October Matching Campaign
- October 2, 2020
Dear Metropolis of Atlanta Family,
We need your help!
Due to the pandemic shutdown the last 8 months, we have had no income
which has made our budget very tight. However, we are so grateful for a
generous donation of $25,000 with a matching challenge. Would you please
donate to support the DRC? All donations will be put in a restricted
account to cover monthly expense shortfalls.
Although the DRC has been temporarily closed, we have been extremely
busy ensuring the campus is in great condition for re-opening. The
following are just a few our accomplishments:
We are in unique times. A season of constant change. What hasn’t changed
is our purpose at the Diakonia Retreat Center - to be a place of life
Transformation which enables growth in faith, family and friendships.
- Cleaned up tornado damage and replanted trees where appropriate
- Remodeled 3 cabins including new bathrooms and flooring
- Upgraded and fixed our outdoor low ropes course
- Replanted grass and leveled our soccer field
- Continued work on our beautiful Panagia Chapel
- Refinanced our mortgage
- Began developing our long-term plan for space utilization & design
- Updated our website to include e-commerce capabilities for our
Candle Ministry
We have done all of this with anticipation of re-opening the retreat
center for you. Starting in October, we will be able to host 4 families
safely at any one time. We will be strictly following CDC and local SC
guidelines. If interested in relaxing and reconnecting with God and your
family in a retreat setting, going to Church services - please email
diakoniaretreatoffice@yahoo.com to reserve your spot.
In addition to making a donation, we would like to also request that you
and your family remember the DRC Staff, Board, and all the ministries in
your prayers. If you have kids that have gone to St. Stephens Camp, it
would be great to ask them to light a candle and say a prayer for all of us
as we get ready to have camp again next year.
*Donate Today <https://thediakoniaretreatcenter.com/donate/>*
Thank you for your constant expression of love toward our wonderful DRC.
With a grateful heart,
Mark G. Moraitakis
DRC Board Co-Chair