The north alleyway has long been an eyesore and a source of ongoing problems—but not anymore. Thanks to a recent church workday and continued efforts afterward, the space has been transformed into something… almost attractive.
While an alleyway may never win any beauty awards, this is a major improvement.
A big thank you to Patrick Corkwell and his son Judah, along with Noah and Jacob Bird, for giving the area a fresh coat of paint. We’re also grateful to Raymond Nimmer, who hauled 12 wheelbarrow loads of mulch around the property—greatly reducing future weed issues.
Next, we plan to place decorative boulders along the wall to prevent parking and discourage anyone from attempting to access the roof. And who knows—perhaps someone with a green thumb will help us take it one step further by adding some plants to complete the transformation.
Keep in mind that appearances matter. We are communicating to our community that we are intentional about every detail as we pursue excellence. This much is worthy of our Lord and way to let other people know He is worthy of their best as well.
What you can’t see is that beneath the new mulch, weed cloth, and dirt lies a newly installed French drain. We had this professionally installed to protect our buildings from the annual flooding we’ve experienced in our office building and fellowship hall. In addition, the alleyway has been regraded so that runoff is directed into the drain. This should eliminate the standing puddles of muddy water we’ve dealt with in the past.
You might not realize that about 25 kids use this alleyway on their way to school. We’ve watched them trudge through the muck and mud—hopefully, this improvement means those days are behind them. This is one small way we’re seeking to love our community while also investing in better, more functional facilities.