Pouring Footers

Posted by phil

We started pouring concrete footers for the New Cabins yesterday! Ron got in on the action, getting down and dirty to make sure the New Cabin on Shawnee Hill is just right. That’s right, if you are a 2nd year Shawnee, then you may get the chance to be in a brand new cabin. What will be different? Well, the biggest change will be that you will have a covered porch and a metal roof! It’s been cool to see dump trucks, cement trucks, and all kinds of equipment rolling around camp. Lots of cool stuff is happening! I’m excited for you all to see it when you show up this summer!

It won’t be long and we’ll be starting on the Spilman Lodge (Dining Hall) addition! We currently have an architect putting some final updates on the plans, and then we’re off and running! Within a few weeks, we’ll be pouring more footers. I think you’ll love this new addition! It will give you a new covered porch on the front of Spilman, with more places to hang out and enjoy the rocking chairs. Plus, we hope to add a new Foosball Table area, and of course a little more eating room in the Choctaw/Arap side of the Dining Hall.

I’ve noticed how much time the Contractor puts into the foundations of these buildings. They have to be inspected multiple times, and everything has to be just right. If the foundation of any building isn’t rock solid, then it’s sure to fall. I can’t help but think about my life and how I follow Jesus. If the foundations of my faith aren’t strong, if I don’t know what I believe or why I believe it, then my faith probably won’t withstand the hard stuff in life. So, what do we do about it? Keep running after Jesus, and do what we can to know him more. The more you know Jesus, the stronger your foundation will be. Real Life, the “good stuff,” is found when following Jesus.

Well, thats all for now, but check back soon for more pictures and updates. Be sure to Subscribe to this blog to the right… See you soon…

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