Reaching Forward
During 2008, Greystone Building Committee spent time discussing and planning the first phase of the Master Building Plan with Wade-Parrish Architectural firm. In the Master Plan, this 14 acre parcel of land will house a 25 year long-range vision that includes a worship center, garden atrium, senior citizen center, counseling center, and children and youth facilities, including playground and gym facility.
First Phase
MultifunctionalThe construction of this building will provide a tool for ministry like never before. Imagine not only a permanent home for worship and discipleship for the church, but a new day care center aimed at reaching a new generation of children for Christ.
• 11,520 total square feet.
• 200 seat capacity in auditorium/fellowship
• Fully equipped kitchen for large meal capacity
• State of the art audio/visual technology
• 8 interchangeable classrooms for Day Care and SS needs
• Large Welcome/Greeting area with hospitality cafe
Day Care Center
Greystone anticipates utilizing this first phase as a children’s daycare center in the immediate future. As a part of our vision to reach each new generation for Christ, we feel that a new daycare center is a much needed ministry to the Dothan area.
Community Park and Garden Project A portion of our vision includes opening up this wonderful piece of property to serve our community as well. Designed into our first phase is a Community Park which will include a ˝ mile walking track around the perimeter of the property, prayer stations at various points on the track, and a children’s playground. In addition, future plans also include Project 637, a large garden dedicated to growing fresh produce for area food and social service organizations. If you are wondering what the 637 represents, read Mark 6:37 for yourself.
Giving
Each of us is called to worship God with our entire life, including our prayers, presence, tithe and offerings, and talents/gifts. Sharing those resources is an important way to worship the Giver of all good things. We pledge to be good stewards of your tithes and offerings, taking great care in how we manage and track the resources entrusted to us.
Giving Methods
You may make your gifts in a variety of forms. You will receive a receipt of your tax-deductible gifts in accordance with IRS requirements. Please let us know if you have any specific needs regarding the timing of these notifications; otherwise, you will receive the minimum summary of your gifts necessary to meet government standards.
1. Cash You can give cash during Sunday-morning worship services or drop it off at the Greystone office during normal business hours: Mon – Thur (8:00 a.m.-4:00 .p.m.); Fri (9:00 a.m. – noon). Office is currently located at 1901 South Brannon Stand Rd inside the American Storage property.
2. Checks or Money Orders Checks or money orders can be given in three ways: - placed in the offering plate during Sunday-morning worship - dropped off at the Greystone office currently located at 1901 South Brannon Stand Rd inside the American Storage property. - mailed to Greystone United Methodist Church / Attn. Contributions / P.O. Box 1506 / Dothan, AL 36302
3. Direct Deposit Simplify your giving by authorizing an automated transfer of funds for your regular tax-deductible giving to Greystone. Simply fill out the "Debit Authorization Form" and submit the form in person or via mail to the attention of the Office Manager. Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm the information. You may discontinue the debits at any time.
4. Gifts of Stock Stock may be donated to Greystone United Methodist Church by transferring investments to our account at Wachovia. Please notify the Office Manager at 334-794-6725 of any pending transfers so that we will be aware of any activity and handle it properly. Please provide a Stock Power Form to verify such transfers and should be signed exactly as the name(s) appear on the certificate(s).