Work Started Early on Tuesday

The World Changers got up early and had breakfast. They were excited about getting started to work. They got their work groups together and had a big sendoff. When they arrived at their work sites the roofing shingles were awaiting them on the roofs. The city of Fort Walton Beach provides all the materials for the work while the World Changers provide the labor. The Emerald Coast Fellowship provides the lunches on site as well as other support services.

 

It did not take long for the kids to get to work. It was a beautiful morning with lots of sunshine and a gentle breeze. Perfect working conditions. 

The first thing that has to be done is to strip the roof of the old shingles and tar paper. 

 

After the roof is stripped, the discarded shingles and tar paper must be cleaned up and carried to the street. The city of Fort Walton Beach will send by the trash haulers to take the piles of debris away. 

 

Sixteen local churches are providing lunches for nineteen work crews this week. When the vans, trucks and cars from the churches arrive at 11:30 am with the food, all work stops! Hundreds of volunteers from the churches prepare, deliver and serve wonderful meals for hot, hungry kids and supervisors.

 Lunch leads into mid day devotionals led by one of the students. The homeowners are invited to sit in on the Bible study and discussion time.

 

After devotionals, it is back to work. The temperature locally reached the mid 90's this afternoon. Putting down black tar paper is an exacting and hot job for a team. The edge must be on the chalk line from end to end. All roofing jobs must pass the same city inspection that a professional roofer would have to pass.

 Thank you Lord for a safe day of work.