A dedicated group of people have volunteered to serve on the Facilities Needs Team that has been in operation for several months. They have been working hard to discern what would be the best solution to St. Paul's present and future needs for expanded and growing ministries.

The team has recognized that St. Paul Lutheran Church, like the community of Treynor itself, leads with active children's and youth programs. These ministries respond to the needs of young families in our community.

After exploring numerous options, the team has come to the conclusion that simply adding on to or reconfiguring our present building is not the best solution for our congregation's needs. Nevertheless, they do see a need to continue to use our current building to house several key ministries of the congregation. In particular, the children's and youth ministries will be developed in the current building. This intentional decision will continue to use our current building in a active role in the ministry, and still allow for the congregation to reach into the future.

Currently the team is exploring the feasibility of building a new building on one of two proposed sites. One site could be on land that would be purchased just south of the present church and preschool. The second option being considered to to build on land owned by the Kirk & Kelby Vorthmann families. This land is in the city limits, on the south side of Highway 92, on the west edge of Treynor.

With the assisstance of Jim Nord, our congregational consultant, the team has chosen a preliminary design for the new building. See the links below for considerations that have been made. Please keep our growing ministry in your prayers. Keep praying for the work of our Facilities Needs Team as they seek to understand the best use of opportunities we have been given to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors. Ask God to help us to come to a God-pleasing decision on these matters.



Potential Site Plan (January 2010)


Site Comparison (January 2010)


Strategic Plan Presentation (March 2009)