1-6-08 (Tuesday)

Yesterday was an exciting day, I had the opportunity to meet Marty Hickey (Hickey Excavation) and Ronnie Hathaway (Hathaway Land Services) to discuss the demolition of Grandma Bet's existing house. This scope of work is starting today with a dumpster being moved on site and excavation equipment moving on site Wednesday or Thursday of this week.

We also had a meeting last night which was well attended, and a sense of excitement filled the air. Items discussed were: Building permit application (which should be completed this week) and project schedule (including disconnection of power, pumping of septic tank, existing utilities locate request, demolition of existing structure, and site building pad).

We had some discussion about the groundbreaking which will take place after the building pad is in place. We all felt that the groundbreaking ceremonies should be made up of those individuals involved in the project... not some public spectacle! Our concern being that GOD receive all the glory and not man.

I have came to the conclusion that Satan has definitely got a stronghold in the Highway Park community. I spent about an hour and a half with Maurice and Grandma Bet on Monday afternoon; seeing and discussing what goes on in their community on a daily basis. As we get started with this project, please keep in mind the additional prayer needed to combat Satan and his attack on this community and our project.

Thanks again to all those who continue to make this project a success.
Luke 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it (NLT).

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday 1-19-08 at 7:00 PM (First Baptist Church of Lake Placid).