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Documenting Church Attacks
There's a world-wide epidemic of arson attacks on church buildings. Marxists, Satanists and Islamists are the worst culprits, but the mainstream media are part of the problem too, thanks to their deliberate cover-up of the problem.
To help fight this plague of anti-Christian violence - or to harness the enormous power of persecution to spur the growth of our Faith - the first vital step is awareness. And before awareness, we have to collect the FACTS! So our brethren at grass-roots level are using our Discord channel discussion page to post and record every incident of church arson and vandalism.
This is steadily build up a lst which can be easily accessed in order at some stage to be turned into a proper database on this very important subject. Even in its early stages, the information submitted has been used for several published articles in journals and on websites not overtly linked to the Templars. Many thanks to all those who have contributed reports; please keep them coming!
Priory Renovation Progress Report
Update on the Renovation Work by Bro. Dowson
Old broken window sills removed and new ones installed.
This week we have continued apace, removing all the crumbling old sandstone window ledges at the rear of the house and replacing them with new sills and making good the surrounding stonework. Working with stone buildings is a challenge and far more difficult than working with brick but it is important to preserve the original integrity of this very old structure and as the stones came from the 12th century local Abbey every stone must be saved and re-used.
Demolition has started in earnest.
We have also demolished three internal ‘lathe and plaster’ dividing wall upstairs between the bedrooms. This produced a huge pile of old timbers and plaster debris. We had hoped to reuse the old timber framing, but we could see some serious evidence of woodworm therefore we decided to burn the lot of it just in case.
Top rear windows go in.
Two of the three new triple glazed windows have now been installed all with full opening capability that can serve as emergency exits should a fire break out. Some would say this is unnecessary, but I believe the safety of our brethren must come first. So while a bit more expensive these features reassure me so I paid for these myself lest my obsession with safety costs the members more money.
Walls upstairs have been prepped for the insertion of the other Steel beams but we need to wait until next week to fit as we are reliant on some big volunteer men to give us a hand moving them upstairs.
MORE STEEL SUPPORT BEAMS GETTING READY FOR INSTALLATION.
We have cut out the stone wall recesses to fit the beam into, on top of concrete padstones to support the new third floor rooms. By next week we should have these installed, Deus Vult, and then we can start on the other beams to be installed. By the time we finish we will have installed nearly a dozen steel beams throughout the house.
WE ARE GOD’S SOLDIERS AND BUILDERS.
Three weeks in and we are making steady progress. However, we must not become complacent as there is just so much to do and it all costs money, so please consider continuing supporting this work until we finish this Holy task.
Every day we uncover some hidden costs; this week we had to replace the sills and the woodworm infested timbers, these unbudgeted expenses have added around $1,300 to our spend budget , so your continued support is absolutely vital.
Every little really helps and inspires us as we tackle this epic task for Christ OUR Lord and blessed Saviour. DEUS VULT.
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New Windows in at Priory
It's been another busy week on the Priory renovation project. As you can see, the new upstairs, high-spec, double-glazed windows are now all in.
Downstairs, there's been great progress on demolishing walls which have had to go to open up the meeting/training room and to create space for the dining room. More of the steel girders have been installed too.
As always, many thanks to our wonderful builder, and to everyone whose donations, dues and purchases help keep this vital and inspirational project powering forward. Deus Vult!
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Steel Beams go in at Priory
Our Priory renovation project has taken a major leap forward this week. The sagging ground and first floors have all been jacked back to its proper position and a set of enormous steel I-beams have been manoeuvred into position.
With this urgent and vital structural work complete, the next phase of work is ready to continue. All the windows and patio doors for the rear of the house have been delivered, so expect further major progress very soon.
As always, massive thanks to all who have donated towards the project or bought items from our online shop. Every pound or dollar of extra income at the moment helps to keep our builder on the project full time.