Dear Friends,

I hope this letter finds you well, and that God continues to bless you and your family. I

am writing you today 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 Bamwell 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. There are lots of other things that need to be

done and you can follow our progress at therestorationproject.faith.

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,

Bill Clarkson, Priest †

Capital Campaign/Historic Restoration

Pledges to date: 14

Total Goal: $200,000