Cabin Update

Knowing there are 28 families out there who are waiting to visit Elijah's Retreat, thought it would be good to give you an update of where we're at in completing the first cabin and being ready for our first guests.

The adorable two bedroom cabin is 85% complete, meaning that the exterior is done and the interior is getting there. We've almost finished putting up the paneling inside. Next we need to install the kitchen cabinets (which we've already sanded and painted). We still need to do flooring, trim, countertops, install the toilet, vanity and sink in the bathroom, and install the air conditioning ducts and hook up the air conditioner.

The electric wiring in the cabin has been run, but the outside wiring from the pole to the cabin has not yet been run. The electric company has to do that and it costs $1,600 (thus the delay). The septic system still needs to be installed as well, which will cost $2,500. We are only able to complete as much as we have money for, and we're kind of at a stand still at the moment until the Lord provides some more funds. My husband's business has slowed up a bit so the dollars are having to stretch farther right now.

We are in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status for Elijah's Retreat (a non-profit organization), but it's a long and tedious process. Until we get that it's very difficult to raise funds because we can't give people a tax write-off. So Jeff and I have funded everything ourselves so far. The plan is to do some fund raising once we get the 501(c)(3) so that we can continue to build cabins and make this retreat a really great place for your families to visit year after year.

We are not discouraged. We know that where God guides, He provides - and we believe that God sent us here to build this retreat. So, we know He will provide in His perfect time. We trust Him completely and are resting in His love.

Please keep Elijah's Retreat in your prayers. Thanks so much!

Kathie

P.S. - We'd love to hear from you!!!