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We should remember to pray for the tradesmen on our job sites...

by David and Tim Bayly on February 9, 2011 - 7:05am

(Tim) Sad news from Redeemer. Two iron workers died at one of their buildings that's been under construction for the past year and a half. By God's grace, the precast and steel work is done at Christ the Word and there were no injuries. Now may God keep the rest of the tradesmen safe.

The GC for Christ the Word was just in our office here at ClearNote Church in Bloomington to plan for our next phase of construction. When we build, we must never take safety for granted. May God be merciful to everyone involved in this accident--particularly the men's families.

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Submitted by Bike Bubba on February 10, 2011 - 12:21pm

Pray, send condolences, and.....dare I suggest that a pastor of a church (or elders/deacons) ought to visit the build site to shepherd the process and make sure the workers have adequate safety measures? The article at least suggests that someone had concerns, whether valid or not.

Seems like a wonderful way to emphasize God's sovereignty over everything--one doesn't need to be a "backseat driver" to visit, say hi, learn how workers protect themselves, and make sure it's being done.

Submitted by Sue McKeown on February 11, 2011 - 1:41pm

In addition to what Bike Bubba said, I've been a member of several churches where laypeople (with the men usually doing the "heavy lifting") have provided countless hours of volunteer labor to keep the costs down for a church addition, renovation, or new build. Many times, these guys aren't carpenters, roofers, drywallers, electricians, in their day jobs, and need to be extra careful. And so the women when they help in ways outside their comfort zones, too.

I think we need to remember these volunteers in our prayers, and IMHO ask ourselves -- is there any reason why I can't be part of the project, too?

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