Providence Workday Items for April 29, 2023
This is a listing of physical maintenance items that are needed, and are scheduled for the workday.
Hymnal holder mounted
In the “Cry Room” (back of sanctuary), mount hymnal holder on west wall.
Needed: Cordless drill, stud finder, tape measure
Mount baby changing table
In the “Cry Room” (back of sanctuary), mount changing table on east wall (at appropriate height)
Needed: Cordless drill, tape measure / level
Remove stains - chairs/carpet
In sanctuary, locate chairs with stains and clean
Find stain on carpet near pew in sanctuary; clean if possible (might not be able to remove)
Needed: Carpet cleaning machine (from Mueller’s); cleaning solution (to be provided)
Fix bathroom door closer.
Office side women’s bathroom door does not close
Fix the door closer (will need to size and find the right nut)
Needed: adjustable wrench; correct nut
Kid's task: Wipe down Baseboards (all).
Perfect for a few younger kids.
All baseboards through the church need wiping
Needed: Rags (small kids can use wipes); spray bottle of water
Kid's task: Clean windowsills (all)
Good for middle-age kids
All windowsills throughout church (including sanctuary)
Needed: Pine-Sol all purpose cleaner in spray bottles; rags
Clean Windows - Fellowship Hall Wing
Clean all windows, inside and out, of the fellowship hall wing (including doors)
Needed: Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels
Clean Windows - Office Wing
Clean all windows, inside and out, of the fellowship hall wing (including doors)
Needed: Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels
Clean Windows - Sanctuary
Clean all windows, inside but especially outside
Needed: Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels
Clean Outdoor Trash Cans
Clean out & dry the insides of trash cans that are outside
Will need to remove any trash that is in them, in order to clean them out (can go in the dump run)
Needed: Dawn soap (as needed); hose (from SW corner of church); rags to dry
Kid's task: Restock Items in Sanctuary.
Check visitor cards, envelopes, pens on backs of chairs in sanctuary, and restock as needed
Good for younger kids
Needed: Restock supplies in second grey cabinet on left in the workroom
Kid's task: Reorganize Sanctuary Chairs
Chairs need to be organized so that every other chair has cards on back of the chair
Make sure hymnals / Bibles are well distributed so that everyone will have access
Trash Unneeded Paint Cans
Collect old paint cans from attic outside library
Check with Steve Y. on other places to find unneeded paint cans
Needed: Check with Steve Y. on where and how to dispose of paint
Dusting (everywhere)
Dusting is needed throughout the church (both high and low)
Don’t forget blinds in sanctuary
Good task for two or three people
Needed: Feather dusters (some on poles); rags; Pledge (as needed)
Weed-eating Highway-side Bank
Several people needed to take a section of the bank and work from top to bottom
Probably will not be able to get entire bank completed, but will do what we can
Weedeaters may be available, even if you don’t have your own
Needed: Weedeater (gas or battery powered); extra line
Test Vacuum cleaners
There are two vacuum cleaners in the attic just outside of library
See if they work, and toss if not
Bring items to be tossed to front of the church for removal to the dump (see item #17)
Check Nursery Items in Attic
Check nursery items stored in attic outside of library (parts too small for kids?)
Keep or toss or take to thrift store?
Bring items to be tossed to front of the church for removal to the dump (see item #17)
Wreaths protected & hung
There are several wreaths in attic outside library
Put each in black trash bags to protect them, and hang up in attic
Needed: Black trash bags
Make Dump Run
Haul items behind the shed to the dump - Basketball goal, baby slide, & other items
Old folding door in attic over fellowship hall
Broken printer in pastor’s office; other items?
Needed: Truck
Move Piano Front & Center
There will be a piano recital Sat evening in the sanctuary (Amy Rasmussen’s students)
Two or three strong men to move piano; careful with single leg in back (supports much weight)
Needed: WD-40 on wheels prior to moving
Needed (Please Bring if Able)
Weed eaters (gas or battery powered) - will need a couple of extras (even if you won’t be using it)
Squeegees for washing windows (Mueller’s have a couple)
Cordless drill (with screwdriver bits) - a couple
Carpet Cleaning Machine (Mueller’s)
Feather dusters (some on poles)
Rags for washing / cleaning
Small step ladders - a couple