March 20, 2025​

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Dear Resurrection Family,
 

God is a God of second chances—that is the good news of the gospel. As you know, we at ECR are working to pay down the mortgage we have with the Diocese of Central Florida. Lots of thanks to our “ECR Second Chance Team” who have worked so hard in this effort: Karen Beeghly, Tom Britt, Earle Charles, Dan Croom, Jill Croom, Wally Hallowes, Al Lovisek, Mark Manfre, Beverly Paulk, Marc Ruffini, Don Shires, Robert Utsey, and Larry Woods. 

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In 2021 the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection nearly closed due to debt, but the combination of generosity from parishioners and the Diocese of Central Florida acquiring the balance of the mortgage prevented that—for again, God is a God of Second Chances. 

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Thanks to God’s grace and the generosity of this congregation, we have made amazing progress toward retiring this mortgage. Four years ago, in the spring of 2021, the mortgage principal balance was approximately $2,105,000. We are currently on track to end 2025 with mortgage principal balance of $1,140,585—amazing progress indeed! 

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Our goal for 2025 is to reduce the mortgage principal to below a million dollars. To reach this goal, we are seeking to raise an additional $150,000 by December 31, 2025. 

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We are asking you to join us in contributing toward this goal. Along these lines, a response card is enclosed. Please submit your response card by April 23, 2025—or email your response card information to our Financial Administrator, Jill Chester ( jchester@resurrectionlongwood.org ). As we at ECR continue to receive God’s grace in Jesus Christ and share that grace with one another and the world, paying down the mortgage will be a huge blessing for the health of ECR. 

Please note that if you would like your gift to be included in your 2025 Giving Statement, please make sure the payment is received in the offering plate or church office or postmarked by December 31, 2025. 

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Thanks so much for your consideration in this important effort—every gift will help. 

As always, I continue to pray God’s richest blessings for you! 

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Grace upon Grace, 

Fr. Dave Johnson, Rector