Wish List

Looking for a way to contribute in a special way? Here are some wish list items from our Ministries and Programs. Wish list items are those that would really make a difference, but that are not budgeted for.

Please contact Lorrie Schartow, lschartow@thepeopleschurch.com  You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Christian Education - Children’s Program, if you have questions or would like to contribute toward one of these items.
  • Workable sound system in the Snider Social Hall (that we can control in the social hall; not the sound room) so we can access room sound for DVDs, PowerPoints and other media.
  • TV access in the Snider Social Hall. It would be really cool to have been able to play the MSU Men's Basketball Game during the Chili Cook-off last year.
  • Sound for PowerPoint presentations in the Robertson Room.
  • Wireless access for the whole building.
  • New large outdoor signs to use for Parking Lot Fundraisers.

Please contact Dan Talyor, taylord@msu.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Chair of the Worship and Music Ministry for questions about this item:

  • Starter fund for organ repair or replacement. The Worship and Music Ministry is gathering information and quotes for the eventual repair or replacement of the organ. Estimates to date range from $300,000 for repair to $750,000 for replacement. More research is needed before a decision can be made as to whether repair or replacement is the better option. The absolute need for repair or replacement could be 2 weeks to 2 years away, we just don’t know how close we are to that day.
  • Music library system - estimated cost $7,500.

Our Outreach Ministry always has something special going.  Click here to see what is needed in the coming months.  In addition, donations are welcome for on-going Outreach projects.  Please contact Jati MacKimmie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.

  • Food basket delivery (local holiday food delivery averages $65 per basket to support a family in need)
  • FINCA Village Banking (a donation of $5000 will fund a new Village Bank)
  • Haiti Nursing School Scholarship (a donation of $3000 will fund a Nursing student's education for a year)
  • Nyaka AIDS Orphan Project (a donation of $1400 will fund one teacher's salary for a year)

In 2011/2012 Outreach is working to have The Peoples Church become a permanent site for a Personal Needs Closet in partnership with All Saint's Episcopal Church.  Needs for this project will include:

  • lockable cabinetry in the Social Hall - estimated cost $1400
  • start up and on-going purchase of personal needs items - $1000 initial cost and $200 per month thereafter

The Building and Grounds MInistry has several wish list items.  Please contact Greg Houghtaling, houghtal1@aol.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , to fund something in whole or in part. 

  • Barrier free restroom - funded, work in progress
  • Auxillary control panel for the elevator - estimated cost $12,000
  • Hearing assist devices for the sanctuary - estimated cost $1,500
  • New carpeting for sanctuary - estimated cost $11,000
  • New vinyl tile beneath pews in sanctuary - estimated cost $10,000
  • New carpeting for balcony - estimated cost $28,500
  • New planter wall at north entry - estimated cost $10,000
  • Storm windows at leaded glass windows - estimated cost $88,000
  • Masonry restoration on North and East elevations - estimated cost $80,000
  • New boilers - estimated cost $300,000