Work List for Fall and Winter

Outside:

• Two new downspouts in corner that drain directly to the water retention basin instead of the basement.
• Pull weeds and cut back the perennials in the front of the church
• Trim hedges in front of the parking lot
• Plant tree (or trees) and spread sand and rocks at the bottom of the building
• Check security light function and timings
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)
• Repair water fountain near the community library

Foyer:

• Install silver track lighting above the community library
• Patch over the holes where the decorative fountain was and repaint
• Talk with Josh about ideas for the community library

Sanctuary:

• Redo the lighting on the stage ( direction, amount, appearance )
  
• Build a wide canvass for projection ( alternatively, replace with multiple, smaller LCD monitors closer to the people )
• Install projector and monitor in a more attractive and hidden manner
  
• Reorient sound board
  
• Prepare ceiling for painting
  
• Design and build new altar in front of stage ( no more wires, cables, cords )
• Blend baptistry design with the altar ( stones, brook, river )
  
• Replace doors between sanctuary and foyer to open things up ( taller doors )
  

Fellowship Hall:

• Waterproof the closet in front ( tear down wall to make more usable?)
• Replace kitchen countertop
• Repair left kitchen sink ( it leaks )
• Replace ceiling tiles
• Remodel both bath rooms ( new sinks, cabinets, exhaust fans, lights )
  
• Remove all the multi-line business phone infrastructure
• Repair or remove ceiling tiles in fan / storage / sink rooms
• Insulate (plug) the unused dryer vent

Education Wing:

• Cabinets and counter tops
  
• Six switch light panel ( or dry wall over portion of junction box )
  
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights and covers as necessary
• Install video equipment securely
• Finish mudding the Sound Closet
• Replace carpet in all the offices, closets
• Paint all the offices, closets, stairways, hallways ( almost done )
  

Other things that can be done ( wish list after mortgage is paid off ):

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect building from termites
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
• Basketball goal for community
• Repave the parking lot
• Sign

Work List for April 18th

Here are some things that can be done on the work day as we prepare for the Rain Garden out back and the Tent Crusade by the tree sanctuary.

Duane's Sketch of Rain Garden:

Outside:

• Fill all 35 stump holes with dirt and then plant grass ( shovels, dirt, grass seed )
• Scrape grass out of parking lot ( good TC IB community service hours )
• Spread mulch
• Check security light function and timings
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Replace valves in upstairs men's restroom
  
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)

Foyer:

• Install silver track lighting above the Welcome Center
• Patch over the holes where the fountain was and repaint
• Talk with Josh about ideas for the Welcome Center

Sanctuary:

• Redo the lighting on the stage ( direction, amount, appearance )
  
• Build a wide canvass for projection
• Stain the frames around the windows ( installed in 2007 )
  
• Put up the light in front of sanctuary ( some members need symmetry )
• Install projector and monitor in a more attractive and hidden manner
  
• Reorient sound board
  
• Prepare ceiling for painting
  
• Design and build new altar in front of stage ( no more wires, cables, cords )
• Blend baptistry design with the altar ( stones, brook, river )
  
• Replace doors between sanctuary and foyer to open things up ( taller doors )
  

Fellowship Hall:

• Waterproof the closet in front ( tear down wall to make more usable?)
• Replace kitchen countertop
• Repair left kitchen sink ( it leaks )
  
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights, and covers as necessary
  
• Replace ceiling tiles
• Remodel both bath rooms ( new sinks, cabinets, exhaust fans, lights )
  

Education Wing:

• Cabinets and counter tops
  
• Six switch light panel ( or dry wall over portion of junction box )
  
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights and covers as necessary
  
• Stop emergency heat from kicking on when it gets too hot
  
• Install video equipment securely
• Finish mudding the Sound Closet
• Remodel Mike's office
• Replace carpet in all the offices, closets
• Replace toilet seats and flush kits as needed
• Paint all the offices, closets, stairways, hallways
  

Other things that can be done ( wish list ):

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect building from termites
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
• Grade the parking lot for better water drainage before repaving
  

Work List for Winter

Here are some things that can be done this winter. If you complete one of these items, be sure to let the maintenance man know so that he/she can make sure no one else is working on it. I don't want anyone to get hurt pushing each other out of the way to get to these.

