All In

Our church capital campaign is a spiritual endeavor which will result in increased financial giving towards building a new facility that will reach more people for Christ and grow His kingdom as we continue to meet people where they are and move them to where God wants them to be.. Any funds raised are above regular online/envelope giving and offerings within a set period of time. The All In Capital Campaign for SLCC will officially kick off on April 28, 2024 and last over a period of three years.

Our Elder Board, current staff, and volunteers continue to seek God’s direction in every decision made for this endeavor. We are blessed with a strong servant-leadership team who carefully considers all facets and feedback from our church family. While SLCC continues to discern and pray for a Senior Pastor, it is important that we continue to trust in God’s time, not ours. We know that the right shepherd will come when God calls. We want to set the table and continue to move the vision forward.

If you have a question about your gift or commitment to the All In campaign, please reach out to our campaign manager, Richie Musser, at 484-364-0781 or rmusser@kirbysmith.com. You can also reach out to SLCC Elder, Randy Eshleman, at 484-269-7997.

Richie Musser and Randy Eshleman are the only two individuals aware of what each household gives to the All In campaign.

All campaign funds will be held in an interest bearing account. This account is separate from operational accounts as the funds are restricted to the campaign. Only Richie Musser and Randy Eshleman will be aware of who has specifically contributed. 

The All In campaign will officially kick off on Commitment Sunday (April 28th, 2024). The Capital Campaign will run for three years. During this time funds will be raised and collected for Phase I through direct gifts as well as pledged commitments.  

There is much work going on behind the scenes to keep moving forward with our building construction. Currently, construction is projected to begin in Spring 2025. Phase I of the building should finish 11-12 months from the start date. 

No, the All In campaign does not replace our regular envelope/online giving. Instead, the All In campaign is “above and beyond;” it’s an opportunity to support the construction of the new building. Regular online/envelope giving supports operational costs, such as staff salaries, existing ministries, utilities, mailing, and general maintenance. Campaign contributions directly support the building of our new church home. Your campaign commitment will be above and beyond your general offering.

Your prayers are so needed through this journey! As with all things, begin in prayer. Then, decide the commitment amount that aligns with how you are being led by the Holy Spirit. You may give the amount that you commit in various ways over three years (or a shorter period). If you have any questions, please reach out to Richie Musser at rmusser@kirbysmith.com. Regardless of how you choose to start payments, you will soon receive a commitment form in an upcoming communication. We request that you return your commitment form to the church office on or before our kickoff on Commitment Sunday (April 28, 2024).

If you are contributing from your current income or bank savings, gifts can be made online, or by check/cash:  

Online: Convenient online giving via credit card or bank account can be set-up by visiting bit.ly/slccdonate, or clicking the “Give” button on the church website menu. Be sure to select “Building Fund” to ensure your gift is recorded appropriately. You can also specify the frequency of your gift for recurring giving as desired.

Check or cash: You may hand-deliver or mail your cash or check to the church at South Lebanon Community Church, Attn: Capital Campaign, 13 Evergreen Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042. Be sure to specify “Building Fund” to ensure your gift is recorded appropriately.

Bill pay: Most financial institutions have bill pay services that allow your donations to be sent directly from your bank. Just sign up for your bank’s online bill-paying service, and you’re halfway there. You can have your campaign gift sent each week, month, quarter, or once for the entire year! Be sure to use the address and designation as noted under “Check or cash.

In addition to giving from current income or bank accounts, you can support the All In campaign in other ways. Some additional gifting considerations are stocks, bonds, mutual funds, Qualified Charitable Contributions from IRAs (if over 70.5 years of age), appreciated real estate and more. If you are interested in giving in one of these ways, please contact Richie Musser, at 484-364-0781 or rmusser@kirbysmith.com to learn more. You can also reach out to SLCC Elder, Randy Eshleman, at 484-269-7997.

Your contributions can begin as soon as you would like, and in the frequency that works best for you. Some may choose to give an upfront gift the first year, some may decide to give weekly/monthly/quarterly throughout the campaign, and some may only give in years two and three. Regardless of when you choose to start payments, you will soon receive a commitment form in an upcoming communication. We request that you return your commitment form to the church office on or before our kickoff on Commitment Sunday (April 28, 2024).

SLCC leadership carefully examined all possibilities when determining the future of our campus. One significant advantage of constructing a new building was the chance to create a space that caters to both present and future requirements of our congregation. Moreover, building a new facility would offer a fresh beginning free from the limitations of our current layouts, such as the front entrance. There was also the possibility of uncovering hidden problems that may require costly repairs, whereas building new provides a clean slate and potentially lowers long-term maintenance costs. In the end, church leadership chose to proceed with the construction of a new campus based on budget considerations, timeline, sustainability objectives, and the specific needs of our community.

Upon completion of Phase I, two properties will be maintained. We plan to use the current facility for midweek events, gym space, banquets, funerals, weddings, etc. Once Phase II is completed and provides for the needs previously mentioned, leadership will evaluate what God is directing us to do at that time with the current facility.

The search committee has been praying and discerning to find the right person to lead. This is God’s timing, not ours so we do not want to rush through the process of finding the right individual to lead SLCC into the future. After much prayer, and discussion with many of our members, we believe that we also need to continue forward. We want to continue to build a solid foundation and home for our church as we grow and for the continued growth that we will experience.

You can find updates regarding the campaign in monthly update videos, the bi-monthly newsletter, bulletins, and announcements at services. Campaign updates will also be frequently updated right here on our All In campaign page. You may have questions you want to ask one-on-one. Elders will be available in Room 210 from 10:40-11 a.m. on the first and third Sundays in March, April, and May to address any questions you may have regarding the pastor search, capital campaign, or building progress.