Getting the church in the dry

As September began, the church had exterior and interior framed walls, but no roof. The roof trusses were delivered on a large flatbed trailer and lifted into position with a crane. A professional crew installed the trusses and braces. Congregation members and the Laborers for Christ nailed the roof’s plywood decking to the trusses. This was most challenging on the steep roof above the front entrance. The roof deck was completed by the end of the month and roofing felt started to be attached.

A few photos show the break area where lunches were served, breaks were taken, and Bible studies took place. The blue-tarp covered area was located where the playground is now. One photo also shows some travel trailers where the Laborers for Christ families lived while they worked on the project.

Two secret places are shown in the photo taken before the roof was put on. A room above the front entrance can’t be accessed from the attic. It can only be accessed by ladder from the utility room. The secret window is a large window frame in the corner of the nave that is now enclosed by wall.