Current Projects

The board of RMS is presented with many ways to help missionaries and ministries around the globe in their efforts to share the good news of Christ with the lost. The Board seeks and distributes monetary donations to those in need of different facilities. The money raised is then sent to a missionary or ministry for the purchase of property, materials, and labor to assist the local people in the construction of these facilities. RMS asks for accountability for the funds that are sent by requiring the missionary/ministry to submit receipts throughout the process. RMS will also send a representative to see the progress made on the project.  

Below is a list of projects we are currently raising funds for. You can join us in these efforts by donating today!  Please earmark your donations with the project name you wish to fund.  You can mail donations to 6607 Center Industrial Dr., Jenison, MI 49428, or online here, then select the project from the list. For our Canadian brothers and sisters, please submit your donations through URMA.


Domestic Projects

WESTSIDE/Ascension REFORMED CHURCH

Renovating and updating

Ascension Ref. (formerly Westside Ref.) is beginning the first phase of the remodel using the funds that it has received/in account. RMS is assisting with some of the demo and other finish work for that phase. RMS also has opportunity to help with other work to help with phase two and three of the project. Any amount raised from this point will be used for finishes of phase two and three.


Key updates include:

  • Demolishing an unnecessary school building in the back to save costs and create space for a children's playground and outdoor seating. 
  • Removing a ceiling filled with asbestos in the fellowship hall, which will involve updating the ductwork, electrical, and lighting to modernize the facility.

Pastor Zac asks for your prayers and considers giving to their capital campaign. Donations can be made here.


Learn more here!

Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship (MeRF) New York, NY.

funds for church building

MeRF is raising funds to be used as a down payment to purchase a facility in Manhattan, NY. Without money for a down payment, property owners and their realtors do not entertain requests to view properties in NYC. Having funds available for a down payment will open the door to such conversations with the hopes of securing a facility to call ‘home’ for the congregation. Having their own facility will enable MeRF to undertake more evangelistic endeavors, hold training sessions for future church planters, mid-week activities, Bible studies, etc.

Reformed Mission Services

NEW MINISTRY CENTER FOR REFORMED ORGANIZATIONS IN

WEST MICHIGAN

RMS is expanding by God’s grace and would like to construct a facility to house its operations. However, there is more to this project than a facility for RMS. We hope to build a facility that will create office and storage space for other reformed organizations at little or no cost to these ministries. It would also have a space for visiting Missionaries and Church planters to work while they are in the W. MI area. The preliminary cost for this project was determined to be $800,000. USD. However, this price may be significantly reduced by in-kind gifts of labor and materials. For more information visit rms.org/ministry-center.

Covenant Reformed Church-Carbondale, PA.

Church and house renovations

This church was built in the early 1900s without accommodations for handicapped persons. The Council is seeking to add a ramp, upgrade the bathrooms, power wash the outside, assess the steeple, and refresh the paint on the interior. Work on the building next door is also going to be performed. Click here to learn more.

Foreign Projects

Gonaives and Jeremie, HAITI

Churches

Five churches have been built with funds sent to Haiti so far! There are over 40 congregations that meet outside through all types of weather conditions in the Jeremie/Les Cayes regions of Haiti. Upon the recommendation of our partner Missionary, Dr. Neal Hegeman, RMS is beginning to raise funds to build churches for these congregations. Each building costs $15k-$18k to complete.  



Japan

Various Projects

In cooperation with NAPARC Denominations PCA, RPCNA, and OPC, RMS is planning to assist the Japan Presbyterian Mission denomination with 14 projects around the island. The presented cost for all of these projects is

$29,000.00.