Outside:

• Fill all 35 stump holes with dirt and then plant grass ( shovels, dirt, grass seed )
  
• Scrape grass out of parking lot ( good TC IB community service hours )
• Call city to turn in three or four extra herbies and two extra rosies.
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Replace valves in upstairs men's restroom
  
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)

Foyer:

• Install silver track lighting above the Welcome Center
• Patch over the wholes where the fountain was and repaint
• Talk with Josh about ideas for the Welcome Center

Sanctuary:

• Redo the lighting on the stage ( direction, amount, appearance )
  
• Build a wide canvass for projection
• Stain the frames around the windows ( installed in 2007 )
  
• Put up the light in front of sanctuary ( some members need symmetry )
• Install projector and monitor in a more attractive and hidden manner
  
• Reorient sound board
  
• Prepare ceiling for painting
  
• Design and build new altar in front of stage ( no more wires, cables, cords )
• Blend baptistry design with the altar ( stones, brook, river )
  
• Replace doors between sanctuary and foyer to open things up ( taller doors )
  

Fellowship Hall:

• Waterproof the closet in front ( tear down wall to make more usable?)
• Replace kitchen countertop
• Repair left kitchen sink ( it leaks )
  
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights, and covers as necessary
  
• Replace ceiling tiles
• Remodel both bath rooms ( new sinks, cabinets, exhaust fans, lights )
  

Education Wing:

• Cabinets and counter tops
  
• Six switch light panel ( or dry wall over portion of junction box )
  
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights and covers as necessary
  
• Stop emergency heat from kicking on when it gets too hot
  
• Install video equipment securely
• Finish mudding the Sound Closet
• Remodel Mike's office
• Replace carpet in all the offices, closets
• Paint all the offices, closets, stairways, hallways
  

Other things that can be done ( wish list ):

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect building from termites
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
• Grade the parking lot for better water drainage before repaving
  

Work completed in October and November

Without a scheduled workday, the building and grounds has been kept up a little at a time. If I missed anything, let me know. A few more things have stopped working since October, but overall, I think we are just keeping up with the building.

Outside:

• Pull out last nine stumps from the bushes ( James, Emily, Aaron, Joshua )
  
• Install small lights that shine on the front walkways ( Kevin )
  
• Replace outdoor lights and set timers ( Scott, Gadis, Kevin Thomas [ after Gayle highlighted the darkness ] )
  
• Scrape grass out of parking lot ( James, Emily, Aaron and Joshua got this started [ lots more to do ] )
• Patch up holes in the downspout tiles ( Kevin )
• Rehang the gutter over the sidewalk ( Kevin )

Sanctuary:

• Move the pews back into the sanctuary ( Kevin and Travis )
• Get ceiling fan and new light in foyer working with switch ( Scott )
  

Education Wing:

• Reglue loose step covers in stairwells ( Kevin Thomas )
  

Work List for October Work Days

Winterizing and cleaning up this year should be relatively simple, I've only heard a few complaints about stuff that needs to be done.

Outside:

• Pull out last nine stumps from the bushes ( shovels, pick ax )
• Fill all 35 stump holes with dirt and then plant grass ( shovels, dirt )
  
• Mow the tree sanctuary ( weed eaters, hand mowers, no grass over 12" )
  
• Install small lights that shine on the front walkways
• Replace outdoor lights and set timers
• Scrape grass out of parking lot ( good TC IB community service hours )
• Patch up holes in the downspout tiles ( else we will have more water in basement )
• Call city to turn in some extra herbies and rosies.
• Brainstorm on new ideas for the front that engages the community
• Community Garden
• Community Shelter with picnic tables and grills
• Basketball court
• Sand Volleyball

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)

Sanctuary:

• Redo the lighting on the stage ( direction, amount, appearance )
  
• Build a wide canvass for projection
  
• Move the pews back into the sanctuary
• Put up the light in front of sanctuary ( some members need symmetry )
• Install projector and monitor in a more attractive and hidden manner
  
• Reorient sound board
  
• Repair ceiling tape and prepare for painting
  
• Design and build new altar in front of stage ( no more wires, cables, cords )
• Blend baptistry design with the altar ( stones, brook, river )
  
• Replace doors between sanctuary and foyer to open things up ( taller doors )
  

Fellowship Hall:

• Waterproof the closet in front ( tear down wall to make more usable?)
• Replace kitchen countertop
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights, and covers as necessary
  
• Replace ceiling tiles
• Remodel both bath rooms ( new sinks, cabinets, exhaust fans, lights )
  

Education Wing:

