"Continue the Dream: Build God's House, The Dream Center Lives On"

By Budi Margono
@dsmbudimargono | #DreamCenter #BuildTheHouse #JesusIsLord

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
— Psalm 127:1

In April 2018, the Holy Spirit stirred a fresh fire within our hearts—to build the Dream Center in Semarang. This wasn’t just a construction project. It was, and still is, God’s dream, planted in the hearts of His people, confirmed by prayer, and carried forward by faith.

🕊 A Prophetic Beginning

On March 13, 2017, Pastor Tommy Barnett—the father of the Los Angeles Dream Center—visited Semarang, Indonesia. With a divine anointing, he laid hands and prayed over the land. That day, the seeds of a holy vision were planted.

Though Pastor Agung has since passed away, the dream lives on.

“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”
— John 12:24

His passing was not the end—it was the beginning of a greater spiritual harvest.

🔨 The Work Continues: The Dream Center Vision

God’s instruction is clear:

“Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build My house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored.”
— Haggai 1:8

Let us continue what God has started. The foundation has been laid. The building has risen. Now it’s time to complete it—for the glory of God and the healing of His people.

• Health Dream Center — a place of restoration, body and soul
  
  

• Children School — nearly finished, we believe it will be the best for God’s glory
  
  

• MHC (Medical Healing Center) — still waiting, still believing, still praying
  
  

This is not man’s vision. This is God’s will coming to life.

📖 The Legacy of the Builders

“Solomon began to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David…”
— 2 Chronicles 3:1

David had the heart. Solomon laid the foundation. We are in that same spiritual line.

“My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel.”
— 2 Chronicles 6:7

Like David, we carry this vision in our hearts. Like Solomon, we are called to complete what has been started.

🙏 Blessings and Honor

We bless Pastor Tina and her family—may God strengthen you as you carry the torch.

We bless JKI Ministries, carriers of revival and harvesters of souls.

We bless every hand, every giver, every prayer warrior who has stood by this vision.

✝️ Final Words

This Dream Center was anointed in 2017. Construction continued in 2018. Now in 2025, the call to finish it is louder than ever.

Don’t stop the dream. Continue. Complete. Celebrate.

“Build My house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored.”
— Haggai 1:8

To God be the glory forever. Amen.

Dream Center Holy Stadium Junior: A Vision Near Completion

Semarang, Indonesia – April 2025

Since 13 March 2017, a divine vision began to unfold in the heart of Central Java. On that day, Pastor Tommy Barnett, founder of the Los Angeles Dream Center, stood on Indonesian soil, joining in prayer and faith for the establishment of the Holy Stadium Junior Dream Center—a place dedicated to prayer, community impact, and the next generation.

With great joy, we now testify: the dream is almost complete. Despite challenges—including the COVID-19 pandemic—God has been faithful. The exterior structure is done, and the building today stands as a "prayer fort", a sanctuary where intercession has never ceased. During the darkest days of the pandemic, people gathered here to pray for healing, strength, and revival. The very ground is soaked with prayers.

“Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)

Faith Through the Storm

The journey was not easy. Through seasons of uncertainty, delayed timelines, financial challenges, and physical exhaustion, the dream pressed on. Just like the Dream Center in Los Angeles, which has been a beacon of hope for communities—including Hollywood during wildfires—Holy Stadium Junior is being shaped as a center for restoration, compassion, and empowerment in Semarang.

A House of Prayer, A Center for Impact

Currently, the Holy Stadium Junior Building is used as a place of prayer—an upper room where the Spirit of God dwells. Many have interceded during COVID-19, including myself, who sought the Lord at this place. It became a place of encounter, a well of hope in crisis.

Now, we sense it is time to finish what was started—in prayer and in action.

What Remains: The Final Touches

We are just one step away from seeing the full picture:

• Interior design completion

• Second-floor hall finalization

• Installation of LED screens, OLED displays, and state-of-the-art audio

• Dedicated spaces for Sunday school and youth programs

• Facilities for student development, creative workshops, and community services

This will be a training center, a creative hub, and a spiritual home for the next generation. From Sunday school children to young leaders, this building will be filled with praise, purpose, and people.

“Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” – Haggai 1:4 (NIV)
“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,” says the Lord Almighty. “And in this place I will grant peace.” – Haggai 2:9 (NIV)

A Call to Pray and Build

Just as Nehemiah called the people to rebuild the wall, so too we are called to pray and finish the work. The vision is God's. The time is now. The mission is clear.

We honor all the hands, hearts, and prayers that have been poured into this sacred place. May the Holy Stadium Junior Dream Center be a light to the nations, a safe place for the lost, and a launchpad for dreams.

In Jesus' name, we will finish it—for His glory and for His people.
Soli Deo Gloria.

