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.


WESTSIDE REFORMED CHURCH

Renovating and updating

Westside Reformed Church has been given a church in downtown Cincinnati. The main building is very dated and needs renovation, e.g., storm windows, a new kitchen, an updated fellowship hall. This is estimated to cost $300,000.


There is also a school building on the property which is in disrepair. This will need to be completely overhauled. This phase will cost ~$700,000, and is a three year goal.


Learn more here!

Bhaktapur, Nepal

Seminary

Work on the first floor has begun. We are actively raising funds for the remaining 3 floors. 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 this project! We still need to raise $175,000 for this project. The work continues as more funding comes in. 

Watch this video for an update on the building.


Los Cuadros, Costa Rica

Church and Parsonage

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully raised $23,000 out of the $120,000 needed 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!

Santa Marta, Colombia

third floor of the church

Approximately $9,000 of the $12,000 needed for this project has been raised! Funds are needed to complete the third floor to be used for their already established after-school tutoring program.  Once completed, it will allow them to cease paying rent on their current facility allowing them to help more students  with learning and provide medical check-ups for the children of the community which includes some Venezuelan refugees. More information and pictures can be viewed here.

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-$20k to complete.  



Campeche, Mexico

Parsonage

The local Reformed Church in Campeche is in need of a new parsonage, which is estimated to cost $50,000. The church plans to build it on their grounds, and RMS is hoping to send a team to Campeche in 2024. RMS is looking for 10-12 volunteers to join us, both skilled and unskilled laborers. Specifically, we're hoping for volunteers with experience in foundation work, block laying, carpentry (forms and trusses), and flat work masonry. If you're interested in supporting this project, please contact Jim at jim@rms.org. And if you'd like to join us on this trip, please contact Rob at rob@rms.org.

Recent projects money has been raised for

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!


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.

Villahermosa, Mexico

Parsonage

We have raised the funds needed to remodel the house of the pastor in this local church. The work involves upgrading the kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, and applying a sealant to the cement roof. Once the local church receives these funds they will begin the construction process! 

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.