January 17…+JMJ Another year has begun and already so much has happened…we are joining in praying for Haiti as the world watches and listens to the news of the destruction, death and suffering of so many.
In the midst of what is happening in the world, we continue to serve our Lord while going forth in vocation outreach as well as preparing for those whom the Lord will bring to join us. Our CONSTRUCTION architectural plan took longer than we were first told, so construction did not begin in September, nor in October, nor in November. Truly all is in the Lord’s plans and timing! Plans were re-submitted and finally approved by the City in November just before Thanksgiving weekend. Meetings with different contractors began in December and a decision to postpone building until May due to the predicted El Nino weather pattern of a lot of rain! We went on our annual 9 day silent retreat December 26th-January 3rd with bids from contractors in order to pray and come to a final decision of selecting the contractor. Thus, our new year of 2010 has begun with discernment and selection of a contractor!
We have had further meetings with our contractor. His recommendation was that we proceed with construction so we can complete the addition by the end of the summer. Final fees were paid to the City of Ventura and permits were pulled January 14, 2010 and construction will begin February 2nd, Feast of the Presentation of our Lord…Truly we will join in presenting all to our Lord. We will also need to find temporary housing for the next 6-9 months while construction begins on that day. Please join us through prayer in this new year in this endeavor for the honor and glory of God. We will keep you posted! United in love and prayers…
