LIVINGSTONES JOIN THE JOURNEY 1983 2018 + 1994 - 2017 PLAN FOR - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

LIVINGSTONES JOIN THE JOURNEY 1983 1994 - 2017 2018 +

PLAN FOR THE EVENING

• Welcome and opening prayers – Graham Cowdery
• Background to the Refurbishment – Mark Mabin
• The Refurbishment – Jan 5th – Feb 8th – Mark Mabin
• Vision for the Ground Floor – Nigel Stevenson & Judith Main
• Vision for the Community Rooms – Steve Hannington
• Vision for the Business Facilities – Mark Mabin
• Our new Website – Nigel Stevenson
• We need your help – Graham Cowdery

WHO OWN’S LIVINGSTONES

• YOU DO ! –There are no debts and the building is owned outright
• Bought by Christians in Fleet and Placed into a charitable company :-
• Its Aims

(a) the advancement of the Christian faith; (b) to be a resource for individuals and churches in the area by:-

i. the sale of such books, CDs, cassettes, gifts and other products which comply with (a) above; ii. supplying material that will assist with Christian education; iii. serving the community by providing a place of care and support

WHY DO WE NEED TO CHANGE?

• Sales down 50% in last 10 years
• Charity making small losses each year.
• Infrequently used 1st and 2nd Floor facilities.
• Not refurbished in 20 years.
• Called to be a light on the High Street, but not burning very Bright!
• Not fully meeting our charitable objectives.

VISION GROUP : JUNE – SEPT 2015

• Fleet Baptist Church
• Fleet Methodist Church
• Church of our Lady & Holy Trinity

Church

• Church on the Heath
• Crookham Baptist Church
• All Saints Church & St. P&J Church
• URC
• Christ Church
• St. Johns HW
• FACCTS, Fleet & Crookham Churches

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OCT 2015 -VISION GROUP RESULTS

• 112 Respondents from all Churches
• Most popular ideas (by expressed preference and votes) were:-
• Must be outreach focussed
• Early Evening Youth Café
• Family T

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• wn Centre Ministry Focus with connections to all Churches Together Projects.
• Modernised Multi-Function Community Rooms
• Business Suite with multiple hot-desks and shared business tools.
• 37% of Respondents expressed an interest in helping to bring the expansion of the mission of

LivingStones into being.

WORKING THROUGH THE VISION – PLAN A - EXTEND THE BUILDING

• Plan A - extend existing building and move central staircase to rear.
• 6 months of “wasted” work.
• Estimated build costs - £575,000
• Cheaper to knock down building and rebuild!
• Market value of expanded building £465,000 versus current value £315,000
• In Oct 2016 LivingStones directors prayerfully abandoned the idea of extending the

building and moving staircase.

WORKING THROUGH THE VISION – DEC 2016 TO DATE

• Vision group had identified what God was saying to us and we had to explore if there was still a

way to make it happen.

• LivingStones undoubtedly needs refreshing and to re-engage with the Christian community in

Fleet.

• Financial projections showed that without some major changes LivingStones would die!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A REFURBISHMENT

• New-look shop facelift with extensive rebranding.
• Fully refitted building with all new furniture and fitments.
• Stock focus on most popular product lines and stock that will attract people into the shop.
• Establishment of a Drop-In zone on ground floor.
• Creation of multi-use Community Rooms and Kitchen
• Hot-Desk Business Suite on top floor, with shared resources.
• All facilities freely available for use by the local Christian community –YOU!

TIMETABLE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT

• Nov 2016 to June 2017 –Working with professional retail design consultancy. Design and

evolution of concepts for LivingStones.

• June to July 2017 –T

endering with 4 potential contractors.

• Nov 14th 2017 – Contract Signed with Rocare – Selected Shop Fitter.
• Dec 24th – Feb 5th 2018 – Centre closed for redevelopment
• Mid Feb 2018 - Grand Reopening

CHOOSING A NEW LOGO

OUR NEW LOGO

VISION FOR THE GROUND FLOOR

• Nigel Stevenson and Judith Main

WHAT WILL THE REDEVELOPMENT LOOK LIKE?

• New Shopfront Design & Front Windows

NEW SHOP INTERIOR

• Stock Repositioning/ selection
• Flexible shelving scheme

DROP IN SPACE

• Comfortable quiet space
• Karuna Coffee
• Prayer/ fellowship
• Rest a while …

VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY ROOMS

• Steve Hannington

KITCHEN/ DINER

LARGE COMMUNITY ROOM

• Multi-Use Community- Room
• Pack-away furniture
• Multi-media facilities

WHAT CAN YOU USE LIVINGSTONES FOR – COMMUNITY ROOMS AND KITCHEN? It’s up to you !!

WHAT CAN YOU USE LIVINGSTONES FOR – COMMUNITY ROOMS AND KITCHEN?

How about :-

• Running an Alpha Course
• Hosting a Youth Café
• Hosting an evening class
• A film night
• A photography club
• Breakfast
• A worship space
• Children's story times
• Counselling sessions
• A language class
• A prayer meeting
• A Games Club
• Creative Arts gathering
• A bridge night

Anything that might be useful to you in your mission!

VISION FOR THE BUSINESS SUITE

• Mark Mabin

BUSINESS SUITE

• 2nd Floor Business Suite

WHAT IS THE BUSINESS SUITE?

• A new vision for a business community, that can make use of the LivingStones facilities.
• Support and encouragement for self-employed entrepreneurs/ home workers.
• Network of Christian professionals willing to advise and support each other in all areas of running a

God-honouring successful business.

• Prayer
• Prophetic
• Practical skills
• Hot-desks and meeting rooms that can be booked online by the day.
• Just bring your laptop and “plug into Christians” who want to help you recognise your calling as a

Christian Business person.

OUR NEW WEBSITE

• Nigel Stevenson

LIVINGSTONES NEW WEBSITE

• Local Christians sharing book

recommendations, media, news and events.

• Integration with Social Media.
• Current promotions.
• Online reservation of LivingStones facilities.
• Networking of Church Activities
• Launching imminently

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

• Graham Cowdery

WE NEED YOUR PRACTICAL HELP

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eams needed to:-

• Remove rubbish from LivingStones
• Giving away/ Disposing of all existing furniture.
• Pack up stock for storage Jan – Feb
• Transport stock and retained items from and to LivingStones
• Specific Help
• Keep using our services by telephone!
• Use of vans/ large cars for moving items.
• Storage of stock and important items (perhaps in your garage) – Jan to Feb 2018
• Provide space for staff to operate Jan to Feb 2018.

Pray for us!!!

GIVE A GIFT

• LivingStones does not run at a profit.
• Always requires the support of generous giving individuals
• Give via the website/ online form.
• If you gift-aid, we will receive 25% more of whatever you give.

USE OUR AMAZON LINK

• By first clicking our Amazon link you will ensure that LivingStones benefits from

everything that you buy through Amazon.

• Costs you nothing.
• Since 2012 we have raised over £5,000 through your shopping.

BUDGET AGREED FOR ALL WORKS

• Design and Project Management - £13,540
• Refurbishment Works - £105,680
• Refurnishing Costs £4,700
• Funding Received to Date £119,220
• Outstanding Funding £4,700

TOP ITEMS THAT YOU CAN HELP US TO BUY

• Kitchen/ Diner sofa £515
• Kitchen Tables £39
• Community Room Tables £145
• Sofa for Drop-in space £350
• Office chairs £52
• Office desks £150
• Storage unit £345

CLOSING PRAYERS

• Graham Cowdery