Restoration of Matras UMC in Latvia
Fundraising campaign by
Janis Grunte
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€1,899.00raised of €62,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
To prevent Matras UMC from being banned by local authorities for not meeting the requirements of the city code, and to ensure its long-lasting ministry, Matras UMC congregation is initiating a fundraising project.
Matras UMC is not only a historical heritage built by first Methodists in the region, that needs to be preserved as a living witness for next generations, but it is also a Christian center - a lighthouse of hope - for the community around it.
The funds will be used in compliance with the cost estimate (incl. costs of construction plans and labor):
1) Rewiring, lightning protection system, and increase of electrical capacity € 7,000 ($ 7,959). This project is almost completed. Only lightning protection system is left to install.
2) A borehole to access water € 6,000 ($ 6,822)
3) Plumbing installation for a restroom, sink and drainage € 4,000 ($ 4,548)
4) Installation of centralized heating system for the entire building € 25,000 ($ 28,427) - subject to further adjustment due to many variables
5) Roof replacement € 16,000 ($ 18,193)
6) Replacement of windows € 4,000 ($ 4,548)
GRAND TOTAL: € 62,000 ($ 70,497)
The progress of projects will be posted on a regular basis as well as communication provided with everyone involved as much as it is physically possible. Stay tuned for that.
May God bless you all abundantly!
Matras UMC congregation from Latvia
Organizer
- Janis Grunte
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- chris breitler
- Donated on Mar 18, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 07, 2019
- Ieva Gulbe
- Donated on Jan 06, 2019
First major update
Update posted by Janis Grunte at 04:45 pmDear friends, supporters!It has been a year since we launched a fundraiser campaign for the renovation of the Matras Methodist Church in Latvia. At the time, 15 backers from countries such as the United States, Finland and Latvia raised €1899 through gogetfunding.com platform. It was not enough to draw in. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- chris breitler
- Donated on Mar 18, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 07, 2019
- Ieva Gulbe
- Donated on Jan 06, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 21, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 19, 2018
Janis, we loved seeing the video of your church. Praying for your success in making needed repairs. GOD Bless and Merry Christmas! Larry and Jennie Sherrer
- Mark Croft
- Donated on Dec 18, 2018
God bless you Jānis in your efforts to upgrade the Matras church and making disciples!
- Tom Riska
- Donated on Dec 07, 2018
This donation is not coming from me personally but I'm transferring the money on the behalf of the Methodist church in Ekenäs/Tammisaari, Finland. We had a Christmas sales event on Nov. 29th and decided to give all incomes from the evening to Matra Methodist Church for the reparation needs. About 20-25 persons took part. God bless you in all in the Matra church!
- Gatis Grauduzis
- Donated on Dec 06, 2018
- Darrell Gregory
- Donated on Dec 06, 2018
- Lyn Cosby
- Donated on Dec 04, 2018
Prayers for success in restoring your church.
