Among the many ways our Synod staff are engaged in working with congregations for effective ministry, we also...

Repair driveways.

The entrance to our synod parking lot was in need of repair. We initially put this out to bid from area contractors. The lowest bid came back at $1500.

$1500, I shouted incredously, with multiple exclamation marks!!!!!

Paul Sinnott and I did the job on our own for only the cost of 4 bags of cold pack from Depot. Total cost about $50.00. We thought of going in to business on the side, and undercutting all the pavers in the area by 50%, but decided against it.

Photos by Jane Shields, who provided supervision.