I am looking forward to traveling to Greenville, PA to help out at the Fresh Grounds Coffee House – “Caffeine for the Soul” this weekend. My friends Marty & Martha Johnson have been providing the students of Greenville a “Great Good Place” (check out Ray Oldenburg’s book with that title) for the past 12 years. They are currently operating the Mustard Seed Jam House in the basement of a bookstore on Greenville’s main drag. God has miraculously provided them with an amazing 3 story building (the old J.C. Penney’s store) with a street level entrance. They are in the process of renovating their new home into a full service (non-profit) Coffeehouse & Cafe.
We are planning on helping Marty & Martha develop their vision by building the 800 amp 3 phase electrical service they need to Power their Mission. Future plans for the building include a recording studio and a stage for bands. They do not have a website up and running yet. Check out our blog next week for pictures of Fresh Grounds.
Marty Johnson – Downtown Ministries Inc. PO Box 724 Greenville, PA 16125 724-588-8171
We hope this blog will keep everyone informed and updated on ourlives.
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January 26, 2008 at 4:27 am
Jeremy Blount
Good work Matt. Looks great. I cant wait to see the pictures. I might be interested in possibly going out to check this place out.
January 29, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Jesse and Tashawna
Matt,
This is great that we can see pictures of the projects that we are praying about. I truly love the Nigeria garb and I am sure that Jesse wouldn’t mind running some of the equipment (crane:)- thanks for the pictures and we continue to pray about the upcoming missions trips and what we can do to support your work with itech.
February 2, 2008 at 2:45 am
Jerry Zahniser
Hi Matt,
It was good to see you this past weekend at Lakeside EC Church. I hope to be able to help you in Greenville on the electrical service. You and your family are in my prayers and this website will sure help me in keeping up to date on what and how to pray for you.
Jerry Zahniser