Blue Valley Baptist Church, we are pleased to bring you an update from Congregação Igreja Batista Betel. The construction team is making steady progress. Staff from the church and Compassion center are positively impacting the community. Currently, 11 adults and 12 children are attending the church.
In the photo above, bricklayers are building classrooms.
Construction Progress and Next Steps
Members of the congregation are volunteering to help with construction. Progress to date includes building walls in all of the classrooms and offices, laying a floor and placing columns in the rooms.
In the next 60 days, the following projects are planned:
- Finishing the ceiling and floor in the classrooms.
- Beginning to build the sanctuary and bathrooms.
- Plastering the walls.
Challenges and Learning Opportunities
The continuous rise in the cost of construction materials has been a challenge. To meet the challenge, the mother church and local partners are increasing their contributions.
Recent Church Activities
Over the last 60 days, church staff and volunteers have been involved in the following tasks and projects:
- Prep work to lay a floor.
- Conducting health assessments for children participating in the Compassion program.
- Planning a Vacation Bible School
- Organizing a Mother’s Day event and a campaign.
- Hosting a children’s field trip to an amusement park.
Rafael is a member of the church. He shared his impression of the church’s impact:
“The community looks forward to the church building being completed. Residents have expressed gratitude for all the work that the church has been doing in the city.
Families are grateful for the kindness, dedication and care that the church demonstrates with the children. The expectation for the construction completion is huge, and I believe God has big plans for all these families.”
Praises and Prayer Requests
Church leaders thank you for the trust you have placed in them and for your generous gift to fund this church plant. They are grateful for your commitment to the spreading the gospel and they are confident that many people will follow Christ through through this church plant. Please pray for:
- The safe completion of the construction project.
- The salvation and protection of children and families in the community.
- The leaders and staff of the church and child development center.
With Gratitude
Thank you for partnering with Compassion International to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. The staff of Congregação Igreja Batista Betel are committed to establishing a church and child development center and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in the community.