In the featured photo you see the first assembly in the new construction. The brethren have been working hard to finish the bare essentials for assembly. This was in addition to the constant work of assisting in war relief efforts. Thank God that the work has been completed this far. A large section remains under construction and much is yet to be done, but the Church IS assembling on the premises! The brethren continue working on rooms that will be used to lodge the displaced people who fled Russia’s terror in the east.
Ivan’s Report on the Historic occasion of meeting in a finished room
Greetings, dear brothers and sisters. It has been a cold and windy day today and there’s still snow in the mountains but our hearts have rejoiced and thanked God. We have been cleaning and preparing for the first assembly in the new building. Even though much work remains we have worked to get the minimum completed. On Saturday all of the congregation came and helped clean and prepare for the Lord’s Day. On Sunday the Church worshipped in our new building! This is our great joint success. We send you big thanks for it, for your prayers and financial support. We are very happy! Praise the Lord! God is so gracious to us! We have a tremendous power in Jesus.
Activities still needed for full occupancy
Greetings, dear brothers and sisters. Big thanks to all of you for your prayers and financial support. I apologize for the delay with reports. We had to wait for materials for a long time. Many companies and plants that used to make construction materials have closed down during the war. Besides, prices for gasoline have increased 2 times. We have done all we can to save funds. However, the war has been a horrible obstacle.
These are the works that have been completed:
– Ceiling in the foyer, rooms and toilets. The inside doors to the auditorium, entrance to the 2nd floor, and the halls have been installed. We have done 5 rooms – doors, ceiling, priming coat and plastering, window/door jambs. Materials are $5,870; work – $3,400.
– Installation of electric appliances and lights on the first floor – the foyer, hall, 2 toilets, and 5 rooms. Materials (lamp shades, electric outlets and switches) – $1,240; work – $300.00
– Plumbing (installation of commodes, sinks, etc.) Materials – $2,250; work – $780.00
– Lightening rod and equipment – hasn’t been done due to the lack of funds
– Cleaning, waste disposal – $450.
– Floor tiling in the foyer, hall, 2 restrooms, 5 rooms. Materials (tile glue, primer, water barrier for the restrooms) – $1,600.00; work – $2,100.00 and we bought the tile before the war.
– Installation of fire tanks with sewerage and fire equipment – hasn’t been done due to the lack of funds
– Installation of paving slab around the building and ramps for disabled – hasn’t been done due to the lack of funds
When we complete all the highlighted (bold print) works that we are to do, we’ll be given the occupancy certificate for the 1st floor.
Received: $17,500.00; Spent: $17,990.00
Thank you very much.
Brothers in Christ Ivan, Ruslan, Pavlo, Mykoli, Olexiy
Delivery of 2 Defibrillators to a hospital next to the new Church building
At the beginning of May I received word from Dr. Chris Wood that he wanted to send two defibrillators to Dr. Denys who practices in a hospital near the new building. Chris and others arranged for the AEDS and other supplies to be sent to Montgomery and from there we shipped it into Ukraine. What used to take 7 days took almost a month for delivery. But we are thankful to report that the deliver has been made. Ivan sent an email and photo saying he had passed the 2 defibrillators to Dr. Denys. Ivan reports that the doctor and hospital were very thankful. He added this, “Big thanks to American brothers and sisters for their support!”
Soon after Ivan’s message came this email from Dr Denys:
“Greetings! I’ve just received 2 AEDs and additional electrode pads. In these days, I’ll give them to the hospitals. Also I’ll share all the photos and make a report. Thank you so much! I’m sure AEDs will save lives! Denys Volynskyi.”
War Relief Efforts Continue
The brotherhood has really helped in incredible ways to collect, sort, pack and load containers. Last week we were loading containers in many locations. One day we loaded FOUR containers with critically needed commodities. The impact of this enormous efforts is beginning to bear fruit. We are being contacted by various officials and key personalities who have been amazed at the enormity of the work the Lord’s Church has presented. The full extent of these contacts and further opportunities cannot be fully disclosed at this time. Hopefully we will be able to share these and you will be awed at the far-reaching impact the Lord’s Church has had in this evil time.
Thank you for your continued support!
John L. Kachelman, Jr.
(Montgomery, AL)
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