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
  

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

Edging is finished

Adam became the first person to be paid ($15) to do the edging and the last person to do it.

The important thing is the edging is done!

While Adam was doing the last 45 feet of edging, I mowed a good portion of the outside of the tree sanctuary and trimmed the trees, so I don't think we will need another outdoor work day this summer.

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 )

Work List after Church Building Walk-Through

May 12 Work Day:

The work day will be focused on outdoor spring clean up. Bring a shovel, mower, weed eater, hedge trimmers, sledge hammer, gloves for weeding and mulching, lopping shears and other outdoor tools.

• 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)
• Repair and reinforce our neighbor's fence
• Edge the sidewalks ( Already started )
  
• Mow the tree sanctuary
• Spread mulch
  
• Remove pew in hallway
• Finish installation of lights in santuary
  

Windows to be done in Summer:
James and Kevin are collecting quotes for windows, work to be done in May or June. 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)

• 28 Large windows ( 67 x 23.5 )
• 6 Medium windows ( 23.5 x 31.75 )
• 7 Small windows ( 31 x 19.5 )
  

Hiring a plumber for the following items:

• Repair the outside faucet in the rear of the building
• Repair the leaking faucet in the upstairs men's restroom
• Repair baptistry heater ( water heater or jacuzzi heater instead of current system)
• Install valve on toilet in women's restroom in basement of education wing
• Repair broken toilet in women's restroom upstairs in education wing
  

South Lexington group will be doing on May 3, May 10 :

• Repair drywall and paint in entry way.
• Install new lighting in foyer
• Install new lighting in the sanctuary
  
• Finish mudding and painting in the CAT Closet

Finish the youth room project:

• Cabinets and counter tops in the youth room
• Trim along top of wallboard
• Baseboard
• Six switch light panel
• Cover for unused wires above the door
• Paint hallway
• Install video equipment securely
  

Other things that can be done:

• HVAC ( Install air return for the sanctuary, ventilation for sound room for equipment, workers and most importantly the thermostat )
• Arrange for exterminator to protect church from termites
• Hire stump grinder for two stumps in front yard near the neighbor's yard
  
• Rebuild shed or tear it down ( need communication with users and neighbors )
• Replace ceiling tiles in basement
• Install thermostats that are not adjustable by occupants
  
• Replace many fluorescent lights throughout the building ( Men's restroom in basement has no lights at all )
  
• Talk with city about picking up herbies in the back instead of by the street
  

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
  

Water Problems

Recently, water damage was found in the closet at the front of the fellowship hall. We have had water problems over the years as we have little by little made tiny corrections in outdoor waterflow in order to get the water away from the building.

I'm pretty sure this is the root of the problem since the splashing water has erroded the concrete glaze off the side of the basement wall and the dampness has darkened the bricks above it.

Splash blocks are bad... and ugly.

Five years ago, I moved water from the corner of the building to the parking lot and planted a Lilac bush to help use up some of the water that always seemed to make its way down the hill, into the corner and eventually pressing up through the tile in the foyer outside the fellowship hall.

The black tile can be purchased for about $10 and the only tool you need is a shovel.

The downspouts in the front of Mike's office go into the parking lot drain ( when they are connected ). The downspouts in the rear corner of the building were redirected by a team of young men from LCF several years ago in an effort to get water away from the nursery.

Two years ago, Donovan graded the area outside the youth room and had concrete poured to get water away from the lower door on that side of the building.

There are three downspouts that still dump water right next to the building and the closet is that last victim of water damage.

These last two are not major contributors of water, but we might as well fix all three at the same time.

Make-A-Mess transition to VBS

Matt and his team of able volunteers of varying skills have completed the necessary modifications required prior to VBS starting. The finishing touches of paint on the walls and ceiling, bead board around the room, tile and carpet have transformed the area in one week.

Great job by all who have contributed!

I got one last snapshot of a worker. Scott is a skilled worker and drummer, so his hands are bit blurry in this photograph.

Make-A-Mess falling back to original schedule

On Saturday, June 3, Matt and Josh began the dry wall work with the strips on the ceiling where the walls were removed. In this picture, Matt is on a ladder and Josh is standing flat footed on the floor. Josh's height has been very effective through the duration of this project. The strength of some of the members was on display yesterday when Jackie was carrying pews and Gadis lugged drywall single handedly.

The workers are getting tired and they hit a few snags:

• Matt and Adam cut into a power main while cutting the wall for the new serving counter
• Gadis cut through a water drain vent pipe

but they continue to press forward to complete the project before VBS needs the building.

This last week, many people learned new skills, which was one of Matt's original goals. Emilie Thomas has had a fun time helping out with several items. I think her favorite was tearing out carpet, but I only have a picture of her cleaning the blocks that will go under the serving counter. This week, our pregnant Kresta Wilson learned how to mud a ceiling on a ladder. She claimed that her inability to create a pattern was an advantage. The results indicate that this is true.

Matt's team has also made a great deal of progress prepping the walls for a fresh coat of paint this week. The border has been removed and there are three coats of mud on the exterior walls where the interior walls once stood.

