October 4th - Floor Support from Fairview UMC

A group of men from the Fairview UMC came to work on the floor support. We built two beams that go the length of the building and then added the floor joists. Even though we only had 7 or 8 men, we accomplished a lot this past weekend. We wish to give special thanks to Manuel, who wired an outlet through the trailer's electrical box that should not trip the breakers as often.

Next Saturday, we will put down the sub-flooring and begin work on the walls. We invite you to come to a good old-fashioned church raising. Please let us know if you are coming by sending me an e-mail at tonycollins@bellsouth.net.

Here is a look at the finished project from Saturday, October 4th. By the way, if you look very closely, you will see my daughter Rachel, waving to you from the floor of the church. (Sorry friends, I couldn't resist putting that one in here.)

One more thing:

Please keep Bonnie Howard in your prayers. She is the lady who helped to start this ministry over ten years ago. She is the one who pushed so hard to have this church building started. She had surgery last week and has had some complications. Please remember her each day. She is in St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Thanks. Hope to see you Saturday, October 11th.