CCE Children & Youth Center
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I cannot believe all that God has done in the past three years, since purchasing our facility. Our church is literally bursting at the seams!
Three and a half years ago:
During the financial crisis in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic (a time when people were cutting back financially) God performed a mighty miracle for us and we were able to purchase the facility we are currently meeting in. This was a historical moment for our church. Something we never dreamed would be a possibility was made reality by a miracle- working God!
When war broke out in Ukraine, our ministry began helping a large number of refugees and many of them began attending our church. Shortly after that a group of about thirty Filipino immigrants began attending our church and our auditorium began to be consistantly overly full.
Since then, God has been bringing us new people from every background—Croatians and immigrants alike. Rarely does a Sunday go by without new visitors, and our church is growing so quickly that we’ve run out of space. Even though we’ve added chairs wherever possible, the auditorium is overcrowded, the ventilation is strained, and our café and fellowship area are uncomfortably full. One of our greatest challenges is that we only have two bathroom stalls—one for men and one for women—which is especially difficult for families, children, and expectant mothers. Yet we know that where there is growth, God always provides a solution.
When the offices directly across the hallway from us went up for sale, we quickly submitted an offer. However, last month we learned that another offer had been accepted and that space had been sold. This prompted us to reach out for information about the new owner. To our surprise, we discovered that he is from the hometown of one of our members! We met with him, and while he is not ready to sell at this time, he is open to renting the space and we still possibilities with that space for the future.
In the meantime, we have begun working with an architect who carefully assessed our current facility and provided creative solutions for expansion. She identified two unused areas above our drop ceiling where we could build a second floor with two rooms—each over 60m²—plus a large storage closet, adding more than 120m² of new space for youth and children’s ministries. This expansion would also allow us to enlarge our sanctuary significantly.
Additionally, there are plans to expand the café area and add three extra stalls to both the women’s and men’s restrooms. During construction, we will also address our ventilation issues in the sanctuary and install extra insulation, ensuring that our worship services no longer disturb neighbors on Sunday mornings.
The total cost of the construction of this project is estimated at $170,000, and the good news is that 50% of that has already been raised!
The Next Step Forward & Cost Breakdown::
Item | Cost |
|---|---|
Projected Grand Total: | $ 250,000.00 |
Phase 1- Construction: | $ 170,000.00 |
Phase 2: Interior: | $ 80,000.00 |
Would you be willing to partner with us financially with a gift of $20, $50, $100 or more toward our building expansion so that we can continue to grow and reach more people in Zagreb for the Gospel?
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