The roof at our previous church was leaking a bit, so Pastor Mawatari asked Henry to replace it. He had estimates from companies upwards of $20,000, so Henry got to work figuring out what was needed. He called some preachers and asked if they could help and many said yes. They have each done repair work at the Bible School and at our current residence in Ono City, so they knew what to do.
From the backside of the building before the scaffolding was put up. 
October 31 the guys were able to remove all the old roof shingles and some of the plywood that was rotted. November 1 it was a bit rainy, so they did not get much done and covered the roof with tarps to keep the rain out. Nov. 2 the weather was great (for the rest of the week also) and they were able to get most of the roof shingled. Nov. 3 they finished two of the smaller roofs over the door (4 total). The last day, Nov. 4, they completed the new shingles and all the smaller roofs.
Mrs. Mawatari and ladies from INPBC made the delicious meals. I made pizza on Wednesday and several of the workers stayed for the Prayer service.
Several ladies helped with collecting the old shingles and other stuff from the roof. Then it was put under the house (to save the cost of having someone take it away).
On Friday a new missionary and his two sons came to help, so we put them to work tearing the large tarp-like sheets (I forgot the name, it was between the plywood and shingles) and put the smaller pieces into plastic bags so it could go under the house. Having three extra sets of hands was a great help. Then we went around the house and cleaned up the scraps of stuff and put that under the house.
We thank God the job went so well without serious injury.
Tearing off the old shingles and tossing them overboard.
The finished roof. A job well done. Thanks to all the helpers.
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