firm foundations

each pole set in concrete with reinforced steel frame.

we are encouraged by Jesus to set our lives, what we believe, what we hold to when the going gets tough, on firm foundations. he uses a strong visual image of two men building on different foundations, one sand and the other rock....as the storm and flood comes which one will stand? Jesus says he is the rock, that solid foundation.

the whole concrete base.

like Jesus story we all need to build on firm foundations, whether that be a business venture, our lives or even a charity looking to provide hope via health, education and training. this week the ukuqala II team have been putting this into action as they firstly made sure that the sand stone that they were building on was firm enough to plant the 9 meter posts into the ground (yes we used dynamite to do this!) and then ensured that they were securely set each of the one with concrete and then a wider 'slab' with reinforced metal to hold the whole structure together with further concrete poured over the top to ensure the building would stand firm.

much of what they have put their efforts into over the last few weeks is unseen and as the rest of the team of students from stuttgart arrive it may not look like a lot has happened but without these firm foundations the new building would be susceptible to the forces of nature and eventually crumble to the ground.

well done guys, chris, andy, and til, your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed.