GLC Building & Grounds

Boiler Heat - You DON'T just flip a switch!

2011-09-26T15:16:00.000-05:00

September 2011 -

Fall is officially here! Some of you have used the heat in your homes already. Some probably wish we had some heat around here too!

Prior to start up our boilers are thoroughly inspected by both our insurance company and the state of Minnesota. This years inspection turned up a maintenance issue that we have to address before the boilers can be filled and fired (started). What the inspector found were stay-bolts that require replacement. So, what is a stay-bolt? Stay-bolts are most commonly found in locomotive boilers. They are needed because of the irregular shape of the pressure retaining surfaces in that type of boiler. Stay-bolts are usually installed in the area around the firebox portion of a locomotive boiler and can number into the hundreds. It is quite common to install them into threaded holes to join the inner and outer sheets surrounding the firebox, although in modern times many of them may be welded in place. Either way, without stay-bolts to give strength to the irregularly shaped portions of the boiler, an explosion would be a certainty.
(Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Stay_bolt_are_found_in_what_boiler#ixzz1Z5fkIFLJ)

Thankfully we have Jeff Lund back here to work with Chad on identifying the questionable stay-bolts. Below is a picture of the stay-bolts that have been flagged with orange paint for replacement. Each bolt is about 5' long and runs through the entire boiler. The old bolts will be torched out and new rods welded in. After all that fun, we'll have to re-insulate both boilers. Then...we'll have some heat!

Room 204 Library

2011-08-25T06:52:00.000-05:00

August 2011 -

Check out the new partition and added bookshelves in Room 204! We had some matching bookshelves donated and we knew just the place to put them! We also added shelving to both Pastor Doug and Pastor Bernie's offices! Stop by and take a look.

Summer Floor Refinishing

2011-05-26T12:47:00.000-05:00

May 26, 2011 -

If you visit Grace Life Church this time of year you'll find the hallways a bit full! The reason is that we are working on the floors (deeps scrubbing and refinishing) in the classrooms while the children and staff are off for summer break. Steve is doing a great job of getting the rooms completed. By the end of the week we should have 3 classrooms done on the first floor and a 4th one started!

Scrubbing the Head Start lunch room!

Head Start Classroom with a fresh coat of wax!

Office Swap - Part 1

2011-05-26T12:40:00.000-05:00

April 11, 2011 -

Bernie's New Office Windows - Going In!

There is a fair amount of transition going on around Grace Life Church! Doug Wing has been selected as the new Senior Pastor of Grace Life Church. In preparation for Doug moving in this summer we are shuffling offices a bit around here.

Bernie Wing is transitioning to the Associate Pastor roll and moving into the Associate Pastors office. As you my know - we are in an old school building and the windows are one of the weak points. The existing windows in the Associate Pastor office had leaked and deteriorated from water damage around the window frame to the point where they were not operational.

The new windows make the room much more serviceable and comfortable. Thank you to our staff and volunteers who made the installation possible!

The finished product! Stop in and check it out!

We Needed a Lift!

2011-03-03T09:31:00.000-06:00

March 3, 2011 -

Thanks to a special donor we now have a scissor lift to utilize here at the Grace Life Church facility! What an amazing blessing this lift is to us already! We knew we needed one, but have never had the finances to purchase one. Then just this week we had the perfect lift donated to us! Thank you.

An example of just how useful this "gift" is was demonstrated yesterday. We had a light bulb burn out in the gym. We pulled the lift out and changed the bulb in about 10 minutes. Prior to that we would have needed to wait for the end of gym activities, set up scaffold, and spent over a hour. Now we really feel like the Jeffersons if you know what I mean.

Sweeping the Float

2010-07-14T05:53:00.000-05:00

July 14, 2010 -

Our parking lot repairs are nearly completed! This spring we elected to do some major parking lot work. The cracks were getting worse each summer and we had to take action before we lost the option to simply repair the parking lot verses replacement of the whole thing!

