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Rebuilding Glasgow SDA church

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Hi everyone!

My name is Claudiu Popescu and I am the Minister of Glasgow SDA church in Scotland . Whilst ministry is my main passion I am also a keen mountaineer and enjoy the outdoors .

Glasgow Seventh day Adventist Church has its origins since the 1940’s. Throughout the decades the congregation flourished, and it is now the largest church in the Scottish Mission. At present the Church is a worship place for representatives from almost 26 countries, who made Scotland their home. Glasgow City, being the place of many universities attracts students who come and go to Glasgow Church, bringing new life and vibrancy.

The current worship space has become too small for the number of members and visitors who worship here every Sabbath, with people often not having enough seats during the worship service. The building is very old, with many repairs needs, such as a leaking roof, an unfit for purpose heating system, outdated kitchen and toilet facilities and not enough space to host Children, Teens and Youth Bible School classes or other programs.

Fundraising: The Glasgow Church members have embarked on a fundraising campaign for a few years with the purpose to raise £250 000 which is the required contribution to be made before receiving additional grants to purchase a new building or to remodel the existing one.

To boost the fundraising appeals, I am embarking on a 35 days long Expedition through the Himalayas in September / October 2024. I find the challenge of mountaineering both physically and spiritually rewarding. My goal is to reach the Everest base Camp at 5364 m, follow up with taking on Mera Peak at 6476m ( claimed to be the highest trekking peak in the world ) then challenge myself to reach Mt. Pumori at 7161 m (one of the most difficult peaks above 7000m due to its grade 3 technical sections.)

With your support through my GoFundMe Campaign, we will be able to get closer to our goal of fundraising for a new church building which is aimed to:
• Provide a more comfortable worship space to our ever growing Seventh day Adventist community in Glasgow
• Create spaces where children, teens and youth can have their own Bible study programs and other activities aimed at developing them into strong Christians, both during the week and on Sabbath
• Become a Centre of Influence for the Glasgow community, where Health Clubs, Cooking Classes, Seminars, Lunch Clubs, Toddler Groups, Counselling and Support Groups and a Community Christian Gospel Choir can be accommodated, to meet the needs of the people around us, with the aim to take the Gospel Commission into one of the most secular cities in Europe.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to visit my gofundme page.
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Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • £20
    • 2 mos
  • Benjamin Bakina
    • £30
    • 4 mos
  • GABRIELA LUPU
    • £50
    • 4 mos
  • Anonymous
    • £10
    • 4 mos
  • Anonymous
    • £50
    • 4 mos
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