Congregational Work Days and other news:
The next scheduled Congregational Work Day will be Saturday, November 7, 2020. Start at 8:30 and finish by 11:30
Projects: Clean interior windows, dusting, clear cobb webs, other projects TBD
Thank you to the volunteers at the October 3 Work Day: Erika Troester, Bill Lang, Claude Clardy, Mark Hecker, Dennis Davis, Rick Chapman
Thank you Marvin Murphy and Bill Lang for landscape trimming during other times.
Thank you Ben Lampe for assisting Brad with the green space upgrades in the retention pond area. We love the country air.
Hand sanitizer and disinfectant bottles are located throughout the facilities.
We purchased an electronic back pack sanitizer machine. Applictions will be performed after all church services, after or before Preschool classes, Chapel, and camps.
Thank you Pat and Carol Pijinowski who donated the funds for the purchase of the Back Pack machine.
We also purchased a hand-held eclectronstatic machine. This is easier to handle for the small classrooms and offices.
Honor Jackson County COVID-19 restrictions. BSLC weekly news will provide updates to the requirements.
There is a food donation bin at the FLC front entrance and is checked daily. Donated items will be placed in our pantry and will be dispersed as we get requests. We also assist Prairie View Elementary for their food pantry. Please check expiration dates. Thank you for your generosity.
Stay tuned for upcoming Thrivent Action Team food drive(s).
Stay safe!!
Contact Rick for any volunteering.
Thanks you and God Bless
BSLC Trustee Report
1 Corinthians 10:31, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
The Trustees generally have a Congregational Work Day scheduled for the first Saturday of each month. When those days fall on a holiday weekend or in conflict with Church events, we will adjust the schedule.
Any Church member, family, or friend is invited to help out. Our goal is to make our campus an inviting place to visit and worship.
We do not have to wait for the Congregational Work Days to complete the various projects. Some members may have time during the week or other Saturdays to complete them. Contact me if you are interested in completing some small projects.
Reminder: When a member or guest is hosting an activity that has food provided, make sure that the trash is discarded after the activity. Also make sure the kitchen has been cleaned thoroughly. Break down boxes before you put them in the dumpster.
Thank you,
816-812-5718 micksrick@att.net (home)
Trustee Committee
Special Note:
I have been selcted as the Church Business Manager. My duties included financial aspects of the business as well as facilities management.
My church email address is : bod-richardchapman@beautifulsavior-lsmo.org
*** Please submit any church campus, financial, or other questions to my church email address. Thank you.
Campus Improvements
July 2019 to July 2020
Thank you for your generosity
1 Corinthians 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Security: Add 6 additional cameras and 5 additional monitors
Add electronic card access to FLC and basement entrances
Add 2 basement classroom entry buttons
Add light pole near front FLC entrance
Replace outside security lights (FLC East and Youth Patio)
Health: Replace toilets and faucets basement rest rooms
Replace counter tops and faucets in main floor rest rooms
Clean ceiling ducts in FLC
Scrub and wax flooring in FLC, polish remainder of facility
Apply electrostatic disinfectant to facility due to coronavirus
Facility: Add new Preschool classroom in basement, occupied in August
Add addition to Playground, double the size
Replace lighting with LED in FLC kitchen, offices, youth room, classrooms
Replace appliances in FLC kitchen
Paint Sacristy, basement rest room and Kitchen, copy room, FLC hallways
Remodel basement kitchen, add dishwasher, washer/dryer, new stove
Move food pantry to former basement office, consolidate with Sunday School/Preschool
Bury basement sump pump drainage tile, lower level
Replace outside sump pump, lower level
Recoat parking lots with sealant and paint
Add memorial plaque on fountain in memory of Joyce Dustman
Speed bumps are for 2-5 MPH. Please follow speed limit, especially during preschool drop off and pick up times, church services, Upward Basketball, and any other church activity.
Donation bin cleared twice a month (or as needed) - clothing taken to Blessings Abound in Overland Parkat 103rd and Metcalf. Check out the store. They have a selection of everything imaginable.
Please have items placed in plastic bags and tied. Loose items can get wet. Clothing and shoes only. NO TOYS. DO NOT dispose of anything on the ground outside the bin. It will be thrown in the trash bin.
