Hello Bloggers -
Well, things move rapidly and as I write, the beam and winch have been installed and the straps have been attached to the pulpit ready for lift off! Andrew has already been in with his camera so expect photos soon. There is a major push on to get the pulpit sorted because it needs the scaffolding as part of the project and overall the builders are desperate to get rid of the scaffold
It opens up a whole new, entirely unexpected, chapter in 'whatliesbeneathgate' as the pulpit foundations are revelaed for the first time in 125+ years.
What could there be? - we long for an aged overhead or two - 'would the owner of Austin 7 registration number.......', 'would gentlemen please remove their top hats to avoid obstructing others view....'
Possibly loads of sermon notes, accumulated shepherds crooks from nativities, other suggestions most welcome.
Beyond that the work continues in its ploddy way. There are a number of teams here today and it amusing to see everyone wobbling around over the joists - like middle aged weebles - but to date no one has fallen down yet!
On a more serious note, please continue to pray as we work to iron out one or two issues on the project regarding what we expected from some contractors and what was delivered. It would be in-appropriate to discuss further here but these things are going on and your prayers for grace,fairness and wisdom would be appreciated.
Despite this the work goes on - and it is exciting - when we get the heating commissioned then the back will be broken of the work and it will be the downhill slope to the finish.
We continue to get a lot of encouragement with donations coming in from unexpected sources and really nice letters of support which helps to ameliorate the not so nice parts!
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