Washington Baptist Church was founded over 150 years ago. Like most churches of that era, the foundation was made of local granite. It has needed extensive repair for some time. With the help of mission groups from outside the state, the church has begun the project.

Week of August 8, 2005

The work begins to remove the old flooring.

After the flooring comes up, then the old joists must be removed.

After the flooring and joists are removed, the group pauses for a picture as they stand on ground that has not seen the light of day for over 150 years.

Week of August 15, 2005

After the old flooring was removed a series of braces and jacks were put inside the building.

They also had to put some bracing outside the building.

Week of August 22, 2005

New seals were put around the building.

New concrete piers were installed to replace the granite ones.

The building was jacked up and leveled.

Last Week of August

Left - Group poses after a hard days work.  Right - Pastor Herod still hard at work!