Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager at Emerald Hills, as he meets with the architect in Michigan as they lock in the plans for the Prayer Center/Atrium.
2008-02-06: Praise God!
Praise God that the excavation of the ponds at Emerald Hills has been completed!
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2008-02-05: Praise God!
Excavation of the ponds and pond area began yesterday at Emerald Hills. Praise God that the weather was such that the work did not have to be postponed. Thank God for amazing euipment that performed amazingly. Pray for another good and safe day for workers today.
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2008-02-04: This Is the Day!
This is the day the Lord has made. He has ordained it and set it aside for His purposes. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day that excavation begins at Emerald Hills. Thank You, Lord. I pray for a good day for the workers and for safety for each one working.
Whoops! It's raining! I checked just one minute ago, and it wasn't! Now I hear a downpour. What does that do to the day? Give us patience, Lord. Help us to trust You in every way. We have made our plans. Now You direct our steps.
Continue to pray for Joe Wilson as he works on the "next steps" to complete the Prayer Center/Atrium.
2008-02-03: Excavation Begins Tomorrow!
Join us in asking God to provide the means for Team Expansion to move onto the property called Emerald Hills by Christmas 2008. Pray that God will help us to complete phase 1 to construct the Prayer Center and Atrium to be fully operational for missionaries to pray, retreat, and learn. Pray for good weather and safety for workers as they begin moving dirt tomorrow.
2008-02-02: Bulldozers on Monday!
That's right… bulldozers start working on the Prayer Center & Atrium site at Emerald Hills on Monday, preparing a catch basin, digging the basement, and building the parking area. The Prayer Center & Atrium structure will be the hub of a two-winged structure, which, Lord willing, will eventually house Int'l Services offices, a full-scale training & retreat facility for 150 participants, a commercial kitchen and dining space (also for 150), an indoor work-out area and family life center with a full-size gym for basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer games featuring "Asia vs. South America" missionary playoffs. 🙂 Under the same roof will tentatively also be housing for about 40 program participants, with the other 110 staying a few dozen yards away in a dedicated housing building. And as for the Prayer Center & Atrium itself, in its final configuration, it'll be just what its name says — a full-time Prayer Center & Atrium for our 'up front' building and the "Big Picture" of world evangelism. The entire campus is being designed intentionally and specifically for missionaries, keeping in mind all along the churches and other organizations that might want to rent it when it isn't needed for training recruits and welcoming furloughing missionaries. The purpose of the campus is summed up in 3 words: "Pray, retreat and learn." Please lift up the construction process in prayer. We currently have about $350,000 in cash and/or commitments. The end budget should come in around $700,000 – $800,000, depending on how much work can be done by volunteers. That's about 20% less than typical construction costs for similar buildings, primarily because of those volunteers and donated materials we'll hope to connect during the next few months. The building should be ready for occupancy by Christmas.
2008-02-01: Praise God.
Praise God for a beautiful day of prayer at Emerald Hills yesterday. Thank Him for those who have committed to pray for the construction of the Prayer Center/Atrium, for 12 more "29" partners, and for unreached peoples.
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2008-01-31: Day of Prayer at Emerald Hills.
"Thank You, Father, that,as I look out the window this morning, there is nothing wet falling from the sky. Thank You as well for milder temperatures. Thank You for this day that has been dedicated by the International Services staff as a day of prayer at Emerald Hills, not only FOR Emerald Hills, but also for the purpose of using the property for its intent — to pray for the nations, for unreached peoples, for missionaries who are serving, and for those whom You are going to raise up for the harvest fields. Bless this day, Father. May the hearts and spirits of those who walked the trails and pray be warmed by Your love. In the Name of Jesus I pray, Amen."
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2008-01-30: Locking in the Plans.
Pray for Joe Wilson, Facilities Manager, as he meets with the architect this morning to lock in the plans for the Prayer Center/Atrium at Emerald Hills.
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2008-01-29: Rough Sketches.
"Thank You, Father, for the terrific sketches (didn't look rough to me!) Joe came up with in time for Leadership Team meeting yesterday. Thank You for input from team members. This is getting very exciting, Father. Please continue to give us all wisdom in planning and help us to very carefully walk according to Your steps. Bless Joe as he considers suggestions that were made and how to implement those suggestions, In the Name of Jesus I pray, Amen!"
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