By: Ken Potter, REVOLUTION Construction Manager
The project construction has made great progress this summer. After laying almost 70,000 block, we now have walls at least 9′ high. The many windows will provide great natural ventilation.
Workers are now in the process of installing plumbing pipes that will run under the floors and inside walls. We will also be forming and pouring concrete for about 90 columns, this will be followed by structural beams that span doors and windows. Pictured below you’ll notice the plumbing vent pipes.
So we are finally at the “rough-in” stage, a time requiring final decisions of where electrical and plumbing devices will be located. It really is becoming a building!
The construction teams have built 200 meters of wall so far this year, and it is almost to the southeast corner of the property. We will now have two sides of the property defined with these walls which will provide good security. Below is a 180 degree view of the wall so far.
This month is a slow one at the guesthouse because it is a time to recharge from the many VBS/construction teams that were here in June and July and get ready for a very full schedule in the fall. I am looking forward to teams returning in September so they can continue this valuable work.
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The Tour is Coming!
The REVOLUTION Update Tour is coming back to a location near you! REVOLUTION Construction Manager, Ken Potter, will be traveling to provide updates on the campaign as well as answer your questions relating to the project. Past team members of SRI mission trips are highly encouraged to attend as it will also be a great time of reunion for old friends. Please see the tour dates below and feel free to call the office (419-956-4077) for more information.
More information coming soon! Please check back on our website HERE in the near future for details.
Wednesday, October 12
Roanoke, VA
Time and Location TBD
Monday, October 17
Concord, NC
Time and Location TBD
Wednesday, October 19
Nashville, TN
First Presbyterian Church – Nashville
Time TBD
Tuesday, October 25
Peoria, IL
Northwoods Community Church
Time TBD
Wednesday, October 26
Indianapolis, IN
Second Presbyterian Church – Indianapolis
5:00pm
Thursday, October 27
Fort Wayne, IN
Pine Hills Church – Student Ministry Room
7:00pm
Dessert & Coffee Bar Provided
Please RSVP by October 20th to Annette Melvin | annettem@pinehillschurch.com | 260.637.3198 X2100
Sunday, October 30
Wauseon, OH
Crossroads Evangelical Church
Time TBD
Wednesday, November 16
Spartanburg, SC
First Presbyterian Church – Spartanburg
6:30pm
Thursday, November 17
Gainesville, GA
Time and Location TBD
Fundraising Updates
We continue to feel extremely blessed by all who have contributed so far to make this project a reality. Please see the most current numbers below as of 8/31/16:
As always, please keep in mind that there are many ways you can get involved! Please consider the following options for how you can make a difference:
PRAY – We covet your prayers for this project! Pray for the safety of construction teams on the job site and for our ongoing financial needs to complete the budget. Pray for the lives that will be touched for years to come and ask that God will use the clinic as an incredible tool to reach and help the lost in the San Juan region.
SERVE – Join a construction team! Lead a construction team! We have a great need for laborers right now and would love to have you and your friends, family, church, and co-workers get some hands-on involvement!
SHARE – Help spread the word! If you believe in the importance of the REVOLUTION, please share it with your friends and family! Social media is a great way to do this. Please “Like” and share the Solid Rock International Facebook posts and pictures to help spread awareness to as many as possible!
GIVE – Consider how you and your family can sacrificially give financially to the project in the form of a one-time donation or pledge to help us complete the project budget! You can give online, over the phone (419-956-4077), or by sending a check to: SOLID ROCK INTERNATIONAL, PO Box 20867, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Thanks for your continued support and for following along on this amazing journey to better healthcare in the Dominican Republic!