A Cup of Coffee Goes a Long Way...

During NAC, the venue for the Evening Services was at Madison Park Church. One of the “perks” of gathering at MP is the Holy Grounds Cafe, their in-house coffee shop that gives 100% of their proceeds to mission projects the church supports. The month of June was designated for the Chelyabinsk Ministry Center and thanks to very thirsty attendees of NAC, almost $6,000 was donated to the project. We were honored to volunteer to help serve at the Cafe, along with their wonderful volunteer staff who tirelessly brewed and frothed coffee delights and whipped up countless smoothies. Thank you to all who contributed by enjoying some beverages during NAC- these funds were a tremendous encouragement because the current economic crisis has impacted the process of completing the construction. We, along with the church in Russia, continue to thank God for His ongoing provision and wait on His timing for bringing this strategic center to completion.

Construction Update- Summer 2009

Construction at the Ministry Center has slowed down considerably as the world economic situation has become a global issue. Over the summer, work slowed to minor steps of completing some of the wiring and ventilation. Since January, the amount of work projects has had to adjust to the amount of funds as they became available. The project has accomplished about two-thirds of the goal since 2008. Now the remaining work must wait until the needed funds accrue so that the workers, materials, and supplies can be secured without causing risk of over-extending our budget. Please join us in prayer for wisdom and direction concerning the Ministry Training Center and continue to pray for God to reveal Himself during these economic set-backs.

Summer Visits to Northwest US

This summer, Pastor Andrei Kolegov visited the Northwest United States. During the visit he was able to connect with many friends of the Russian church. Former CoMissioner's, Orlo & Carol Kretlow, (who served from 1995-96) and Dennis & Georgia Miller (International Christian Ministries, scheduled to visit Chelyabinsk in October 2009)hosted him. Pastor Andrei first visited Mt. Scott Church of God in Portland, Oregon, one of the churches who helped get the Window Project going the summer of 2008. He also met with the mission team of Lynchwood Church of God, also in Portland and met many who have supported the Russian church in prayer and ongoing partnership. His journey concluded with a time of sharing at the First Church of God in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver church helped the Chelyabinsk church years ago to help make the initial purchase of property for the building project. Pastor Andrei's time in the Northwest was full of opportunities to share the gratitude and appreciation of the Russian believers for the support and prayers to those that have partnered with the Window Project, in the past, present, and future.