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Show The National Enterprise, April 27, 1977 t. Page eleven : ! From Happiness to Joy Construction is blossoming Continued from page one marks the start of a d residential construction season planned throughout the valley, in spite of whispers fast-pace- that building moratoriums i may be inevitable if the valley does not soon see rain. ft i- thrown to the wind. While application for building permits in Salt Lake City leaped upward 540 percent in February compared to the same month last year, in March total value of building permits shrunk 36 percent lower than that of March, 1976. (See Building permits slump graph this page.) But caution has And Horace Gunn, executive not been director of Associated General with guarded optimism about the Contractors, spoke outlook for heavy construction this year. There should be a reasonable amount of building construction this year, he said, although it will probably be lighter than last year. We have seen a peak of activity Keith D. Nelson Assistant Controller Northwest Pipeline Corp. - during the last few weeks, however, he added. state has He noted the duced planned expenditures for highway construction work, and plans to curtail work on federally funded water pro- jects could mean a serious blow to the heavy construction But, he added, industry. municipalities should pick up spending for new' water and sewrer systems this summer, and residential should intensify. am an acProfessionally, countant and have spent 27 years in the natural gas transmission industry. I am one of those very fortunate people: have had a wonderful life. T here has been no big trauma in my life. have never been in the depths of despair. I have never had to ask, "who am I?" or "Why am I?" have always been a happy person. About eight years ago I met some people who were happier than was. This was difficult to understand. I had the world by the tail and these people had more than I did. And found myself wanting what they had. So I set out to find what it was and discovered that these people had a very dose relationship with Jesus Christ. Well, already had that, thought. I was raised in a Christian home, knew who Jesus was and certainly called on Him when I needed Him. But most of the time handled my life fine by myself. As studied further, discovered the secret. For 45 years had kept Jesus on the outside - a safe distance away. You have to open your heart and ask Jesus to come in. You have to surrender your life to Him. You have to be so filled with Him that He takes over completely. It's called being "born again" and it's the most important thing that can happen to you. In my case, it was a difficult thing to do, and as look back, it should have been so easy. I thought was a happy man. but didn't know the meaning of happiness until Jesus took over. The peace and the joy that His love has brought into my life is indescribable. Personal and business problems are solved with ease because of His help. It isn't necessary to worry about anything anymore because I know He has everything under control. As continue to grow in Him. every facer of my life becomes more beautiful and fulfilling. praise Him every day for making a new creature out of me. The great part is that everyone can find this peace and joy and happiness by just letting Jesus take over. You. too. can have your prayers answered. Join us for an informal luncheon and hear how other businessmen have found God's key to success at a every Thursday at 12 noon: 744 East 4th South. Sierra Room. re- building I Real Estate Loan Volume Salt Lake City Banks Jan-M- ar I $ Million I 390; v rr vv I I Jan Feb March April Source: Federal Reserve Bank I a; Building Permits: Total Construction Value I Salt Lake City I Jan-Ma- r S Million 20 15 I I I 1976-7- 7 I I: I; t includes $10 million ing Arts Center I It is a I said. I i. : I i . I I Chuck-A-Ram- - j ' f i Full Gospel Businessmens Fellowship International buyers market, Its he very competitive. Its a good time to build, because prices are down. Desire for new homes building IF THE EGYPTIANS HAD KNOWN ABOUT CONCRETE, THEY WOULD HAVE USED IT. long lasting durableno maintenance better resaleHower insurance We have 50 years experience in the concrete business. Both the buildings we construct and the materials we sell will last through k M0NR0C the ages. s , Perform- Congratulations to LITTLE AMERICA on the completion of their new concrete building. READY MIX SAND PRECAST - PRESTRESS BLASTING-GRISPECIAL SANDS T 1730 BECK STREET PO. BOX 537 - GRAVEL ASPHALT SLAG SALT LAKE Cl TV. UTAH 841 10 801 3b9 3701 Regarding the market for new residential construction, the senior vice president of Ticor Title Insurers recently told a group of realtors in California, It is my firm belief that the average American of this generation wants, and will make sacrifices for, a single family home. Phillip B. Branson told the California Board of Realtors the basic factor in the companys most recent analysis of the demand for single family dwellings is one that we cant measure desire. Branson predicted the country will soon see a limit on the amount of income potential home owners are willing to devote to home ownership. When that happens, he said, we will see an end to the rapidly escalating prices of But, he added, it housing. will not mean an end to the demand. Continued on page 13 |