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Kip Goes to Dunamis
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Monday, April 2, 2007
Dunamis Ranch Worship Center Construction
Jail Ministry at White Mountain Apache Reservation
The topography at the ranch is rolling hills with sage grass, dry clay soil, volcanic rock, lots of juniper bushes, short squat cactus and not much else. On the reservation, however, the lower elevation allows for pine trees and some spectacular scenery as the elevation changes from over 11,000 feet at the high peak to about 2700 feet above sea level. Dutch Mountain is at 6400 feet.
Grandma Bev stayed behind with the kids at Dunamis Ranch on Dutch Mountain. While all the ladies and a small group of men went down to the reservation (about an hour and 15 minutes away). We didn't take any photos at the Jail, but the both the men's and women's sections of the jail were visited with singing, a devotion, snacks and fellowship time.
Our count grew to 32 overnight as Vonnie Gonzalez joined us at the Ranch and Chris came to help at the worship center.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
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The day begins with a snuggle on the couch - Grace, Kennedy and Damian (Greg & Beth's godson). Lance, Jake and Carter enjoy Blue's Clues. |
Jeff preps for the concrete coming this morning. |
After the pour, the men apply the finish. |
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The worship center main entrance with the new concrete from the south - you're looking North |
New concrete from the south east corner |
Looking south from the east side |
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From the north side looking at the back entrances. If you could see on the other side of the building about a quarter of a mile, you would see the house. |
Although temporary, this backhoe is an invaluable toy tool |
Buck builds up his strength in preparation to cut the beams for the front porch - Phil encourages him and watches for pointers |
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Scott and Buck measure and cut the beams |
Meanwhile, Chad is prepping some of the heating and electrical equipment |
John, Chad and Jason realize just how high they have to get those HVAC units up to the ceiling |
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Eli, Robbie and Christian prep lumber for the lowered ceiling in the bathrooms |
Ron, David and Max work on the plumbing on the men's bathroom |
Gino and Bob discuss some goals for the day. |
Robbie up on a ladder - many more trips up this to come! |
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In the main room of the worship center from the NE corner facing the offices and apartment. The main entrance is on the far left side. |
The main room from the entrace facing north - the north wall where the main kitchen will be. |
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Jeff and Mike work on lowering the ceiling in the women's restroom (seen from the south main room) |
From the men's sleeping quarters to the north looking south into the men's restroom |
Kim Kemp gives some of the children a ride on the horse, Isaac |
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While all the adults are crashing around the camp fire, Grace, Carter, Damian and Kennedy are all ready for bed and absorbed into a movie. |
Phillip catches some sleep time in the luxury suite (the garage). It was a real blessing to have several new mattresses to crash on. |
Another view of the luxury suite. |
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1715 Stringtown Pike