The final steps are for to sweep off the "float". (Float is the rock laid on top of the oil seal coat that does not end up sticking into the oil.) Then we paint the stripes and kickball diamond back on the parking lot.

This repair was costly. It was nearly $25,000 to have the work done! If you appreciate having the parking lot available and in condition to serve us for year to come - please consider a donation toward this expense! Remember it is our parking lot. :-)

Chad sweeping off the excess float.

Final Inspection - Restrooms

2010-06-16T15:09:00.000-05:00

June 16, 2010 -

We are so close to done with the Phase 1 Restroom project! There are only a few details to take care of and we will hopefully be able to open them and the main entry this weekend! All we need is the final inspection from the city building official!

George helping out with the construction clean-up!

Parking Lot

2010-06-09T13:58:00.000-05:00

- Before -

June 9, 2010 -

Parking lots are a little bit like roofs. They require maintenance and sometimes fairly major maintenance. Fortunately, our parking lot is in good condition overall. We have noticed increased cracking and deterioration, so we made the choice to do some needed preventative maintenance. We have had the cracks ground out and filled. Today the majority of the parking lot is being oiled and rocked. The contractor will be back in a week or so to do some patching and then we will re-stripe the parking and playground lines.

Please do not drive on the parking lot until Friday June 11th. Parking is available on High Street and the gym door on that side of the building is open for all to use.

- During -

It's That Time of Year!

2010-06-02T14:16:00.000-05:00

June 2, 2010 -

School is almost done for the year! Only 1/2 a day tomorrow and the students are off for the summer. That means it must be time to wax the floors in the class rooms! Sorry about all the tables, chairs, desks and all sitting in the hallways. It is temporary. All those items will go back into the class rooms soon.

Freshly waxed floor in Head Start Classroom.

The End is Near!

2010-05-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

The Women's Restroom (the partitions are invisable!)

May 28, 2010 -

It is hard to believe that a month has passed since the last update. We have been working in the restrooms daily, but there really has not been a lot to report until now. The tile is in - the counters are in - the painting is going on all this weekend... We have some plumbing and electrical to finish up next week. Plus, the entry hallway itself needs to be fixed up before we can open it up again.

We are still on track for our planned June completion! We hope to have things wrapped up and the new restrooms open by Sunday June 27th!

Tile

2010-04-30T08:05:00.000-05:00

April 30, 2010 -

The floor tile is almost all installed! Just two more weeks and the wall tile should be done as well as the grout. Part of the reason it takes so much time is the cure times for the tile adhesive are nearly 3 days.

The second half of May we will install the fixtures, paint the walls and clean it all up! It looks like we are still on track for our June completion date.

Details

2010-04-14T11:06:00.000-05:00

April 14, 2010 -

We are nearing the part of the project where the work that is being done will remain visable when the project is done! It is amazing how much goes into portions of the construction that you can't ever see again once the project is completed.

Since the last update, all of the sheetrock and cement board has been installed, the drywall finishing work has been completed, the walls have been primed, the exhuast duct work has been installed, and the ceiling grid has been installed. This week the new lights will be installed and the tile installation is starting!

Sheetrock'n

2010-03-18T11:07:00.000-05:00

March 18, 2009 -

One might think today is St. Patrick's Day with all the green walls going up in the new restrooms! (This photo is taken from the hallway looking toward the Men's restroom door.)

Don't worry - the walls are NOT going to be green when we are done. They are actually special sheetrock that is designed to be reistant to mold, mildew, and other fun stuff that can grow in wet places.

We've Been Framed!

2010-03-10T10:32:00.000-06:00

March 10, 2010 -

The project is moving along very well! After some delay on the materials delivery the framing is nearly done. The majority of the space should have framed in walls by the end of the week.

The Walls Between Us!

2010-03-03T10:10:00.000-06:00

March 3, 2010 -

Differentiation is a very good thing, especially when it comes to restrooms! The Thooft’s have got good start on the framing in the restrooms here at Grace Life Church! Unfortunately, we are still waiting on the 6” steel studs to arrive at True Value. Once they come in (hopefully today) we can finish up the framing and bring the plumbers and electricians in to finish up their parts of the project!

Finished Concrete!

2010-03-02T08:57:00.000-06:00

March 2, 2010 -

The concrete is done! The space looks like a clean slate. It's ready for some creation now that the destruction and underground infrastructure are installed.

The materials are still not all in at True Value, but there is enough of it on hand to start. If all goes well we will see the framed in walls by the end of the week!

Concrete

2010-03-01T14:02:00.000-06:00

March 1, 2010 -

The concrete floor is back in! Bofferding Construction arrived this morning and poured the concrete in above the areas where the sewer piping was installed last week. After we give the floor the rest of today to cure, we can start installing the walls. The Thooft's will be in to start on that tomorrow morning assuming the necessary materials arrive from True Value.

Plumbing Rough In

2010-02-23T11:04:00.002-06:00

February 23, 2010 -

The demolition is basically done! The final wall came out yesterday.

We were pleasantly suprised to see what great condition the existing sewer piping is in! The plumbers are working today to rough in the sewer plumbing that will run under the concrete. By early next week we will be puting up the framing for the walls.

Let the Plumbing Begin!

2010-02-15T10:41:00.003-06:00

February 5, 2010 -

The MN Dept. of Labor and Industry finally sent back their approval on the plumbing drawings! Waiting on the plans delayed us one week, but now we are back on track! Look for new updates as we finalize permits and start to rough in the plumbing later this week!

Phase 1 - Restroom Remodel (Main Entry)

2010-02-09T13:22:00.003-06:00

February 1, 2010 -

Grace Life Church has started Phase 1 - Main Entry Restroom Remodeling. The plan is to eliminate the two small main entry restrooms as well as a third small restroom located in the former KinderChurch room and rebuild two large restrooms designed to accommodate the needs of the building users. Our goal is to improve not only the quantity of fixtures, but also to make the restroom facilities much more accessible to all of our building users.

The target completion for this project is June of 2010. Until then please follow the posted signs to alternate restroom facilities through out the building. Additionally, we may need to close the main entry during the demolition and construction project. Please use the MACS entry located directly across from the main entry door. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience as we work on improving the usefulness of this facility for all!

Thank you!

Summer Projects

2009-07-04T18:23:00.004-05:00

July 4, 2009 -

Summer projects are rolling along! The new front sign has been beautifully landscaped and the parking lot has been repaired around the fuel tank fill port. From past parking lot refinishing, the fuel tank fill port was a low point in the parking lot! That created a water puddle over the fuel tank and ultimately and ice patch. That is not too handy if you have to add fuel in the middle of winter!

Fence

2009-02-24T16:51:00.002-06:00

We had a little fence remodeling done for us on Saturday night (2/21/2009). This nice little tan car tried to "grind the rail" (skater term) on the top of our parking lot/playground fence. The guy in the picture was not driving or in the car. He just thought it would add a little something to the picture if he was in it. Notice the front tires of the car are off the ground as it is completely hung up on top of the fence. - Nice. Since we are in Minnesota and the ground is frozen we can only do a temporary repair now and do the full repair after the frost comes out.

Custom Wall Art!

2009-02-04T19:23:00.002-06:00

I feel a little bit like we (Grace Life Church) just got our first real tatoo. We have put up some stickers here and there, but this one is the real deal!

Thank you Matt for lending us your artistic talent to paint the church logo on the wall outside my office door! If you get a chance to come up to the second floor hallway take a look!

Roof Repairs - DONE

2009-01-03T08:03:00.003-06:00

This past summer we took a major step forward with improving the roof condition at Grace Life Church.

When we originally took possession of the former Ease Side School building we were told that the roof was going to need major repairs or even replacement in the near future. As with so many other things...the Lord had the solution to meet our need. Through a series of contacts and connections we were able to identify a product designed specifically to meet the repair need of our roof. Even better - we were able to install the product ourselves!

