San Borja Building Project Progress and Challenge

Lima Peru

Michael Chang, 7/9/2009


To further the growth and expansion of the Chinese evangelism & Church Planting efforts, we are in need to build a Multi-Purpose Community Center that would facilitate outreaching into the Chinese community and ministering to their needs. The center would also provide space for the Chinese Alliance Church of San Borja, thus bridging the community and the church.

The following table presents what God has blessed the project and the challenge that lies ahead for the completion of this multi-purposed Chinese Community Center in Lima Peru.


September 2007
Purchase of property on Av. Aviación 26th block (a very strategic location for the Chinese ministries in Lima Peru)
$260,000 cash deal
December 2007 to July 2009
Architectural design of 4-story Chinese Community Center;
application for demolition & construction permit
7/8/2009 Municipal of San Borja approved all of our application; construction permit is soon at hand when applicable tax is paid
July 2009
Signing contract with construction company “Roca Fuerte”
The owner/architect Jorge Young has much experience in building churches and is a trust worthy believer of the Peruvian C&MA Church
August 2009 to January 2010 (demolition-20 days; construction-4.5 months)
Phase I:
Demolition of the existing old building;
Construction of the 4-story concrete structure of the new center
Phase I funding need: $300,000 (with $170,000 cash in hand; by 10/2009 need to raise $130,000)
November 2009 to xxxx
Phase II:
Interior work (design & construction)
Phase II funding need: total estimate: $300,000 (similar to the exterior structure cost )

Challenge before move-in condition:

$130,000 for the 4-story concrete structure
$100,000 for the interior work of the main hall and electrical and sanitary
systems before move-in condition
Total: $230,000

It is desired to take occupancy of the partially completed facility as soon as possible. After entering the new building, over time as the ministry grows it is required to complete the interior work step by step, an additional need to complete the total project will be $200,000

We trust that the Lord is going to provide for the needs, because in late 2005 the vision for the Chinese Community center was first initiated by Him.

Prayer support is greatly needed and appreciated.

Mailing address for financial support:

CCA of C&MA in USA
P.O. Box 560116
College Point, NY 11356-0116
U.S.A.
(Pls designate: Peru Building Fund)