Paul describes the process of the growth of the Kingdom of God like this – many people do their part for a common goal. One plants the seed, another waters it, but God is the One who is ultimately in control in making the plant grow. This is how so many have worked hard for the last 11 years in seeing this wonderful Church of God facility open its doors. After years of hard work and fervent prayer, the international Church of God now proudly has another oasis for ministry.
The dedication of the International Ministry Center (IMC) took place on June 11. We were very busy with the preparation. Thank God for bringing a great man, Chaplain Steve Wallace, who brought with him a team of wonderful people who all plugged straight into helping us clean and prepare the facilities for the huge and important celebration.
We were so honored to see our leaders Dr. Douglas LeRoy, Director of World Missions, Dr. Larry Hess, Field Director for Europe, and Dr. Tom Rosson, Regional Superintendant for Eastern Europe and CIS. Each and one of them had a strategic key role in having this center finished and we thank them for all they have done.
Many Bulgarian representatives from the Christian and the public society attended the ceremony. The dedication service began with the official ribbon cutting at which Dr. LeRoy had the honor to participate. The official service was packed with emotional and memorable moments. The El Hanaan worship team did an amazing job leading us in worship. Then Brother LeRoy, Brother Hess and Brother Rosson shared from the Word of God and their impressions about this historical moment for the development of the Church of God. Our guests each expressed their joy on accomplishing this gigantic project and how God led them to participate financially in its accomplishment. Special gratitude plaques were presented to each of our guests.
We now have a brand new chapter opened in Bulgaria – a chapter to be written in the footsteps of great men and women who worked and sacrificed for this facility to become a reality.
Dinko Zlatarov
Care for All Ministries
Project Number 7100090
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