The weather gets warmer every day, and the humidity is rising. We escaped rain yesterday, but today is equally threatening, and there's a roof to be finished and a new porch to be enclosed!
Hal's and Gary's testimonials about the power of serving at the Micah Center and Loaves and Fishes inspired Sarah, Scott, Donna, Rick and Gracelyn to volunteer there today.
Much progress has been made at number 211: the new back porch is enclosed and tarpapered, and siding is underway. Drywall has been hung in the kitchen and hall, and
subfloor installed in the living room and kitchen. The three bedrooms have all been painted and at least one coat of gloss applied to the trim.
The owner of number 228 was so grateful for her new roof and back porch that she made hot dogs and potato soup for our lunch!
Meanwhile, Jay blew a hole in the outside wall of #211 when he discovered a large colony of termites.
Work finally started on the third house, number 208. We think the size of our group intimidated the homeowner on Monday, since she was unwilling to let anyone in. Today Corbin and Gary were able to tear out her old bathroom in preparation for fresh tile, paint and fixtures.
Break time always brings out the best in people. In keeping with recent tradition, Kristen was again overcome by French pastries......
And Jo demonstrated her remarkable skill in stretching other people's limbs, critical for those of us working in tight quarters (like painting closets or mudding tiny hallways). As the week wears on, the silliness increases exponentially. I think it's because the week is slipping by so fast.....
This afternoon we heard a report from BBM staff on their recent efforts to help homeless vets. They have built a duplex and hope to build six more units if they can get sufficient funding. Another initiative centers around affordable single-family homes that can be purchased by qualified veterans. It's fascinating to hear about how BBM is expanding its scope from year to year.
The Main St. Missionary Baptist Church welcomed us warmly this evening, as always. Reverend Kenny (now 82 and dependent on a walker) wasn't there, but we heard from one of his fiery deacons, a woman with amazing preaching gifts who brought the audience to life with her message of seeking Jesus. Deacon Gary represented us admirably, spurring the local congregation to shout frequent "Amens." Everyone joined our BBM voices on "Every Time I Hear the Spirit," which we sang again in the prayer circle at the conclusion of the service. We all agreed it may have been the most lively and joyous visit to this wonderful church we'd ever experienced.
More faces.....
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| Jim:" Where are those shingles???" |
Hal's and Gary's testimonials about the power of serving at the Micah Center and Loaves and Fishes inspired Sarah, Scott, Donna, Rick and Gracelyn to volunteer there today.
Much progress has been made at number 211: the new back porch is enclosed and tarpapered, and siding is underway. Drywall has been hung in the kitchen and hall, and
subfloor installed in the living room and kitchen. The three bedrooms have all been painted and at least one coat of gloss applied to the trim.
The owner of number 228 was so grateful for her new roof and back porch that she made hot dogs and potato soup for our lunch!
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| Eeeewww! |
Work finally started on the third house, number 208. We think the size of our group intimidated the homeowner on Monday, since she was unwilling to let anyone in. Today Corbin and Gary were able to tear out her old bathroom in preparation for fresh tile, paint and fixtures.
Break time always brings out the best in people. In keeping with recent tradition, Kristen was again overcome by French pastries......
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| Turnover Madness |
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| Jo's physical therapy |
This afternoon we heard a report from BBM staff on their recent efforts to help homeless vets. They have built a duplex and hope to build six more units if they can get sufficient funding. Another initiative centers around affordable single-family homes that can be purchased by qualified veterans. It's fascinating to hear about how BBM is expanding its scope from year to year.
The Main St. Missionary Baptist Church welcomed us warmly this evening, as always. Reverend Kenny (now 82 and dependent on a walker) wasn't there, but we heard from one of his fiery deacons, a woman with amazing preaching gifts who brought the audience to life with her message of seeking Jesus. Deacon Gary represented us admirably, spurring the local congregation to shout frequent "Amens." Everyone joined our BBM voices on "Every Time I Hear the Spirit," which we sang again in the prayer circle at the conclusion of the service. We all agreed it may have been the most lively and joyous visit to this wonderful church we'd ever experienced.
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| Feeling the spirit! |
More faces.....
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