• Cabinets and counter tops
  
• Six switch light panel
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights and covers as necessary
  
• Reglue loose step covers in stairwells
• Stop emergency heat from kicking on when it gets too hot
  
• Install video equipment securely
• Finish mudding the Sound Closet
• Remodel Mike's office
• Replace carpet in all the offices, closets
  
• Paint all the offices, closets, stairways, hallways
  

Other things that can be done ( wish list ):

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect building from termites
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
• Grade the parking lot for better water drainage before repaving
  

Little steps of improvement

After prayer on Monday night, several of the men stood on the sidewalk and described what we thought the front of the building would look like next summer. Duane sent me some pictures that helped to explain what he thought that we talked about so I decided to post the progression that we are making in little steps.


Here is where we started from in 2007. The bushes surrounded the front of the building like a moat used to protect castles centuries ago. A precariously perched sign also labeled the building instead of the people.

Here is what the front of the building looks like in 2008. It is clearly more open and inviting and represents a clean slate that we can work with.


Here is just one example of something that we could do in 2009. People have mentioned many elements that could be added like fountains, brooks, and stone walls. When 2009 rolls around, I am sure there will be more ideas from the church and from the community.

Two weeks of Work Complete

Week 1: Scott Faulkner, Adam Eby, Paul and Tracy Barth, Kim Foster, Theresa Holmes, James, Emily, Aaron and Joshua Davis, Matt Hind
Week 2: Scott Faulkner, Becca Eby, Paul Barth, Mike Brady, Tony, Jacob, Abby, David and Caleb Jones, Carmen and Adam Eby, Marc and Kim Foster

We all had lots of fun working two full Saturday's and have lots of stories to go with the fun. If you weren't able to make it, at least you have the pictures. I think we have enough of the outdoor work done so that the Ice Cream Social will go well next Saturday. We still need to rent a chipper and remove the last few stumps and turn all the brush into mulch this next week.

Outside:

• Crush the sign ( sledge hammers ) - Adam, Scott
  
• Pull out the stumps from the bushes ( shovels, pick ax, stump grinder ) - Matt, James, Joshua, Aaron, Adam, Scott, Emily
  
• Mow the tree sanctuary ( weed eaters, hand mowers, no grass over 12" ) - Kevin
  
• Trim the trees in the santuary ( lopping shears, hand saws ) - Theresa, Kim, Paul, Tracy
  
• Clear the fence rows - Kevin, Paul, Emily, Tracy
  
• Trim the hedges ( hedge trimmers ) - Kevin, Paul
  
• Install small lights that shine on the steeple, building and walkways
  
• Remove the dying barberry bushes in front of parking lot ( chainsaw, hand saw ) - Matt, James
  
• Trim the trees on the lot ( making it easier for lawn service to mow ) - Kevin
• Move contents of the shed to the dumpster - Kevin, Scott, Becca, Paul, Mike
  
• Tear down the shed - Kevin, Scott, Becca, Paul, Mike, Tony, Jacob, Abby, David, Caleb, Carmen, Adam, Marc, Kim, Mike's truck, Scott's drill, Kevin's rope
  
• Brainstorm on new ideas for the front that engages the community ( Everyone - not done yet )
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items: (Van!)

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
  
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)

Fellowship Hall:

• Replace ceiling tiles - Scott
  
• Repair men's bath room ( exhaust fans, lights, ceiling tiles, leaks ) - Scott, Kevin
  

Whole Building:

• Fill dumpster with stuff that no one knew who it belonged to - Kevin, Adam
  
• Move few valuable things from shed to new closet space! - Scott, Kevin

Work List for June Work Days

LCF did a great job of moving out and cleaning up last Saturday. Now it's time to repair things and move in. Depending on how much help we have on each day, and on the weather, we will be working both inside and outside.

