We have been so busy these last two weeks, we've hardly known what to do with ourselves. Grant and the rest of the team worked SO hard to complete all of the renovations on the barn here at the property. The dedication service for the barn and the first worship gathering were held on April 14th and 15th - both evenings were extremely special and turned out wonderfully with 115+ people attending.
This picture above of Grant was taken just a day or so prior to the dedication service and we literally did not know if we were going to pull it off! There was stuff EVERYWHERE and it was amazing to see what group effort in the face of panic from a deadline can pull off! Here, Grant is hanging a large iron bell outside in honor of the community name - Iron Bell. (Go figure!)
This was one of the best parts of the evening for me - Grant's introduction/debut of the coffeeshop... He built this cool stand, had professional introductory pamphlets explaining the mission of the coffeehouse made up, and served incredible coffee using beans from local vendors. He has already had interest expressed (by a church and others) to partner with him in using his coffee once everything gets up and going! I am so proud and thrilled for him. We are currently praying about sending him on a missions trip to either Nicaragua, Thailand, or Ethiopia to serve their local communities and also forge relationships with bean growers there.
A shot of the quickly cleaned up barn with the beginnings of the setup. These aren't the greatest before and after shots - man, this place has completely been transformed!
A quick family pic opportunity since we were all showered and happy. We have taken so few of these! (Our house is up on the hill and we're standing in front of the barn.) It was a great week, but it sure has taken us a few days to recover! We are so excited that the ministry has officially had its kick-off and that God has been so faithful in allowing us to be a part of this journey.
This picture above of Grant was taken just a day or so prior to the dedication service and we literally did not know if we were going to pull it off! There was stuff EVERYWHERE and it was amazing to see what group effort in the face of panic from a deadline can pull off! Here, Grant is hanging a large iron bell outside in honor of the community name - Iron Bell. (Go figure!)
This was one of the best parts of the evening for me - Grant's introduction/debut of the coffeeshop... He built this cool stand, had professional introductory pamphlets explaining the mission of the coffeehouse made up, and served incredible coffee using beans from local vendors. He has already had interest expressed (by a church and others) to partner with him in using his coffee once everything gets up and going! I am so proud and thrilled for him. We are currently praying about sending him on a missions trip to either Nicaragua, Thailand, or Ethiopia to serve their local communities and also forge relationships with bean growers there. 
A shot of the quickly cleaned up barn with the beginnings of the setup. These aren't the greatest before and after shots - man, this place has completely been transformed! 
A quick family pic opportunity since we were all showered and happy. We have taken so few of these! (Our house is up on the hill and we're standing in front of the barn.) It was a great week, but it sure has taken us a few days to recover! We are so excited that the ministry has officially had its kick-off and that God has been so faithful in allowing us to be a part of this journey.
congrats! i'm super pumped for you guys and all that God has in store! you two (well, three) are going to do MIGHTY things for His kingdom!
ReplyDeleteblessings to you, sweet sarah (and grant & naomi too)!
steph