St. John's Episcopal/Anglican Church
149-49 Sanford Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
Phone: 718-961-1333; Emergencies: 347-249-4158
Visit our website at: www.stjohnsecfq.com

Date: ______________________

To: [Name of Prospective Donor}
      [Mailing Address of Prospective Donor]

Re: Boiler Fund Drive

Greetings from the St. John's Flushing Congregation:  

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Flushing, Queens is appealing for assistance in raising funds towards replacing its 30-year old boiler with a new one. The boiler got submerged by a basement flood last February and needs a major overhaul to make it work efficiently. However, estimates for such an overhaul  is considered too costly with no guarantee that the boiler could last long enough to justify its repair cost. Repairmen from 3 different boiler companies are unanimous in their evaluation that it is better to replace the boiler with a new one. 

The cost of a new boiler plus the pipes needed to heat the church comfortably is estimated at $25,000.00. It would be too much to ask the congregation to shoulder the entire amount amongst themselves. While the members of the congregation have shown a dramatic growth during the last 3 years, the annual church deficit continue to be a major concern of their stewardship efforts. Observations seem to indicate that the stewardship efforts has started to exact its toll on the church attendance of a few members of the congregation. Certainly we do not want to exacerbate the situation.

We are, therefore, appealing for assistance not only from the members of the congregation but also from::

• our friends;
• civic-minded business establishments in our  neighborhood;
• the more affluent churches/congregation in the Episcopal/Anglican communion; and
• all who are blessed with much in life who would like to thank the Lord by sharing a little of their blessings with the less fortunate of their brethren.

St. John’s Episcopal Church in Flushing is not for the exclusive use of the congregation. Its facilities are open to religious as well as civic-related initiatives in the community such as boys and girls scouting, alcoholic rehabilitation, feed-the-homeless programs, ecumenical services, and other related activities. 

Your donation [any amount is welcome] towards the purchase of a new boiler will go a long way towards helping St. John’s Episcopal Church administer its religious and civic related services.  You will be entitled to a tax deduction for your donations as the beneficiary, St. John's Episcopal Church, is a duly recognized religious institution.

Thank you and may you continue to be looked upon with favor by our Father in Heaven from whom all blessings flow.  

Your faithful servants in Christ,

Edwin Medina
Senior Warden

The Rev. Dario Palasi
Priest