We Have Moved!

We have a different kind of project under construction- our new blog hosted on Wordpress! Our new address is: www.kbministries.wordpress.com. We hope that you'll enjoy our new site, although we're still in the process of moving (so excuse the "dust"). There's a handy link to subscribe via email (in the right hand column) if that's more your style, but if you still want to keep us on your blogroll, we'd be honored : )

Thanks to Steve Blount the slab fill dirt is in place. Bevis Concrete started forming the slab yesterday. This morning Mike Bevis Jr. was on site starting to dig footers with his son and several of his son's friends. God continues to work through so many people on this project:)

Block walls are not far from starting and as of to date we only need to sell 168 more blocks ($5.00 each) to reach our goal of 2,800blocks...please get the word out, the "Block Party" is almost over!!!

Living Stones

"You also, as living stones are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:5

You, yes you. A living stone. Fully alive to faith in God, and fully grounded on the foundation of Jesus Christ. Designed to be firm and steadfast, immovable. And shaped to contribute to something bigger than you could ever imagine -- a spiritual house for the kingdom of God! He takes our little nothingness and transforms it into something that can be used for His glory. What an honor to serve as a living stone!

But, can a house be built with only one stone? "So we, being many, are one body in Christ and individually members of one another" (Romans 12:5).

And, can a house be held together without masonry? Certainly not. "And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist." (Colossians 1:17)

P.S. New photos are up today! Visit our Facebook to see those Block Party donations being put to good use.

Thanks to God and Mike Bevis Sr. (Bevis Concrete) the footers were dug, inspected and poured today!

IT IS OFFICIAL...WE CAN START :)

As of today, the newly engineered foundation drawings have been approved by the Highlands County Building Department. Yes...you read this correctly, we can now officially start digging footers for the JOM house.

Sweet Redemption Wrap-Up

Who would have ever guessed that God could raise over $30,000 with less than 300 people in one night?! We were overwhelmed, to say the least, when we heard the total amount. It reminded us of how big a God we truly serve and also how the love of God is poured out through people in this community.

The money raised is just a bonus. The best part of Sweet Redemption was bringing together people from all walks of life to reflect on the Good News of our adoption as children of God, if we take that step. Though we had some technical difficulties, the message was proclaimed, and we pray, hearts were changed.

If you want to view photos from the event, visit our Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.161425193920811.41932.155138031216194 .

And become a fan : )

Praise God for the individuals associated with the "Grow Strong Boot Camp" exercise class! Toady we received $910.00 in donations from several class members.

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. " (Psalm 100: 4-5 NIV)

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The water meter has been set by the Town of Lake Placid along with a temporary water supply connection by C & C Plumbing. Sorry to say...that we have hit a little road block with the site and concrete slab scope of work. There is a substantial elevation drop from one side of the property to the other, which is effecting our original (approved) concrete slab design. Last week I had a meeting with Bo Seignious, Grif Broach, and Steve Blount to discuss this issue, and concluded that we need to revise the foundation drawings showing a stem wall type foundation, submit to the engineer for approval, and resubmit these drawings to the Building Department for final approval. While this process is taking place, Steve Blount is going to go ahead and start moving dirt around so that we can establish a finished floor elevation.

A Sweet Something in the Air

The smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven. The taste of buttercream icing or a rich, chocolate brownie. There are many sweet things to taste in life, but the sweetest of all is the story of redemption. Join us on May 12th at the Lake Placid Conference Center as we share "Just One More Sweet Redemption," an evening of dessert alongside silent and live auctions, topped with other special treats. You won't want to miss it! Tickets are $10, or $100 for a reserved table of 8 (which includes 4 blocks for the Block Party) For ticket information, contact Leander Collette at 863.465.9876. You can pick up tickets at Automotive Point (1 Triangle Park, Lake Placid).

We were blessed today with the sell of 1,120 blocks...totaling $5,600.00 dollars. Keep praying as we only have 934 blocks left to sell.

"Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. I tell myself I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God even with my dying breath." (Psalm 146 NLT)

Well I just finished typing the final chapter scripture and prayer from Max Laucado's new book "Outlive Your Life" on the "Outlive Your Life" blog page. If you haven't read this book, I highly suggest that you do; God is calling us ALL to Outlive Our Life :) Oh by the way...what do you think about the scriptures and prayers from the "Outlive Your Life blog page?

HIGHLANDS COUNTY ,FLORIDA

Building Inspection Department

PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION

PERMIT NUMBER: 11030023

DATE: 03/18/2011

APPLICATION BY: ALL AMERICAN HALLMARK HOMES

ON PROPERTY OF: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID

FOR A PERMIT TO: CONSTRUCT SF CBS RESIDENCE

CENTRAL WATER, SEPTIC # 28S1-1305705

ENG DW #11030228 *FBC07 W/09 SUPP

SUBDIVISION: LAKE SIRENA SHORES RESUB

LEGAL: LOT 0080 BLK 0040

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 JACKSON STREET

LAKE PLACID, FL 33852

That's right...above is a copy of what's listed on the Kingdom Builders J.O.M. Project

Building Permit. It is official we can legally start construction!!!

