Good Planning goes a long way

The following is a bricklayer’s accident report that was printed in the newsletter of the English equivalent of the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Dear Sir:

I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block #3 of the accident reporting form. I put “Poor Planning” as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient.

I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I found I had some bricks left over which when weighed later were found to weigh 240 lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley which was attached to the side of the building at the sixth floor.

Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to insure a slow descent of the 240 lbs of bricks.

You will note on the accident reporting form that my weight is 135 lbs.

Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explains the fractured skull, minor abrasions, and the broken collarbone, as listed in Section 3 of the accident reporting form.

Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley which I mentioned in Paragraph 2 of this correspondence. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of the excruciating pain I was now beginning to experience.

At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground, and the bottom fell out the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, the barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight.

As you might imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth, and severe lacerations of my legs and lower body.

Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertabrae were cracked.

I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move and watching the empty barrel six stories above me.

Again I lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope.

Adults: $8.00
Children ages 6-11: $4.00
Children 5 & under: FREE
Takeout orders available

Tickets may be purchased from Tana Rayer at 412-233-3157, our church office 412-233-5996, or at the door.

Our Soup and Salad Luncheon was a great success! Thanks to all who came; thanks to all who donated and worked to make our project a sucess for our Lord Jesus!

Our fund-raiser dinners are not only experiences in great food, but good adventures in fellowship. You’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner and have a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new acquaintances!

Tickets may be purchased from
Tana Rayer (412) 233-3157,
our Church Office,
or at the door!

Adults: $ 8.00
Children ages 6-11: $ 4.00
Children ages 5 and under: FREE!

Adults: $8.00
Children ages 6-11: $4.00
Children 5 & under: FREE
Takeout orders available

Tickets may be purchased from Tana Rayer at 412-233-3157, our church office 412-233-5996, or at the door.

Here’s the Shorter Catechism in modern English that includes the Scripture proofs in the NIV

May the Spirit of Christ rest upon us and move us to greater love for Him and one another!

Join us for a time of rejoicing and prayer for our community, church, and families! Beginning at 11:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM, we will praise and lift up the leaders of our leaders on every level and area of our culture.  Join us as we consider 7 Points of Intercession:

Government,             Military,            Media,            Business,

                   Education,                Church, and             Family.

Christian brothers and sisters all over America will be praising our greatness of our Lord Jesus and interceding that our God would be merciful to our land. Let us humble ourselves, turn from our wicked ways, seek His face together, and anticipate how He will forgive our sin, and heal our land.

Join with us in worship and celebration of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There will be a solid message from God’s Word and great special music with our Handbell Choir! Come! Meet a friend; make a new friend! There will be a wonderful fellowship time after the service in the Chapel area!

Contact (412) 233-5996 for more details