ποΈ About the Campaign
Free to Serve: Building Tomorrow Today
Deer Park United Methodist Church β 2025 Capital Campaign
Deer Park United Methodist Church β 2025 Capital Campaign
π― What is this campaign about?
Deer Park UMC is launching a bold, prayer-filled capital campaign to raise $300,000 so we can step into the future with freedom and readiness. The campaign is called βFree to Serve: Building Tomorrow Todayβ β because we believe God is calling us to clear the way for ministry by removing the burdens that hold us back.
We are asking every household to consider making a one-time gift or a 24-month pledge to support three key goals:
We are asking every household to consider making a one-time gift or a 24-month pledge to support three key goals:
- Pay off the parsonage debt ($210,000)
Freeing us from long-term interest payments so we can reallocate those dollars for ministry. - Renovate our church kitchen ($25,000)
Creating a safer, more functional space for hospitality, meals, and ministry gatherings. - Begin saving toward future facility needs (AC system replacement in ~3 years)
We anticipate a $350,000 need to replace our aging HVAC systems and want to prepare wisely.
π Why now?
Every dollar we pay toward interest is a dollar we cannot use for discipleship, outreach, or community. This campaign allows us to move boldly toward our mission β free from debt, better equipped for hospitality, and wisely preparing for whatβs ahead.
Our campaign verse is:
βThe borrower is slave to the lender.β β Proverbs 22:7
We believe it's time to break free and build forward.
Our campaign verse is:
βThe borrower is slave to the lender.β β Proverbs 22:7
We believe it's time to break free and build forward.
π§Ύ How can I participate?
- Pray about how God is calling you to give.
- Fill out a pledge card (available in worship or online).
- Choose a one-time gift or a recurring pledge over 24 months.
- You can give by check, bank draft, or securely online through our Church Center giving platform.
- π Click here to make your pledge online.
π Timeline
- April 13 β Campaign Launch & 40-Day Prayer Journey begins
- May 18 β Commitment Sunday (pledge cards collected in worship)
- June 15 β Victory Sunday celebration & initial results shared
π€ Every gift matters. Every step forward counts.
Whether you can give a lot or a little, your faith-filled generosity moves our church closer to a debt-free, ministry-ready future. Together, letβs build tomorrow β today.