TODAY'S NEWS:

1) Prayer for KB/JOM project.

2) Electrical Permit was applied for and issued.

3) Application for temporary power was completed and forwarded to Progress Energy.

4) Temporary power service/pole staked for installation.
5) Application for City Water was issued; in preparation for the Town of Lake Placid to set a water meter for construction and permanent water use.

6) A financial donation (unexpected) that will cover the $2,300.00 charge for the water meter installation.

7) Watching God's miracles at work:)

BLOCK PARTY UPDATE:

We have 2,072 concrete blocks left to sell!!!

We have sold 728 concrete blocks to date.

Thanks to all who have contributed to this fundraiser :)

JOM PROJECT UPDATE

As of this afternoon, I have two sets of engineer stamped JOM house plans in my possession. Tomorrow we hope to start the Highlands County Building Department permitting process.

Our Lord reigns forever!

JOM BOX NOTE:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Just a short little note that my prayers were spoken on this ground today. A place that fills me with joy-a place that feels like home already and there isn't even a home built yet-a place where God's most precious will reside.

As of 7:30 AM today, I am fasting till Sunday morning in my renewed commitment to the JOM project and God's word.

Blessings to All,
SHD

HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!

WE NEED TO SELL 2,104 REMAINING BLOCKS FOR THE JOM PROJECT.

See the "Block Party" page for more details.

HEY ALL YOU BLOG FOLLOWERS...CHECK-OUT THE NEW PAGE "OUTLIVE YOUR LIFE".

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

CHECK-OUT THE BLOCK PARTY PAGE (click above) FOR UPDATES ON THIS FUNDRAISER.

JOM PROJECT UPDATE

I met with Grif Broach today to review the plans before he makes the final drawings. These final drawings will be submitted to the engineer for review and approval; hopefully next week. Once they have been approved by the engineer we can then start the permitting process with Highlands County (Building Department, Road & Bridge Department, Engineering Department, and Health Department).

Thanks to Steve Blount, site work preparation has begun by removing the necessary trees, which were in direct conflict with the house pad.

I checked the JOM box yesterday and did not find any notes left. Please leave written prayers, prayer requests, scripture texts, testimonies, etc... that God may have laid on your heart concerning this project. We will review notes, pray and post on the blog as we see fit.

1 Thesolonians 5: 17 "Never Stop Praying"

Among the Thirsty

We want to extend a big thank you to Among the Thirsty for coming out to the groundbreaking. Check out their website here for some rockin' music.

Diggin' a Little Dirt

Sunday, January 23, 2011 was a day of new beginnings. The lot was cleared, the “stage” (AKA trailer) was set, and the cross stood tall. Cars lined up, people gathered, conversations were exchanged, and cookies were eaten. Tears were shed, house plans discussed, and concrete blocks sold. It was a celebration in every sense of the word. Just One More Groundbreaking was not “just one more groundbreaking.”

Scott Seignious shared the brief history of Just One More and Kingdom Builders, giving glory and praise to God alone. Among the Thirsty, a Christian recording band from Clearwater, played an acoustic set, with a song reminding us that no matter how little it seems, what we do for God counts big. Keith Campbell shared his and Dawn’s passion to rescue orphans, and Pastor Brett Morey encouraged and prayed.

Of course, we can’t forget the actual groundbreaking. Golden shovels cleared some dirt at 109 Jackson Street. We are “officially” under construction. Dawn Campbell seemed to dish the most dirt. In anxious anticipation of a finished product, she encouraged everyone saying, “Come on! What are ya’ll standing around for? Grab a shovel!” It’s clear that she’s a mother to many with no time for standing around!

To see the support of our community is overwhelming. What God is doing through this project is “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

We want to thank everyone who helped from the bottom of our…blog : ) From lot clearing and cleaning (Bull Griffin, Steve Blount, M & P Trees, Bobby Prescott, and Steve Davis) to set-up and sign painting (Walt and Renee Kohl), to trailer provisions (Edward Smoak), we cannot express our full gratitude! Kingdom Builders would not be possible without the support of many behind the scene helpers.

Water provided by: Walt Kohl
Cookies baked by: Renee Kohl, Mandy Morey, Doreen Wilson, Brittany Phypers, Heidi Davis, Christine Wrenn, Peggy Sueppel, and Robin VonMereveldt
MC: Rodger Smith
Music : Among the Thirsty
Scripture/Prayer: Pastor Brett Morey
Sound System: Terry Weaver
Guest of Honor: Grandma Bet
Concrete Block Fundraiser: Leander and Karen Collette

Check out the pictures below!

Just One More Groundbreaking Pics