Heidelberg Theological Seminary

Student-Aid

This project is to cover the costs for HTS students who are studying abroad, mainly in Africa and the Philippines. The funds will supply each study station with reliable internet for $40-$50/month per station, approx. $5,000/year) and for qualified students, access to the LOGOS Bible Software ($100 per student, average 20 students/year, approx. $2,000/year). Any additional funds raised would help provide computers and screens for the students and expenses incurred for the national coordinator, living in the Philippines. Total funds needed, $7,000.00+ USD

The Dominican Republic

Churches

Church in San Mateo: Requires a new roof due to termite infestation in the trusses. The replacement involves changing the metal roof to a concrete one, totaling $12,100.

Two other churches. There are two churches with bad wood that would need to be replaced.

Nagua Church: Needs finishes for the building, including floor tiles, windows, doors, and security bars for the windows, with an estimated cost of $3,150.00. We are happy to report that most of the funds have been raised for this project !

El Salvador

Classrooms, Dormitory, & Chapel

There are two parts to this proposal, the second part you will see is multifaceted.

1. The purchase of an adjacent lot to the one that has been purchased by the men of the church and Brother José Ramirez. Cost for this property (12m X 25m) is $15,000 (USD).

2. The next phase is the purchase of materials for the structures that are proposed in the description above. The hope is to have teams go and work with the local people to keep the labor costs down. Total Cost, TBD.


Vicente Guerrero, Mexico

Church Renovations

In association with members of the RCUS, the church located 200 miles south of San Diego, CA is in need of maintenance and upgrades to its electric panels. There is a church, a parsonage, and a radio station on the property. Preliminary estimates for this project are $12,000. Stay tuned for more information about new developments for this project as a seminary, apartments for students, library, and church building will be constructed on the existing site.

Bogota, Colombia

New Church Building

Esau Reyes proposes that we help this congregation with the project. It is a two-story building where the sanctuary will be on the second floor. The total cost for this project is $125,000. The local church is contributing $25,000 leaving a balance of $100,000 for completion. This work can be done in phases as donation are received.

Peru

Various projects for Churches

Pampa Corral - A new roof and a small addition to the existing building. Cost - $5,600.00

Qelqena - Construct a New one-story building made from cement and blocks. Cost - $12,200.00

Tambohuaylla - Construct a New one-story building made from cement and blocks. Cost - $12,200.00

Picchu - Finishes to the second floor of the church. Cost - $1,800.00

TicaTica - New foundation and structure. Challenges due to the irregular elevations which need footings and columns to support a floor that will begin the church building construction above. When completed, it will serve as a crawl space or basement (unfinished). Cost - $23,500.00

Chile

Classroom and dining area

This project, recommended by Esau Reyes, is a remodel of an existing facility creating classrooms and space for a dining area. Esau recommends sending $1,000.00 USD to assist them with this project.

Villahermosa, MX

Parsonage/Church Building Improvement Project

This project would be to construct a parsonage for the pastor of the church located in Villahermosa, Mexico. The team that would go there would also attempt to make some improvements to the current church building. The church has already purchased the lot and is awaiting funds and volunteers to perform the construction on the project. It is a very reformed Church. The costs would not exceed $30,000 USD.

India

Darjeeling Hills Bible School

This is a new project that was proposed by a student from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary who was referred by other students associated with the Bhaktapur Theological Seminary. He has also been endorsed by Rev. Anup Hiwale (longtime friend of many and director of Prince of Peace Center in Dehradun, India) as a viable cause. DHBS desires to be an accredited school in India to the Nepalese speaking people in the region as well as southeastern Nepal. To achieve this, there are certain requirements for the facilities that must take place in order to achieve that accreditation.  A third floor to the Logos Building for a conference hall for seminars and events . This fulfills the requirement to have a classroom large enough to hold the student body at the DHBS. The phase will also include washrooms and other items to complete the construction of the building. Costs for this phase is $40,000 (USD).

Recent projects money has been raised for

NW Iowa Flooding

Disaster Response

On June 21st and 22nd, Northwest Iowa faced a catastrophic disaster as severe flooding ravaged the region. The aftermath has left over 1900 homes impacted, Learn more here.

