Work on Bulgarian Gospel and Training Center Continues

In June 2010, Pastor Teddi Oprenov of Sofia Baptist Church writes:

"We have been plastering down at the building site for the last three weeks. (see pictures attached). We have now come down with the ordinary walls - to the 1st level of the main building. I am expecting some estimates for the ramp and underground car-park floor works soon. The next stages are – finishing the plastering on floors, some plastering in WC rooms, ramp and floors of the carpark, ceilings on floors 5-6, possibly some WC rooms tiling.

Also, when ready, elevator, floors on every level etc. Main hall will be a separate initiative. The architects are working to further produce assistance and guidance for the different elements. By the way, Luidmil and Diana \the two young architects\ have married recently, so we have now a family helping us with the planning. Lots of joy!"

The church also celebrated a baptism on June 6th, 2010.

Guests from Guatemala

Two brothers in a refugee camp. A mudslide hit 7 years ago.

(Something about the Gilberts' visit....)

CareNet Fitchburg Bottle Drive

The annual bottle drive for the CareNet crisis pregnancy center in Fitchburg is currently underway. Each bottle may be filled up with your loose change, bills or a check made out to CareNet and brought back to HBC on Sunday, June 20th (Father's Day).

The dedicated volunteers at each CareNet center provide accurate information and education to each woman who comes to them facing an unplanned pregnancy. Support is confidential, and women are directed to community support entitlements such as WIC, transitional assistance, and the food stamp program if needed.

Besides the bottle drive fundraiser, CareNet has an ongoing need for donated baby goods - new and "gently used". These donations are distributed to parents-to-be attending CareNet's free parenting classes.

Click here for a video tour of the CareNet Fitchburg facility.