<div>Dear friends in Christ,
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<div>Our congregation, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Osceola, Iowa, is seeking help with an unexpected and urgent need. Our church’s parsonage has recently been found to have a concerning presence of mold. Test results have made it clear that the home will require professional mold remediation and substantial repairs to ensure that our pastor’s home is a safe and healthy place for him and his family.
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<div>Because the parsonage is church-owned, this has become a major expense for our congregation, especially after several recent major renovation projects. Based on remediation and reconstruction company quotes, to fully remediate and rebuild affected areas will be about $150,000.
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<div>Funds will help with needs such as:
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<li>Mold remediation and removal of damaged materials: $45,000
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<li>General rebuilding costs: $40,000
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<li>Wall repair (main floor and basement exterior walls): $20,000
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<li>Attic cleaning/repairs: $12,000
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<li>HVAC system and duct work cleaning/replacement: $11,000
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<li>Ceiling repair (upstairs bathroom and living room): $10,500
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<li>Carpet removal/floor replacement: $5,000
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<li>Post-remediation testing: $1,500
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<li>Other cleaning, rebuilding, and miscellaneous costs: $5,000
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<div>Note: If, by the grace of God, the actual costs end up being less than estimated, or if the giving exceeds the needs for this project, additional donations will go toward the property fund for our parsonage and church building.
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<div>We are deeply grateful for any support you may be able to offer. We are so blessed to have Pastor Wendorff serving our congregation here at Immanuel, as well as Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leon, and we are so blessed also to have his beautiful family with us. We want them to have the best home possible and be free of health and safety concerns, and we are thankful for your consideration in helping us provide for them in this time of need. If you are unable to give financially, we would also greatly appreciate your prayers for the family and our church during this time, as well as your help in getting the word out and sharing this fundraiser.
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<div>Thank you, and God bless you for helping us care for this home, our pastor, and his family.
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<div>In Jesus’ Love,
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<div>The Board of Directors and Members
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<div>of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola, Iowa
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