The issue with the roof was that the edges of the roof were developing stretch tears along the edges. The rest of the roof was in near perfect condition. What this repair product does is create a "patch" of sorts all along the edge of the roof. Our best estimate is that this repair will last up to 20 years! That allows us to begin setting aside funds each year to prepare for the eventual replacement of the roof. God is good and he is always providing for all our needs!

Extreme Makeover - Boiler Edition!

2008-11-19T09:38:00.004-06:00

They might look like the same 60 year old boilers on the outside, BUT inside they are brand new! This fall we finished completely replacing all of the tubes in Boiler #2. (Boiler #1 was done last year.)

For those of you that don't know. Boilers are filled with long metal tubes about 3" in diameter. Over time these tubes deteriorate and begin to leak. It is not uncommon to have one or two develop leaks and need replacement. We were finding seven to ten tubes leaking, so we made the choice to re-tube the entire boiler.

The is a 20+ year repair! With proper chemical balance in the boiler water and other routine maintenance, these boilers are ready to run for a long time to come!

Here's Your Sign!

2008-10-14T11:31:00.003-05:00

It's almost done! The brick is up and the sign is mounted! All that is left is for the electrical to be completed for lighting and some landscape work next spring!

Hopefully, this will help the community identify this building as Grace Life Church / Marshall Area Christian School instead of "the old East Side building". :-)

Going Up!

2008-09-18T15:06:00.001-05:00

The sign frame is almost done! This project has really picked up speed this week. If all goes well, we might have a sign in the front lawn by the end of the month!

BRICK!!!

2008-09-17T09:21:00.002-05:00

God answers prayer! The brick came to town on Monday and the crew is here today starting to lay it in! We should have the frame work of the sign standing soon! Check back in a few days to see the continued progress!

Sign Footing

2008-09-09T10:39:00.003-05:00

The sign footings have been poured! The main hold up now will be brick. Pray that the brick will arrive soon! It sure is fun to see this sign become a reality.

Sign UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

2008-09-08T11:37:00.002-05:00

The hole was dug this morning to pour the footings for the new sign! (With a 6' hole in the front yard, people might think it is the the start of the new Grace Life cemetery!) Still no word on the brick, but we are getting started.

College Drive Sign Time!

2008-09-04T15:03:00.002-05:00

Coming Soon! - Grace Life Church has received a permit to build a sign out on the College Drive side of the building! We called in the locate today and digging... should start next week! Hopefully we'll have a picture of the new sign to post here soon!

When one door Shuts, another Opens!

2008-05-21T13:23:00.004-05:00

You have got to love the creative people around here! Check out the new wall art in various locations around the building. This sign on the first floor elevator door is just one of several that have greatly added to the overall presentation of the building. Thank you to Joyce Adams!

Summer Hires!

2008-05-06T10:21:00.001-05:00

Calling all Summer hires! Grace Life Church is looking for a few good people to work with out building and grounds team this summer! Stop by the church office to pick up an application!

Meeting Room 2 Gets a Facelift!

2008-02-28T09:46:00.002-06:00

It is amazing to see the transformation that has taken place in Meeting Room 2! Thanks to some amazing volunteers (and a little paid labor!) this room is now much more useful and attractive!

The old blue counters were removed, the walls patched, and freshly painted! After seeing the improvement and makeing use of the space it makes us wonder why we did not do this sooner!

Meeting Room 3 Face Lift!

2008-02-13T12:14:00.003-06:00

If you have a chance to visit Meeting Room 3 - do it! We think you'll love the new look! Thank you to Rick and Joyce Adams for re-decorating the room this month!

January - June 2008 Budget

2008-01-02T14:44:00.000-06:00

It's done! The January - June 2008 budget is done and avaialble for your review. Copies can be requested via email or pick one up in the Church Administrator's office.

