Touring

November 1, 2016
We've been "on the road"!
Stacy and I have been in the States now approacing a month and we have visited several churches who have been supporters of the Revolution Project.

Illinois Farmland

Roanoke, VA - 2nd Pres

Concord, NC - Glorieta Baptist Church

Nashville, TN - 1st Pres

Peoria, IL - Northwoods

Indianapolis, IN - 2nd Pres

Ft Wayne, OH - Pine Hills

Wauseon, OH - Crossroads

It has been very meaningful to meet many of the people who have helped with the project historically, financially, prayerfully or physically! 
Historically - It was truly special to meet many of the people who have been an important part of the history of Solid Rock. The accomplishments of life-changing and life-saving events that have happened over the past 27 years is remarkable, so meeting some of the people involved in serving others has been very meaningful. 
Financially - It is amazing that because of the generosity and vision of 530+ people and organizations over $2.7M has been raised so far. These people and churches have invested in a dream that truly is becoming a reality, and it is only because of their investment that it is happening.
Prayerfully- The spiritual support is so appreciated, there have been numerous "God-coincidenses" while working on the project and I thank everyone for keeping the project and everyone involved in their prayers.
Physically - Thanks to the 100's of volunteers who have spent their money and limited vacation days to offer their time and talents helping onsite. The work done at the project by these teams has been a necessity, and going forward there is much to be done and some neat projects for teams to help with as we get closer to needing outbuildings, grounds and work on the building itself. 

It was extra special to see Dr Diller (87 yrs) at Crossroads, he was ready to build a new clinic soon after the hurricane and flood in 1998, so it is nice to be a small part in helping see his vision become a reality. His life's story is one of meeting the call of Christ, he has led an extraordinary life of serving others.


SRI has been a conduit thru which so many positive things have happened in the San Juan area, and with the completion of this facility we can ensure that the mission of Solid Rock and everyone involved can continue for many generations - SERVING THE POOREST OF THE POOR.  

The Reality - Higher Cost but same Vision  & Need

Being in-country has allowed Frank and me to arrive at a realistic construction estimate which is now $4.5M ... $1.5M more than the original campaign. We have a new campaign target but the same vision of why this facility is needed. We are building the fully equipped facility at a very efficient cost of $98 per square foot and are working daily to find ways to minimize costs.

So we are continuing to press forward but cautiously watching that your donations go as far as possible.

Very few capital projects by non-profits can pass 100% of donations on to the project, Solid Rock is doing that - there is no better way for you to help people in need. 

Perhaps you cannot take the time to offer your talents and travel abroad - please consider trusting that we will use your gracious gifts very carefully with a simple goal - building a facility from which people may Serve Others ... changing lives medically, spiritually and giving wonderful but very poor people a sense of hope.

And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.” Mark 12 41-44