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2024 Capital Campaign Information

Campaign Prayer
O God of grace, from generation to generation You have blessed our congregation and prospered the work of our hands.
Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, we are Building for Eternity.
Guide and direct our efforts to renovate and expand your house, O Lord, so that we may continue “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12).
Strengthen us by your Spirit for the great work that is before us, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Project Description
This plan envisions solving many of our infrastructure problems but also takes advantage of this time to modernize and expand our church for the future. Estimated Cost of Project $2.8 Million

  • Renovate and expand the Kitchen 

  • Reorganize Dining Hall

  • Renovate Fellowship Hall, adding additional storage

  • Build a new office suite and increase Sacristy space

  • Enlarge the existing Narthex while installing HVAC system

  • Relocated Welcome Center

  • Replace existing restrooms with ADA compliant facilities

Ministry Expansion
1) Increased flexibility of space, allowing a greater partnership for community outreach
2) Additional and more flexible worship opportunities
3) Allows current ministries to grow

SJLC Buidling History
1955 – 8 families petition Southeastern District LCMS to establish a congregation in Springfield, VA
1956 – First service held in Franconia Elementary School
1957 – Land purchased on Franconia Road
1959 – Congregation moves into first building (Fellowship Hall)
1966 – Current Sanctuary built
1983 – St. John’s Day Care Center established
1988 – Dedicated new Parish Center
1999 – Remodeled/upgraded Kitchen, and finished basement of Parish Center to serve as the Early Childhood Education Center and Sunday School classrooms
2006 – Purchased adjoining Posey property (the Westside)
2024 – Renovation and expansion of Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Narthex and new office suite approved by congregation