The following goals are now projected as a 6-month process:
- We met with Grant County’s Exec. Judge = zoning amendment estimated to pass in 3-4 months
- If approved, we’ll then need to raise funds for and provide an offer for “phase one” (to purchase the land with contingencies)
- If accepted by owner, Neil will then present The Covering’s business plan to the Board of Adjustments
- If approved, several developmental processes will follow including “phase two” (fund-raising for cabins and farm infrastructure construction)
Beyond the God-sized requests listed above, we ask for prayer regarding the following:
- Marketing video production and presentation development for both the Bd of Adjust. and Investors
- Selling our GA house in God’s timing and as a contingency to the land purchase
- Knowing how to present a reasonable offer to the property owner while still being an influence for the Gospel
We are so happy to report these unique opportunities:
- Several Gospel-rich visits with land owner though he was sick & unable to go along to the Ark
- God-ordained (unplanned) meetings with Patrick Marsh (Ark designer) and Ken Ham (Ark CEO) while visiting the Ark-- Both showed interest in supporting The Covering by offering to assist in our processes
- Experiencing the Ark Encounter... HUGE and encouraging to the Christians and challenging and convicting Skeptics. Done with excellence and detail. GO VISIT on your next vacation!
- Blessed to stay at His Mission House (rental) and visit with local friends in town
- Wonderful fellowship at Liberty Bible Church and with Jeanine and Hannah Pate (visiting the Ark too from GA), and many great memories made with our children and their Grandparents
- Many opportunities to walk the “favored” land again (showing friends and family the spread as well!) It truly is a beautiful and well suited property for this God-honoring vision
We covet your prayers and continued encouragements as we walk this path daily. We know this is a HUGE dream that only God could make a reality. Please consider how you might help us spread the word. Like, Share, and Comment as often as you can. We never know who the Lord might use to help us see this through. Blessings to you all…