Guyana Mission 2015 - A brief summary

So another Mission has come and gone... and not a blog post during the trip! A lot of work and a few less hands than usual made that difficult. Many of the daily picture updates by other team members were shared on our 'Mission to Guyana 2015' Facebook page, but now it is time to summarize our work here!  We were also written about in the Guyana Chronicle (click to activate link)

 

 

 WORTMANVILLE CORPS AND SENIOR LADIES RESIDENCE

 

 

EXTERIOR:

Roof:
To repair roof leaks, sections of the roof, and entire ridge cap were replaced as well as the soffit and where necessary.

Siding:

Due to wood rot and termite damage, siding was replaced as necessary.

Stairs:

Entirely replaced both sets of stairs and landings leading to the 2^nd floor. Additionally, the rear landing was enlarged to also become a sundeck.

 

 

Concrete:

Replaced and supplemented the sidewalk and building foundation retaining wall, using 10 yards of concrete.

 

Windows:

Replaced and repaired as necessary.
 

 

Painting:

All wood inside and outside of this 6000 square foot building was painted using cheerful, vibrant colours.

 

INTERIOR:

Structural:

Jacked and levelled floors and walls and    support as possible to maintain building integrity.

 

Doors:

Replaced all individual unit doors and frames, plus entrance and exit doors on second floor accommodations, with associated hardware. 

 

The Work... a slideshow from Joel's factfinding trip.

This years projects include: Roofing, Eaves trough repairs, fencing, rebuilding stairs, supporting walls and wood replacement, kitchen and bathroom renovations, plumbing, concrete repairs, and of course... painting!!!

Joel created a slide show from his fact-finding trip to Guyana a few weeks ago. I'm not sure if it will embed properly here (fingers crossed), but if not, the link to access the slideshow is: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12y77lhd0s4khEA3FCHLa9dvNnZAJR4HczSKiEm9RIQs/edit?usp=sharing

Of note, in addition to the work, this year a visit to your doctor to confirm what vaccinations are recommended for you is essential. The sooner, the better! Due to the rain and the drainage systems along the road, mosquitos are a problem and they carry a variety of diseases in Guyana. Protection from getting bitten will be essential and as the drainage along the roads often includes biological matter, hygiene will also require careful attention!

We have confirmed the current availability of flights for the planned trip period of January 23 - February 6th... but we cannot proceed with booking until your applications are received. If you are serious about participating this year, please contact us ASAP and we will forward the form to you (if you have not already received it)!
 

Planning Meeting - Nov. 15, 2014

A friendly reminder that the planning meeting will begin ay 1:00 pm at North York temple - 25 Centre Ave. North York.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon but for those unable to attend Skype-ing in is an option and I will attempt to summarize the key details here.
 

MissionTrip ... 2015

So.... have you been questioning about this 'years' mission trip?  So have we!

We have recently received the Caribbean Territory's request for this year, and the suggestion is..... Guyana!

Unfortunately, we are not left with much time to plan all the details that must be done if the mission is to be a success.  Guyana is not as familiar a destination, as we have only been there once in the past. Joel is conducting a fact finding trip this weekend to determine the feasibility of the work, the availability of resources, and identify possible accommodation... in just a few short days!

Please pray for his safety during this time and stay tuned for details if we feel that this is possible.

 

Bonus Project #5 - Checker Hall Corps & Daycare

Due to somewhat faster progress than anticipated on other projects, a few of us had the privilege of going to the Checker Hall Corps and Daycare to do a few minor projects to refresh the facility and repair roof leaks to prevent future issues... AND .... we were able to participate in the children's morning devotions and play ... just a bit :-)

 

 

A Work summary update from our Project Manager Joel:

                1) Remove and replace vinyl floor tile in kitchen (110 sq. ft.) 

                2) Remove, replace and grout ceramic tiles in daycare play area 

                3) Remove damaged ceiling in bathroom

                                -Replace with new plywood

                                -Prime and paint 

                4) Minor repairs to louvers and doors

                                -Paint doors and trim

                5) Metal flashing on concrete parapets

                                -Measure and order metal

                                -Install on front and back of church (80 lin. Ft.)

