Приветствуем вас, дорогие братья и сестры!

Мы с радостью делимся новостями о нашем проекте строительства нового дома молитвы. Это большая честь и ответственность, и мы благодарны всем, кто участвует в этом труде – будь то своими молитвами, помощью или поддержкой. Мы видим, как Бог благословляет нас на каждом этапе, и хотим рассказать о некоторы из этих благословений.

Во-первых, сам факт, что у нас есть прекрасный участок земли для строительства, — это уже благословение. Мы знаем, как сложно бывает найти подходящее место: иногда у людей есть желание и средства, но нет подходящей земли.

Во-вторых, мы получили разрешение от города на строительство церкви на этом участке. Это тоже не всегда просто, но Бог открыл для нас двери. Более того, нам удалось избежать дополнительных затрат — первоначально нас обязали строить
дополнительную дорогу, но благодаря профессионализму инженеров и Божьей помощи, этого не потребуется.

Третье благословение — это то, что земля оказалась хорошей для строительства: нет болот или других препятствий. Мы уже завершили все предварительные работы: археологические, инженерные, межевые исследования — и никаких проблем не обнаружено.

Хотя это только начало пути, и впереди еще могут появится разные вопросы, мы верим, что Бог ведет нас. Уже этим летом была проделана огромная работа: завершены исследовательские работы, и мы почти готовы подать заявку на разрешение на земляные работы.

Также активно продвигается разработка самого здания. В этом посту мы рады представить вам фотореалистичные 3D-модели нашего будущего дома молитвы. Представьте себе: здание, вмещающее 1200 человек, с просторным фойе для общения, залом для мероприятий и свадеб, современными классами и офисами, и даже возможностью организации дневной школы в будущем.

Мы очень благодарны Богу за возможность трудиться над этим проектом, и вам за доверие. Это наш общий церковный проект, и его успех зависит от каждого из нас. Это уникальная возможность для молодежи внести свой вклад в будущее нашей церкви, где мы сможем служить Богу и людям. А старшему поколению — помочь создать эту возможность для своих детей и внуков. Пусть Бог благословит вас!

If you'd like to review the 8/30/24 floor plan draft, you can download the PDFs/images using the links provided below.

Upper Floorplan Draft 6/15/24

The construction team has spent the past few months collaborating with the architect to develop the initial design for our building. You can view and download the draft PDF at the end of this page.
 
To create this draft, the team consulted with numerous ministry leaders to gather their input. They asked about which areas of the building each ministry uses, how these spaces are used, and any current challenges related to the existing building.

Those familiar with our current kitchen are aware of its limitations. To address this, our goal is to include a much larger, commercial-grade kitchen in the new building. This upgraded kitchen will be designed to handle larger events and receptions, including weddings, more efficiently.
 
We also heard from many congregation members about the need for a larger space for new mothers. As a result, the new building plan includes several rooms dedicated to these needs. In this initial draft, you'll find a spacious nursery, a feeding room, a sleeping room, and a children's bathroom with a bath, all located on the left side of the building.
 
Next, many ministries indicated a need for larger classrooms, particularly for the children’s and Russian school programs, as well as bigger meeting areas. We plan to include more spacious classrooms and meeting rooms in the new building. The aim is to provide enough space for all current ministries and also keep the possibility open for starting our own private school in the future if it aligns with God’s will.
 
Lastly, we have the main sanctuary. Our current sanctuary has seating for 735 people, but with the new design, we plan to slightly expand it to accommodate 1,146 seats.

Lower Floor Plan Draft – 6/15/24

If you'd like to review the 6/15/24 floor plan draft, you can download the PDF using the links provided below.

As we continue to refine the draft, we ask for your ongoing prayers. This endeavor will only be possible with God's blessing, and we invite you to pray that He guides the architects, engineers, and our leadership team in making the best decisions.
 
Along with your prayers, if you feel led to contribute, any donations made to the 'New Building Fund' will be used exclusively for this project.
 
Blessings.

On February 11th, 2024, our congregation gathered to vote on whether to proceed with the project of building a new church building. This pivotal moment was preceded with nearly a year of discussion and deliberation between our Elders, where they weighed the potential benefit and risks of this undertaking.
 
During these discussions, Ruvim Cheptea focused on securing the required approvals from the city. His hard work played a key role in determining whether building a new church on our property was even possible.
 
Once this initial information was gathered, it was presented to our congregation. The church collectively agreed that of the members present, more than 75% needed to be in support of moving forward with the build. The votes were cast, with the majority in favor of this decision. It was a long path that led us to this decision, and we pray that God continues to guide us and help us correctly navigate this new building project. 

Following the vote, a dedicated team was selected by the elders to head the new building project. This group of individuals, united by their shared faith and commitment to the church, will work tirelessly to ensure that the new building meets the evolving needs of our growing congregation.
 
The primary goal is to create a space that not only accommodates our growth and spiritual gatherings but also creates opportunities for ministry and outreach. Recognizing the limitations of our current building, the team will work with the congregation to design a facility that enables us to spread the Word of God more effectively and provide a wider range of services to our community.

Ruvim Cheptea, project leader, works directly with the contracting company, architects, and engineers. He keeps in touch with the elders to share updates, gets feedback from the congregation, and handles any other issues that might arise.

Andrey Tsybikov, one of our newly-appointed deacons, serves as the main communication link between the elders and the team. He keeps the elders updated on progress and conveys their input to the team.
Alex Kolychev is overseeing the design coordination for the new building. With countless decisions to be made—ranging from selecting the paint color for the walls to choosing the right structural materials for the foundation—Alex's responsibility is to ensure the building is not only visually appealing but also functional and practical for ministry use.
Rudolf Truderung is responsible for overseeing finances and accounting. His role involves carefully managing both current and projected expenses, ensuring that the funds entrusted to this project are used responsibly and wisely.
Dmitriy Kostenko leads media and information distribution, ensuring the congregation is fully informed about all matters related to the construction project. Given the importance of this project, it's essential that the congregation stays updated on important decisions and significant progress.

From left to right: Dmitriy Kostenko, Andrey Tsybikov, Alex Kolychev, Ruvim Cheptea, Rudolf Truderung

We want to sincerely thank everyone who prayed about the church's decision. We recognize that we could not have moved forward with the new building project without the congregation's support, and we truly believe that God has revealed this as the next step for our church.
 
We ask that you continue to pray earnestly for God's blessing and guidance as we work through the challenges of constructing a new building on the property.
 
Blessings.