Outside:

• Crush the sign ( sledge hammers )
• Pull out the stumps from the bushes ( shovels, pick ax, stump grinder )
  
• Mow the tree sanctuary ( weed eaters, hand mowers, no grass over 12" )
  
• Trim the trees in the santuary ( lopping shears, hand saws )
• Trim the hedges ( hedge trimmers )
  
• Install small lights that shine on the steeple, building and walkways
  
• Remove the dying barberry bushes in front of parking lot ( chainsaw, hand saw )
  
• Trim the trees on the lot ( making it easier for lawn service to mow )
• Tear down the shed
• Paint the 25 year old tan trim white ( or replace it )
• Replace front door
  
• Spread mulch
• Brainstorm on new ideas for the front that engages the community
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)

Sanctuary:

• Redo the lighting on the stage ( direction, amount, appearance )
  
• Build a wide canvass for projection
  
• Install projector and monitor in a more attractive and hidden manner
  
• Reorient sound board
  
• Repair ceiling tape and prepare for painting
  
• Design and build new altar in front of stage ( no more wires, cables, cords )
• Blend baptistry design with the altar ( stones, brook )
  
• Replace doors between sanctuary and foyer to open things up ( taller doors )
  

Fellowship Hall:

• Waterproof the closet in front ( tear down wall to make more usable?)
• Replace kitchen countertop
• Replace fluorescent fixtures, lights, and covers as necessary
  
• Replace ceiling tiles
• Remodel both bath rooms ( new sinks, cabinets, exhaust fans, lights )
  

Education Wing:

• Cabinets and counter tops
  
• Six switch light panel
• Install white board ( with canvass cover for projection? )
  
• Stop emergency heat from kicking on when it gets too hot
  
• Install video equipment securely
• Finish mudding the Sound Closet
• Remodel Mike's office
• Replace carpet in all the offices, closets
  
• Paint all the offices, closets, stairways, hallways
  

Other things that can be done ( wish list ):

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect church from termites
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
• Grade the parking lot for better water drainage before repaving
  

Landscaping: Before

Sanctuary Allocation

Fellowship Hall Allocation

Education Wing Allocation

2008 Building Usage Rates and Agreement

Usage Rates:

• $150 for entire building ( Extra deposit of $100 for single time users, ie. weddings )
  
• $75 for sanctuary or fellowship hall
• $50 for small group room

There are many groups that share the building at 3724 Appian Way. In order to keep the building secure, clean, comfortable, safe and usable for everyone, we have put together the following clean up and lock up responsibilities that need to be completed after each use of the building:

Sanctuary:

• Clean paper and trash out of pews. ( if trash was there before you got there, report to Jackie Eby )
• Place lost and found items in the lost and found cabinet in the basement
• Return Hymnals and Bibles to closet
• Check trash can in sound room
• Vacuum if necessary

Front Foyer

• Pick up paper and trash
  
• Place lost and found items in the lost and found cabinet in the basement
• Sweep foyer if necessary
• Check trash can by the water fountain

Bathrooms ( 2 upstairs, 4 downstairs )

• Pick up paper and trash
• Empty trash cans if more than half full

Fellowship Hall and Kitchen

• Move all chairs and tables to the wall
• Sweep with dust mop
• Pick up trash and empty trash can
• Clean kitchen if necessary

Stairways

• Make sure all stairways are completely clear of objects ( stairways are not closets)
  
• Pick up trash
  

Cleaning Room

• Put all cleaning products and tools away

Miscellaneous

• Set Thermostats to 69 Heat in Winter, 74 Cool in Summer
• Lock all doors

Thank you!

Clutter accumulating again...

The problems are not near as bad as they were last year when we broke a bunch of bad habits and drew lines about storage space but they are approaching that level. I've documented a few of the items left around the building so that people will know when they start disappearing.

Work Day Accomplishments

I arrived at the building at 7:00 to trim some hedges before everyone got there at 8:00 and found Josh getting an early start on finishing the walls in the foyer. As far as I know, Josh was the selector of the green colors and the planner of the work in the foyer as the leader of the South Lexington Life Group.

Many members of the South Lexington Life Group contributed to prepping and painting the foyer. ( Paul and Tracy Barth, Josh and Kresta Wilson, Lynn Wilkerson and Jaren )

Other contributors were Eric Nieland, Kim Hind and Lewis Jones (seen here)

Shortly before 8:00 AM, Mike Brady rolled into the parking lot with a load of mulch, Ronnie Brock and a sledge hammer.

I had to leave at 8:50 to take Adam to a baseball game, and by that time, Kim had arrived with a sledge hammer of her own.

Kim gave Ronnie a much needed break, but really didn't break off as many bricks per hit. I don't think she spent as many hours on the baseball field.

Later, Kim and Ronnie cleaned up all the brick debris.



While Kim helped Ronnie, Matt helped Scott with the sanctuary lighting. Scott was determined to finish the job before leaving.

