Krasny Mak is a unique place in Crimea, nestled in King’s valley. River Belbek and weirdly weathered rocks make it even more attractive for recreation. This area is known for its cave cities and monasteries, fortress and medieval castle, tourist routes and fishing lakes. It is close to the Black Sea. Experts predict fast development of tourism here.

By God’s providence the SDA church here has been given a piece of land with two buildings on it by our sister Ludmila Kuzina. Having bought these buildings from the state after the fall of the USSR, Ludmila has been praying for eight years for wisdom how to put these buildings to the best use for God and community.

The South Conference administration agreed to establish here a Christian social complex. It is very important to restore good health for children and adults alike. To help achieve this goal the church holds camp meetings for youth, teens and children in Crimea every summer. Unfortunately we cannot provide necessary conveniences for camps like these. People stay in tents with all the conveniences being outside, far away from the place they are staying. If it rains, people easily catch cold. Therefore we plan to establish here all season recreation center for families, youth and children not just from the south of Ukraine but also from Russia, Belarus, Moldova. Besides we can send here the children from Nikolaev social center “ A Way Home”. We plan to use the facilities for camp meetings, revival weeks, evangelistic series, and social work for the community. We may also collaborate with health food producers.

One two story building( 1500 square meters, about 10.500 square feet) used to serve as offices for the local collective farm, another was two story cafeteria ( 1.600 square meters) with bakery and other production lines. The land and buildings need thorough reconstruction. The longer they are dilapidated the faster they deteriorate. We plan to reconstruct the place in spring ,2011.

Sergei Bychkov, an experienced resort and construction businessman is going to be in charge of it. We need 1.250.000$ to do the project. We need your prayer and financial support. Thank you ahead of time. for your support.