What a week we are having here at Norwood Christian Ranch. A workgroup of 18 people from Milford Christian Church in Milford Missouri are here to help us with some much needed repairs. They have wasted no time knocking out the many projects we disparately needed done.
They have reshingled part of the main building where the existing shingles were pealing up and at risk of blowing off, causing leaks. The new roof looks great!
They replaced sinks and counter tops in the dining hall. The counter tops are gorgeous! Last month they sent funds to buy a new stove for the dining hall kitchen. The new stove and new counter tops really give the kitchen a much needed face lift.
They have painted all the decks and much of the main building where the old paint was dried and pealing off.
They even got some firewood cut and split.
Those items were all on their “to do” list when they arrived. Not only have they enthusiastically taken care of those items with great care and pride of work, but they jumped in and took care of some “emergency repairs” that they hadn’t planned on.
They completely replumbed the kitchen and laundry room sinks that had become clogged. The clog was so bad that we could not run the washing machine, dishwasher, or us the main kitchen sink. The old pipes had sagged under the floor causing food particles, soap, and grease to build up and become hard as a rock.
They added an electrical outlet in the kitchen to make it easier to plug in the refrigerator and dishwasher. The outlet looks like it was put in when the building was first built.
Their first night here the baseboard heaters broke causing the rooms to overheat. They got them disconnected for us so they will no longer be a problem for other guests.
When they started removing old paint on the back side of the main building they discovered that the wood, which was very thin paneling to begin with, was deteriorated so badly that it needed to be replaced. This is the part of the office with southern exposure so it is subjected to direct sunlight year round. The sun had taken its tole one the thin wood. So they jumped right in and replaced the whole back side of the main building, including the threshold to the office door which had fallen apart.
It has been such a blessing to us having them here. It would have taken my family years to get all these project completed. They were able to knock them out in three days. What blessed us most was seeing families working together. Little ones as young as 2 and 3 years old, teens, and adults all working together as a team. We have heard no complaining or bickering. They are here on a mission of love and they are showing love not only to our family and the ministry of Norwood Christian Ranch, but also to one another.
A huge “thank you” goes out to the workgroup from Milford Christian Church:
Pastor Cliff Hazzard, daughter Caddie, son Nathan and grand son Tristin, Norman & Rhonda Schipull, Dennis & Nancy Gariss, sons Nick & Isaac and daughter Natalie, Travis & Crystal Milam and their daughters Sadie, Jasmine, Rylee & Averi, and Jim Bayless.
What a blessing you have been to us!!! The love of Christ was evident in the work you did and the attitude in which you carried out you mission here at Norwood Christian Ranch. You have been encouragement to us as we strive to serve Christian families around the country.
Serving Christ and His family,
Pastor Ken Lawrence
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