Issue #8, January 2024 (last issue - #7, July 2023) | |
This publication is a periodic newsletter highlighting completed projects and updating those interested in various service opportunities affiliated with South Church. | |
The Master's Craftsmen Project Highlights | |
The purpose of The Master's Craftsmen ministry is to create visual context for the message that is being presented at various church events. Scenery is designed, built, and painted for church events like musical productions, a first-person narrative for Sunday Services, or even a display for a week of Vacation Bible School. As the gospel is presented, the platform is adorned with appropriate visual pieces to help convey the meaning of the message. | |
A huge success!!! So many positive things happened for this musical presentation, it will be impossible to capture them all here in this issue. To God be the glory. Over 3500 folks in attendance plus 1500 more online. Multiple testimonies have come in attesting to the powerful story of the book study of "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan, and this corresponding musical. So many volunteers helped to make the presentation possible. Thank you so much. Special thanks to Tim Morris, Helen Flower, and Rob Beckon, as well as so many other faithful volunteers. We started this preparation back in 2019. The presentation was canceled in March of 2020 due to COVID. In 2021 we started working on plans again to resurrect the project, and finally in Dec. of 2023, it all came to be. Here are a few pictures. Many, Many thank yous!!! | |
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Kid's Christmas Program - Emmanuel
This program was performed in mid-December and the set was minimal due to the extravagance of the Pilgrim stage. Thank you to Trevor Harrison and Rick Rushton for assisting volunteers like Andy Waller, Tim Morris, Helen Flower, and PJ Mulford, to get the palm trees and platforms in place for the kids. This is use-number-four for those Palm trees. I'm sure it won't be the last time they are utilized.
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Pastor Don's 1st-Person Narrative - The Innkeeper
By retrofitting a couple pieces from the Pilgrim set, Tim Morris, Helen Flower, and Steve Latchaw were able to come up with a small setting for Pastor Don's 1st-Person Narrative in December as he reprised, The Innkeeper. A small hut was built and we reused the revamped fire pit from Pilgrim.
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Up-and-Coming Events
We will begin preparations for the following:
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Open Portfolio Night – Feb 3
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Easter Cantata – April 6 & 7
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KRC Production – May 19
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VBS – June 17 - 21
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Southfest - September 8
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Pastor of Worship Ministries
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We are always looking for folks who want to get involved and serve the Lord by using talents He has given them. Some of the projects on this list below might interest you. | |
- Cover Steel C-Channel on back wall of WC stage - NEW
- Create a new hanging cross for WC - NEW
- Plug the Baptistry window in WC - NEW
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Build a dumb waiter for costumes and props - West Loft Warehouse - NEW
- Install Spark Arresting Curtain - (23-101) - NEW
- Install door alarms - (23-103) - NEW
- Install humidistat & fan switch to overhead blower (23-104) - NEW
- Install Speed switch to air moving filter - (23-108) - NEW
- Install Chain and Sign on West loft stair (22-120) - NEW
- Add vent to Utility Room Door - (22-211) - NEW
- Modify top of Grey rolling stairs - (22-714-4) - NEW
- Build storage case for props - (23-404) - NEW
- Sharpen Table saw Blades - NEW
- Add vacuum extension on the panel saw (21-202) - IN PROGRESS
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Tag all machine safety and operating instructions (21-106) - IN PROGRESS
- Install lock-out safety switch on table saw (22-117)
- Paint "no-load zone" at front entry door (22-119)
- Build music storage cart in Old Creative Storage
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Etch or tag all tools "Property of South Church" (23-303)
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Build, integrate or adapt router table (21-308)
- Fix scroll saw belt guard (22-314) - IN PROGRESS
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Modify Outdoor banner supports for storage - IN PROGRESS
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Re-organize all costumes in the West Barn loft - CONTINUING
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Organize warehouse - CONTINUING
- Create an inventory of all tools and materials - CONTINUING
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Organize workshop tools and cabinetry - CONTINUING
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Install washer and dryer - (22-325) DONE
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Install vacuum exhaust port in vacuum room - (21-317) DONE
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Add a Sweep port on other side of shop - DONE
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Weld two moveable rack systems - (23-507) DONE
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Choir Riser repaired DONE
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Turn table motor welding improvements DONE
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Build Pilgrim set DONE
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Motor and Drive Assembly Built; Later Modified
For the presentation of Pilgrim we used a 20-foot rotating table for expediting scene changes and for actors to walk in place during a scene. Rob Sepeter designed this new system from scratch and had the drive assembly welded together, along with assistance from Tim Morris, Rob Beckon, and Don Iverson. The system worked great. After Pilgrim was over during the holiday break, Anthony Rodilico came over to the barn and welded a couple improvements to the drive assembly.
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Washer & Dryer Installed
Thank you, Greg Eckels, for helping us get the water hooked up to our recently-donated, over/under washer and dryer. The unit is located in the workshop utility room. Multiple costume loads have already been run through. Thank you, Veronica Hetke.
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Vent Cut to Vacuum Room
We are blessed to have a vacuum system in the shop. Richard Leonard helped us cut in a vent and installed it so vacuum air can be expelled outside the building.
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Second Sweep Port Added
Richard Leonard also helped us get a second sweep port hooked up to the workshop vacuum system. The first port is located on the other side of the shop near the drill presses. This additional port is positioned near the passage way between the warehouse and workshop.
