This past Sunday, we participated in a ground breaking ceremony for one of our churches in Riobamba. The church purchased land over 8 years ago, and has been renting a building that is in very poor conditions, on a very busy road, and with no classrooms or areas for children's activities. The church has saved $2,500, and a supporting church in Indiana is also providing funds so that they can begin construction. HALLELUJAH!!!!! Please pray as the construction is to begin on March 16th. This same church from Indiana, will also be sending a team later this month to help with some of the construction.
However, there is a physical wall (pictured below) that is owned by a neighbor, and is a major obstacle to maximizing this location and outreach effect on the community. On the other side of this wall, there is a major street and a very nice park. Without having access to this main street, the church building will not be visible to the public, and the children will not be able to walk out the front door to play in the park. The church will be virtually unseen by the community. With this wall in place, access to the church will be similar to an alley or easement between other buildings. The owner of the wall, has offered to sell it to the church for $2,000. The removal of this wall would create the perfect entrance to the church, and the front door would be visible to all who pass by.
We pray that the owner would be more reasonable in her selling price and be willing to work with the church. We also pray that the owner would become a Christian and a member of the church, even offering to donate the wall. This may seem like a stretch, but "....With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt 19:26)Would you please join us in praying for the Lord's will for this wall and the relationship with the neighbor?
For more photos of the ground-breaking service, click: "Photos"
Thankful Blessings for You!
Doug & Cindy
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