We have lived our lives with Valley. We have celebrated births, baptisms, and confirmations. We have benefited from education programs, youth group, work camps, and fellowship activities. We have attended weddings and funerals, listened to our choirs, and worshipped together. We rejoice with families in good times and offer prayers and support through life's challenges.

At the end of 2007 we will successfully complete a capital campaign. We have been able to take care of many deferred maintenance issues. We replaced the flat roofs in the education wing, resurfaced the parking lot, painted inside and out, replaced carpet throughout the church, added a new sprinkler and alarm system, and contributed ten percent of the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

In order to be good stewards of our building we are faced with the need to address remaining maintenance issues. It is imperative we make our building as energy efficient as possible, for environmental considerations as well savings in energy costs. The current boiler was installed in 1952, runs at only 50% efficiency, and is outdated and in need of replacement. We need to redo the roofs over the sanctuary and lounge. The seals on many of our windows are broken and their ineffectiveness adds to energy costs. We have long wanted to add air conditioning to the fellowship hall and replace the antiquated system in the education wing.

To be stewards of our church we must also invest in human capital. Ten percent of the proceeds of this campaign will be allotted to moving towards financially securing a secondary ministerial position.

With a view to the past we offer our gratitude to those who built this church from the ground up. We look to the future and see a church relevant in the community, active in mission and justice issues, and accepting of all people. Through the love of Jesus Christ we have an opportunity to create a lasting legacy.