“Leading the Way to new Ministries”
Capital Campaign
Honors Pastor Hardy
as He Prepares for Retirement

As Pastor Hardy’s announced retirement date of January 2010 approaches, his focus remains steadfast on carrying out Christ’s ministries to us, our community and the world.  In our discussions with him regarding his retirement, he has expressed his concern that efforts to honor him personally would be misdirected.  Rather, his preference would be to expand the resources available to grow Trinity’s mission and ministry in his honor.  Of foremost importance to achieve that expansion is the reduction of debt that restrains us, currently costing us $150,000 annually.

Accordingly, we are excited and pleased to announce that the new phase of our Capital Campaign, LEADING THE WAY to New Ministries, will be dedicated to the honor of Pastor J. Stewart Hardy in recognition of his 20 years of providing spiritual leadership to us and our neighbors through Trinity. 

As presented at the Congregational meeting, we have initiated this new phase to eliminate as much of the remaining mortgage as possible.  Implementing the action taken at that March 9, 2008 meeting, we can report the acquisition of a new mortgage on our nearly $1.5 million outstanding debt. M&T Bank was the successful bidder among six financial institutions, and we have received exceptionally favorable rates and conditions.

     In the broadest scope, it is our opportunity to honor this man of God who has led us through expanded forms of worship, overseen facility expansion and renovation, involved us in ecumenical ministries and cared for us in Christ’s name throughout our community and the world.  On a very personal level, he has delivered thought provoking and sometimes life-altering sermons in interpreting Scripture for us in our time...AND...often lifted us with an infusion of delightful

This is our time to magnanimously thank Pastor Hardy, according to his wishes, for his leadership and service. Please prayerfully consider your part at this time of opportunity to grow our witness in Christ’s and brother Hardy’s name. Pastor Hardy had the opportunity to select any topic or effort as his retirement recognition. He has chosen to bless and enrich our lives by creating additional opportunities for our ministries.

Further information will soon be mailed to you regarding LEADING THE WAY to New Ministries to honor our retiring Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Hardy.

Bob Frymoyer                            Frank Leber
Congregation Council President       Capital Campaign Chair