Scott and Matt have both worked two other days to be in position to finish the job today. Knowing the Matt had other plans later in the morning, the focused first on the assembly of all the lamps and ceiling fans so that Scott could finish the job.

After dropping Adam off at the game I returned with Becca, who helped take hedge clippings and the remains of Kim's annual "bush to tree" campaign to the water basin, pick up trash around the property and play with Cameron.

After about 90 minutes of work, she decided it would be more fun to pester Scott while he worked.

The Jones Family arrived in the heat of the day to finish Becca's job. They cleaned and swept all the paved surfaces and took trimmings to the water basin. They also did some minor fill in work where holes showed up in the lawn.

In the afternoon when I returned to finish the hedges and repair a leaking toilet, I found everything cleaned up and piled neatly. ( a trademark of the Jones Family )

Edging has begun... you need to act quickly to participate

Because of the dire shape of the water retention basin in 2005 and 2006, the city sent officials to the church grounds to make a list of the items that required attention. Edging the sidewalks was one of the items on that list.

In the 15 months since the list was presented to us. I would estimate that the church has spent 12-15 man hours discussing strategies and equipment investment strategies. During our Administration team meeting walk through yesterday, James said he would do the edging with a shovel.


This picture represents one hour of work with a shovel and a SUV. ( 30 minutes to dig, 30 minutes to pick up and move the extracted sod ) In this picture, you can also see what a dramatic improvement this will be to our community. It will be good for people to walk side by side instead of single file.

If you have a pickup truck, the would take less than an hour, but you may not dig as fast as James.

I paced off the remaining work. There is only 16 hours of work left for one person, an SUV and a shovel. You need to act quickly before this work is completely done.

Church Work Day on May 12

Things that we can do:

• A few windows in rear of building at dangerous point of falling out (LCF suggested sliding windows with screens instead of crank windows or fixed windows)
• Need to repair drywall and paint in entry way.
• Plumber: Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Plumber: Repair the leaking faucet in the upstairs men's restroom
• Plumber: Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)
• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary, ventilation for sound room for equipment, workers and most importantly the thermostat )
• Install New Lighting: Sanctuary and foyer
• Remove brick mail box - replace with a normal mailbox in one of the community's cluster of mail boxes. Safer for drivers pulling out of driveway, elimination of an eye-sore. (need volunteer)
• Need to rebuild shed or tear it down ( need communication with users and neighbors )
• Need to replace ceiling tiles in basement
• Need to replace many fluorescent lights throughout the building ( Men's restroom in basement has no lights at all )
  
• Finish mudding and painting in the CAT Closet
• Install cabinets and counter tops in the youth room
• Minor carpentry finish work in the youth room
• Repair and reinforce our neighbor's fence
• Edge the sidewalks
• Talk with city about picking up herbies in the back instead of by the street
• Mow the tree sanctuary
  

New cleaning schedule for 2007

Now that we have nearly got the building organized ( only a few storage details to close on now) into shape and are able to move to the steady state of weekly cleaning, Kara has asked for an adjustment to her schedule.

I have cleared Thursday and Friday afternoons on a regular basis with Jackie and posted them to the church building calender: Regular Building Use Calendar

For special (non-regular) use of the building, please contact Jackie Eby directly so she can coordinate any changes in the building schedule

Fellowship Hall Allocation

After discussion with Gregg and Kent, we have made the following changes to the allocation of the building so that the LCF / Mars Hill / Coffee Shop can have more locked storage and the table and chairs can be kept closer to the location where they are used. Tatesbrook agrees that this is good situation for all of the users.

However, we need for each user of the building to return the tables and chairs to this location in order for us to clean the rest of the building. We have already attempted this a few times, so we recognize that this adjustment will take time.

Education Wing Allocation

After discussion with Gregg and Kent in early December, we have agreed on Gregg's proposal that none of the classrooms be allocated to Mars Hill since they don't have locks. Since they are community territory, Kara has begun the process of cleaning them up.

In December, Kara scraped black stains off of the floors and moved the chairs and tables to their new area twice, but the chairs and tables still make their way back...

In order for Tatesbrook to do the next step ( strip and wax floors so they can be mopped easily by one person ), we will need for all the owners to know that the tables and chairs belong in the LCF/Mars Hill/Coffee Shop storage in the fellowship hall as Kent and Gregg proposed.

Now that we have reduced the clutter, we will also be reducing the size of the lost and found tables. Two of the three pieces of furniture in the hall will be gone in January. If anyone would like to have them, please let me know.