District Workday at Douglas Park
The last day of the month of July brought approximately 30 workers from 13 congregations to the Douglas park Church of the Brethren. The Church built in 1910 from a campaign of “Buy a brick for a dime” needs a lot of work and several “Work Days” have helped to keep the building in repair.
Workers on the roof made repairs as they could. One volunteer said that the roof really is in need of major repair or replacement. The cost for a new roof would be in the many thousands of dollars.
In spite of the age of the building a vital ministry continues at Douglas Park overseen by Pastor Shirley Petracek and Pastor Herman Ware. A free lunch and clothing program offer help to the residents of the Douglas Park neighborhood.
Volunteers gather on the steps of the Church for a photo during a break from painting, dry-walling, repairing, raking, cleaning, moving, building, storing, and gladly serving. (Not all volunteers are shown in Tammy Kessler’s Photo.)
Youth from the Naperville congregation lend a hand at the Work Day. Workers of all ages showed up to help the Douglas Park members make needed repairs and spruce up their facility.
Even the District Executive was found on his knew at the Work Day, this time with a paint brush in his hand.
Some personal observations: Douglas Park could use some good storage cabinets, a large refrigerator, a remodeled kitchen, and much more. Contact Pastors Petracek and Ware for what you and your congregation can do to keep this ministry in Douglas Park as a vital part of the Church of the Brethren continuing mission.
Workers on the roof made repairs as they could. One volunteer said that the roof really is in need of major repair or replacement. The cost for a new roof would be in the many thousands of dollars.
In spite of the age of the building a vital ministry continues at Douglas Park overseen by Pastor Shirley Petracek and Pastor Herman Ware. A free lunch and clothing program offer help to the residents of the Douglas Park neighborhood.
Volunteers gather on the steps of the Church for a photo during a break from painting, dry-walling, repairing, raking, cleaning, moving, building, storing, and gladly serving. (Not all volunteers are shown in Tammy Kessler’s Photo.)
Youth from the Naperville congregation lend a hand at the Work Day. Workers of all ages showed up to help the Douglas Park members make needed repairs and spruce up their facility.
Even the District Executive was found on his knew at the Work Day, this time with a paint brush in his hand.
Some personal observations: Douglas Park could use some good storage cabinets, a large refrigerator, a remodeled kitchen, and much more. Contact Pastors Petracek and Ware for what you and your congregation can do to keep this ministry in Douglas Park as a vital part of the Church of the Brethren continuing mission.
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