If you love Me — serve My people.
(paraphrase of John 21:15)
After many years of moving, God gave our church a building. It is located right in the center of the local community's life.
Surrounding us are hundreds of young families. We dream of reaching them with the Gospel. To move into this building and serve the community with it, we need to renovate it.
We invite you to support the Almaz church on this journey.
Join the effort
Confirmed recipient: "Anton Dudnik".
Please use "Almaz reconstruction" as the payment purpose.
Almaz Church Official International Bank Account
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2901 Alden Nash NE, Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 616-617-4502
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The drywall partition has been completed in the worship hall where the future stage will be located. This marks an important milestone in shaping the main gathering space of the building. The next steps will include finishing work and preparing this area for its final design.
Installation of interior doors is underway on both the first and second floors. A portion of the doors has already been installed, giving the building a more finished appearance and allowing work to continue on the remaining interior spaces. Installation of the remaining doors will proceed according to the construction schedule.
The decorative wall finishes have now been completed throughout the building. The textured finish has been applied, and the interior is beginning to reflect its final look. All that remains is to apply a protective topcoat, after which this phase of the project will be fully completed.
Another volunteer work day took place on the construction site. This time, the focus was on organizing the outdoor area. The lawn was mowed, helping to give the site a neat appearance. The fence was also cleaned in preparation for future painting. Since this is not the first joint work day, participants quickly got involved and divided the tasks.
On the second floor, drywall partition installation is ongoing. Surfaces are actively being plastered and prepared for further finishing. At the same time, decorative solutions for wall surfaces are being coordinated. Test samples imitating concrete and travertine are being made to determine the final style and texture of the space.
Work continues on tiling the stairwell of the new building. The process is carried out in stages, gradually moving from one section to the next. The team is now approaching the completion of the current segment.
At the end of April, we completed the tile installation on the first floor — in the lobby, the gathering hall, on the stairs, and in the restrooms. The building is gradually becoming less of a construction site and more of a true space for church life. The visible progress inspires us to keep moving forward and reminds us that, step by step, we are getting closer to the day when we will open the doors of this new home for people.
In April, the church gathered once again for a volunteer work day at the construction site. We prepared the space for the next stages of renovation and prayed for the future home of the church community. Days like these remind us that construction is not only about walls — it is about people uniting around a shared vision. We are thankful for everyone who gives their time and energy to be part of this process.
In April, we also held a meeting with the leaders of our small groups. Together, we discussed the future of the church, talked about the growth of the community, and encouraged the leaders to guide people through this new season. The construction of the new building is not only about renovation — it is also about preparing the church for growth and for serving even more people.
After a long pause, construction work in the church building has resumed. This is more than simply a return to renovation work — it is a return to the vision God placed on our hearts. There are many challenges ahead, but even more hope and anticipation. We are encouraged to see the project coming back to life with renewed strength.
