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Oak Lodge Renovation Updates


Below are some of the regular updates that are being sent out to our mailing list regarding the status of the renovation. It's a little way to honor our volunteers and share the story of what's happening here. If you aren't getting these emails but you'd like to, let us know by calling the Menno Haven office 815-646-4344 or emailing us at [email protected].  

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What's Been Done?

Week 7

* Finished the plumbing rough-in in dorm rooms

* Finished the electrical rough-in in dorm rooms

* Finished running wires for the electrical upgrades for hotel rooms

* Continued installation of heating/cooling infrastructure throughout Oak Lodge by contractor

* Took down wallpaper borders in the bathrooms where the borders were cut due to heating/cooling upgrades

* Hung drywall in hotel room.


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Who's Been Helping?

Week 7

Mennonite Church of Normal:

* Lotus Hershberger

* Roger Clemmons

* Loren Moshier

* Dave Voegtlin


Willow Springs Mennonite Church:

* Cal Zehr

* Heath Kauffman

* Eldon Eigsti

* Warren Searles

* Lydia Johnson

* Caleb Johnson

* Sheena Johnson


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What Needs Doing?

By December 3rd

* Finish electrical upgrades

* Finish heating/cooling installation (by contractor)

* Complete spray foam insulation (by contractor) 

* Complete hanging insulation (by contractor)

* Hang sound board for sound proofing in dorm rooms

* Hang drywall downstairs and upstairs

           

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What's Still Needed?

As of 11-29-2016:   $49,472.25 has been received in hand and an additional $52,000 has been pledged, bringing the grand total raised to $101,475.25 (~53% of the project).  

$88,524.75 (~47% of the project) is needed to cover the projected costs.                         

 You can help financially by:

* giving a monetary gift

* pledging a gift to be given by December 2017

*giving a no interest loan through December 2017 to assist with cash flow for the renovation

* giving appreciated stock, mutual funds, or other property

* giving commodities such as corn or soybeans

* making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your traditional IRA

* donating building materials

* sponsoring a skilled laborer

* volunteering your time and labor

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Friend Spotlight

The folks from Willow Springs Mennonite Church said they and their friends would provide the electrical work under the direction of Pastor/Electrician Cal Zehr for the Oak Dorm Room Renovation.

Throughout the month of November they gave 23 people days of work. That's the equivalent of 1 person for an entire month! Wow, what a gift!

Many thanks to those who came. You literally light up our lives!!

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Upcoming Events

                    

Dec 18-23

Family Service Week

Spend a week at camp giving back. Check in on Sunday evening. Monday - Thursday be led in morning devotions, two day time work sessions, and evening free time of singing, games, and/or s'mores all while letting us cook for you! There is no cost to this week long event. For more information, click here.


April 8

Spring Work Day

Menno Haven depends on and greatly appreciates, friends who partner with us to keep our 231 acres of sanctuary looking great. Join us for a time of fellowship, working, helping, and eating!  A typical Work Day starts with a light breakfast at 8:00 and goes through 4:00. For more information, click here.

             

Our Mission is ... to invite all

to experience God's World and Christ's Kingdom

in a camp and retreat setting

through opportunities for

worship, fellowship, recreation, growth and renewal.

PRAYER POWER

Can you pray with us for God's presence and direction for those working and planning this project? To sign up to pray for a specific day, click here. We have numerous days with no one signed up yet to pray in January. Or make a day in November or December doubly covered by signing up to pray then. Come pray with us!

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CONTACT

Tel: 815.646.4344

eMail: [email protected]

Web: www.mennohaven.com

Address:9301 1575 East St Tiskilwa, IL 61368

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  • Plan Your Retreat
    • Map of Grounds
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    • Facilities >
      • Lodging >
        • Hotel
        • Dorms
        • Cabin
        • Tent/RV Campground
      • Meeting Spaces >
        • Upper Lakeview Lodge
        • Lost Meadow
        • Conference Room
        • Pavilion
      • Dining >
        • Dining Hall
        • Kitchenettes
      • Recreation >
        • Eagle Wing Activity Center
        • Pool
        • Lake
        • Activities
        • Ball Field
        • Hiking Trails
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