and return it in the offering plate or to the Financial Secretary in the church office.

How can I help?

Our purpose is to spread the Good News, not to make ourselves more comfortable.  So the things we need to do to prepare for a building project are the same things we should already be doing to carry out our mission as a church:

  1. Love Jesus, love each other, make disciples;
  2. Pray for wisdom and provision;
  3. Reach out to welcome those who are seeking and needy;
  4. Give generously of your time, talents and finances to God

Members of the Building Committee will be happy to talk with you about your ideas and questions: Ray Barnes, Bob Wormald, Dave & Chris Jarvis, Rick Friend, James Tarleton, Debbie & Mark Smelser.  Call us or email the Building Team

For a diagram of the existing and new site floor plans, click to download the Floor Plan

 
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