Woodworking
 What's the Epiphany Woodworking ministry all about, anyway?
A place for men to get together...
To learn
To create
To share
To build relationships
To teach
To serve
....while having fun with wood tools and power tools.
 Why Woodworking?
An essential element of Christian fellowship is just getting men together. Men will come together for a good reason, for a mission, to learn or for
fun. Woodworking can be any of these, and it is an effective way to get men of the church together, as well as a means to invite others from the
community to share in projects of interest.
This ministry is part of the Epiphany ministries for men, and supports the men's ministry goals of fellowship and service. The Church benefits directly
from this ministry, as is already evidenced by the sign-up tables which were designed and completed through the combined efforts of seven men of the
Church.
 Projects?
The realm of projects is large, perhaps including build out of custom shelving in the library. Some men have started building a canoe. We've made
wooden swords for the Battleground and Field Training ministry. Other ideas include individual projects, workshop/tool training, father/son projects,
and support to drama, scouting, VBS or other ministries of Epiphany.
Who and When?
Safety is our #1 concern. A Woodworking Advisory Board establishes and enforces safety requirements, approves and schedules all projects, and ensures
appropriate leadership for each project, as well as appropriate supervision of each work session. Each project leader determines the schedule for his
project.
 Where?
Until plans are in place to finish out the third floor of the classroom building, the woodworkers have set up shop in the northwest corner of the education building.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Colossians 3:23-24
Epiphany Woodworkers was established as an element of the men's ministry at Epiphany in November 2006. Oversight for safety, project approval and
scheduling is provided by the Woodworking Advisory Board.
Got a project in mind? Just want to help? Other questions?
Please contact
Paul Petersen
703 481-8290
"Measure twice, cut once."
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