Christmas Break Projects

2007-12-13T15:03:00.000-06:00

Christmas Break Projects - We have some time over the Christmas break to get a few cleaning and painting projects done here at the church! If you have some time you would like to donate for painting - please contact the church office.

Gym Carpet

2007-11-07T14:05:00.000-06:00

Maybe you did not notice, but the gym carpet was getting pretty dirty over the past 12 months. If you did notice, check it out this Sunday! Paul Evanson and Steve Danduarand spent a bunch of time making it look like new (almost new - that is!) again! Tell them thanks next time you see them!

Boiler Repairs

2007-10-23T10:50:00.000-05:00

During start up on the building heating system this year it became obvious that major repairs were required. Due to leaks caused by corrosion - we are retubing boiler #1.

This photo shows Chad inside boiler #1 removing scale build up. The good news is that the new tubes we are installing should last 30+ years!

Exterior Signage - Step 1

2007-10-01T09:59:00.000-05:00

It's a small step, but we have added some informational/directional signage to the exterior of the building. As you will now notice, the six parking stalls along the building are now reserved for our guests. "Guests" in this case would be people joining us for the first time. Keep watching - more signs are coming!

Time to find our sign!

2007-09-06T09:45:00.000-05:00

Can you believe we have been in here a year and still don't have a sign in the front yard! Wow! The good news is we are making progress. We are currently waiting on proofs for the first of 6 sign projects (including the front lawn.) If you have skills or interest in this area - please contact the church office to volunteer today! 507-532-3187

Look out Miami Ink!

2007-07-11T22:04:00.000-05:00

In there effort to completely paint the doors, summer hires Kyle and Sam seem to have painted outside the lines once again. Something tells me they don't mind.

Event Notification rev. 2

2007-07-03T11:02:00.000-05:00

We have updated the Event Notification & Resource Scheduling Form! Please contact the church office to schedule all building and grounds events!

Thank you!

2nd Fan coming for Sunday!

2007-06-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

Summer is in full swing and the gym is hot for worship services!

The good news is that relief is on the way. We have a second fan due to arrive in time for this Sunday. The combination of the two fans should do a better job of evenly moving the air for all the seating area.

Plus, we are still working on a quote for adding ceiling fans!

2007 Summer Help

2007-06-14T13:10:00.000-05:00

Summer is here! Thankfully - so is the summer help! Grace Life Church summer help includes; Sam Oglesby, Jordana Beens, Neil Citrowske, Kyle Adams, and Zach Dandurand. We are blessed to have them on board and getting things done around here! I am sure you will notice the contributions they make to the property over the next few months! - Welcome Summer Staff!

MACS - Sunshine Award

2007-04-21T11:04:00.000-05:00

Congratulations, Chad! - GLC building & grounds staff member Chad B. received the coveted Marshall Area Christian School Sunshine Award for being the person who best represents the heart of a servant. Even though Chad is not a employee of the school, his many selfless acts of service for the school won him this recognition. It is quite an honor for Chad! We can all agree that he truly deserved this award!

Summer Job?

2007-03-20T16:11:00.000-05:00

Grace Life Church is looking for a couple of people to assist us with summer projects! Work includes (but, is not limited to!) lawn care, landscaping, painting, and project cleaning. Currently we have 2 positions planned for the summer months. The pay is $6.50 per hour and the hours are flexible. Our expectation is that each person could put in 20 - 35 hours per week.

Please contact the church office if you are interested! 507-532-3187

Whitney St. Stop Light

2007-03-02T13:34:00.000-06:00

The city has informed us that they are considering the removal of the Whitney St. / College Dr. intersection stop light. If you have any thoughts or comments regarding this proposed stop light removal please contact the church office. Thank you!

NEW TENANT AT GLC!

