Building Our Ministries

As big as God wants us to be. Our church is in a growing part of Owatonna and we can be a neighborhood beacon. Expanding our space will only expand our ministry opportunities.

Yes. It is used for classrooms every Wednesday and Sunday, but a house is not configured for educational purposes.

Yes, we have designed part of the addition to meet the needs of the Head Start program. A proposal is being considered by Tri-Valley for a long-term lease.

The rough estimate is 18-24 months from today.

The pool of architects we have chosen makes environmentally friendly recommendations a priority in their design options.

No formal plans were drawn up. The new plan is based on the current needs of Our Savior's.

There are preliminary plans posted in the narthex. We invite you to look at them.

This will not be completed overnight. This fundraising project is designed to span three years. During this time, the economy is likely to improve.

Our Savior's is undertaking a capital stewardship campaign to raise the money to pay for the construction. A capital stewardship campaign seeks pledged donations from members of the congregation.

There are multiple phases to the building plan, which is estimated at a cost of $1.2 - $2 million.

Our goal is to raise as much as God leads us. A goal of $1.2 million is three times our annual budget, which is a challenging yet achievable goal.

The plan calls for remodeling the present education wing and adding new space--including education rooms and family gathering spots. One option for us to consider is a new roof over the old narthex and education wing.

No. Participation in the campaign and how much you wish to give will be up to you. Everyone will have the opportunity to contribute if you wish.

Allow God to speak to your heart through prayer.

Read Scripture passages related to giving.

Proverbs 3:5-9 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart ?and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; ?fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops..."

Acts 20:32-35 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. 34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. 35In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."