The following pictures were taken during their work efforts here in Newton between March 26 and March 28. Their biggest project was the home of Carl Forward in Newton. Mr. Forward's roof was blown off by Rita, and significant structural damage was done. Of course, the inside was soaked with water damaging the floors, walls, and ceilings. Citizens Organized for Rita Restoration (CORR) had already identified this house as a priority and had obtained funds for materials for the roof and foundation from DETCOG. The labor for the repairs was paid by the Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody, so it seemed natural for the group to undertake other necessary repairs. The floors had to be removed and replaces in some places to allow the foundation to be put back in order. Plus the bathroom floor had gotten so wet that it was beginning to fall through the house. The work group did repairs to the flooring and removed and replaced the fixtures in the bathroom. The toilet and lavatory were also replaced with new ones. All interior work was done by the Moody group, and they purchased the necessary materials, also. They stayed at Whispering Creek who gives a special discount to work groups and provides extra services for them. The roofing materials are on location. The contractor will be paid with money donated by Moody.

This is the same group minus Joanna and including Amanda Matthys in pink top (Youth ministry) and Mike Gilbert (Music ministry) to the far right. They are in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Newton.

This is the work team inside of our new Christian Community Life Center. We have just received a very gracious and generous grant from the Permanent Endowment Fund at Moody to install air conditioning and heating in the gym portion of the building. 

A few pictures of Mr. Forward's home prior to work beginning

Sam rips out flooring so the front of the house can be levelled 

In the meantime, the contractor works on putting the foundation under the house

While the contractor works on the foundation, the bathroom is gutted and rebuilt

Pearl Sowell, who lives in Shankleville, had her roof replaced by CORR last year, and the UM ARMY team rebuilt her front porch and painted the exterior of the house. The Moody team painted her bedroom for her.

Mr. Ira Lank lives in Newton, and he needs two outside doors replaced. The doors were on the site already. Time was running short, but some of the group completed installation of the back door, which was the one in the worst shape.