Building is progressing at the OMNI center. Half of the garden there has been covered with cardboard, bamboo leaves, and mulch. This will help condition the soil. We are expecting a load of mulch soon, which can be used to cover what is left. I figure as there is a great lack of initiative and volunteer support, if we just cover the soil and plant some conditioning crops like clover, in the future when there is hopefully more support, the garden can be further developed.
I have been thinking about the great lack of care that our society seems to be content with. What does it take for people to be moved to act, moved to care, moved to take a stand and go the distance it takes to make a difference. Jesus had to go all the way to the cross, sacrificing his life not only up there, but all through out his life because he did not give in to the sins of the world.
Yet we can not even go outside our comfort zone to help? The sad fact is that things will continue to worsen to the point where it becomes black and white - either you will choose to stand for what is right, or you will allow yourself to be content with false securities. Will you care about the state of your soul, and the souls of others?
Earthquakes in Haiti, terroristic attacks in the Middle East, genocide in Africa, satanic drug-based cults in Mexico, homeless people in the town you live in right now, utter environmental destruction in China and all over the world, fear of oppression from corporate powers in the country you live in now.
Is this harsh? Yes. Is it true? Yes.
The question is will you just sit back and be ok with it. Will you be comfortable with the fact that you can take out loans, or please the right people, and get through college and know that you will have a house and a car and nice clothes and maybe some trips overseas someday.
I am not comfortable with that. I don't need that. The truth is God has moved in my life so I know that no matter what I do, I will do it for Him, whatever that may cost. I am one person. You are one person. Many people can make a change. And God is all powerful. With God ALL things are possible!
It is not a question of will these problems be addressed, because Jesus will return. The question is this:
What side are you on, and how far are you willing to go?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Today was the presentation at the Fayetteville Public Library. I have to say, although we didn't get the turn-out we hoped for, it was still a fair amount of people, hopefully some of them become interested in us, and I was impressed by everyone's efforts to make it work so well! Thanks Sarah for helping with the presentation, great job on the video and slideshow Michelle, thanks everyone for getting up and talking- you all presented us well, and great job on the food Havilah, Kelsey and Serena!
This shows with a little cooperation and preparation, we can get our goals accomplished.
I think we are developing some lasting relationships with people and places in the city.
The bamboo garden building project can evolve into a lasting program, wherein we teach people how to use local materials and be resourceful. It can also be profitable, as there are many things that can be made from bamboo.
There is a lot of work to do; I hope this event gives us some momentum to start working harder to make our projects happen!
I plan to work on developing a system for making bamboo builder groups and also to start getting some things accomplished at the OMNI center garden this week. Also, I will be working on the Art Show development and outreach and other fundraising possibilities.
This shows with a little cooperation and preparation, we can get our goals accomplished.
I think we are developing some lasting relationships with people and places in the city.
The bamboo garden building project can evolve into a lasting program, wherein we teach people how to use local materials and be resourceful. It can also be profitable, as there are many things that can be made from bamboo.
There is a lot of work to do; I hope this event gives us some momentum to start working harder to make our projects happen!
I plan to work on developing a system for making bamboo builder groups and also to start getting some things accomplished at the OMNI center garden this week. Also, I will be working on the Art Show development and outreach and other fundraising possibilities.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Work Day 6:
To catch up from last week- I continued working on the bamboo planter. A man named Doug Eubanks offered to let us use bamboo from his land. I finished the planter, but it needs some structural improvements.
Friday we had an unscheduled meeting to discuss a possible grant opportunity with NCAT. It was good to clarify goals. I realized I had many projects in mind and decided to focus on the creation of one particular job, and everything else will be put on the back burner and maybe implemented at a later time.
There is so much this project can do! I think any one project that we complete is a benefit to the community and one step closer to our vision.
Today we had a Monday meeting; many projects were discussed. Everyone is doing a lot and that is great to see.
The prototype herb bed was planted, and we picked up some mulch from Teresa Cox. She will bring some plants Saturday, when we plan to plant the beds at the library. It looks ok, I think as the plants fill in it will look better.
Joel tilled the OMNI garden. Good job. All we need now is some compost and we can begin planting that!
Tomorrow I plan to harvest some bamboo from Serena's land after the meeting with NCAT.
To catch up from last week- I continued working on the bamboo planter. A man named Doug Eubanks offered to let us use bamboo from his land. I finished the planter, but it needs some structural improvements.
