The Building & Finance team and elders of GRC will be holding a congregational meeting on September 8th at 9:15 am, before church service at Longview Elementary!
The Building and Finance team is recommending an affirmative vote on moving forward with leasing the property. A summary of their findings include:
- Lease Agreement info for 1018 Parkway Drive, Spring Hill (building currently occupied by Community Baptist Church)
- Lease agreement details have now been reviewed and approved by all parties.
- Effective date for occupancy by GRC expected to be Jan 1, 2025 (note CBC currently occupies and plans to move out in December, 2024)
- Lease to be signed upon receipt and following confirmation of occupancy date.
- Lease terms: $11,500 / month. Renewable annually at increased cost of $575.
- Space: 14,051 sq ft including Worship Area, Foyer, Nursery, 7 Classrooms, Office, Kitchen, Dining area, Parking on site for approx 75 vehicles. Additional street and adjacent parking lot space available.
- Owner to furnish Worship and Dining Areas.
- Owner to provide all repairs, all utilities, and rest room consumables.
- GRC 2025 Pledge Cards: participation 98%; $10,719/month General Fund; $1,714/month Building Fund
- GRC anonymous Member gift: significant (enough to ensure the move is affordable for years 1-2)
- Building Fund: $15,562.32 as of 9/4/24 (for future permanent home)
- Monthly Budget: (2025 under development); 2024: $19,000
- GRC Bank Balance as of 9/4/24: $65,669.12
- GRC Building Fund: $15,562.32
- 2024 Monthly Giving:
- January Giving: $21,662.07
- February Giving: $17,919.84
- March Giving : $20,137.86
- April Giving : $25,854,24
- May Giving : $20,097.06
- June Giving : $20,608.82
- July Giving : $19,079.89
- August Giving : $22,962.86
- September Giving MTD : $6,910.97