We would like to say thank you! We asked for help in 2009 and God answered and your support has been greatly appreciated...Bishop D.D. Gales
P.O.W.W.E.R. Ministries'
Phase 1
Roof Repair, Plumbing, Electrical and Heating,
and Interior Restoration
Renovation Project
for
PMI Church International Community Resource Building
$1,500,000
Goal for 2010
P.O.W.W.E.R. Ministries is moving forward in 2010 with our ministry plan of spreading the gospel through social and economic empowerment and Bishop, D.D. needs your help.
We have recently acquired a massive amount of property which was a "God Gift" given to us debt free and tax free, which includes our new 1000 seat sanctuary and a huge 25 room outreach facility. PMI Economic Development Corporation will house over 13 outreach programs a Banquet Hall, basketball court and several ministry owned retail businesses. PMI Economic Development Corporation will be a source of economic empowerment for the entire community by providing not only employment opportunities but grants, non-profit and small business start-up assistance, work force education and development and much, much more. Your donation to this project will go to help thousands of people from all walks of life. Our social programs will help to alleviate teen and adult recidivism, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, unemployment, lack of elderly care and this is just to name a few. Your seed will help to minimize ministry debt, renovate the pavilion and implement the programs in Cleveland's inner city.
We will employ many people who are economically disadvantaged with the primary goal of reconciling souls to Christ through economic and social empowerment. The two objectives we have is to reduce the recidivism rate of convicted felons and reduce homelessness. Through P.M.I. Marketplace we will be able to employ people from all walks of life, but we need your help NOW, today, don't delay call now!!!
Sow into the Kingdom of God Today!!!
Call 1-877-304-2987 and place whatever amount God lays on your heart on your MC/VISA or Discover Card. No donation is too big, we accept seeds of all sizes. Or you can donate online right now!!!
....if you sow sparingly you'll reap sparingly, give generously to God's Kingdom. HELP US, HELP OTHERS, TO HELP THEMSELVES
****all ministry donations are tax deductible
3 (5 of 32) of the IRS Tax Guide for Churches*****
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