Focus On The Future!
The "Shak" Youth Center Renovation
ODPC is focusing on reaching future generations for Christ by investing in a full renovation of our beloved "Shak." Plans (which are well on their way to being completed) include: all new bathrooms, floors, roof, refurbished balcony/loft, adding a kitchenette area, new sound booth, new wiring, plumbing, windows and more!
To Give to this project online, CLICK HERE - please choose "shak renovation" in the dropdown menu. To learn about the project keep reading!
To Give to this project online, CLICK HERE - please choose "shak renovation" in the dropdown menu. To learn about the project keep reading!
The "Shak," built in 1951 as the original Sanctuary for ODPC, is the current home to our ACCESS Youth program and ministers to more than 50p+ 6th-12th grade students on a weekly basis. ACCESS as well as the other youth-centered groups that use the Shak space, are seeing rapid growth, and ODPC wants our facility to be the best it can be to serve students for Christ. And, it will also be a nice larger multi-purpose space available for the church for potential use as needed. With this goal in mind, on October 20th, 2024, we launched the "Focus on the Future" Shak Renovation Fund Drive to raise the needed funds to finish this project.
This renovation will update the current building while keeping the beauty and historical character of its original “spirit”. Plans include adding two all new bathrooms, new flooring throughout, all new balcony and kitchenette areas, a new centrically located sound booth area, PLUS new wiring, plumbing, windows and furnishings, and of course a clean, fresh coat of paint everywhere!
The goal is to raise a total of $800,000. Our campaign is active right now, and to date, we've raised $500,000 which is over half of our original goal! This amazing feat is possible because so many have jumped in to further the mission of this project that not only benefits our ACCESS Youth program, but at least 3-4 other youth based programs that will also enjoy the Shak space, as well as other multi-use opportunities for ODPC in general.
We are beyond grateful and very humbled by the generosity of those that have donated thus far and If you have given, we want to say THANK YOU! We are beyond grateful for your faithfulness to God and your willingness to partner with us in this endeavor.
If you have not given but would like to help us finish strong, we invite you to do so at any time via the giving methods below. God is on the move at ODPC for our next generations, and we believe that by investing in them and our church through this building project, we are establishing the foundation needed for their future Christian growth and development.
The goal is to raise a total of $800,000. Our campaign is active right now, and to date, we've raised $500,000 which is over half of our original goal! This amazing feat is possible because so many have jumped in to further the mission of this project that not only benefits our ACCESS Youth program, but at least 3-4 other youth based programs that will also enjoy the Shak space, as well as other multi-use opportunities for ODPC in general.
We are beyond grateful and very humbled by the generosity of those that have donated thus far and If you have given, we want to say THANK YOU! We are beyond grateful for your faithfulness to God and your willingness to partner with us in this endeavor.
If you have not given but would like to help us finish strong, we invite you to do so at any time via the giving methods below. God is on the move at ODPC for our next generations, and we believe that by investing in them and our church through this building project, we are establishing the foundation needed for their future Christian growth and development.
There are multiple ways to give:
Give online by CLICKING HERE -select "Shak Youth Ctr Renovation" from the dropdown menu
Give by check or cash-put "Shak Youth Ctr Renovation" in the memo line or on the envelope during offering
Or mail your gift by writing to: Atten: Cindy Thompson Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 277, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597
Give online by CLICKING HERE -select "Shak Youth Ctr Renovation" from the dropdown menu
Give by check or cash-put "Shak Youth Ctr Renovation" in the memo line or on the envelope during offering
Or mail your gift by writing to: Atten: Cindy Thompson Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 277, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597
Where We're Headed NEXT:
From faithfully serving our church as greeters and helping with Vacation Bible School to working with our local FCA Chapter, our ACCESS youth are consistently involved in life at ODPC as well as the local community. We see them growing up with God and God in them, reaching their full potential, and fulfilling the plans God has for them! We believe that by investing in them through this building project, we are providing the tools needed to help them connect to their destiny, finding their way through Him, with Him and in Him!