Copper Center Community Chapel
This local church is very important part
of the native village in Copper Center, Alaska. God continues to build His
Kingdom in the hear
ts
of people and all of us (followers of Jesus Christ) must continue to ask
Him what our part is in doing the work of the Body of Christ (all living
Christians).
In
February 2011, Pastor Jim Eaches and his
wife Pam and their 7 children, came to
Copper Center Community Church. Pastor Jim went to school at Alaska Bible
College and desires for everyone to read God's Word on a regular basis.
Jim & Pam raise financial support as missionaries through
Village Missions in order to pastor this small church.
Cleave
& Donna Mugford also serve at the church.
Pastor Cleave teaches classes and Donna leads singing. Cleave is a graduate of
Moody Bible Institute and loves the people of Copper Center. Pray for them
and their 2 children.
Church Life Photos
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A Sunday morning service in May 2011 ...
Vision for the Future
There is a very pressing need for this church and we want to stand behind them in order to make that need known. The current church building is getting very old and is in great need of being replaced. In 2010, a 52'X100' cement foundation was poured at a new location in the Khluti-Kah (native Ahtna) village and plans were drawn up under the direction of Craig Norwood who served as an interim pastor before the Eaches arrived. In May 2011, we sent up a framing crew and the new building was started.
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Pastor Cleave and Ike Hobson moving wood ...
This is an exciting but challenging vision for this small local
church. In 2011, several donations
were
given that allowed the church to finish the outside of the building and prepare
it for winter.
By faith, we are working with the leadership of the church and preparing to send 3 teams this year to complete this facility so the congregation can use the building by Christmas of this year.
There are several needs that we are presenting to you that need to be provided for. The following are building material costs. LightShine Ministries plans on sending skilled workers to complete these tasks but the materials need to be purchased first. Has God blessed you in abundance so that you can bless others? If so, please consider purchasing one of the following for the church.
1. Each bathroom - $2,000
2. The kitchen will cost - $3,500
3. Outside Paint - $500
4. Septic - $15-18,000
5. Electrical - $11,500
6. Insulation - $7,000
7. Furnace/Duct Work - $18,000
8. Interior Trim & Paint - $1,200
All donations are tax deductible. You can contact Craig (for project inquiries) - craigandlani@gmail.com and the church bookkeeper - jweaver@cvinternet.net if you have further questions.
Send your check made payable to:
Copper Center Community Chapel
P.O. Box 434
Glennallen, Alaska 99588
One of the ministries of the church is Strelna Lake Wilderness Bible Camp. CLICK HERE to see some photos of the camp.
