2nd August 2011 As you know Mike and I have been led to establish a property as a safe-house for the restoration of women who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking.
In fact before that vision came into being the word the Lord gave me was to 'build a tabernacle'. Initially I thought that meant praying in the house's prayer room, in the house itself and around the perimeter of the property bringing in the presence of the Lord creating an open heaven over the property. However it was not long before we were challenged to 'put feet to our prayers' and begin to restore the house itself - the physical 'tabernacle'.
Mike has been working largely on his own on the house, doing what he believes the Lord has told him to do: 'Prepare a place'. As time has progressed we have been amazed at what has been happening. We have watched in awe as God has brought the right people at the right time with the right skill. Whilst working away
someone would phone to offer him help or walk through the door with a machine, tool or the expertise needed at that precise moment. There has been an amazing provision of materials as generous-hearted people donate what they can - this is building tabernacle. God is doing it.
This morning I was impressed to read Exodus 25:1-8 (The building of the Tabernacle). As I read I saw Moses being instructed by the Lord to take an offering and expect the materials required for the building of the Tabernacle to be provided through this offering.
Mike and I have really believed that God would provide sovereignly the things that we need for this project. However this morning I feel He is instructing us to do as Moses did and take an offering towards the building of His tabernacle/safe-house. I am certain this is because He desires this project to be 'owned' by all of His people, not just Mike and Ros.
So we invite you to respond to this offering as you are able. Below is a list of requirements that we need for the on going project. Please give, as you feel led, towards this project for the Lord.
We are so grateful for your love for Him and your hearts of generosity and gratitude for all He has done for you. It's our privilege to be part of The Body with you.
Mike and Ros
Resources needed:
Monthly rent - mortgage repayment & insurance
£ 725 (US$ 1,160)
Materials for renovation - per engineer's evaluation
£ 41,815 (US$ 66,904)
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Professionals - electrician, plumber & plasterer
£ 3,000 (US$ 4,800)
(Estimate)
Capital - repayment of mortgage 192,000
Bank details:
Account Name: Solas Trust Bank: The Co-operative Bank Sort code: 08-92-99 Account number: 65486876
£ 120,000 (US$