2007-02-15T20:03:00.000-06:00

Southwest Adult Basic Education (ABE) - Marshall Region is joining us as our newest Joint User at Grace Life Church. ABE will use classroom 112 starting in March and running until the end of April 2007 to teach a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class. Classes are planned for week day mornings. These courses are specifically for people who speak English as a second language.

Please join us in welcoming ABE to our building!

Need a room?

2007-01-29T18:42:00.000-06:00

There is a lot of activities going on within our new facility at any given time. In an effort to help coordinate activities and avoid double booking, please follow these simple steps.

1. Figure out the day(s), time, and duration of your activity.

2. Figure out what kind of room and what type of set up you need.

3. Contact the Church Administrator to find out if the room is available and what additional infromation might be needed.

There are many behind the scenes things that need to happen to ensure this works smoothly for all concerned. Everything from room set up to programming the room to heat during the times it will be occupied.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Fresh Paint in Nursery

2007-01-25T13:47:00.000-06:00

Thank you, Laura!

The nursery changing room has a fresh coat of paint thanks to Laura. Stop by and check it out! It is very nicely done.

The Awning!

2007-01-22T14:31:00.000-06:00

The awning is done! Thank you to Brad at the Sign Shop for all of your hard work on this beauty! Hopefully, people can find the right entrance a little easier now!

Restroom Signs

2007-01-02T16:49:00.000-06:00

Finally! No more guessing if it is door #1, door #2, or door #3! The restroom signs have arrived and will be installed today. Thank you all for your continued patience as we improve the facility!

Gym Paint Job

2006-12-28T13:34:00.000-06:00

If you would have told me that we would paint more than one sanctuary ceiling when we painted the 305 Camden building I would have laughed. Now here we are painting yet another here in the 601 E. College building!

I know you will be amazed at the transformation. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make this a reality! It is beautiful!

Snow Removal - Test Run

2006-12-21T19:06:00.000-06:00

Today was a good test run of the snow removal system for the new Grace Life Church building. Good thing we only ended up with a little bit of slush!

We learned that the former parking lot snow removal tractor is not even close to big enough for clearing the new parking lot. We learned that ice and snow build up in the broom tractor housing will eventually cause the unit to tip forward and loose all meaningful steering!

Best of all we were reminded of the great people we have living around the property! Mr. Archbold pulled in and saved the day with his new truck mounted plow. Thank you!

Needless to say we will adjust our snow removal plans and prepare for the real deal that is bound to arrive soon.

Door Refinishing

2006-12-19T18:58:00.000-06:00

There are a couple missing doors near the main entry. If you have been in the church you have no doubt noticed the restroom doors are missing!

Don't worry, the doors are in good hands. Chad and James have been working on sanding and refinishing the doors for about a week now. Hopefully, they will be finished and reinstalled this week.

Thank you Chad and James! Keep up the good work.

Floor Refinishing

2006-12-18T19:50:00.000-06:00

Resident hard surface floor restoration expert - Steve - is hard at work refinishing the hall floors this Christmas break. He has already started in the first floor hall way near the Headstart entrance.

Stop by and check out the amazing difference! Thank you, Steve!

Gym Painting

2006-12-16T08:19:00.000-06:00

Have you every taken time to look at the gym ceiling? In case you have not, let's just say it needs some help.

This Christmas break we have a chance to do something about it! Our plan is to paint the ceiling and the walls down to the tile level. Starting on December 22 and 23 we can begin to plastic and tape the high areas.

The actual painting is planned for December 26 - 30. Please contact Rob by calling the church office if you are able to help out!

Building and Grounds Team Verse

2006-12-15T08:52:00.000-06:00

Isaiah 62:10

Go out through the gates! Prepare the highway for my people to return! Smooth out the road; pull out the boulders; raise a flag for all the nations to see.

Sanctuary Set-up

2006-12-12T14:13:00.000-06:00

HELP WANTED:

We need helpers that can serve on a rotating schedule to help with sanctuary set-up.

Set-up typically takes place on Thursdays after 4:30 PM.

If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact the church office at 507-532-3187!

