New Floor!

We're so grateful for our new floor in the chapel at Living Water. So many people made it come together. There were those who donated the flooring and then there were those who put it down. We couldn't have done it without the help of everyone!

These are the three guys who started laying the floor--Chris McCollum, George Nies and John Quigley. They began their work on a Saturday--and it was finished on Wednesday! Wow! (And they told me to tell you they don't hire out. ha!)

It took a lot to get it started. They said it was the hardest part. Our building isn't exactly square....about 8 inches wider in one corner!

Here, George is pointing out to Andy what they did to get it lined up.


Duane Snyder, George and John did the biggest part of the job. But you can see another kind of job going on in the background---Gib is getting our food ready for Friday.

Duane was on his knees a lot.

And thankfully, there were no injuries on the job!

John & George are chiseling out a door so the floor will fit.

On Tuesday, we moved clothing registration to the office area.

And then we all shared lunch together. The first activity on our partially-layed floor.

George & John did the sawing outside on Main St.

And here it is with about 3/4 of the floor laid.

Almost done!! Micah brings more flooring to John, Duane and George. These guys worked hard! We're so indebted to their hard work and big hearts!

The finished product to follow....

EGG CARTONS!

Living Water is in desperate need of egg cartons. If you've been saving some up, could you drop them off at Living Water, Mon-Thurs from 9-3. And the sooner the better! The food bank sent eggs to us in crates instead of cartons this week and we can't hand them out until we have some cartons to put them in! THANKS!

ConocoPhillips Employees

Living Water has been informed that ConocoPhillips is instituting a new program that encourages and supports its employees in community involvement. We're so excited! Living Water is eligible as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Here is an outline of their new program:

We are pleased to inform you that, effective January 1, 2010, we are expanding our employee giving programs, providing employees and retirees more opportunities to give back to their communities.

Matching Gift
Our Matching Gift program will expand to match employee gifts to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000, and retiree gifts dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,500 annually. Previously, the program matched gifts to accredited educational institutions only.

Employee Volunteer Grants “Dollars for Hours”
ConocoPhillips will donate $500 for every 20 hours an employee or retiree volunteers with an eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Additionally, teams of four or more employees or retirees may apply for a team grant of $1,000 to an eligible organization.

So...if you're a ConocoPhillips employee, please consider getting involved in this new program. Living Water would LOVE to have you involved with us!

WELCOME CELEBRATION FAMILY CHURCH

We want to welcome Celebration Family Church in Fritch as another supporter of Living Water. We're so excited to have them on board! Dwight Kirksey is the pastor of this church and they are situated on Broadway St. in Fritch. They are very easy to find and we hope you'll check them out---I know they would love to have you!!

HEATERS NEEDED!

I've had several people calling Living Water asking if there are any heaters available because THEY'RE COLD!!

If you have an extra heater you're not using or would like to purchase one (or two or three...) and donate it to Living Water so we can give it away, please bring it by Monday-Thursday from 9-3.

THANKS!