| God can be glorified
in many ways, some that bring special attention and others that take place
"behind the scenes". It is this "behind the scenes" work which allows the
many activities of Christian life to take place at Bayside Presbyterian
Church in a clean, safe and friendly atmosphere. By doing its job properly,
the Property Ministry insures that we can worship, work and witness in
a Church home that speaks of caring, loving followers of Christ. Our job
is to set the rest of the congregation free to be "doers of the Word".
It is the responsibility
of the Property Ministry to oversee the maintenance and repair of all Church
properties through:
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Making recommendations to
the Administrative Support Ministry regarding the work of the Sexton and
other custodial staff
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Maintaining all Church properties
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Overseeing necessary repairs
to Church properties. Making recommendations to the Session regarding major
repair or improvements to Church property
These general responsibilities
break down into a multitude of activities performed, contracted out, done
by employees, or taken care of on a volunteer basis by the ministry members
or with the aid of members of the congregation. Everything from clean floors,
roof maintenance, windows that don't leak, trash removal, keeping lights
on and furnace and air conditioner in good working order, grounds maintenance
(including seeding, fertilizing, mulching, weed control, weekly cutting,
pruning trees and shrubs, and sprinkler system maintenance), exterminating
unwanted critters, providing cleaning supplies and material for custodial
staff, maintaining all furnishings such as tables, chairs, pews, office
furniture and kitchen equipment, parking lot maintenance, fire and safety
maintenance, providing appropriate insurance on the entire property and
building
- AND CHANGING LIGHT BULBS -are just some of the tasks required to keep
our 64,000 square feet of building and 5+ acres of grounds in the best
condition possible. |
