Success Story Grace Lutheran – Fire
After a fire that destroyed the sanctuary, the members of Grace Lutheran were immediately forced with a decision to build or move. The community of Hatfield has been home for more than 100 years, and the congregation wanted to stay and continue to minister to their members and the community-at-large. Insurance would pay most of the cost of the new construction but not all. As a smaller community of faith, raising the shortfall of funds seemed an impossible task. With a good plan and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, members decided to rebuild and conduct a capital campaign. Kirby-Smith Associates was chosen to lead this important effort. Pastor Lutcher had used the services of Kirby-Smith at his previous church and was delighted that we were leading this critical campaign effort.