Dear Friend,

I am writing to share with you the success that has been God's work in Barnwell through the Church of the Holy Apostles for the past 177 years, and to ask you to partner with us in protecting and preserving our historic buildings.

Holy Apostles began as a mission from St Michael's in Charleston in 1847, and our church building was constructed a decade later in 1857. This sanctuary has served our community well for over 150 years, but decades of wear have taken their toll. We recently replaced the roof but the exterior woodwork needs considerable attention. The plaster and paint on the inside are showing their age with peeling and cracking. Water is the enemy, both damaging the exterior and interior. If the future generations of Barnwell are going to enjoy this beautiful and holy building, work must be done now to preserve and protect it.

For the past twenty years the church has owned the Rectory next door. (This house actually predates the sanctuary by a year!) We have recently replaced its roof, but the exterior, which mirrors the church, needs some work.

The bottom line is that the vestry and I have determined that $200k will be necessary to accomplish all the work that is needed. We have received advance gifts of around $70k and the two roofs have been replaced. The next project is the exterior of the church building, and some interior work, which has been estimated at $75k.

I am asking that you prayerfully consider giving/pledging to help us in our need. You may make a pledge or send us a check with the enclosed pledge card and envelope. You can also make your pledge on the website. Our goal is to fully fund this restoration project within a three year period.

I know that with God, all things are possible. I am confident that with your support and that of others, we will be successful in preserving the heritage we have received and pass it on to future generations of Christians in Barnwell.

May the Lord bless you in all that you do,

To contribute to our Restoration project(s) please mail checks to Holy Apostles, P O Box 207 Barnwell, SC 29812 and please put Historical Restoration on the check. Or click the second link below to contribute directly to the fund.

Thank you!