St. Jonah Orthodox Church

Rev. John Whiteford - Rector

 

January 7th, 2010 n.s.

 

Christ is born! Glorify Him! 

 

"Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the Temple;

and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD" (Haggai 1:8).

 

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

 

We are writing to ask for your help in building our new church.

 

Less than two years ago our parish purchased the land that we currently occupy.  This property had a house and a barn.  We used the money we had available at that time to remodel the house (our Phase I building) which we have used for services ever since.  However, we have already outgrown this facility.  Now we have turned to the renovation of the barn (our Phase II building).

 

After the completion of the architectural designs, and a bidding process, we have settled on a contractor, and are beginning to get the necessary permits to proceed with construction.  To date, we have raised more than $100,000.00 to build. $50,000.00 is needed to completely fund this building project.  The mortgage on our property does not allow the financing of this construction project.  We appeal to you, our brothers and sisters in Christ, to help us make this huge leap as a Parish by donating generously towards our building fund.

 

Let us know if you will be able to help us with this project by completing the attached form.  All pledges will be held in strictest confidence.  You are encouraged to submit the names of your loved ones that you would like for us to remember in our prayers.  We also ask for your prayers for the success of the project, and for our continued growth.

 

We ask that you respond by January 31st.

 

Yours in Christ,

 

Fr. John Whiteford and the St. Jonah Parish Council

 

 

Click here for the Appeal Response Form

 

Click here for Commemoration Forms.

 

Click here to read St. John (Maximovitch)’s thoughts on the importance of building a Church.

 

Click here for photos of our current facilities.

 

Please send your tax deductable donations to:

 

St. Jonah Orthodox Church

P.O. Box 1427

Spring, Texas 77383

 

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