The plan is to construct a new fellowship hall, a new commercial kitchen, a music center with rehearsal, office, and storage space, and additional general storage for staff tools and worship resources.

The congregation is growing and needs space. Expansion of space for fellowship, social and mission events, and Christian education, as well as opportunities for community outreach, will enhance our ministry and service, in what we can do as a church and how we can engage the outside community.

Opequon has many events constrained by seating capacity, cooking space, and storage. The proposed Fellowship Hall will comfortably accommodate 275 people seated at tables with a separate serving area. The current Fellowship Hall has a capacity of 122 people seated at tables with no serving area.

Music is an important part of our worship. We have a talented choir, music director, and

organist. A music center for rehearsal and storage is needed to continue to encourage

participation and show our appreciation for our music ministry.

We will not. The required parking is based on sanctuary seating only. The current parking

arrangement is adequate for the additions.

Frederick County is the fastest growing county in Virginia and OPC continues to grow as well. We are a caring church which has allowed us to add active new members. Expanding our facilities illustrates our community focus. This forward-looking facility addition illustrates our commitment to the future and allows us to leave a legacy for OPC children and grandchildren.

The cost of construction has not been completed, but the current estimates are in the range of $3.2 million.

The hope is that over 50% will be met via our “A Place at the Table” Capital Campaign with

contributions by church members. The remainder will be financed by a local financial institution.

Yes, a 10% Mission Component will be included, as approved by Session, to be divided between Bright Futures of Winchester/Frederick County, Family Promise of Winchester, Illubabor Bethel Synod of Ethiopia, and New Opportunities for Romanian Orphaned Children (NOROC).