As regular readers, you will be aware that the board of trustees met last Thursday (12th July) to consider the new Conference Hall project. When we originally signed the contract we only committed to build the shell, with the option to delay before proceeding with the fit out stage. This was clearly not our preferred option, but in the light of the funds we had available at the time, was the right decision.

At the meeting the board carefully and prayerfully considered the situation and concluded that, with the funds we have already received and those promised, along with the commitment of the bank to lend up to £1m, we should press on and trust the Lord for completion in one continuous contract. On Tuesday we had our regular monthly meeting with the design team and contractors and made them aware of the decision, and so they are now planning and working accordingly.

It is our prayer that we will not have to borrow from the bank so can we ask you continue to “circle” the building with prayer, giving praise to the Lord for His provision, both to date and in the future. This is still very much an exercise of faith and so we thank you for standing with us, and we look forward to seeing the new building take shape in the coming months.

Can we just encourage you to follow on the blog, if you wish to keep up with news regularly, where you will also find the current financial position.

Today, I just want to share an important message from Phil Burt, our Business Director:

Our Trustees meet on Thursday 12th July and a key item on the agenda will be the Conference Hall.  As you may have gathered from previous correspondence, the initial contract was signed as a two-phase contract, ie. we have committed at this stage to build the shell and retained the option to delay the fit out phase should funding not be available.

As you will see from the latest figures on our web site (www.capernwray.org.uk) we are still some way short of the total required and so would value your prayers as the trustees discuss this together later this week.  Once again, this is a critical decision, and so, as you pray, if you have any specific thoughts or encouragement, please comment on the blog or e-mail us at phil.burt@capernwray.org.uk

If you sense the Lord prompting you to commit to giving, it would really help us in our planning if you would e-mail us at phil.burt@capernwray.org.uk or info@capernwray.org.uk for any other inquiry or information.  You can also visit us at our “Giving” page to see how there are many ways you can contribute to the work of Capernwray Hall.

Thank you.

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We learned today that Chard likes to watch Bob the Builder, hence the title of today’s blog!

However, we have got the brick layers back and work is progressing on the walls that will form the lower part of the structure.  The service corridor that runs the length of the building is now discernible and the shape of the new bed rooms is becoming clear.  Pretty soon the mixer will be back to lay the floors in time for the steel work arriving on or around July 16th.

For those of you who enjoy our regular Newsletter, Matt has just sent that out today.  If you don’t receive one, please go to the newsletter tab on this blog to find out how to obtain your copy.

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