Have New Missions House---Need Some Help!

One of the most rewarding things about serving in New England is getting to know Christians from all over the country who come there to serve in so many different capacities.  As you might imagine, one of the biggest challenges for those who are not already New England residents is locating affordable housing for a short period of time. . .

With the help of some "seed money" provided by FBC Longview, about a year ago the Massachusetts Baptist Association purchased two "triple-deckers" in Worcester, MA, each of which houses three apartments.  Currently there are tenants in five of the six apartments, leaving one available for small mission teams, Mission Service Corps missionaries, pastors in need of temporary housing, or collegiate workers.  The vision is to have all six apartments available to our good Baptist folks who come there "on mission"----- for a few days to a few weeks or months.

The buildings both have a brand new roof  now as well as updated electrical wiring. In August, a very energetic team of young adults from Vida Nova Church in Amherst, MA, (home of the University of Massachusetts) spent a Saturday doing clean-up, fix-up, and painting!  You can almost FEEL their energy in these pictures!

At this time there are two ongoing needs:
          (1) A construction team who might update the small bathroom in the available apartment.  Would probably require new fixtures, walls, and flooring.  Need both labor and funding to be provided.
          (2) Significant financial contributions to help address the indebtedness on the building.  The rentals currently pay the mortgage payments, but there is a balloon note that comes due next November.

We are praying that the Lord will impress individuals or churches to partner with MBA in this endeavor.

If you or someone you know would consider becoming an onsite or financial partner (or both!), please contact MBA Director of Missions Ray Allen at dom@massbaptist.org or (508)393-8010.  Or you can always send us a note to learn more by responding to this blog at sherilynbj@gmail.com.