Dear members of the congregation,Our boiler which has faithfully
served St. John's Episcopal Church for nigh 30 years is about ready to
conk out after being submerged by a basement flood last February.
The assistance of boiler technicians were enlisted to render a general
check up and do whatever was necessary to repair the boiler. We wanted so
much to spend as little as possible for the repair of the boiler knowing
pretty well that we are still struggling to turn around or close the
yearly budget deficit of our church. The boiler experts, however,
were unanimous in their assessment that it was better to replace the
boiler with a new one.
They estimate that it would cost about $25,000.00 to purchase and
install a new boiler. The estimate includes the purchase price of
pipes and other materials needed to distribute heat throughout the
church as well as labor cost. The picture thumbnails below depict the
boiler and some of the pipes to be replaced. Click on any thumbnail
picture to view a larger version then use the "back-button" to get back
and view the other pictures
To those who have been blessed with much, we implore you to please
share a little of your blessings for the purchase and installation of a
new boiler. Donations in checks are payable to St. John's Episcopal Church
Flushing. Please send your donations [in checks or in cash] to:
- The Boiler Fund Drive
St. John's Episcopal Church
149-49 Sanford Avenue
Flushing, NY 11355
To those who have already donated, we thank you very much. Please
see:
To those who could not afford to donate monetarily, may we ask you
to share a little of your time and/or talents in identifying
prospective donors and sending solicitation letters to said prospective
donors. A sample solicitation letter is provided in the hyperlink below for you to use.
You are free to edit the sample solicitation letter or draft your own.
Thank you so much for your help and may the Good Lord continue to
shower you with His blessings.
Your faithful servants in Christ,
Emmanuel Ibuaka
Senior Warden
The Rev. Dario Palasi
Associate
Priest
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