Two Posts in One Day

Then last Saturday a group of men from the Mill City Christian Church came and installed the decking on the mezzanine level of the administrative area. It was amazing and a blessing to see it all get installed in one day.

The view from the mezzanine.

Gently tapping in the final row.

Making sure all the screws line up straight.

Looking south.

Looking north.

Major Milestone

I've gotten behind in the updates on the Missions Building project. The last few weeks have seen the construction crew finishing up the edges. Now they are essentially done with their part of the project as we get ready to call for the structural inspection later on this week. The basic building is essentially done. Now it is time to turn towards the inside of the building. Next up is getting the sprinkler system installed and bringing in the utilities. Our next priority is to work towards getting the great room to a place where we might be able to use it.

Over the next month or so there are a number of work parties coming in as people are excited about finding ways to help complete this project. We appreciate your prayers, encouragement, and ongoing financial support. You can donate toward this project online by starting at www.winema.org and follow the "donate online" link or send your donation to the Camp identifying it for the Missions Building Project.

Looking West

Looking east, a view of the great room to be

The west entrance. The open space will be filled in with more windows

to brighten the reception area.

The south entrance, coming in from the Morse Lodge side. This will have

a foyer area as well as restrooms.

The east side facing the lake.

Almost, Almost, Almost

I keep thinking that I will get to report that the construction crew is finished and now we can turn fully to working on the inside. Turns out that there are a lot of detail work to finishing up the outside. So, maybe by the end of next week. In the meanwhile, we have started installing doors, coordinating with the sprinkler company, and planning for the electrical and plumbing. For those who have had the opportunitiy to get down and see the building, they are pleased with how it is turning out. Now we can really visualize how the space will be put to use.

View from the trail on the hillside above camp.
Working on the window space for the west entrance.

Looking west from inside the building.

View from the northwest

Almost There

Almost there. At the start of the week the plan was for the contractors to be done with the exterior of the building. They have been working on soffits, gutters, and downspouts along with the roof that goes over the west entrance. Well, they are almost there. A few days next week now they need to come in to finish up.

They have been a great crew, enjoyable to visit with and very hard working. The next phase involves the sprinkler system, framing walls, and power. We have some work parties and volunteers starting to come in to help us get the Camp ready for summer and to help with the next steps on the Missions Building. But at least we can say that by Easter (and since Labor Day), the building is practically up and closed in (well almost).

Looking at the south entrance.
See the roof over the west entrance.

Another view from the northwest.