Support
We feel so incredibly blessed in serving here as we daily experience God's provision and strength. We are so grateful to the many individuals and churches who serve as valuable partners by investing and partnering with us through prayer and financial support in what God is doing through the ministry of books here in the Czech Republic. and so it is that we "... thank our God every time we remember you, in all our prayers because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now." (Philippians 1:3-5). If you would like to become a part of the work, we would be most grateful. Following are some of the specifics of how you can get involved. |
Our current monthly ministry needs are $6800/month which includes personal living expenses (food, housing and utilities) as well as funding for basic library operations including rent, utilities, salary for full-time assistant, purchase of books, and funding of various library activities.
In order to maintain full accountability we prepare and send an annual report with a financial summary to all our supporting churches. If you would like a copy as an individual supporter please let us know.
In order to maintain full accountability we prepare and send an annual report with a financial summary to all our supporting churches. If you would like a copy as an individual supporter please let us know.
With the decline in the value of the USD to Czech crown (Kc), increase in cost of living, as well as the current global pandemic and some resulting loss of support, we are in need of an additional $1200 per month (regular or through special gifts) in order to cover current and anticipated needs.
If you would like to partner with us or know individuals or churches who might be interesting in investing in the ministry of the library please contact us.
If you would like to partner with us or know individuals or churches who might be interesting in investing in the ministry of the library please contact us.
For more information about specifics projects or how you can donate used or new books or other resources for the library please refer to the Special Projects section of the main menu.
Gifts can either be in the form of checks and can be sent to:
Open Door Libraries
2701 Cleveland Ave.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
or can be conveniently given through the ODL website Options include direct giving through PayPal or arrangements can also be made for monthly deductions from a bank account. Please designate all gifts for Jim and Laurie Barnes or the Crossroads Center.
Please make a note on the check or in your communication if you would like to give toward a specific project such as purchase books and other resources.
Open Door Libraries
2701 Cleveland Ave.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
or can be conveniently given through the ODL website Options include direct giving through PayPal or arrangements can also be made for monthly deductions from a bank account. Please designate all gifts for Jim and Laurie Barnes or the Crossroads Center.
Please make a note on the check or in your communication if you would like to give toward a specific project such as purchase books and other resources.
In addition to the above direct means of giving, there are also
additional indirect means which do not necessarily involve any additional giving on
your part but can make a BIG difference in the ministry of the library!!
Browse and Purchase Online
Do you order books or other items from Amazon.com or Christian Book Distributors? If so, here's a simple way that you can contribute to the library. If you order through one of the links below, we will receive credit towards the purchase of additional books and other resources for the library.
If you search the internet you can also give -- just use Good Search browser and every time you search or purchase something from one of the many participating online stores, they will make a small contribution -- just be sure to designate Institute for Christian Resources as your selected charity. It's as simple as that!!
As we continue to seek God for His leading and provision for the work that He is doing here in the Czech Republic, as well as for protection and strength for our family in our service here in and through the library, we would invite you to join us in making a regular commitment to prayer. If you would like to join our prayer team or for more specifics please contact us to be included on the list to receive our regular prayer updates. If you would like to know how you can pray specifically for the Czech Republic here is a Prayercast link with specific prayer points -- or you can click below for video.
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