MAJOR PROJECTS COMPLETED: The new preschool classroom addition was completed in August 2019. First full day classes were held on August 19. Praise GOD for this special place to teach our children. God Bless the teachers and the new students.
Also check on the remodeling of the basement kitchen. It will serve us well. Thank you for all the donated funds and donated time and for the great contractors who helped make this possible. Added new stove, countertop, sinks and faucets, 50 gal hot water tank, microwave, dishwasher, and stackable washer and dryer.
The open wall in the basement small classroom has been closed off and a door added.
SECURITY: Take notice on the signage on doors. Entrance doors are locked at all times. Basement interior doors are locked during preschool hours.
Make sure basement entrance door is locked during Sunday School, Mid-Week, Confirmation, and other group activities. Do not keep unlocked waiting for late arrivals. Late arrivals should contact the resepective teacher(s).
Additional cameras and monitors have been added in March 2020. We now have 10 cameras and 6 monitors. We have capability to add 6 more cameras.
The entrances to the FLC main door and the lower entrance door now have electronic card access in March 2020. Members who require access will be given a card, and all keys will be handed in. Lisa, in the office, controls the dispersement of the cards.
A new light pole for the front FLC entrance has been installed for increased security and safety.
New security lights were added above the youth patio and the two FLC east doors.
INTERIOR LIGHTING: New LED lighting has been installed in the FLC classrooms, offices, kitchen, and hallways. In the basement, LED lighting has been installed in Youth Room, classrooms, Trustee office, kitchen, and Finance office. These lights are programable and will dim and shut off as the timer permits. The remaining lights in the library,small classroom in the basement, and basement entry are installed. The BSLC campus and facility is now all LED .
HEALTH: Replaced (3) toilets and (3) faucets in basement rest rooms. Replaced counter tops and faucets in main rest rooms. The FLC gym upper, round ducts were cleaned in November 2019. The entire facilty was treated with electrostatic disinfectant on March 16, 2020. We have our own electrostatic machine. Thank you to Pat and Carol Pijinowski for their generousity. The machine was very hard to find. Many thanks to DSG Equipment on Winner Rd in KCMO for reserving a machine for us. We also purchased a hand held electrostatic machine that will be easier for the teachers to use.
OTHER: The old Sunday school office in the basement has been converted into a food pantry. Do not add any other items to that room without approval. The pantry is managed by Donna and Paul Boenisch.
TV monitors have been installed in the conference room and basement meeting area. Blue Ray DVD players are also available.
New carpet tiles and floor moldings added in Preschool Directors office.
12' conference table has been placed in basement greeting area.
Drainage tile from patio to retention pond has been upgraded in July, 2020.
The front entrance railing has been painted. Thank you Dick and Sharon Dammerman.
Future plans:
Add monitors (TV's) to class rooms 100 and 101
Painting in selected rooms, hallways, etc. (ongoing). Completed in April - Sacristy, Basement handicap rest room, FLC hallways and stairwell.
Paint outside of facility (Summer 2021)
Paint railings at back patio
Complete garage rest room with water hook up (Spring 2021)
Replace water lines and sprinklers in Prayer Garden (Spring 2021)
Add shade to the playground (TBD)
Add lower entrance canopy. (2021)
Upgrade baseball field. Add a new, smaller baseball field. Add sand volleyball court.
Many thanks to a member who continually donates to the repair costs of our Grasshopper mowing machine.
With the generous donations from anonymous donors, several facility projects have been completed.
There are so many smaller projects and regular maintenance items that are ongoing.
We would appreciate any donations for diesel fuel for mowing and propane for grille.
Take a look at the remodelled basement kitchen. It is fully functional with disherwasher, washer/dryer, and much more.
Contact Rick for any help with your volunteer labor or any donations.
Business and volunteer contacts for members who have projects and need assistance. If you want to be added, send Rick your information.
Painting
Interior: Christ Troester
Exterior:
Construction/remodelling: Lewis Bechtel, Derek Bechtel,
Landscaping
Tree Trimming:
Gardening:
Lawn maintenance:
Weed whacking:
Electrical:
Plumbing:
House cleaning: