One of three turkeys -- this one 38lbs -- Dave cooked for Thanksgiving Day As Thanksgiving approached, the pace here at Faith picked up as we prepared for the formal Nomads project to begin. Working with Pastor Barry and the church council to understand what would be included, we prepared estimates and made lists of supplies that were needed. The project has a large team with 15 members assisted by at least 2 church volunteers most of the time. Needless to say, there’s a lot going on.
Bobbi watches as Joanne takes her turn powerwashing Wesley Project Work
The project has work happening in almost every building on campus. Wesley Hall, which houses the Fellowship hall and kitchen is getting power-washed and painted on the outside and having a new closet constructed on the inside.
The project has work happening in almost every building on campus. Wesley Hall, which houses the Fellowship hall and kitchen is getting power-washed and painted on the outside and having a new closet constructed on the inside.
Jeff and Jim working on Office addition Asbury Hall, used for Sunday school and smaller groups, was in need of some plumbing repairs, which Fred tackled shortly after arriving. Pastor Barry’s office was getting expanded with a new access to the bathroom behind it. With sledge hammers and saws, Jim and Jeff opened up the hole for the new door before framing in the floor for the addition
Project member Dave beside a new patch on Wesley -- and another structure needing repair With demolition going on elsewhere, another team joined in the fun by attacking the Peeler rooms damaged over the summer. Removing salvageable materials and hauling them off. Then they turned their attention to a few of the many roof projects. The hurricane had exposed some previously unknown leaks. First on Wesley, which held up pretty well after all the work in the Spring. Then to the gym lobby roof, which hadn’t made the cut in last season’s project. It needed some drainpipes to divert the water flowing from the main roof away from the front door. However, it didn’t take much examination before we discovered that this roof would need more than just new drain pipes.
Bobbi and Barb powerwashing one of the decks Then there were the decks. Four of them had seen little attention in years. So the process of powerwashing began to clean them in preparation for staining. And of course there were a number of smaller projects that kept the team busy. But we still found time for breaks and even an occasional campfire. With 2 more weeks to go, it will be exciting to see how much we will get done.
Cathy singing with group on Thanksgiving Day Parting Shots
In the midst of the preparations, we celebrated 2 Thanksgiving meals – one on the Sunday before and one on the actual day. The fellowship was a blessing.
In the midst of the preparations, we celebrated 2 Thanksgiving meals – one on the Sunday before and one on the actual day. The fellowship was a blessing.
