Yahweh’s House/Beit-Elohim
We have been living in our tiny RV since 12/1/05. Yep…2005! Yahweh…through others…is building us a house/cabin. A number of people have come together to try and improve our living situation…whether it be to get a trailer of some kind up here or to get a house/cabin built.
People from the homeschool group we are part of and people in congregations have come together to try and raise funds. People we have never even met have pitched in…and we are SO grateful!
On this page, I am listing the things we have and the things we still need. Some of the things are for the house/cabin and some are for the home going inside of it. My desire is for a rustic kind of feel…more like a cabin than a house. I think a cabin has more of a cozy feel. I envision shelving with pretty countryish curtains hanging in front for the kitchen. If we have cabinets, I hope they have more of a rustic feel.
There is also a list of other posts that deal with this house and the progress being made. They are listed in date order from the earliest at the top to the most recent at the bottom.
The House That Yahweh Is Building!
Tears & Chills From Yahweh’s Blessings!
Yahweh’s House Becomes Beit-Elohim!
Beit-Elohim Floor Plans & the Septic
Yahweh’s Provision Equals Refining
Beit-Elohim Foundation Is Cleared!
A Perimeter Foundation Trench for Beit-Elohim
The Initial Trench Dig for Beit-Elohim
Cleaned Out Foundation Trenches for Beit-Elohim & Concrete!
We need building supplies and some things for the inside. My sister-friend Claudia encouraged me to go ahead and put a list up here. We do have some things already, although we are not sure what condition they are all in. So, here goes! These are the things I can think of that we either already have or need. I will be updating the list as I get more information.
Please pray with us for the provision of these things! It is exciting to see what Yahweh is doing…and what He will continue to do! If we can get it at least to the point of getting an occupancy permit…we can finish it after we move in.
WORK COMPLETED:
permit to build — Yay! — July 7, 2009
the certification for the septic — woohoo! — July 6, 2009
material on upper pad is moved to allow for digging foundation perimeter — August 22, 2009
foundation perimeter is dug — August 28, 2009
HAVE:
blocklayer
a power box with circuits and all sorts of things I don’t understand…LOL It was donated…August 18, 2009! Thank You, Abba!
plumber
electrician
power – the power company will run power underground for FREE from the existing power pole to the house after house is built.
trust fund — unsure of the amount
washer and dryer — we have these
kitchen sink
kitchen supplies
dishwasher
refrigerator
towels — so far as I know
cleaning supplies, including a vacuum
bedding
water heater
some windows — we don’t know what all we have in windows, but we do have some
NEED:
concrete for the foundation slab — estimated cost coming
mortar for block
trenching to run water and septic from lower pad to upper pad
insulation
2×4’s or whatever it is that is used for building
plywood
drywall
outdoor faucet
windows — we are not sure how many we have
kitchen cupboards and cabinets, or materials for building them — we are not looking for anything fancy and plan to just build simple bare bones ones at this point. Even simple shelving without cabinetry will work for some of it. I am thinking kind of rustic, cabin style with curtain fronts anyway.
counter tops to put on top of whatever we use for cupboards/cabinets
shelving for the pantry…or cabinets
twin mattress and box springs
two toilets
electrical wire
septic piping
material for building bed frames — we like to make them high and store our clothes under the bed rather than in dressers
area rugs to go over the concrete floor —we don’t expect to be able to put floors in for awhile
curtain rods — I have no idea yet how long or how many
curtains — no idea how wide or long or how many yet
kitchen table — minimum seating of 4, but would like seating for 8 — big rectangular table with leaves would work —rustic is fine, do not need fancy
kitchen chairs — do not have to match table — minimum 4, but would like 8
smaller tables for home school study —- we can use two, like the small white rectangular ones with the folding legs.
bookcases and shelving units —- we have a couple, but suspect they are shot
long bath towel bars — 3
short hand towel bars — 3
ceiling fans with lights — 1 for living room end of Great Room and 1 for dining/kitchen area end of Great Room
two woodstoves —- we did have one available, but are not sure it is still available or what shape it is in
some electric heaters
electric stove/oven — might have a stove top and upper cabinet built in microwave(?) oven
faucet for kitchen sink (I am trying to track a specific one down, but will take anything in the meantime.)
bathroom sinks
faucets for bathroom sinks
shower/bathtub combo (would love an old claw foot tub or similar tub with nice sloping back for soaking, but anything will do.)
laundry sink
faucet for laundry sink
ceiling light fixtures for:
bathroom
laundry room
kitchen
3 bedrooms — if possible, would like ceiling fan/light fixtures
pantry
flooring?
POSSIBLE NEED/NOT SURE YET:
couch — we have a pretty nice one that was less than a year old when we moved, but we are not sure of the condition now.
recliner — we have one that was in pretty decent shape when we moved, but we are not sure of the condition now.
freezer — we have, but do need to check it out as it is not at this location yet.
windows — we think we have all we need, or maybe all but the little ones for the bathroom and laundry room
DESIRES:
dishtowels
more hand towels
more washcloths
bathroom mirror and/or medicine cabinet
coat tree or something with hooks we can put on the wall for visitor’s coats
wooden slat back rocking chair for very short legs
comfy swivel rocker
Trackbacks & Pingbacks
- Tears & Chills From Yahweh’s Blessings! « Little RV on the Hillside
- The House That Yahweh Is Building! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Yahweh’s House Becomes Beit-Elohim! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Beit-Elohim Floor Plans & the Septic! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Yahweh’s Provision Equals Refining « Abi’s Thoughts on God
- Power for Beit-Elohim! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Lessons Learned & a Discovery! « Little RV on the Hillside
- More on Beit-Elohim! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Beit-Elohim Foundation Is Cleared! « Little RV on the Hillside
- A Perimeter Foundation Trench for Beit-Elohim « Little RV on the Hillside
- The Initial Trench Dig for Beit-Elohim! « Little RV on the Hillside
- Cleaned Out Foundation Trenches for Beit-Elohim & Concrete! « Little RV on the Hillside
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I am so excited for you. Maybe we can come out soon and see what you are doing. I am sure I will be able to help you with some of these things as they are needed.
