This past month, the Building Team has begun considering how FBC will prepare for construction. And we are still working with FBC’s Lawyer for the property annexation. We are investigating how we will store building supplies onsite during the construction of the church.
Currently we are considering renting a semi trailer or building a storage shed. We have decided to begin looking for a general contractor, perhaps who is retired, who can take charge of overseeing the onsite work ensuring we are on task throughout the construction project. The building team welcomes any suggestions from the church body on how we can prepare in these matters.
On Saturday July 30th, the building team installed a ninety foot culvert to provide an access drive onto the new church property. I woke up early that morning to prepare for my involvement. Over my breakfast, I thanked God for everything He has provided. I asked Him to work through us that day that He would be glorified. And I asked God to provide a good day with no rain and no sun.
I got onsite to meet with the rest of the volunteer team just after 7:00am. The morning sky was filled with dark clouds, but there was no rain. We had no problems getting the culvert installed that morning, with big help from Hank Richardson and his backhoe. The Lambert family, whose home is adjacent to the property, was a wonderful blessing providing refreshments all day, and lunch just before noon. I stayed until the very end that day. And just after 1:00pm we had completed our day’s work. I parted with joy in my heart, having had the peace of God all day. And as I drove away down Candy Lane, for the first time that day, the dark clouds were pushed away and the very hot sun came out. Praise God! I knew God had been with us that day. His answer to our prayers is His reassurance to us He is with us in our building project. Amen.
We are still on schedule for breaking ground for construction this year.
God bless us.
