The last several month we have been super busy and we haven't hardly had the time to post any photos here, but God has been helping us to complete the building! We are so close to submitting a request for a FINAL INSPECTION of phase 1 that we can taste it!!!There have been plenty of disappointments along the way but an inordinate amount of accomplishments that just make our hearts jump, have taken place.
For instance... the fire suppression system with it's alarm signal was a huge deal, which was a major 'hang up-,' has now been installed and it passed it's inspection with flying colors and now and we are looking forward to submitting a request for a FINAL inspection to receive our Certificate of Occupancy for phase 1. This means that we can actually "use" the facility and work on phase 2 all at the same time! We all need this 'shot in the arm,' emotionally!
Just a short time ago... one of the building inspectors came through and asked us who was doing our work. Jeff Rayfield, our project manager, told him that about 90% of the work was being done by "VOLUNTEERS" (and that is not folks from UT!). The Inspector's reply was; "...you all have not cut any corners, have you...!' Those words for us... were really encouraging, seeing that this whole project has been one construction miracle after another. For us, this project has been somewhat like it was in rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. 'A sword in one hand and a trowel in the other...'
If we don't write a book at the end of this 'thing' about what Jesus did through ordinary people it will be really a shame! We want what Jesus does...(in the present tense) to be recognized and honored, especially where we are located. For what is being accomplished here, we want Him to be recognized for who He is; LORD OF LORDS, KING OF KINGS, AND THE ONLY TRUE SAVIOR AND GOD! Just to have this be the case, is the culmination of all our blood, sweat and tears, praises and prayers! Our heart concerning this project is, like Jeff continues to say..."Jesus gets...what Jesus wants!"
So the following photos taken from a bank of over 3,000 shots; we want to give you a 'snap shop' view of what has taken place here with almost 150 volunteers over this past 8 months! Just a few will have to do right now... we gotta catch a plane to Finland!
Enjoy!