Some of the members did not want their picture taken while they were working, but that rarely stops me.

And what can we say about Scott Faulkner... This man is a blessing to our body. It is good to know that we are getting things done with quality workmanship and I particularly like to see Scott training young people about electrical work.

Make-A-Mess Ahead of Schedule

If you wanted to take part in the demolition, you missed out. Matt, Gadis, Scott, Eva, Adam and Kelley have already torn down the inner walls. Matt, Kelley and Emilie have already torn out the carpet and there is not much demolition left. Eva was knocking down walls with a great deal of shoulder power, while Gadis and Matt used Matt's new tool. Richard and Robert were both there working and Richard only had one good leg.

Scott disconnected "most" of the power before we started and we found a four inch pipe with an unknown purpose in one of the walls. It was a great deal of fun and I am excited about the opportunity that will exist while youth gather there this fall and beyond.

One thing I've learned is that when Matt sets his mind on something, step back, because it will get done. He seems to collect people around him that get it done as well. I love spending time with people that make messes.

Make-A-Mess Schedule

The Administration meeting planned for this coming Saturday will be replaced by a Make-A-Mess planning session and work morning. Matt will be leading the effort.

Here is the updated schedule for Make-A-Mess. If you see something on the list that you would like to help with, please let Matt know about it.

May
- move thermostats and electric to walls that will remain
- need to talk with A/C specialist about thermostat locations
May 30 (End of Day)
- Mars Hill done with school year and Billy's office contents moved

June 3
- Demolition of flooring
- Installation of door
June 6
- Demolition of walls
June 7
- Relocation of electric
June 8
- Patching of ceiling and walls
June 12
- Prime painting walls and ceiling
June 13
- Installation of flooring
June 15
- Paint walls and ceiling

June 16
- Decorate for VBS

June 26
- VBS

Work Day was a tremendous success

THANKS to all that contributed to the work day today, we really got a great deal done!
Everyone that likes to work on lists, likes to see them completed so I’ve added names to the items that were completed today.


Must Do:
- Removing construction debris from water retention basin and putting it in the dumpster ( Mike, Tim, Dan, Kim H., Matt )
- Removing junk from yard, shed and inside the building and moving it to the dumpster ( All )
- Clean out the current shared sound storage room for LCF/Tatesbrook ( Kevin, Mark, Kim F. )
- Mowing the water retention basin ( Mike, Tim, Dan, Kim H., Matt, Travis, Duane )
- Trimming the bushes around the building and parking lot ( Mike, Tim, Dan, Kim H., Matt, Travis, Duane )
- Trimming the low hanging branches in parking lot and yard ( Tim )
- Pulling the weeds in the landscaping in front of the building ( Carol, Emily, Aaron, Joshua, Tony, Michelle, Jacob, Abby, David, Caleb )
- Picking up all the brush and driving it to the dumpster ( Mike, Tim, and Adam )


Would Like to Do:
- Pulling weeds around the trees in the water retention basin ( Mike, Tim, Dan, Kim H., Matt, Travis )
- Mulching the landscaping ( Davis Family, Jones Family, Dan, Hannah )
- Dumpster diving for sunglasses wearing sandals ( Adam )


Will leave for another day:
- Edging the sidewalks ( Attempted by Kevin, Matt, Wayne )
- Repair or tear down the steeple ( will need to clear all cars and people from the area )
- Replace the air filters in the blowers ( anytime )
- Replacing outdoor lights as needed ( anytime )
- Level off the ground around the new cement and plant grass
- Change the "Water Retention Basin" to a lighted fountain like the one downtown
- Tear down some of the internal walls to fill the rest of the dumpster

Looking for a Job?

We have had a few opportunities show up in the last few months that I would like to offer up to the body.

- We need someone to clean the floors weekly ( buff / wax regularly as well )
- We need someone to move Herbies to the curb (Thursday night) and back (Friday Morning)
- We need someone to mow the water retention basin monthly
- We need someone to clean the church over the summer

If you are interested in any or all of this positions, please let Kevin Eby know about it!

2006 Building Usage Rates and Agreement

Usage Rates:

• $100 for entire building
• $50 for sanctuary or fellowship hall
• $25 for small group room

There are five churches that share the building at 3724 Appian Way. In order to keep the building secure, clean, comfortable and usable for everyone, we have put together the following clean up / lock up responsibilities for each use of the building:

Sanctuary:

• Clean paper and trash out of pews. ( 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 ( report to Jackie )
• 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 ( report to Jackie Eby )
• 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

Cleaning Room

• Put all cleaning products and tools away
• Wash and dry mop heads once a month
• Wash and dry dirty rags

Miscellaneous

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

Thank you!

The Steeple has to go

Tatesbrook will be losing its steeple sometime soon. Donovan has been doing some investigation and has found that our perpetual leaking problem in the foyer is not uncommon to other churches with steeples. We've had the shingles replaced but we never moved the steeple to do the job right. In order to fix the leak, we will need to take the steeple down and replace the shingles underneath the steeple.

My proposal would be not to put it back up if it will just be causing trouble again down the road.