Note from Abigail: I do not know this sister, nor am I familiar with this ministry, so I cannot endorse it. However, I did check out the website. It has the appearance of being a genuinely good work, so I am approving this comment. The information related is very interesting.
Abigail
Brothers and Sisters,
Brothers and sisters, I would like to share with you the work of Yahweh in Pakistan and what changes take place and the challenges I faced.
Some years back when I finished my schooling. My family members asked me not to go to collage as they are finding a boy for me with whom they will get marry me (even if I do not know the boy. I resisted and ask I am not ready for wedding now but interested to study if not in collage then at least I can do my studies through distance learning.(in Pakistani hostile society women/girls do not get much freedom to demand for their nights). My elder brother who is a principal in a high school helped me to study at home through distance learning.
I was used to do my household work like cooking, cleaning, washing clothes of whole family and I did not get a chance to come out of my home to see the world around or to interact people. I feel so boring at home and had a passion to work for people.
My elder brother got a computer with internet facility. He was used to given me some work to type. He taught me how to use internet chat with people. He was used to chat in paltalk. When I saw him chatting with people of different kinds, I loved to use paltalk to make friends and learn about world. I asked my brother’s permission to use his computer when it’s free. He helped me to make a paltalk ID that is Shafa.
I started using internet. I came to know about the world. How women are working and contributing their role. I met some wonderful brothers and sisters who gave me an inspiration to come forward and use my talents for the weaker groups of the society.
Some of the friends taught me Torah, rituals of the followers of Yahweh. I took interest and study day and night. My English is not good but even then I kept on understanding and learning the beliefs. I stared keeping Sabbath and prayed to Yahweh father to show me a light.
One day I was praying and reflecting on my life and I was thinking how to use my talents and blessings with others. I felt that Yahweh has given me a call to teach/spread his word among the oppressed and poor people through education.
My brother who is a Christian, when he heard this that I committed myself for the service of Yahweh father, he told me that your going to promote Judaism while living in a Muslim country its very hard as the Muslims are very much against the Jews. He warned me that Muslim extremist might attack or kill me. Please stop and the family shall be in danger for you.
I asked one question to my elder brother. “Brother, forget about Muslim extremists and others. You just tell me, are you with me? Will you support me in my call? He asked me to give him time to think. My mother, father, younger and cousins all assured their full support. When my brother saw this support he also showed his consent to support me.
I started meeting poor people in remote areas, sharing what I learnt from the friends over the internet. In the beginning it was very difficult as traveling was not allowed because there always threats by the unknown to harass and persecute me. In Pakistani society when men see women alone they tried to persecute in different ways. But I never lost hope and carried on my work.
Meanwhile, I started sharing my vision with internet friends the work I was doing or wanted to do in future. Friends asked me to share the needs. Some of them supported on regular basis. I started a school for the poor kids who had no schooling facilities; their parents were so poor that they cannot afford even food for twice a day.
One man gave his one room and a courtyard to use for the children. So with the help of some volunteers who finished their schooling I got success to work with children. In the beginning five to seven children came and then gradually the number increased to more than eighty but some of the children were not regular as parents took their children to work. ( Pakistan is one of the countries that has larger number of child labor. Some of the parents were doing work in hazardous conditions like bricklin workers, workshops etc. Child labor is also a curse and sometimes children gets hurt or killed while working. Our team motivated the parents and brought them back in our school. As the days passed and children grew in body and knowledge the needs increased.
Thanks to friends in USA and other countries whose support made education possible for the poor. The children were taught basics about Yahweh and how the story of prophets and what Yahweh wants to do in our lives. We use child friendly method and games to teach.
Then we came to parents and women in particular so they may understand and learn about Torah. The women socially considered unequal and their position is weak. The persecuted/tortured women faces discrimination was in forefront to help us.
With the help of brothers and sisters from USA and other countries we were able to distribute clothes, books, ration and other things. The journey is still carry on with lot of challenges as the parents of the students are illiterate, ignorant, less cooperative and not punctual when meeting or program/gathering are arranged.
Now one can see change in our areas that people know about “Passover feast, Tabernacle and people keep Sabbath. Frankly want to share that people are not regular in learning. When there are feasts they show their great desire and commitment but when these are over they do not come as they participate in programs. But I am not hopeless because the journey continues slowly with positive impact. (There are some genuine problems like people are so much involved in their work and they are poor they have less job opportunities and there is no check and balance and owners exploit the poor)
I think it’s a change that in the population of a one million, 100s of children and poor people are know our work and benefiting in our education centre. Every year when we had our programs elder Shahzad shares and teaches the people about the rituals and what Yahweh wants us to do in our lives. We are growing day by day and brothers and sisters from USA and other countries are thanked and their ideas support and prayers are much needed. We always keep our benefactors in our prayer programs.
Thanks for your patience to read it. My elder brother has helped me to write this, as my English is not good one I expressed my views to hem in Urdu and he translated into English. Once finishing our Passover program, I reflected on my work. I thought it fit to share with you. You are welcome to suggest or comment on our work. http://swspk.tripod.com/
I pray Yahweh Bless All.
Shalom!
Nazia Fateh
Pakistan