Missions Building Project: March 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Wrapping Up

The last week or so has seen the crew "wrapping up" the building in siding. Took these pictures yesterday and by now they have finished the siding on the lower south side windows and are starting to put the trim on.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Needing to Catch Up

Here are some pictures from the end of last week. Thursday and Friday were really beautiful days, and, then the stormy weather came through on Saturday. But, now on Monday everybody is back into rain gear. Here's a picture of the "Thursday Boys" starting to frame in the south entrance. As we get into April the contract crews will be finished with their work and we will get into the phases of the building to be done by camp staff and volunteers. Now that the windows and doors are starting to be put in and the siding put on, we really are getting a good idea of how the building will take its place among the camp's facilities. I am looking forward to the day when the first group of campers play in the building and the first worship service held there.

The "Thursday Boys"

Installing Windows

Dueling High Lifts

Northwest Corner

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Wild Weekend

It was a wild weekend weatherwise, but we were really blessed by the Mexico Missions work retreat. On the building, they came in and painted a bunch of the beams. But the pictures here are from the Friday before. In the next few weeks we expect to see the siding finished, windows and outside doors put in. Our attention is now turning to what needs to be done to get going on the inside stuff. Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement.

Monday, March 2, 2009

In Like a Lion

A new month brings greater anticipation about how the new building will serve in the Camp's ministry. The siding, doors, and windows should be installed by the time March goes out like a lamb (we hope), if not before. We are looking forward to a number of people coming in with Go, Inc (a Mexico Missions Trip planning event). One of their tasks will be to paint all of the red steel with a paint that we have found to be the most effective means to slow the rust down. We really have been blessed with mild weather since the first of the year and that has helped this stage of construction to move right along.

Here is what things looked like at the end of last week.

About the Missions Building Project

Five years of planning, praying, and giving brings us to a place where dreams are transformed into devotion. Construction began on the new Missions Building during 2008. By 2010 we have essentially completed the Great Room.

Now in 2011 we are working to complete west entrance and administrative areas and then the large restrooms by the south entry.

We believe that God calls us now, not to dream, but to devote ourselves to complete this project and develop Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp as a special place where God continues to work to draw people, youth and adults, to Himself.

The present Missions Building was constructed in the early 1970s. The Week of Missions conference had outgrown Myrtleward Lodge. Many remember God’s protection as the first attempt to build it collapsed. Others remember rejoicing when the mortgage was burned. We have played, worshiped, and heard from great Bible teachers within its walls. We have hosted missionaries, had our families encouraged, and enjoyed the friendship of those who love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

Time and wear has taken its toll on the Missions Building. An evaluation of the structure revealed a serious structural need to either repair or replace the building. After thoughtful and prayerful consideration it was determined that the best course is to replace the Missions Building at its same location. Improvements include heat, lights, acoustic treatment, and electrical system. Planned additions include restrooms, storage, and administration space.

Missions Building Project