Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano has long been a valued partner of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas District CEF). Not only has Messiah benefited as a borrower, but they have also played an active role as an investor.
By investing in the Texas District CEF Building Fund—specifically tailored for congregations looking to designate funds for capital improvements—Messiah Lutheran Church has successfully brought their vision to life with the construction of their new Life Center. This exciting addition will feature a Fellowship Hall, a spacious kitchen, and a dedicated youth area, enhancing the church’s ability to serve its members and the wider community.
While we often hear about the impact of investments, Messiah’s story exemplifies how churches can utilize the Building Fund to meet their needs. The Building Fund is there to help Texas LCMS congregations who are planning on making capital improvements in the future. From new parking lots to new buildings, the Building Fund, with a very competitive interest rate, helps congregations accomplish their plans – sometimes even in lieu of a loan.
We celebrate this remarkable achievement and look forward to seeing the positive impact the Life Center will have on the congregation and the community at large!
“The Texas District Church Extension Fund has been an integral part of us being able to build our Life Center here at Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano. This Life Center will include a Fellowship Hall, a large kitchen, and a youth area. The Life Center will help us to lead more people to Jesus and to heaven. The Texas District CEF has allowed us to place all of our Building Fund giving into a safe place that has earned a lot of interest for us over the years. Our Life Center would not have been possible without the Texas District CEF. I would encourage any church to use the Building Fund as a way to build for the growth of God’s Church.”
Rev. Dr. Victor J. Kollmann, Senior Pastor
To find out more about the Building Fund, please visit our investments for congregations page on our website at https://texascef.org/buildingfund or call us toll free at (888) 951-1233. We look forward to serving you and your congregation!
