Banner Newsletter | March/April 2023

IN MISSION
Garden Shed “Eden” continued from page 9
The new shed, which has been named “Eden,” will be built on the existing
concrete pad with an eight-foot covered gravel extension to the south.
The enclosed area, with double sliding doors, will be large enough to store
the field tractor during the winter which was a critical design element. The
covered extension will provide an outside storage area as well as a shelter for
the volunteers during sudden rain storms. The entire facility will have metal
sides and roof for a long life and minimal maintenance.
VALENTINE BAGS SUCCESS
Love from God was transformed into 40 plus Valentine bags for Children
and Youth this Valentine’s, with many participants at FUMC West Dundee.
Our Sunday School class made beautiful bags to organize the treasures
from toothpaste, shampoo, wash clothes, and a stuffed toy to bring a smile. The
bags were delivered to support Elgin Crisis Center Kids, District 300 Kids, and
Teens at Kids Above All. We appreciate all those who shopped for the items, put
the bags together, and delivered the items.
The first phase of the project,
which includes the demolition
and disposal of the existing
shed, the construction of the
new shed, interior finishing
and miscellaneous items
such as a storage container
for the shed items during
construction, has been
awarded with construction
planned to start the first week of May. The cost for this phase is $42,000. The
remaining work includes the regrading of the land south of the shed, replacing
the asphalt west of the shed and providing electrical service to the shed. The
anticipated cost for this work is $30,000.
Wondering how you can get involved and help? The garden always needs
volunteers from May to September. We’d love to see you helping plant,
picking weeds or picking produce during the season. It’s a great opportunity
to grab your bunco gals, golfing buddies or group of youngsters from the
neighborhood each week for a few hours. Time is not the only thing the garden
and shed needs, financial contributions to fund the replacement of the shed
are still needed. An offering during services can be marked in the memo with
“Garden Shed” or online donations using the “Garden Shed” category. Feel
free to make your way over to the south side of the property to see what
the existing shed looks like so when the new one is constructed, you can
appreciate the difference. To get involved in this vital ministry, contact the
church office (847) 836-5540.
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