Main Entry Carpet - TODAY

2006-12-11T07:12:00.000-06:00

The new carpet is going down today!

Mike DeVos is installing the main entry carpet today from the main entry door to the gymnasium entry. Please use an alternate door and alternate restrooms today.

Thank you!

Building Security

2006-12-10T07:54:00.000-06:00

Every building user and all 50+ people who have been issued keys are responsible for keeping our building secure.

We ask that everyone who unlocks a door be sure to lock the same door in the evening. If you are the last one to leave the building from your organization take a moment to be sure the main entry used by your organization is secured.

Never leave normally locked doors partial open while unattended.

All building users have a good knowledge of who belongs in the building and who does not. Do not hesitate to challenge anyone new seen wandering the halls.

When you leave your classroom make sure all lights and heat sources are off and the windows are closed. Finally, lock the door to your classroom when you leave.

Hand Rail Restoration

2006-12-08T08:43:00.000-06:00

Beautiful! You might walk past them without a thought, but you would be missing a very nicely done piece of building restoration!

We are in the middle of a project to refinish all of the handrails throughout the building. This includes shining up the metal rail mounts. It is amazing what a difference it has made!

This project combined with the ongoing project to clean the tile walls really improves the overall presentation of the building.

Thank you to James, Steve, and Terry!

Main Entry Carpet

2006-12-07T15:30:00.000-06:00

We will begin the process of installing the new carpet in the main entry on Friday December 8th.

The first step is to fill in the floor where the recessed floor mat is located. While the filler is curing, the main entry door will be locked to keep people off the floor. Please use the MACS entry during this time.

Capet installation is scheduled to take place during the week of December 11th.

Thank you to Mike DeVoss of Mike's Flooring for taking on this project!

Whirlamatic!

2006-12-06T19:17:00.000-06:00

IT'S HERE! The Whirlamatic Pro 21 with the 17 Hp Kawasaki arrived today.

Now I know what your thinking - what is the big deal? This is a high quality floor burnisher. It will allow us to shine and maintain the tile floors throughout the building in the way that they were designed to be maintained. We believe that you will notice a distinct improvement in the floors in a week or two of running this unit up and down the halls. I know Steve D. can't wait to fire this baby up!

Fire Safety

2006-12-05T08:59:00.000-06:00

Building Policy Manual - Revision 3 is now in print!

We have added Section R - Fire Safety. With the cold and Christmas season now in full swing, we have become alerted to some fire safety issues. Please stop by Room 203 to pick a copy of the new building policy manual and find out what we can all do to prevent fires.

Chair vs. Wall

2006-12-04T08:55:00.000-06:00

Have you noticed the battle waging between the folding chairs and the walls? It seems that the folding chairs are coming against the walls every chance they get! :-)

Please do not lean folding chairs against our freshly painted walls. There are folding chair racks in the cafeteria, cafeteria storage, gym storage and meeting room. Please use these racks and help us preserve the walls.

Thank you for your help and care for our building!

Snow Removal

2006-12-03T18:06:00.000-06:00

It won't be much longer before we get to find out how much fun snow removal is when you own 8.5 acres in the middle of Marshall! Just the sidewalk along will take awhile to clear.

Here is the plan.

Clear the drop off lane and entry doors used by building users.

Clear the public sidewalks.

Clear the parking lot.

Clear the entries that are not normally used.

Note: If the snow falls on a weekend, clearing the parking lot will move to step one on the snow removal plan.

Hit the Lights!

2006-12-02T20:33:00.000-06:00

Minimizing our building utilities costs takes each one of us doing our part. If you are the last one to leave your area of the building, please take a minute to make sure the lights are off. Some of the common area lights are the ones most often overlooked. These include the gym, hallways, and restrooms. All to often we drive by the building at night and discover various lights still on in the building. When in doubt - turn them off.

Thank you for your help in keeping costs down by HITTING THE LIGHTS!

