1. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding.

    Your voice is missing! You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer.

    We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!

The Ark is Taking a While to Build

Discussion in '2003 Archive' started by Cindy, Jun 16, 2003.

  1. Cindy

    Cindy <img src=/Cindy.JPG>

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2000
    Messages:
    1,277
    Likes Received:
    0
    (Frostburg, Maryland-AP) -- It's a common sight for
    travelers along Interstate 68 near Frostburg, Maryland -- a web
    of steel that should someday resemble a giant boat.
    But not even the builder knows when anyone will be able to
    climb aboard.
    The full-size representation of Noah's Ark is nearing it's
    20th year of construction.
    Three years have gone by since the last beams were laid in
    place.
    Pastor Richard Greene relies on donations to continue the
    work. That means there is no timetable to finish the ark. Greene
    says -- quote -- "as God provides, I build" -- unquote.
    Greene believes the completion of the ark will be a sign
    that Jesus will return soon.
     
  2. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
    Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2002
    Messages:
    8,883
    Likes Received:
    6
    That would be something to have a look at, a full size replica of the Ark.

    I dont know about its completion being a sign that Christ is comming though. Dont exactly recall that one in the Bible :D
     
  3. ColoradoFB

    ColoradoFB New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2003
    Messages:
    587
    Likes Received:
    0
    This "project" has been going on for a loong time. I lived in Frostburg at the time it was conceived, and as a visitor to the area at times, I can tell you at the current stage, it is a blight upon the beautiful mountain landscape of western Maryland. This thing is right along I-68, and is quite honestly an eyesore. If they can't get it finished, I think it should be taken down. Twenty years and still nothing but steel beams.

    The website for this project is at:
    www.godsark.com
     
  4. dianetavegia

    dianetavegia Guest

    It took Noah 120 years so why not these nuts? Didn't God promise that He'd never destroy the earth in the same way again? Then why an ark?
    (Rhetorical Question... and not meant to bait anyone)

    Diane
     
  5. greek geek

    greek geek New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2003
    Messages:
    115
    Likes Received:
    0
    funny - i always thought it was made out of gopher wood - not steel beams. guess i have a faulty translation.
     
  6. dianetavegia

    dianetavegia Guest

    LOL.. Good one Greek geek!
     
  7. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
    Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2002
    Messages:
    8,883
    Likes Received:
    6
    I found the website for it, and it looks rather interesting. Does anyone have any idea of which denomination this particular church is?

    I did like the artists depiction of what it would look like though.
     
  8. Daisy

    Daisy New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2003
    Messages:
    7,751
    Likes Received:
    0
    I agree with Greek geek ~ steel?
     
Loading...