VIM Teams needed in Laos

Seven year ago, Laos Samphang Methodist Church (LSMC) was born with three couples’ families, and the church has continued to grow since. In January of 2006, GBGM sent the first missionaries to Laos to carry out God’s ministry. The church had grown from three couples’ families into 69 congregations or (villages) that held Sunday worship regularly. A church facility is greatly needed for LSMC in Laos. Of the 69 congregations, only seven hold their worship in a church building; 63 congregations hold worship at the lay preacher’s or a laity member’s house. In the last three years, the Laos Council and Missionaries to Laos put in a lot of work to show LSMC that by the year 2016 the Laos Council and GBGM can build 63 church buildings to house its members. In order for the church to grow faithfully, both spiritually and socially as witnesses to the larger community, our obligation is to find a way to build church facilities to hold church events, activities, and Bible study. We believe gathering regularly and socially is foundational to spreading God’s good news.

In order to meet these goals and this vision, the LSMC Council has set up a few projects that greatly need VIM teams to help to accomplish what is necessary for the year 2009. Currently, there are four church buildings and a school facility that need to be completed for this year. The greatest of the church building’s needs are vinyl/tile supplies, ceiling work, concrete wall finishing, and electrical work. Each project will cost between $2,500.00 and $3,500.00. Please help LSMC by spreading word of this need to other members in the church or friends you think may be part of God’s solution.

For more information, please go to http://worlddesk-asia.blogspot.com/, "Projects in Laos."