Changes to Building Decor & Presentation

2006-12-01T07:44:00.000-06:00

Have you ever felt like changing the building decor or presentation? Does something strike you as ugly and needing improvement?

The first step in any building decor change or building presentation change is to contact the Church Administrator. With the new building there are many variables that must be considered prior to making these proposed changes. Ultimately our goal is to maintain good relations among all parties with a vested interest in the building decor and presentation.

Parking Lot

2006-11-30T10:10:00.000-06:00

Marshall Area Christian School (MACS) operates a K-8 grade school in our facility. In order to help ensure the safety of the students, Grace Life Church has established parking lot rules.

MACS parents are allowed to drive on to the parking lot for drop off and pick up of thier children. There is no other parking or driving on the parking lot allowed during school hours 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM with the exception of maintanence and delivery personel.

For a more complete explaination of the parking lot rules and exceptions, please refer to the Building Policy manual.

Building Policy

2006-11-29T16:14:00.000-06:00

Did you know that we have a written Building Policy manual?

Soon after moving in to our new facility, we realized the need to have some standard policies for buidling users to refer to as needed. That's when we came up with the Building Policy manual. This manual covers everything from elevator use to using microwaves! Please stop by the Church Administrator office in Room 203 and pick up your copy today!

Temporary Signage & Awning

2006-11-28T16:13:00.000-06:00

Have you had a hard time finding the correct entrance into the building?

We have good news for you! We have ordered temporary signage that will direct people from College Dr., into the parking lot, and then into the building. The signs are scheduled to arrive Saturday for use starting on Sunday Dec. 3rd.

The awning frame has been completed at the Sign Shop. The fabric cover material is scheduled to arrive this week for assembly on Saturday Dec. 2nd. Installation of the awning is tentatively scheduled for Saturday Dec. 9th.

Keep checking back for more updates!

Initial Posting

2006-11-26T18:21:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Grace Life Church Building and Grounds Blog!

This blog will serve to keep interested people informed on the latest happens at Grace Life Church relating to the building and grounds. Check back every week for new updates!

GLC Building & Grounds

Boiler Heat - You DON'T just flip a switch!

Room 204 Library

Summer Floor Refinishing

Office Swap - Part 1

We Needed a Lift!

Sweeping the Float

Final Inspection - Restrooms

Parking Lot

It's That Time of Year!

The End is Near!

Tile

Details

Sheetrock'n

We've Been Framed!

The Walls Between Us!

Finished Concrete!

Concrete

Plumbing Rough In

Let the Plumbing Begin!

Phase 1 - Restroom Remodel (Main Entry)

Summer Projects

Fence

Custom Wall Art!

Roof Repairs - DONE

Extreme Makeover - Boiler Edition!

Advertisement:

Here's Your Sign!

Going Up!

BRICK!!!

Sign Footing

Sign UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

College Drive Sign Time!

When one door Shuts, another Opens!

Summer Hires!

Meeting Room 2 Gets a Facelift!

Meeting Room 3 Face Lift!

January - June 2008 Budget

Christmas Break Projects

Gym Carpet

Boiler Repairs

Exterior Signage - Step 1

Time to find our sign!

Look out Miami Ink!

Event Notification rev. 2

2nd Fan coming for Sunday!

2007 Summer Help

MACS - Sunshine Award

Summer Job?

Whitney St. Stop Light

NEW TENANT AT GLC!

Need a room?

Fresh Paint in Nursery

The Awning!

Restroom Signs

Gym Paint Job

Snow Removal - Test Run

Door Refinishing

Floor Refinishing

Gym Painting

Building and Grounds Team Verse

Sanctuary Set-up

Main Entry Carpet - TODAY

Building Security

Hand Rail Restoration

Main Entry Carpet

Whirlamatic!

Fire Safety

Chair vs. Wall

Snow Removal

Hit the Lights!

Changes to Building Decor & Presentation

Parking Lot

Building Policy

Temporary Signage & Awning

Initial Posting