the welcome project
capital campaign
We’re building a generational church, where faith comes alive, relationships grow deep, and love reaches beyond our walls.
Forest Park’s story isn’t just history—it’s a living testament to God’s unstoppable grace and love. For 145 years, He has shaped us, guided us, and woven His presence into every step of our journey. From our 1881 Muskegon beginning as Mission Covenant Church, to the downtown building in 1916, to our move here in 1983, we have seen His hand at work, leading us forward in faith.
This church isn’t built on bricks and mortar alone—it’s built on prayers, passion, and a people committed to glorifying God. Generation after generation, hearts have been transformed, lives have been changed, and our mission remains the same: to reflect His love and be part of His redemptive work in our community.
This is our story—God’s story—and it’s still unfolding.
2026 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STATUS UPDATE
Architect Mark Post is finishing the renovation drawings, and a structural engineer has been involved in reviewing possible entryway changes with Dick Kamps, Duane Schecter, and Dick Borgeson.
Once the drawings arrive, we'll meet with Westwind Construction to review them and request a quote, with quote packages expected from Westwind and subcontractors in 6 to 8 weeks after that.
We're committed to reviewing all renovation plans and costs with the FPCC Congregation.
Upcoming Events
Our journey includes two significant May weekends:
May 16–18
Where Rev. Dr. Keith Hamilton will visit and members will be
invited to consider spiritual and financial commitments
May 31
All are invited to the Celebration Brunch on All-In Sunday following the service to give thanks and express trust through commitments and offerings.
To continue to have a welcoming and functioning facility...
Many locations around our building are in need of repair or simply planned preventative maintenance in the coming years.
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Roofs - We have five of them!
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Parking lots - 5 in total
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HVAC and Boilers - 25 total units
Outreach Tithe
To recognize the generosity of the Lord, our congregation, and donors, we will tithe 10% of all funds raised by this capital campaign. The 2026 recipients have been chosen by the congregation and each organization will be updated privately before it is posted here. At the annual meetings in 2027 & 2028 the congregation will vote for a total of six new recipients.
2026 Capital Campaign Finance Overview
Current 3-year pledges:
$1,815,260
$593,162
Pledges received through June 22nd 2026
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THANK YOU Forest Park Members, Attendees, and Friends!
Thank you for your pledge or future pledge to the Forest Park Covenant Church 2026 Capital Campaign, “The Welcome Project”. During the coming weeks and months, your participation is needed to discuss, discern, and decide upon the wise use of pledged money for the maintenance and ministry of Forest Park Covenant Church Without your God led generosity, this project would not be possible!"
FAQs
What repairs are we focusing on?
Roofing replacement, parking lot replacement, HVAC, and southern gym wall efflorescence.
What is efflorescence and what are the options to stop it?
It is the powdery, or crystalline salt deposit that appears on the surface of concrete when water brings internal salts to the surface and evaporates, which has caused damage to the concrete blocks in the gym and children's wing.
Since the efflorescence affects multiple cement block walls, some of which have earthen berms while others do not, the resealing of the blocks below existing berms is unlikely to significantly change the current block deterioration. The most important question now is the source of the water that is getting into the wall; the most likely location is the top of the walls. When warm weather prevails, mason Jason Brown will inspect the tops of the gym walls using running water to try to identify the problem.
Why are we not going with ideas we created in years past for the renovation?
These were thoughtful considerations for the church and serve as a basis for the current proposed renovations.
Would the renovations begin before we raise the money?
When pledges are committed, renovations could begin.
If demo is needed, can the congregation help with this?
Yes, volunteers would be welcome to help with some phases of the demo.
Would the rock stay if the wall is opened up in the main entryway?
This will be determined by the congregation. Options include stay, relocate or remove.
When will we see work begin?
There are a number of items to still be worked out. Once we have a starting date it will be posted here and communicated during our services.
What is the focus of the Transition Team?
This team intends to plan, schedule, and count the costs of doing the necessary repairs to the roofs, parking lots, HVAC, and renovations to the entryway, sanctuary, fellowship meeting space and address the efflorescence issues first - these projects are of primary focus.
Additional repairs, renovations or other projects will only be pursued after the primary projects listed above have their costs determined and are scheduled.
A large task will be coordinating and scheduling all the work – EG: We don’t want to pave the parking lot in front of the church until the big trucks and cranes have come and gone! Will need to do the work in phases supported by the pledges as they come in.
If I haven't made my pledge, can I still do so and how?
Yes! Additional pledge cards are in the church office or can be sent to you by contacting office@forestparkcov.org