So ... What can REALLY be accomplished in two weeks.

The following is an excerpt from our 2005 Final Mission Report. It's a little heavy on the work done, more so than telling the story... but from this you can see that there was only time for telling stories at night!




Mission Trip 2005 -
January 23 to February 6, 2005.


A total of 39 volunteer workers, providing approximately 3,100 work hours with an additional
400 work hours by those performing support duties.


SUMMARY of Work Completed:

1 - DEMOLITION

A) Remove all remaining items from building.
B) Remove, mark and save existing railing.
C) Remove all electrical fixtures and wiring from roof.
D) Remove or cover all plumbing, doors and cupboards.
E) Remove 3,300 square feet of metal roofing.
F) Sort and salvage metal roofing.
G) Dismantle roof framing and salvage lumber.
H) Take down 2,800 square feet of ceiling material.
I) Remove all existing lumber from roof down to masonry walls. Save storm ties. Burn garbage.

2 - CONCRETE


A) Cut down concrete walls to eliminate valleys.
B) Tear up tile on exterior walkways.
C) Break-up 600 square feet of concrete base.
D) Form and pour reinforced concrete wall and walks.
E) Install metal saddles for posts.


3 - FRAMING


A) Router edges and install 9 - 4 X 4 treated posts.
B) Assemble and install 115 lineal foot perimeter beam.
C) Frame in gable end wall and sheet with T111.
D) Install 460 lin. ft. of treated 2 X 6 plates with hurricane anchors.
E) Frame roof with treated rafters and strapping.
F) Install 280 lin. ft. treated facia.
G) Install 1,600 sq. ft. of treated T111 soffit material for exposed rafters on exterior and covered walks.
H) Install 320 lin. ft. of rafter (bird and bat) blocks.
I) Screw down 3,300 sq. ft. of ‘Industrial 6' metal roofing with caps and ridges.


4 - INTERIOR


A) Frame ceiling on 2 ft grid for plywood (2 X 4 p.t.).
B) Re-wire roof and ceilings .
C) Install 2,000 sq. ft. of 3/8" plywood ceilings with raised panel trim.
D) Caulk ceiling trim and patch interior plaster.
E) Install 2 new interior solid pine doors and hardware.
F) Install new jambs on toilet stall in dorm bathroom.
G) Replace counter and tiles on vanity in residence.
H) Repair tile work in large bathroom (behind sinks, on walls, in shower stall).
I) Adjust interior doors and locks.
J) Install existing and new ceiling fixtures and fans.


5 - EXTERIOR


A) Purchase and install 2 new solid pine exterior doors complete with jambs and
hardware.
B) Repair metal security door at back entrance.
C) Supply and install new 80 sq. ft. bank of jalousie louvre units.
D) Repair missing glass units in windows.
E) Repair and re-install metal railings on walkways.
F) Reconnect hydro service, exterior lighting and telephone.


6 - PAINTING


A) Paint exterior of building, approx. 3,000 sq. ft..
B) Paint all exterior wood surfaces (soffit, facia, exposed rafters), approx. 1,800 sq. ft..
C) Paint all existing and new doors, including jambs and transoms (18 in total).
D) Paint interior wall surfaces, approx. 8,500 sq. ft..
E) Paint interior wood ceilings and trim (2,000 sq. ft.).
F) Paint metal railings and grill work.


7 - FINISH


A) Supply materials and funds to smooth finish the exterior walkway and steps.
B) Repair and make usable all plumbing in building.
C) Make all electrical complete and functioning.


OTHER TASKS


8 - Assemble, paint and install 16 screen units to cover windows in dining hall
(approx. 300 sq. ft.).

9 - Paint interior walls of dining hall (approx. 2,000').

10 - Paint exterior doors on dining hall.

11 - Prime and paint new wooden addition on adjacent building (600 sq. ft.).

12 - Repair and paint exterior patio bench.

13 - Do repairs to electrical around property as asked.

14 - Repair and clean Perkins Braillers as requested.

15 - Territory Houses
- supply and install 3 ceiling fans
- supply 6 keyed alike padlocks
- patch ceiling openings in bedroom


TOOLS AND MATERIALS DONATED

• 10" Chop Saw Assorted nails, screws
• 18 Volt Cordless Drill Metal for walkway
• 1/4" Electric Planer Wooden ladders
• Assorted Hand Tools 4 Sawhorses
• Test Kit for the Pool Plywood, T111 sheets
• 400 Sq. Ft. roll of Screen 1 X 2 Screen frames

CONCLUSION

It was our privilege to attend and take part in several church services, mid-week meetings, Sunday School and a number of school classes and programs. It was also a joy to host and join with the school children and the Nest residents for an afternoon at the pool.
As a result of the generosity of different groups and individuals it is a pleasure to donate to the following to the School.

• Television and Cart
• VCR Equipment
• DVD Player
• Approximately 40 Videos and DVDs
• Approximately 40 Books on Tape
• Approximately 150 White Canes
  

IT IS THE PRAYER OF OUR TEAM THAT GOD WILL BLESS THE USE OF THIS BUILDING AND THIS EQUIPMENT. MAY IT BE USED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL AND TO GLORIFY GOD.