New Project

I purchased a new project yesterday. I can't wait to get started on it. I am going to try some stitches that are new for me, and this is the first time I have tried working with circular knitting needles. This project is for a gift and I can't go into any details because the recipient might be a blog reader. But I know that I will enjoy creating it. But first I need to finish baking cookies and wrapping presents.

Details

I have not blogged in quite a while. I have been busy with the bathroom remodel. I am down to the details now. Each day I have tried to finish some small detail up. Yesterday it was the towel bars. Today I finished grouting the baseboard. I still have a new door to stain and the tile above the tub to grout, then its on to decorating. I am still not sure that this bathroom will ever really be completely finished. Why get in a hurry now, its only been 10 months since this all started.

Yesterday I have the tremendous privilege of experiencing chicken tacos made by James Pinkerton. They were wonderful, I fully enjoyed them and even went back for one more. But I am not sure that they are good enough to eat out of the trash.

I am not ready for Christmas yet. I still have gifts to wrap and need to pick up one more. On the note of gifts I did a lot of my shopping by purchasing Scrip gift cards (check out the retailers here and order your cards before weekend services at FFC.) which help our youth earn money. I know there is differing opionions about giving and receiving gifts cards, but I am not one of those people who are able to purchase just the right gift for each person. I am also the kind of person who loves to get gift cards. I am picky and hard to buy for. I can't tell you how many gifts I have received that ended up benefiting Good Will.

I am looking forward to Worship services this weekend. We will have a new sermon on Saturday night but for those who did not attend last Saturday you will get to experience the service this Sunday. It was one of those moments where my eyes filled with tears and my heart with gratitude for all the lives that have experienced Christ's presence. Can't wait to experience His presence with you this weekend.

Construction

This morning the trustees had a meeting with Culy Construction who is our general contractor for our new gym, outreach center and remodel for our children's ministries. I was able to join them for part of the meeting to talk about flooring choices. It is fun to be planning for the new ministry areas. I am excited about the new look they will have and how the new spaces will effect our ministries. I have watched how "The Teshuva" our youth group has grown just by sharing space with the kidzone and believe that the new youth space will help Pastor Pink reach even more youth.
Here is a picture from this morning of the foundation progress.

Right now there is not much visible change from day to day. They are doing a lot of what appears to me to be measuring and planning. The steal for the structure is on schedule to be delivered the week before Christmas. I hope that the weather permits the pouring of the slab soon, and that we will begin to see visible change.
I truly believe that this project will make a significant difference in the kingdom of God and I am looking forward to seeing lives changed due to our Building to Bless another generation.