                6) Paint areas of daycare, `Big Bird` and 'Tweety Bird' door murals:

                                -Paint room dividers

                                -Paint chairs and benches

                7) Kitchen

                                -Repair kitchen counter                               

                                -Paint kitchen 

                8) Repairs to plumbing, new toilet seats



 

       

   

Project #4 - Wellington Street Yourth Hall, Corps & Daycare

A Work summary from Joel:

1) Siding on youth hall

                                -Remove all siding on church side of building

                                -Repair framing and re-install windows

                                -Install 500 lineal feet of 1 x 8 purple heart siding

                                -Install new sills and trim on windows, doors and corners

                                -Prime and paint exterior of building (840 sq. ft. in total)

                                -Paint interior of building (320 sq. ft.)

                                -Remove rotten existing window awnings on neighbours` side

                                -Remove and replace rotten and poor siding and trim

                                -Paint exterior with 2 coats of oil (560 sq. ft.)

                2) Repair and replace door awning 

                3) Purchase and install new security mesh for windows  

                4) Repair trim on front of youth hall, seal and paint 

                5) Repair 3 doors on youth hall and paint

                                -Install new door threshold on office                                                                                                                                          

                6) Replace 5 wooden doors in daycare

                                -Purchase and install solid pine – six panel doors

                                -Purchase and install new door hardware

                                -Prime and paint 8 doors 

                7) Screen doors

                                -Remove screens and repair 4 wood doors

                                -Purchase and install new screen and metal grilles

                                -Make and install new wood trim and stops

                                -Prime and paint

                                -Install new hardware 

                8) Playground equipment

                                -Remove rotten or damaged wood

                                -Install new floor in climbing tower

                                -Install roof on play building

                                -Install new ramp to slide

                                -Install new teeter-totter

                                -Install new swings and infant swing seat

                                -Paint with red, yellow, and green (approx. 600 sq. ft.) 

                9) Sign Letters

                                -Grind off layers of paint and old fasteners

                                -Paint with red oil `THE SALVATION ARMY`

                                -Install on front wall of church         

                                -Install new light fixture on front 

                10) Sand and repair Mahogany exterior doors on church

                                -Coat with 2 coats of clear wood varnish 

                11) Sand, scrape, prime and paint wood entrance to corps 

                12) Exterior of sanctuary

                                -Power wash and sanitize exterior

                                -Scrape loose paint

                                -Prime bare masonry with grip and seal

                                -Paint exterior or building (1,600 sq. ft.)

                                -Paint splash border on church, youth hall, and in courtyard (280 ft.)

                                -Paint facia boards and trim 

                13) Paint metal gate 

                14) Repair children`s benches 

                15) Install wood display boards in daycare

                16) Repair metal gate on parking area

                17) Repair toilets and plumbing

                                -Attempted repair to roof top water heater

                18) Make and install 48 lineal feet of heavy shelving in storage

                                -Do clean-up and sorting on shelving and Sunday school room 

                19) Replace 6 panes of glass

                                -Install new window putty on 40 panes and paint window frames 

                20) Make operational metal security door on daycare – safety exit



 

  

     

Project #3 - Josie Hill Corps

  

  

A work update from Joel:

                1) Wash, sanitize and scrap exterior (2,400 sq. ft.)                                                                 

                2) Seal with Berger “Grip and Seal” primer 2 coats                                                                                 

                3) Paint 2 coats Berger “Weather Proof” (4,800 sq. ft. in total)                                                 

                4) Repair bottom of doors and railings 

                5) Form and pour concrete pier in lower storage area 

                6) Install hand railing to basement 

                7) Flashing on Roof

                                -Remove existing asphalt flashing and clean

                                -Measure and order 235 lineal feet of capping and flashing

                                - Install capping on parapet ends of building

                                - Install and caulk all flashing along walls 

                8) Paint entrance to sanctuary 

                9) Paint main sanctuary (1,600 sq. ft.) 

                10) Remove and paint sign for church

                                -Install directly to concrete 

                11) Repair and replace glass windows

 

                12) Minor repairs to plumbing