PROJECT PRAY Ministry Report 2017 | Page 2

NEW MINISTRY OFFICES I n 2010, we purchased a house and rezoned it for our office needs. It had enough land to expand and we planned to occupy the building for a long time, but God had other plans. In 2014, we learned that the state would be taking land in front and behind the house for road and railway expansion. In 2017, the road construction became a reality and we were forced to look for alternative office space. We began to pray for a new office facility. Often prices were too high, funds too low and the timing not quite right. After three years of praying, a surprising door opened for us to occupy the space formerly occupied by the Lee University Charlotte extension. The new location, in northeast Charlotte includes two training rooms, ample offices, room for a video suite, a call center, a prayer room, and more. Thanks be to God! I am also grateful to three of my grandsons – Reagan, Coleton, and Jack – all interning with me last summer who were great extra hands in this season of transition. God knew we needed help. On September 5, we hosted a fantastic open house with partners, friends and special guests joining us to consecrate the space for its new purpose. We celebrate God’s gracious provision. If you live in the area or are visiting North Carolina, we invite you stop-in for the grand tour. 8600 William Ficklen Drive, Charlotte, NC. o Small meeting area with display shelves. Free handouts on prayer initiatives and methods are available for visitors. A prayer room is set-up with candles, communion and Prayercast videos looping on the TV screen. Special prayer stations are set-up through the office space. This table focuses on a teaching by P. Douglas Small, Principles of Prayer - A Study of the Tabernacle of Moses. Special guest – Tom Phillips, Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Bishop Small hands a key to Dr. Ken Bell, Administrative Bishop of the Western North Carolina Church of God Office. The building is shared with their Executive Offices. Thank you to Dr. Bell and his staff with our transition into the new office space. 2