Construction Nearing Completion at Smolensk Conference Center

From the ashes, two beautiful buildings making up the Smolensk Conference Center has emerged. This has been made possible not only from the vision and tireless work of the Smolensk Church, but because White Memorial friends have been generous and faithful in their financial support. We are told that at least 85% of the funds have come from White Memorial. We can be very thankful that WMPC has helped gift our Russian friends with their own "Montreat"!

Here is a list of supplies that are still needed to complete the building - some have an estimated financial cost attached:

Radiators 46 @ $200 a piece
Doors 30 @ $175 a door (includes frames and hardware)
Tile $8.00 a square meter
Wallboard 150 sheets @ $8 a sheet
Railings $400 (for both buildings)
Metal frames for window & stair (no estimate provided)
Light fixtures 35 @ $25
Toilets 11 @ $150 (includes installation
Showers (no estimate provided)
Dormer Windows $12,000
Plumbing piping (no estimate provided)
Windowsills $8 per meter (exterior)
Windowsills 50 @ $50(interior)

Pray for Victor Ignatenkov

On November 18, Victor Ignatenkov was doing some finishing work on the eaves of the main conference building at the site of their original youth camp when the scaffolding gave way. He fell two stories to the concrete walk below. Two vertebrae were broken. His treatment is to lie flat in the hospital for two months at which time the doctors believe he can be moved home for further bed rest. He is not paralyzed. If the vertebrae mend properly, he should be able to return to his former physical functioning.

White Memorial friends have already contributed to Victor's medical care. Victor expresses great appreciation for his friendships with the people of WMPC. Victor worked tirelessly on the building project since their camp was destroyed by fire two years ago. He is chief architect, general contractor, laborer, and fund raiser for the two beautiful buildings that make up the conference center. Those of us from WMPC who have traveled to Smolensk have a great deal of love and respect for Victor. We have seen firsthand Victor's visionary and faithful ministry.

Please keep this dear man in your prayers.