June 4th 2011 Grace Chapel Baptist Church

June 4th first day mission. Construct 36X72 sanctuary over a block foundation, interior and exterior walls, stage and the electrical and plumbing. Metal roofing and exterior vinyl siding including two porches and the windows and doors was to be completed.

The Statistics

  • Largest number of volunteers on site- 132 Tuesday June 7th (number on site at supper)
  • Number of churchs represented- 24 (that we know for sure)
  • Number of states represented- 7 (AL, GA, TN, IN, KY, MA, MO)
  • Number of denominations represented- 4
  • Number of days worked- 6

The Spirit's Presence

  • Number of worship services-7 (saturday through thursday nights)
  • Number of accidents with injuries- 0 (blisters and splinters most common)
  • Average daily temperature- 96
  • Number of blessings received by carpenters- uncountable.
  • Spiritual rating for trip- 10 (of possible 10)

Work began at 7 AM on Saturday June 4th 2011. A team of 14 men from Island Creek Baptist Church near Madisonville, Tennessee joined our Carpenters for Christ group to begin installing the floor system. By the end of the first day all exterior walls were standing with the roof trusses over the fellowship hall wing in place. Monday morning began the "setting" of the sanctuary trusses with decking. By Tuesday all decking of the roof and exterior walls was complete. Because of the extremely hot temperatures it was decided that installation of the metal roof would begin at 5 AM on Wendesday morning. By noon the roof was complete and the remaining two days were focused on the completing the vinyl siding, light fixture installation, and plumbing together with all interior and exterior wall insulation.