Lego Church: What I need

Little under a month ago I posted over here that I was still accepting either LEGO Bricks/Parts or monetary donations for the Lego Church Project. However I never went into full detail of what is I'm looking to get at some point.

This is a partial list based on some ideas I'm toying with currently and some primary parts that I do need to replace with in the next year or so due to wear and tear. With some reasons as to why I'm looking for them.

Unless noted using the basic "stud" measurement format.

-Basic Bricks in Red, Blue, White, yellow: in various sizes including 2x4, 2x2, 1x4, 1x6, 1x1, 1x2. These are the core blocks that I use. Out of all of them I probably go though more 2x4, and 2x2 red bricks. You would think that I would need larger sizes. But working with with what I do. Sometimes its easier to take care of issues using the smaller sizes. These are the bricks that get abused the most. Keep in mind when I'm looking up on Bricklink. I'm always looking for used. In most cases they are still decent enough shape and have a little character to them still. I also use a lot of white parts for the alter and such. Sadly they do get sun damaged over time.

-basic plates: info pretty much same as the above. For these I often need the smaller sizes such as 1x2 and 2x2. These get used for a lot of the detail work. But I also use some of the bigger plates as filler for the floors. The longer 2x?? get used for longer custom built beams that keep the project together. At some point I would like to be able to the full first row of the roof grid in plates. I think that would shave off a pound or two and also make the project much more sound in terms of building.

-Building an impressive and proper pipe organ. I think some of the older parishes that still have the Pipe organs are rather neat from a building stand point. To be able to do something that is dramatic and impressive would be fun to attempt. I know from past ideas that I don't have enough parts to pull off something like this. But praying that I can try at some point.

-More translucent bricks in many colors. Their are some sections which I like to have clear windows. But their are some sections where a translucent brick would work/look better.

The reality is that LEGO. Even used is costly for someone on a fixed income. I'm not one to ask for help. Either for stuff with the project, transportation, or even asking for help in setting up display sites.

If you have LEGO that you are looking to donate directly drop me an e-mail at kc8wzm@gmail.com and I will send you my address.

If you would like to donate money you can send it to this link: http://paypal.me/LegoChurchProject.

If you would like more info on my over all vision for the Lego Church Project. Check out the blog post "My Vision for the Project."

My thanks to everyone who has given me the support needed to make this project possible. I am deeply humbled.

-JM