216 Update

Dear Oaks,

Just in case you missed the update in yesterday’s service on our new building, here it is in brief.

1 The planning permission was submitted to Ealing Council about 4 weeks ago. It normally takes between 8-12 weeks in total. So another 4- 8 weeks to go. An informal discussion with the planners has already had a favourable response and so we are very hopeful.

2 The costings for the project will be submitted to us within the next week. These will then be discussed next week before a meeting with Neville Simpson, who is heading up the project, on 6 November.

3 We then have the rest of November to discuss where we might need to alter the final plans/costs etc.

4 During December if all has gone well with the previous stages we shall go out to tender.

5 In the New Year, dependant on when the builders can start, work will begin. The total time for the project being about 5-6 months.

So work should begin on site within 2-3 months! Please do pray for:

-Neville Simpson

-The OTAF Project team headed up by Sarah Miller. Obviously I have input as well.

-For planning permission

-Unity and wisdom as we respond to costings etc

-The right builders and other contractors

At some point before work begins it is hoped to have some 24 hour prayer in the building. In the meantime keep praying anyway.

As I hope you can see thing are really moving forward now and once Christmas is over it will all start to move much more quickly and in front of our very eyes.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). Soon we shall be able to see!

In His love,

Mark