Well, it has been busy! Today I was able to paint the ceiling in the Youth Center. We rented a scissor lift for the air conditioning installers, so I used it today to spray the ceilings. We used a dark brown paint called
"Wild Horse."
No matter how careful you are, you always seem to have drips! In this case, they made me look like I had sores all over my face. Yucky.
The center is taking shape. The A/C is in and the electrical will be completed on Friday. We are in the planning stages for the deco. We are going to IKEA to brainstorm ideas.
In between all of this I am working on my real estate. I had a closing last week and have a leasing client in contract. Leasing is a huge thing here in Austin due to all the colleges and high-tech employees that come and go. It is unreal what houses lease for near the downtown area. A house I took a client to the other day was 1200 square feet and built in the 40's. It was in horrible shape and leases for $2400 a month! But, it is close to the University of Texas. Location is everything. I toured 10 homes yesterday with other agents and had the opportunity to talk about the Lord during the whole tour. Somehow, when other agents find out that I am a Pastor, they all tend to open up and talk about their life and issues! It is interesting and really gives me an opportunity to share my experiences with God. It is also amazing how many people I have met that live within a few miles of our church.
We had awesome church Sunday and had the Chris Bracken family, missionaries to Taiwan/China with us. This is our third missionary to take as partners. We believe in supporting ministries that reach to the lost all around the world. We ended up having $900 come in for Home Missions, Christmas for Christ! This money goes to reaching unchurched areas in North America.Keep us in your prayers. The land for our permanent location is still in the works. We have several people attending that are ready to make commitments and our VBS mom is ready to be baptized this coming Sunday. Pray that nothing will stand in her way!
8 comments:
First, let me agree with you on the "sores on your face". You look awful! LOL! But, I am sure the Youth Center is looking great! I'm happy to hear the wonderful things that are happening.
This could be a great illustration when preaching on not "painting ourselves"!!!! I can't wait to see pictures of the youth center!!! hint hint hint
Love ya'll
LOL! You do look TERRIBLE! Looking forward to seeing the youth center.
The "spots" almost look like chicken pox! I, too, can't wait to see pictures of your youth center!
We love to hear about the great things happening in your area. Take care!
Love hearing the updates! Ikea Store I love that place we went while we were in Austin and can't wait to redo the kids rooms with all the neat ideas! And the greatest part was they have a play area for the kids and we could shop without kids!!!! Can't wait to see Photos of the project. Can't can't believe you are wearing a good longhorn hat to paint in.
I can just picture you showing a house and all these people see is your spots!LOL Sure hope it comes off easy. Blends on the hat nicely (in the pic at least). Great job on CFC!
Forgot to say I'm so excited that your VBS mom will finally get to be JESUS' VBS mom!!! Always great to add His name to a person!
Well, you do look a bit worse for the wear, Bro. Holley....*smile*
I am so excited and thankful for all that the Lord is doing through and for you and your family and church. God is so great!!!
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