Yesterday involved some projects to get our house back in shape. The weather had other ideas about what was going to happen. It was a rainy day here in Virginia Beach. We were still able to repair a gate, a shed door, and rearrange the garage. The Good Will Store was happy to see my wife's car (and all the stuff in it). We were able to reduce the unnecessary clutter and donate some things that had been accumulating around the garage and shed.
I started looking at the IRS paperwork again and have made some leeway on the establishment of a 501 ©. I sense this will take some more thought and probably a trip to see someone who has some legal and business training. It seems that what we need to do first is establish a corporation in this state. Once the corporation is established then we can apply for 501 status. One of the things that has to happen along the way is to establish a board of directors. This will set up a group of people that will help guide the course of this venture. We have to have an "organizing document" and fortunately the IRS website has a draft to work from.
It has occurred to me that we have yet to talk about what mission we would like to accomplish. I think the first one should be one that is not too complicated and fairly straight forward. Bahama Habitat is a great organization that is doing great things in the Caribbean. They have established contacts and they are used to handling small aircraft. The majority of what they are doing is in the Bahamas where they have set up a Methodist based camp. I have visited this camp and toured the current projects that they are currently working on. Of course they are interested in providing affordable housing for the low income population but they are also working on a project called " Zion Children's Home Project." This is a desperately needed home for abused children. Your can click on the link Zion Children's Home Project and check out this mission's progress. The things I like about helping out people in this island country is that it is very close to our country. I think its important to keep up good relations with our neighbors to allow God's word and work to take root.
Its Sunday and that means a lot of singing. One of the things that I love to do. I sing with various groups but one of my favorites involves some "good old boys". The Elizabeth River District Mens Chorus. In the beginning our mission was to have members from all the Methodist Churches in our district and to perform at all those churches. We are always "making a joyful noise unto the Lord!" Martha directs and Pat plays the piano. Its amazing those two girls can keep us together!
Ok, pray on the selection of a Mission. Bye for now, Robin
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