August 21, 2005
There's much to be done in the journey ahead in order to secure this wonderful property for our retreat center. It's a complicated process that lies ahead of us navigating between asking donors and interested people to help us raise the money to buy the property. We meet with City Planner to begin the process of applying for our "Conditional Use Permit" the week of August 22. Details are being brought together now, to help us "tell the story of the Potter's Inn" by preparing an attractive booklet which will contain pictures, stories of people who have benefited from the ministry and a straight forward appeal for donations.
We would ask for you to help us get the word out and that you keep checking this BLOG for the latest information. Pray for God's blessings on this tremendous opportunity. Our goal is to raise the contracted price of $435,000 in commitments by donors. We will need an additional $65,000 for legal fees, renovation of the Barn and contruction of an outdoor pavilion/fireplace on the summit.
Tenative Schedule:
-homework on development plans; master planning and working with County officials now through December.
-Major Fund raising appeals begin September 1.
-Donations received by December 1, 2005
-Close on property December 13, 2005
-Renovations begin in 2006.
All blessings,
Steve and Gwen Smith
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