Buildings
Construction is happening not far from our house. A local resident is erecting a workshop or a factory. Seeing this reminds us of a desire that we have for the church that has been started in Baozhong.
Our church facility is located just up the street from the construction. We have a dream to help the church transition from renting the current building to purchasing a suitable facility for long-term ministry. Similar to our present location, it will need to provide for serving the needs of both the community and the church family. Potential locations have not yet been identified as raising the funds needs to be done first.
It is estimated that a minimum of CAD$350K-400K will be needed to purchase a suitable facility. The responsibility to raise the funds and pay for the building rests with the local church leadership and those attending services. Even with the Taiwan Alliance denomination helping to arrange the financing for such a purchase, it is a major step of faith. Many attendees are from lower income families.
After consulting with The Alliance in Canada Global Missions leaders, we have set a faith goal. We are asking God to provide CAD$100,000 over five years to help the church make a substantial down-payment. A Project Fund has been registered and is ready to receive donations: Baozhong Alliance Church Facility Project.
We are asking God to supply CAD$23,000 to be donated towards this project before the end of the calendar year. After administrative costs are assessed, we will reach the faith giving goal of $20,000 for this year.
In accordance with Canadian laws, the funds will be held by the Canadian denomination until the church is ready to make a down-payment on a building purchase.
The Baozhong congregation and some outside donors have already contributed the equivalent of CAD$62,000 towards the building program. We would love to encourage them by informing them of additional funds being donated from the Canadian Alliance constituency.
Would you please pray for God to provide the necessary resources for the building down-payment and purchase?
Donations can be given through the Alliance Canada website and through Canadian Alliance churches.
Praise and Prayer
- The brother of a Taiwanese sister in Christ passed away suddenly.The Baozhong Alliance Church pastoral staff and some church members from another church will share and sing for 20 minutes at the funeral service on Thursday morning. Please pray for God to comfort the family and friends through that ministry.
- On Thursday, September 12, we will begin to teach weekly English classes and tell Bible stories at FuHsing Elementary School. We will be telling stories about Jesus. Thanks for your prayers as we strive to do this well.
- We praise God for an uplifting ordination thanksgiving service for Rev. Ruth Lu-Yang. Please pray for God to bless her, the church where she serves as an assistant pastor, and that many would come to faith as the gospel is shared.
- Please pray for church members as they invite family and friends to come to the Mid-Autumn Festival BBQ. Pray that people will respond by wanting to come.