Moving Forward Update #37

Dear Friends,
 
Bishop Brian and Staci departed today after spending the past two weeks among us. They are a great support to Sue and I and had several opportunities to be with many of you to hear your stories, participate in community clean up projects and lead a wonderful afternoon of reflection last Sunday. Last night's zoom sharing session was a meaningful way to end their visit. 
 
This morning, members of the Property Restoration Team met with representatives from FP to go over the final estimate for repairs on the Ark. Once repaired it will serve as a temporary worship space, in addition to our main service at Peace Lutheran, office space and a place for community engagement events.  Work could begin in a couple of weeks and be completed in a couple months. 
 
I'll share more details about the main church buildings at the annual meeting this Sunday following the 11:30am service in the Fellowship Hall at Peace Lutheran. The meeting will also be available via zoom webinar for those unable to attend in person. The link will be available in tomorrow's Friday brief. 
 
Peace, 
Bill+
 
Sanibel Resources:
 
- Wander Map- Islanders and visitors to island businesses back in operation after Hurricane Ian has gone live on the Wander: Maps & Navigation app and website. Users can download the local app onto their smart device from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or access it online at tinyurl.com/sancapwandermap.
“We have literally put the status of Sanibel and Captiva businesses at your fingertips – whether they’ve reopened on-island or elsewhere such as Bell Tower,” said John Lai, chamber president and chief executive officer. “We have the great flexibility to make changes within minutes when we learn of a new business reopening, a change in hours, traffic glitches due to clean-up operations, and other new information in this ever-shifting post-hurricane world.” 
 
- Rebuilding for Resilience: A Guide to Incentives is a booklet by SCCF with many ideas to help in the rebuilding process. 

- Post Hurricane-Ian Replanting Guide - also produced by SCCF, this is a helpful resource for those intending to replant in their yards. 

- City of Sanibel Permitting Process - For those who are entering or in the middle of the permitting process, you can check the status of your permits through this link to the city's permit portal.  Click on "search public records" and then enter your street address in the search box that appears. 
 
- Sanibel Island Reporter/Islander - miss reading the local newspaper? It is available online using this link. 

- Sanibel Public Library - Did you know you can now borrow tools from the library, a Dell laptop or mac computer, a mobile wifi hot spot, a GoPro camera, or reserve a meeting space? Card holders can do this and much more from 10am-3pm on weekdays. Find a detailed list here. 

- Tell Your Story- Ken Burgener will be video recording people telling their stories of staying on Sanibel/Captiva during Hurricane Ian. He will be recording at the Library's east side living room area (near the study rooms) on Thursday, February 23 starting at 10 am. Please contact Ken for more info: carefreebirding@aol.com 1-954-766-2919

A reminder that February 20 is the last day that debris can be placed in the right of way by your Sanibel residence and be picked up. 

Reminder:  PLEASE SEND MAIL TO OUR PO BOX:
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

15880 Summerlin Rd, Ste #300
PMB #420
Fort Myers, FL 33908