Providence Workday Items for April 29, 2023

This is a listing of physical maintenance items that are needed, and are scheduled for the workday.

  1. Hymnal holder mounted   

    1. In the “Cry Room” (back of sanctuary), mount hymnal holder on west wall.

    2. Needed:  Cordless drill, stud finder, tape measure

  2. Mount baby changing table

    1. In the “Cry Room” (back of sanctuary), mount changing table on east wall (at appropriate height)

    2. Needed:  Cordless drill, tape measure / level

  3. Remove stains - chairs/carpet  

    1. In sanctuary, locate chairs with stains and clean

    2. Find stain on carpet near pew in sanctuary; clean if possible (might not be able to remove)

    3. Needed:  Carpet cleaning machine (from Mueller’s); cleaning solution (to be provided)

  4. Fix bathroom door closer.  

    1. Office side women’s bathroom door does not close

    2. Fix the door closer (will need to size and find the right nut)

    3. Needed:  adjustable wrench; correct nut

  5. Kid's task:  Wipe down Baseboards (all).  

    1. Perfect for a few younger kids.

    2. All baseboards through the church need wiping

    3. Needed: Rags (small kids can use wipes); spray bottle of water

  6. Kid's task:  Clean windowsills (all) 

    1. Good for middle-age kids

    2. All windowsills throughout church (including sanctuary)

    3. Needed:  Pine-Sol all purpose cleaner in spray bottles; rags

  7. Clean Windows - Fellowship Hall Wing  

    1. Clean all windows, inside and out, of the fellowship hall wing (including doors)

    2. Needed:  Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels

  8. Clean Windows - Office Wing  

    1. Clean all windows, inside and out, of the fellowship hall wing (including doors)

    2. Needed:  Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels

  9. Clean Windows - Sanctuary

    1. Clean all windows, inside but especially outside

    2. Needed:  Windex; squeegee; rags / paper towels

  10. Clean Outdoor Trash Cans  

    1. Clean out & dry the insides of trash cans that are outside

    2. Will need to remove any trash that is in them, in order to clean them out (can go in the dump run)

    3. Needed: Dawn soap (as needed); hose (from SW corner of church); rags to dry

  11. Kid's task:  Restock Items in Sanctuary.

    1. Check visitor cards, envelopes, pens on backs of chairs in sanctuary, and restock as needed

    2. Good for younger kids

    3. Needed: Restock supplies in second grey cabinet on left in the workroom

  12. Kid's task:  Reorganize Sanctuary Chairs  

    1. Chairs need to be organized so that every other chair has cards on back of the chair

    2. Make sure hymnals / Bibles are well distributed so that everyone will have access

  13. Trash Unneeded Paint Cans  

    1. Collect old paint cans from attic outside library

    2. Check with Steve Y. on other places to find unneeded paint cans

    3. Needed:  Check with Steve Y. on where and how to dispose of paint

  14. Dusting (everywhere)  

    1. Dusting is needed throughout the church (both high and low)

    2. Don’t forget blinds in sanctuary

    3. Good task for two or three people

    4. Needed: Feather dusters (some on poles); rags; Pledge (as needed)

  15. Weed-eating Highway-side Bank

    1. Several people needed to take a section of the bank and work from top to bottom

    2. Probably will not be able to get entire bank completed, but will do what we can

    3. Weedeaters may be available, even if you don’t have your own

    4. Needed:  Weedeater (gas or battery powered); extra line

  16. Test Vacuum cleaners

    1. There are two vacuum cleaners in the attic just outside of library

    2. See if they work, and toss if not

    3. Bring items to be tossed to front of the church for removal to the dump (see item #17)

  17. Check Nursery Items in Attic  

    1. Check nursery items stored in attic outside of library (parts too small for kids?)

    2. Keep or toss or take to thrift store?

    3. Bring items to be tossed to front of the church for removal to the dump (see item #17)

  18. Wreaths protected & hung  

    1. There are several wreaths in attic outside library

    2. Put each in black trash bags to protect them, and hang up in attic

    3. Needed: Black trash bags

  19. Make Dump Run  

    1. Haul items behind the shed to the dump - Basketball goal, baby slide, & other items

    2. Old folding door in attic over fellowship hall

    3. Broken printer in pastor’s office; other items?

    4. Needed:  Truck

  20. Move Piano Front & Center  

    1. There will be a piano recital Sat evening in the sanctuary (Amy Rasmussen’s students)

    2. Two or three strong men to move piano; careful with single leg in back (supports much weight)

    3. 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