Friday we had an unscheduled meeting to discuss a possible grant opportunity with NCAT. It was good to clarify goals. I realized I had many projects in mind and decided to focus on the creation of one particular job, and everything else will be put on the back burner and maybe implemented at a later time.
There is so much this project can do! I think any one project that we complete is a benefit to the community and one step closer to our vision.
Today we had a Monday meeting; many projects were discussed. Everyone is doing a lot and that is great to see.
The prototype herb bed was planted, and we picked up some mulch from Teresa Cox. She will bring some plants Saturday, when we plan to plant the beds at the library. It looks ok, I think as the plants fill in it will look better.
Joel tilled the OMNI garden. Good job. All we need now is some compost and we can begin planting that!
Tomorrow I plan to harvest some bamboo from Serena's land after the meeting with NCAT.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Work Day 3:
We had a meeting this morning discussing budgets, finances, and projects. I will email notes of the meeting tomorrow.
I talked briefly to a lady at the Little Breadhouse about using local produce, and she seems interested. I'll post her contact info in the workbook.
Tyler Dallison and I modified the design of the bamboo planter because it was not stable.
Jeanie, Michelle, Kayla (Jeanie's friend), and Gypsie rebuilt part of the planter. It is now a lot stronger and we should be able to finish it tomorrow.
We had a great message tonight at church about how God will help you overcome temptation is you ask Him for help.
We had a meeting this morning discussing budgets, finances, and projects. I will email notes of the meeting tomorrow.
I talked briefly to a lady at the Little Breadhouse about using local produce, and she seems interested. I'll post her contact info in the workbook.
Tyler Dallison and I modified the design of the bamboo planter because it was not stable.
Jeanie, Michelle, Kayla (Jeanie's friend), and Gypsie rebuilt part of the planter. It is now a lot stronger and we should be able to finish it tomorrow.
We had a great message tonight at church about how God will help you overcome temptation is you ask Him for help.
Work Day 2:
I talked to Rich and Bill about the proposal for the OMNI center garden layout. They wanted to see a drawn plan and to know how we plan to maintain it throughout the year. The plan has been drawn, so we are waiting for them to look it over and give us their verdict. It would be good to begin working on that as soon as possible because we have many plants that need to be in the dirt.
Jerry Hall showed me how to operate his tiller and we tore up some of the yard at the OMNI house. I apologize for that.
I began constructing a prototype planter for the Fayetteville Library Herb Garden. Steel wire and hemp rope was used to fasten the bamboo together.
I talked to Rich and Bill about the proposal for the OMNI center garden layout. They wanted to see a drawn plan and to know how we plan to maintain it throughout the year. The plan has been drawn, so we are waiting for them to look it over and give us their verdict. It would be good to begin working on that as soon as possible because we have many plants that need to be in the dirt.
Jerry Hall showed me how to operate his tiller and we tore up some of the yard at the OMNI house. I apologize for that.
I began constructing a prototype planter for the Fayetteville Library Herb Garden. Steel wire and hemp rope was used to fasten the bamboo together.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Work Day 1:
We held our first weekly meeting this morning, in which we delegated tasks pertaining to some projects that we felt had some priority. I will be working on a community resources document, a letter writing template, the art show, and the Fayetteville garden planters this week.
Jeanie's dad gave us some design advice for the layout of the garden at OMNI, and we are in the process of awaiting approval from the building committee before we begin. I believe we should make that a priority due to the growing seasons of plants, and the value of this garden as a community education project.
We gathered dirt, bamboo, and a tiller from Jeanie's farm. Thanks to Jeanie, Andrea, Michelle, and Tai Chi for all the work they did today!
I'll be at the OMNI center tomorrow morning to work on the planter. The goal is to have one finished by early Wednesday so we can send pictures of it to Sam at the library so he an get an idea of what it will look like.
We held our first weekly meeting this morning, in which we delegated tasks pertaining to some projects that we felt had some priority. I will be working on a community resources document, a letter writing template, the art show, and the Fayetteville garden planters this week.
Jeanie's dad gave us some design advice for the layout of the garden at OMNI, and we are in the process of awaiting approval from the building committee before we begin. I believe we should make that a priority due to the growing seasons of plants, and the value of this garden as a community education project.
We gathered dirt, bamboo, and a tiller from Jeanie's farm. Thanks to Jeanie, Andrea, Michelle, and Tai Chi for all the work they did today!
I'll be at the OMNI center tomorrow morning to work on the planter. The goal is to have one finished by early Wednesday so we can send pictures of it to Sam at the library so he an get an idea of what it will look like.
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