Praise Report & Prayer Request – GIA Pringgading Church Project

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1

We give glory and honor to our Lord Jesus Christ for His grace and blessings upon GIA Pringgading, located in the heart of the city. The congregation continues to grow, a clear sign of God’s mighty hand moving among His people. 🙌

By God's grace, from 2017 to May 2018, we successfully completed the first phase of construction, laying a strong foundation for the future of this ministry. This phase was completed at a cost of USD 1,150,000, all through God’s provision and the generosity of faithful believers.

Now, with faith and diligence, we move forward:

• 🏗️ Second Phase: Building erection and parking area (2018)
  
  

• 🛋️ Third Phase: Interior and sanctuary completion
  
  

We pray for a graceful, iconic church building, one that brings praise and glory to Jesus and reflects His beauty and majesty. 🕊️

We continue to lift up Pst. Indrawan and Pst. Lukas Budijana in prayer—may God’s favor, wisdom, and anointing be upon them as they lead this divine project. Together with the whole congregation, we remain faithful, trusting God who never fails.

Let us keep working diligently, praying earnestly, and believing that “what is impossible with man is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27)

Just as God has done it before for GIA Mitra Graha, He will do it again!

All for God's glory. Amen.
Soli Deo Gloria.

✨ Dedication of IFGF Kompol Maksum – 24 February 2019 ✨
"A Place Called Home – People is Our Mission"

We give thanks and praise to Father God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit for His unfailing love and promises. Truly, God’s Word is true—He can do all great things beyond what we ask or imagine. 🙌

On 24 February 2019, we joyfully celebrated the Dedication of IFGF Kompol Maksum Church Building in Semarang—a sacred milestone in our journey of faith. What began as a vision has become a reality, through God’s grace and the unity of His people.

💒 Total Project Cost: USD $550,000
🙏 Thank you to every donor, every prayer warrior, and above all, to our Lord Jesus Christ who made this possible!

With grateful hearts, Ps. Jimmy Oentoro, Ps. Budi Hidayat, and the entire congregation stood together to dedicate this house of worship to God—a place we now call home.

This is not just a building, but a beacon of hope, where people are our mission.
A place to build lives, empower hearts, and welcome all with the love of Christ. ❤️

To God be all the glory, now and forever. Amen.
We continue the mission. We move forward by faith.
Because with God, all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

A Marketplace Miracle – City Harvest Church & Suntec Convention Center (2009–2015)
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1

From 2009 to 2015, by God’s amazing grace, City Harvest Church (CHC) witnessed the fulfillment of a God-given dream.

God opened the way for CHC to acquire a 39% equity stake in Suntec Convention Center, with a value exceeding SGD 315 million. What once seemed impossible became a reality—a church planted in the heart of the marketplace, just as God had spoken to Ps. Kong Hee.

Through stadiums and temporary places of worship, God continued to lead, until finally, He opened the door to co-own a building in the center of Singapore—a strategic location to reach people and glorify His name.

This was not just about property—it was about purpose.
A vision for the church to penetrate the marketplace, to be a light in the city, and to impact lives at every level of society.

With God’s provision, CHC was able to:

• Secure its stake in Suntec Convention Center

• Cover rental costs

• Use and rent the venue for ministry

• Serve across TV media ministries

• Faithfully move and setup equipment for every service
  
  

Every step, every sacrifice, was a testimony of God’s blessing and faithfulness.
Even disabled members of the church joined in fundraising—drawing and selling artwork to help build God’s house.
That deeply touched our hearts. 💖

Truly, this was God's dream, not man’s plan.
He stirred hearts, united hands, and made a way where there seemed to be no way.

All glory to God!
We praise Him, for His love endures forever, and we testify:
“What is impossible with man is possible with God.” – Luke 18:27

Budi Margono with Pastor Timotius Subekti & Pastor Susana Subekti
Fellowship in faith, ministry, and multimedia calling—standing together in unity to serve God’s vision for the Church.

This image symbolizes the shared heart for ministry, the legacy of multimedia missions, and the collective commitment to build up the Body of Christ through creativity, leadership, and deep prayer. The journey continues, and God is not finished yet.

“The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.”

🔹 highlight the joyful spirit of generosity and unity in giving toward the house of God.

JERUSALEM for the first time in centuries, scientists have exposed the original surface of what is traditionally considered the tomb of Jesus Christ. Located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, the tomb has been covered by marble cladding since at least 1555 A.D., and most likely centuries earlier. 

GIA Elshaddai Long Beach – A Dream Built on Christ (2008–2010)
*"With God all things are possible." – Matthew 19:26
"Consequently, you are... members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone." – Ephesians 2:19–20
"The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods." – 2 Chronicles 2:5 (Solomon)

We give all honor and praise to Father God, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, who guided us with His grace and opened doors that no one could shut.

In 2008, through divine favor, GIA Elshaddai Long Beach received a miraculous blessing—the ability to purchase land and establish a permanent church building. For many years, we worshiped in rented spaces, but God made a way for us to plant a lasting foundation—a house of prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

This was the vision in the hearts of Pst. Doddy and Aunt Ci Aurelia—to create a church that feels like home, where people could grow in faith and community.

