Chainsaw Certification Courses Graduate 13 "Cutters"

On November 11 the Riverchase UMC Disaster Response Ministry sponsored its second of two chainsaw basic use and safety classes at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale.  Today's class consisted of 7 participants.

Pictured from left to right: Rick Guhsé (kneeling), John Calhoun, Wes Savage, Eric Bradley, Jim Pressler (kneeling), Rev. Ed Brashier (course instructor), Mike Miller and Jason Cannon.

When added to the 6 participants who completed the same class on October 10/11, 2014, 13 "cutters" received certificates recognizing their completion of the Lutheran Emergency Response Team Training basic chainsaw safety and operation course.

We are proud to report that as of today 100% of the 15 "cutters" comprising the Cutters for Christ Disaster Response Ministry current core chainsaw team - plus 17 other individuals who trained with us either at Camp Sumatanga in 2013 or in Gardendale this year; a total of 32 people - have been certified to operate their chainsaws by recognized third-party trainers!  This is a milestone achievement in the ongoing progress and development of our CFC disaster mission and congratulations are extended to all graduates!

In His Service, Bob Bob Thompson Cutters for Christ Disaster Response Ministry Deployment/Team Coordinator