April 2 Instructions

Jacob’s Well Build kicks off this weekend and it is going to be a beautiful day!

If you are scheduled for Saturday, April 2^nd:

1. Arrive early & get on a bus before it leaves at 8:15 AM at Northshore Baptist or 8:50 AM at Aldercrest Learning Center (see bus stop locations and instructions attached)
2. If you know your assignment and have a tee-shirt, proceed to SAFETY table for hard hat, gloves and goggles, if you do not have your own. Look for signage and find your team.
3. If you do not have an assignment OR don’t have your t-shirt OR you haven’t registered, go to the CHECK-IN tent. You will get your t-shirt and sign a liability waiver. They will give you an assignment. Proceed to SAFETY table for hard hat, gloves and goggles if you do not have your own. Look for signage and find your team.
4. If you are not on the list at the check-in tent, proceed to the ORIENTATION tent. You will be assigned a team and directed to the SAFETY table for hard hat, gloves and goggles, if you do not have your own. Look for signage and find your team.
5. Listen for the mega phone. You will be called back for a quick prayer and to help set up the first walls between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

What to bring: hammer, nail pouch or tool belt (limited supply on site) Please clearly mark your tools. If you have favorite gloves goggles or hard hats, bring them.

Make sure to eat a hearty breakfast as lunch will not be provided until after 12:00pm. 

• Don’t forget your t-shirt, you are required to wear it at all times.   

• I-405 is CLOSED in Bellevue April 2 and 3rd. Take alternative routes.

If you are scheduled for Sunday April 3^rd, watch your email or check this blog to see if you are needed.

We are looking forward to seeing you then!

Count Down to the Saturday, April 2nd Kick-Off

Volunteer framing crew meets for orientation.

Framing kick off this Saturday! Here are all the links you should need and be sure to contact us if you aren't getting the information you need!

• We need about 200 volunteers on site each Saturday in April starting April 2, 9^th, 16^th and 23rd. >>Parking and transportation plan.

• The promotional video… a “must-see”. >> VIDEO

• More information about the >>project. 

• Interested in volunteering? It isn't too late to sign up!  >>Register here:  

Lunches provided! Hope to see you on site!

Dinner Meeting March 24th

The meeting on Thursday, March 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM will be critical so we can hit the ground running on April 2! It will be held at Schirmer Auditorium on the CRISTA Campus. >>Directions

• Everyone will be assigned their team leaders and shown exactly what piece of the project they will be working on.
• We will assess skill levels and assign colored t-shirts accordingly.
• Since there will be youth groups involved in the project we will go over safety protocol in a little more detail.
• We will collect the signed waivers so we can minimize the amount of paper work on April 2.
• We will cover transportation and parking.  
• Be SURE to watch this blog for any last minute details. 

PS: (Dinner will be provided at the March 24th meeting and lunches are provided every day of the build!)

Be sure to RSVP so we can get a count for the March 24th meeting at 425-228-6356 or kristis@vision-house.org

Be sure to register for the builds here >>
http://www.vision-house.org/registration/JW_framing/

Thanks for your willingness to be involved!

Susan

Saturday, March 19th Skilled and Professionals Construction Meeting

This meeting is for skilled and professionals leaders only. It will be Northshore Baptist Church at 10 - 11:30 am in the same room which is room 141. Church address is 10301 NE 145th Bothell WA 98011. If you have any questions give Craig a call C-206-571-1222.

Framers Prepare for the Compressed Build Starting April 2

Encouraging meeting this morning with 28 skilled and professional builders, framers, architects and engineers showing up for a compressed build planning meeting for the Jacob's Well project. Framing kick-off starts April 2nd. >>Sign up NOW for sore muscles LATER and SERIOUS JOY! (T-shirt and lunches are provided!)

Daily Update

HDC Dirtworks finished the sewer line today. B & B will start on Ballinger Way with the water and go up the hill on Monday. Looks like we are on schedule! We only had eight inspections today. :-)

Map and Directions

Directions from I-5  northbound:

1. Take exit 177 to merge onto NE 205th toward Lake Forest Park

2. Turn right at 19th Ave NE

3. Take the 1st left onto Forest Park Dr NE  

4. Take the 1st left onto 20th Ave NE. Destination will be on the right

Directions from I-5 southbound:

1. Take exit 177 toward Lake Forest Park

2. Turn left at NE 205th/Lake Ballinger Way

3. Cross under freeway and continue on Ballinger Way NE

4. Turn right at 19th Ave NE

5. Take the 1st left onto Forest Park Dr NE  

6. Take the 1st left onto 20th Ave NE. Destination will be on the right

Please watch this impactful and educational video

Watch the 60 Minutes Video

Please watch this eye-opening video produced by 60 Minutes on how our economy and homelessness effects kids. Really, really worth your time. >>Watch the Video

Details on the March 24th Mandatory Construction Meeting

Hi Everyone: We are being asked if the March 24th meeting is mandatory to build and here is our response.

Yes, the meeting is mandatory for anyone doing construction … that being said, no one will be turned away if they show up on April 2! (That’s for sure!)

The meeting on Thursday, March 24th at 6:00 PM will be critical so we can hit the ground running on April 2.

• Everyone will be assigned their team leaders and shown exactly what piece of the project they will be working on.
• We will assess skill levels and assign colored t-shirts accordingly.
• Since there will be youth groups involved in the project we will go over safety protocol in a little more detail.
• We will collect the signed waivers so we can minimize the amount of paper work on April 2.
• We will cover transportation and parking.  
• Be SURE to watch this blog for any last minute details. 

PS: (Dinner will be provided at the March 24th meeting and lunches are provided every day of the build!)

Be sure to RSVP so we can get a count for the March 24th meeting at 425-228-6356 or kristis@vision-house.org

Be sure to register for the builds here >>
http://www.vision-house.org/registration/JW_framing/

Thanks for your willingness to be involved!

Susan

Daily Update

For those following our construction schedule, B & B started the waterline today and HDC starts the sewers Monday. Praying the hydrant is in and all the pieces fall into place for our mass April 2nd kick-off! Fence blocking our road came down yesterday. Don't forget to >> register here for work parties if you haven't already and put March 24th on your calendar for a mandatory construction dinner meeting at 6 PM at Schirmer Auditorium on the Kings Crista Campus in Edmonds.