Oyumino Chapel in Chiba Japan is undergoing renovations, getting all new windows, lights, ceiling fans and carpet. The building is 22 years old and in need of repairs and upgrading. Fairly extensive termite and water damage was found and repairs have been made. It's coming along nicely!
A 40-ft. container was sent from Oak Mountain Pres Church in Birmingham. Here is a shot from inside the container looking out at the Customs agents and shippers at Yokohama Port.
The mother of all fork lifts was there. It could pick up a fully loaded 40 foot truck bed container!
Windows being unloaded for inspection
We hired a crane to lift container off the truck bed
Done!
After much of the container was unloaded, the team converted it into a workshop
Work begins
The Oyumino Apt got a new dishwasher. Here is the conversion chart for fittings at the hardware store. Didn't go very well. But it is hooked up now after Team 2 brought some fittings.
Jennifer's camo pants worked pretty well
Trash piles up
The container was wired for outlets and lights
Old windows coming out; new ones nearby ready to go in
Curt takes a reading break before supper after a long day's work
New windows in with a view out to the container in the parking lot
Windows in, but old fans and lights not yet replaced
Exterior view with scaffolding. Mesh on left side is to protect neighbor's house from dust and debris. No houses on other 3 sides.
Took some of the guys out for sushi
Pretty decent showing
Neighborhood kids and moms very interested in the progress
Pastor Dedachi helped with painting and lots of other things
John painting trim
Ken painting trim
Professional carpenter Curt at work
Only thing they bought here was one soft serve ice cream cone. "We didn't come to Japan to go to McDonalds!"
Church members pitched in to help pre-paint trim
Church members brought meals
Pocky snacks
Did I mention the trim painting?
Jennifer with Ryo
The termite and wet wood damage was pretty bad, but it was all fixed
Even the exterior siding had to be replaced in a few locations
Laser beam saw makes cutting easier
Master carpenter and team leader Gorden has 3 saws going at once, depending on angle of cut needed
Panorama of Chapel with new windows, lights and ceiling fans. Click for larger view.
Work table in Chapel
Chef Ray getting ready for Alabama BBQ cookout
He brought Kingsford charcoal and a grill in the container!
The master chef at work
Dedachis brought sushi party tray to compliment Alabama BBQ
Mike shows Dedachis pix of his grand kids
Gorden holding Jo, #8 Dedachi child
