Phil's gift to the Church

A few months ago after a dinner with Pastor, Phil had mentioned that he enjoyed woodworking and asked if there was anything that the church needed that he could help with. Pastor responded that there were a few things but one in particular. You see we have a cross on our alter (as do most churches) but ours was quite small. It has bothered him for years that the candles were taller than the cross. "It just doesn't seem right" he said. But the current cross was special. You see it came from a long time member who had passed away and given it to the church. So Pastor asked Phil if he could recreate the cross but make it 2 or 3 feet tall.



Phil loved the challenge and got to work. He had some very nice mahogany wood in just the right length and thought would be perfect for the alter. I should mention here that the cross has a cut out of Christ in the center to create a silhouette. First a scanned image of the current cross was sent to Phil. He then enlarged the image to make a template and got work.

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Almost 2 months later and the cross was ready to be delivered. Pastor was thrilled and loved it! The cross was unveiled at last weeks service which happened to be the message of the Crucifixion and death of Christ. You couldn't have asked for better timing.

(The large cross had been moved behind the alter for lent so its kind of in the way but you can still the cross).

I can't end without mentioning the view we see each Sunday as we listen to the word of God. If being in Church isn't relaxing enough, we sit and watch the waves roll in one after another framed by the lush green of Gods world. Relaxing,  mesmerizing and peaceful.

Finished Cross. Awesome job Phil!