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Choir Riser Repaired
The moveable choir risers are used throughout the year for special events. One of them was damaged and Tim Morris fixed it over the holidays. It is now back in action.
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Carts Welded
Leading up to Pilgrim, Anthony Rodilico welded together some donated steel from Dave Tebben to create two very durable carts. He was assisted regularly by Nick Beebee and Rob Beckon and was helped off-and-on by Nick Liles, Adam Grostefon, and Austin SteffenHagen. These carts transported our 20-foot round table from the barn, to the church, and back again, during Pilgrim.
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Tim Morris
Workshop and Warehouse Manager - Volunteer
| If you're interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer form by clicking the button below. | | | |
Helping Hands Project Highlights | |
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The mission of Helping Hands is to assist those in the South congregation with limited financial resources and limited ability to perform a needed task in their personal lives. This assistance is performed in the spirit of 1John 3:17: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” and 1 Timothy 5:16b: “…so that the church can help those who are widows indeed.” Additionally, Scripture teaches that we should do what we can with the resources we have available to care for the needs of others, fulfilling our ministry vision of “passion for Christ…compassion for others."
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Fixed Hole in Davis Roof
Rob Beckon and Rick White went over and helped Frank Davis plug a hole in his roof.
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McNatt Ceramic Tile Laid
Pat McNatt had a damaged tile patio and Helping Hands came in and re-laid some tile and repaired the layout. Brian Hudson, Tony Piper, and Rick White all worked on this project.
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Play Set Relocated to Mission House
Roger and Mellisa Grey donated their play set to the church Mission House so missionary kids had a place to play outside. Rick White, Rob Beckon, Mike White, Tony Piper, Josh Dunkle, and Jon Shoemaker made it all happen.
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Moved Several Families
Norma Britt, the Shaddocks, and Audry Smith all moved during the summer or fall of 2023. Helping Hands stepped in to give them assistance.
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Styles Yard Cleaned Up and Furniture Assembled
Chris and Jim Styles had some furniture to put together and a plethora of branches down due to the summer storm. Tony Piper, Jon Shoemaker, and Rick White did the work on this project.
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Williams Decking Fixed
At Melody Williams' place, the deck needed to be finished so Jon Shoemaker, Rob Beckon, Bruce Mead, Rick Rushton, and Rick White got it done. A special shout out to the Frontline ABC that came out and stained their shed. (They actually trusted Nico Berroa with a staining brush)
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Ro's Roof and Bathtub Repaired; Handrail Installed
Ro Smith had a leak in her roof and bathtub. She was also needing a handrail installed. Rick Rushton got the job done.
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Morris Deck and Entrance Ramp Repaired
Tim and Sue Morris needed some boards and structural support repaired on their deck and entrance ramp. Rick White, Denver Moye, Jon Shoemaker, and Rob Beckon assisted Tim to make the necessary repairs.
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Swapped out a light / Installed window valence
Barb Mannino needed a florescent light ballast exchanged with an LED light fixture in her garage. Jack Hill took care of the light and Steve Crawn installed the valence in the bedroom.
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Three Sinks Installed; One Repaired
Helping Hands replaced three bathroom sinks and repaired one kitchen sink for Shelia Aikin. Rick White and Jon Shoemaker did all the handiwork.
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Covered Dawn Akers Roof
Dawn had a leaking roof so Rick White tarped it temporarily to keep the rain off. This bought some time for Dawn to hire a contractor so she could get it repaired properly.
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Moved Boxes for Judy Sommerville
Judy needed help moving a few boxes out of her attic. Helping Hands came over and took care of it for her.
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Replaced Fixtures for Pat Schaible
Tony Piper went over and repaired and replaced some recessed lighting fixtures in Pat's house.
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Built Beryl a Reall Big Bridge
In conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands built Beryl Watters a really big handicap ramp that led right up to her front door. Denver Moye was a key helper to making this partnership happen. (Technically, it was a ramp, not a bridge, but the alliteration was just too good to pass up.)
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Added a Rail and Shower Head
Fred and Janice Nose needed a handrail and shower head extension added to their bathroom. Rick White and Tony Piper took care of it.
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Storm Debris Disappeared
Helping Hands came over to Diane Huntley's place and caused all the storm debris to disappear. We all experienced that huge storm over the summer; it was a massive storm system. Thank you, Rick White and Tony Piper, for helping Diane out.
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Rick White
Helping Hands Coordinator - Volunteer
| If you're interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer form by clicking the button below. | | | |
We are always looking for usable lumber like 2x4s, 2x6s, sheets of OSB, plywood, and other building materials. If you have extra materials left over from your own projects and would like to donate them to the church, please let us know by contacting our Volunteer Shop and Warehouse Coordinator, Tim Morris. | |
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Did you miss any past editions of The Barn Memo? | |
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For many years our church rented a warehouse and workshop facility (the Quonset) on Pennsylvania Avenue near downtown Lansing, about seven miles from our church's current location. In February 2020, we were able to build our own facility on church grounds. This "barn," located on the West side of the church campus, is a three-part building, featuring five garage bays for our church vehicles, a large warehouse, and a fully functional workshop to support church service projects and presentations throughout the year. We are very thankful to the Lord for providing this valuable tool for His kingdom's purposes.
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