By God's grace, everyone united:

• Budi felt honored to clean, fix the roof, and serve wherever needed

• Tante Lily, Tante Lydia, Om Thomas, Om Muliadi, Tony, Sandy, and the entire congregation joyfully contributed—each person building with love and sacrifice

• Together, we saw God's promises come to life
  
  

From 2008 to 2010, what started as a dream became a testimony. It wasn’t just a building—it was the manifestation of God’s faithfulness, and a beacon of hope for many.

Just as Solomon declared when building the temple:

"The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods." – 2 Chronicles 2:5
So we too declare—this house is built for the glory of the One true God.

We give thanks to the Lord—He is good, and His love endures forever.
To God be all the glory, now and forever. Amen.

2003–2005: God's Glory in the Building of Holy Stadium & Radio Rhema

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1
“They will proclaim My glory among the nations.” – Isaiah 66:19

We give thanks and praise to Father God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit—for what began as a dream became a divine reality.

Between 2003 and 2005, we witnessed God move mightily in Semarang, as He stirred His servants to build Radio Rhema and the majestic Holy Stadium. A vision of revival was birthed through the obedience of Ps. Petrus Agung and Ps. Yusak Tjipto, who ministered humbly through the airwaves of Radio Rhema. Ps. Yusak often called himself “God’s dog”—faithfully obeying his Master’s voice. But to many, he was a mighty servant of the Lord.

Ps. John Avanzini also sowed financially into the early stages of the Radio Rhema building and the larger vision—Holy Stadium, a place of worship that would seat 12,000 souls. It became one of the most iconic places of worship in Semarang, built for God's glory.

“The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods.” – 2 Chronicles 2:5
“Then Solomon began to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah... the place that David had provided.” – 2 Chronicles 3:1

There’s a beautiful memory we cherish—when Budi began working at PT Kencana, he purchased welding equipment from the church. Those tools had been donated by a church member to raise funds for the building project. With the help of Renny, this equipment became part of Kencana's first workshop tools. We were building not only a business, but a legacy connected to God’s house.

Together with faithful supporters like Ko Hindarto, Renny, Ko Duddy, Pak Himawan, Maya, Susan, and many others, we supported the church through every means possible. Everyone played their part—united by one purpose: to glorify God.

As the Holy Stadium rose from the ground, it carried the faith and sacrifice of a generation. We were overwhelmed with joy when it was finished—a place where worship echoes, where nations gather, and where the Gospel is preached boldly.

“I have indeed built a magnificent temple for You, a place for You to dwell forever.” – 1 Kings 8:13

We continue to pray that Holy Stadium remains a beacon of light, revival, and truth. May its walls resound with praise, and may every heart that enters be touched by Jesus.

All of this is for God’s glory alone—His faithfulness endures forever!

2000: Youth Revival at GIA Pringgading – A House for the Next Generation

“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth…” – Ecclesiastes 12:1
“And everyone who was willing and whose heart moved him came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work…” – Exodus 35:21

In the year 2000, by God’s amazing grace, a dream came true for the youth of GIA Pringgading Church. The church built a dedicated youth center, located near the main church building—designed to empower the ministry of RBK (Remaja Bagi Kristus – Teens for Christ) and PBK (Pemuda Bagi Kristus – Youth for Christ).

This was no ordinary project. The building was a significant investment in the Kingdom, costing over 4 billion rupiah (around USD 500,000). It featured a large 2-floor hall with a capacity of 1,500–2,000 people, complete with office facilities to support the ministry.

At the time, I was still a youth—Budi Margono, studying in high school and university, already serving God since I was five years old through Sunday School (KAA) at GIA Pringgading. I was saved as a child, and RBK became a second home where we grew in faith, worship, and friendship.

There was tremendous excitement when we first heard that the new youth building was coming. Before this, our services were held in the 4th floor hall or the main sanctuary, but now we had a space of our own. A place where we could shout for joy, sing freely, and gather with fellow teens and young adults without disrupting other services.

The youth ministry was led faithfully by Pastor Lukas Budijana, and our beloved shepherd, Pastor Indrawan, supported and guided us through this special season. We prayed fervently, gave what we could as students, and watched in awe as God moved hearts and provided every need to complete the project.

“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts; and in this place I will grant peace.” – Haggai 2:9

By God’s perfect timing, the building was completed and dedicated, and every Sunday at 3 PM, RBK gathered with joy to worship Jesus. I joined with the congregation in prayer, fundraising, and sharing the vision—believing that God would provide, and He surely did.

It was a season of revival, unity, and bold praise. We give all the glory to Jesus Christ—our faithful God who builds not just buildings, but hearts and destinies for His Kingdom.

To Him be the glory, forever and ever. Amen!