CHE Center Update

This picture is the East side of the property which is far right side of the plot plan. You can see the CHE Center plot plan by clicking HERE.

In the picture on the left, the sections of crops are farmed by people leasing the land in exchange for labor to clear the land and then build a section of fence when we are ready to build and they leave. People who have not seen the property for a year are amazed at the progress of clearing off the land and planting crops.

At the other side of the property, next to the river (marked agricultural area) the land is divided and assigned to the CHE trainers. Each one has the responsibility to clear and cultivate their section, and they receive the proceeds of what they harvest.

We were there at the CHE Center with most of the local trainers, Dr. Hugo, and the Douglas brothers, Kirk and Mike. They were doing a survey to plan how the water will be supplied. The well drilling attempts were not successful because of a dry hole and on 2nd attempt, hitting rock too hard to go through. There are several springs on the far (East) side of the property which have plenty of water, even now at the end of the dry season. The plan is to capture the spring water in a collection box and with a solar powered pump, send it up over the ridge. There it will be stored and distributed for agriculture use, and also treated and stored purified to supply all the pure water needs of the property.

Basic CHE principles – demonstrating principles of what we teach and preach to the CHE communities. We are building an example, a model of our ministry. So it is important to do things in order, just as we teach, to walk our talk. We will define seventeen levels to develop the property to fulfill the vision. Below I will give a big picture of some of the vision.

Just as we have 17 levels in our CHE program, we will have plans to develop phase by phase, in order, and demonstrating our ministry.

Infrastructure precedes development = water, sewer system/latrine, security (fences), and access before starting with buildings. Example, the water will be a demonstration of alternate ways of processing/purifying the water. Four different processes which have 4 different costs to install, and four different levels of benefit. So communities could see firsthand the alternative solutions and make a decision which is best for them.

Components of the Vision for the CHE property.

• Training center facility (also called multi-purpose) which will have provision to add a second floor in a later phase.

• Dormitories are shown next to training center but may be located instead on the slope on the far east side, the view in the attached photo.

• Many varieties of crops for production (commerce) and for demonstration will be in production. Water trees, 3 mahogany trees, and Noni fruit tree, have been imported from Nicaragua and are now growing on the property. Many traditional crops are also now in production on the land.

• Animal husbandry will be demonstrated (and profitable) in the agricultural area. Part of the integrated holistic “back yard stewardship” program. This will also include fish ponds and the above agricultural.

• Demonstration of the appropriate community technology. This includes water capture, sanitary methods, and the above mentioned demonstration of alternate ways of processing/purifying the water.

• Heaven’s Gate (called “Holy Land” experience on plot) is an area that will be developed to show and tell the stories of the Holy Land and of the bible. This will be especially for children programs.

• A dam will be constructed across the stream on the East side which will be a road over to the new area of cabins and will also create a lake on the property.

We appreciate your continuing support, sharing our vision, and serving God. We are getting better at networking with our support community and will appreciate any feedback and help with this.

Our prayer request is for God to direct us toward fulfilling this vision He has given us in His time and His way, and at the same time, continue to faithfully fulfill our core CHE ministry. We also ask for wisdom and direction on how to better minister to our community of supporters