$300,000.00 Capital Campaign – Fortifying our Foundation for the Future

In 2021, the Congregation appointed a Long Range Planning Committee to survey and implement a Capital Campaign to repair, replace, or purchase new items for our church building and grounds that you would like considered for at least the next 10 years. The Committee surveyed the membership to identify the Top 10 Projects totaling $300,000.00:

1. Sanctuary – Ceiling and Walls Painted and Repaired (projected cost: $11,000.00)
2. Air Conditioner Replacement or Repairs (projected cost: $70,000.00-$100,000.00)
3. Tower Parapets Tucking Pointing and Roof Repairs (projected cost: $30,000.00-$50,000.00)
4. Baby Closet Expansion (projected cost: $750.00-$1,000.00)
5. Nursery – Monitor Improvement in Sound and Picture (projected cost: $150.00-$200.00)
6. Parking Lot (North) & Sidewalks – replaced with concrete (projected cost: $50,000.00-$60,000.00)
7. Roof Access including ladder (projected cost: $4,000.00-$5,000.00)
8. Fellowship Hall – decorating, sound/noise reduction, and projection (projected cost: $2,000.00-$4,000.00)
9. Park Lot (West Lot) – sealed and restriped (projected cost: $10,000.00-$15,000.00)
10. Office Windows – replace five new modern energy-efficient windows (projected cost: $4,000.00-$8,000.00)

Mission Project Tithe – The church is committed to tithing (giving 10%) of donations to God’s work beyond our walls. WSBC pledges a total of $10,000.00 to each of the following:

• Local Mission Partners such as Doorstep Inc., Habitat for Humanity Topeka, Harvesters Community Food Network, Let’s Help, and work in the Topeka / Shawnee County area.
• National and Regional Partners for works of evangelism, campus ministries, and mercy ministries of compassion in the Central Region (Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma), the United States, and Puerto Rico
• International Ministries for cross-cultural work to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation (https://www.internationalministries.org).

AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS (SANCTUARY) 2022

Lightening or an electrical surge has disrupted power to the Sanctuary air-conditioning unit and burned out several critical components. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the church building did not sustain any significant damage!  The Church Council had a special meeting on Friday, August 5, 2022, to approve emergency repairs to the electrical system and the a.c. unit, pending an insurance claim. 

Repairs to the Sanctuary air conditioner have started Wednesday, August 17, with the arrival of parts, good weather, workmen, and the crane. The Council approved emergency repairs to the electrical and HVAC system and started investigations into costs and lead time for replacing the unit. Current supply chain restrictions estimate that it may take 22-30 weeks to order and receive a new unit. The Church Council will keep the congregation informed of any developments.

TOWER PARAPET REPAIRS (July 2022)

Modern Masonry has dismantled and rebuilt the two tower parapets (a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony). Old brickwork was torn down, and new bricks with capstones were installed. Cost: $30,000.00.

PARKING LOT (North) & SIDEWALKS (May 2022)

S&S Concrete has started the Capital Campaign improvements to the sidewalks and parking lot at West Side Baptist Church. Please watch your step…and park in the west lot. Construction will continue for the next several weeks as we replace the North Parking lots. Call the Church Office with questions at (785) 233-4241

BABY CLOSET RENOVATIONS (Spring 2022)