Guess what?....they work!!

There's the break in the main water line!

Stream of living water??

Today brought about a test run for our new basement sump pumps...unexpectedly!!

OK, you all are wondering what took place that we were able to make sure the pumps actually worked. Well, it wasn't by design...it wasn't by strategy...and it wasn't by plan...it came as a result of an accident.

The workers were back this afternoon knocking out some concrete blocks from the wall to provide space for the new duct work. Then the main water line that came into our building was severed...that's right, cut in two!! Water poured into the basement and started going everywhere. I hear it got up to about 2 inches before the main water switch was turned off. Workers used our squeegees and starting pushing the water toward the pumps...feverishly; as well as outside to another drain. And the sump pumps WORKED! They worked great. Pumped that water up and out into the street where it funneled out into the street. It was rather an amazing sight to behold...we've never had this luxury before...we've just had to deal with the water damage. Thanks Lord for the features you have allowed us to add to our rebuild project.

I simply had to chuckle at their little escapade today. Guess it served as a good trial run for our new sump pump system. Brought back the memories from June...but it was nothing like the Flood of 2008. That was in a category all by itself...MAJOR DEVASTATION!

Glad to see our two electricians working today in the basement. They were running conduit and cables and wire all over the place. They work fast....very fast!

Made some decisions with my leaders Sunday that were needed for the rebuild. Trying to get plans arranged when bumps in the road come up. Happy about what is taking place in our church basement.

Good day at church on Sunday and a good study last night at our mid-week Bible Study.

Looking forward to my day off tomorrow. I'll be getting ready for the Christmas Party with my leaders on Friday night...it's always a blast!

We've already passed the 6 month mark since 6.07.08...THE DAY OF THE FLOOD! Half of the facilities are finished and half remains in our rebuilding project.

Please continue to pray for us. We still are in need of donations to help us rebuild DEBT FREE!

Here are the ways you can help make your contribution:

• Mailing Address: Columbus First Assembly, 2100 Tenth St., Columbus, IN 47201
• Website online giving: www.columbusfirstassembly.org
• Phone Number: (812) 376-7833
  

Thanks for staying in this race with us. We deeply appreciate it!

Blessings Beyond All Limits.