Los Cuadros, Costa Rica

Church and Parsonage

We are thrilled to announce that we only need to raise $20,000 more to purchase land in Los Cuadros, where  a new church building and parsonage can then be constructed. This new location promises a safer environment than the current one, and it will provide greater visibility within the city. We believe that this new location will have a profound and positive impact on the surrounding community.


In the image, you can see Marvin Briceño, Pastor, along with his two sons, Harvin (preaching Elder) and Juan (Deacon) from the Los Cuadros Church. Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated as we work towards achieving our fundraising goal. Check out this video about this project!

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

MINISTRY CENTER and Church

Ministry Center: Funds were sent down to purchase 15 more bunk beds and 18 mattresses to replace the termite-infested wooden ones. They were also able to replace 10 wooden bathroom doors and 4 wooden bedroom doors with metal ones.


Church in Batey Nuevo: Funds were received and used to construct a women’s bathroom, as well as to add windows and doors to the church.

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Seminary

This project is completed! 

See the full article about this project on page 8 of this newsletter, you can also read an update here! If you prefer you can also watch a short video about the start of this project!  Watch this video for an update on the building. Rob Brinks was able to attend the dedication of the building on Oct. 22, 2024. Stay tuned for an update on that trip!


Colombia

Two Church Plants of Calvary Reformed Church

Funds were successfully raised for the Evangelical Church - Jesus Christ, Eternal King, in San Pedro, Sucre, Colombia, to purchase the necessary materials for constructing their worship sanctuary.


Additionally, funds were raised for Prince of Peace Church in Cicuco Bolivar, Colombia, to install a ceiling and metal doors for their existing facility.

Campeche, Mexico

Parsonage

$50,000 was raised to help with constructing a parsonage on a church-owned property in Campeche, MX.  We  had a team go there to help with the construction in March of 2024. View Photos of that trip! 

Huancaro, Peru

Church

In the Huancaro district of Cusco, Peru, a church was built where RMS was able to work alongside members of the congregation on this project in December of 2022. Funds were used to enclose the building that was started. There are photos from our 2022 trip which can be seen here.

Santa Marta, Colombia

third floor of the church

We are pleased to announce that all $12,000 have been successfully received! These funds are integral to finalizing the third floor, designated for their established after-school tutoring program. Upon completion, this expansion will eliminate the need for rent on their current facility, enabling them to extend support to more students in their learning journey and offer medical check-ups for children in the community, including Venezuelan refugees. Further details and images can be found here and here. Read the article about this project on page 10 of our 7.3 Newsletter.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

Seminary and Student Housing

$20,000 was raised to complete this building. Funds for windows and doors, plaster/stucco, paint, and flooring has been sent for as well as funds to hire local workers to complete this project. Learn more and see photos here!


Villahermosa, Mexico

Parsonage

We have raised the funds needed to remodel the house of the pastor in this local church. The work involved upgrading the kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, and applying a sealant to the cement roof. View some of the photos here.

Challwhacocha, Peru

Roof and Floor

Funds were raised to replace the earthen floor with a wooden floor and to improve the roof of this church in Peru. The cost for this project was $2,800 This is near the work we have done in HuacaHuasi.

Santa Rosa, Domincan Republic

Church Addition

Here is a video of the recent work we did in January of 2023 in the Dominican Republic. Our team was able to help the church in Santa Rosa put on an addition, and we're so grateful for the prayers and financial support that made this possible.


PEru

Completed Projects

Ccachin - Plaster for the interior and sand/cement for the exterior of the adobe construction

Alto Qosqo Project 1 - Continue construction to the building. Challenges due to the irregular elevations which need footings and columns to support a floor that will begin the church building construction above. When completed, it will serve as a crawl space or basement (unfinished). 

Alto Qosqo Project 2. Windows to enclose the existing building  

Huancaro. Windows to enclose 2 nd floor (constructed early 2023)

Ayuda Mutua. 100 bags of cement and sand.