Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Greetings from Volunteers
Hi ABCNJ. Had a great experience working in Baton Rouge for Habitat. Finishing up Friday work. After a rainy morning following a rain out yesterday, it was good to see the rain end around 9:00 AM. Was able to finish some caulking work we had started on Wednesday. It was really meaningful to meet and work with some of the homeowners, especially Maddie, a wonderful lady & single mother who was displaced from New Orleans by Katrina with her three children. They are presently living in a small apartment in Baton Rouge. She was just thrilled to see her home being completed. Had many other worthwhile experiences. It’s great to give back a little after all our Lord & Saviour has done for me & my family.
J. Paul Wetterau – Living Word Baptist Church. Toms River, NJ.
What an experience! To see so many people come together to build these homes-from all areas of the US--has been great-the young, middle aged and yes, some seniors. From California to Vermont, Illinois-people who drove hours, or those that were lucky enough to fly. We have all learned so much! It’s an experience I’ll never forget and hope to be a part of again.
Lois Sager
First Baptist Church, Bradford, PA
This was my first time on a job site and it was a great experience. I learned a lot about construction but I learned more from the people around me. People came here from all over and it was awesome to see all the different age groups that took time out of their schedules to help out people in need.
Victoria, 11th Grade
Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
Greetings from Rob and Allie of AmeriCorps NCCC and our recently adopted friend Candice.
First, we would like to show our appreciation to the folks from Salvation Army. They have provided us with scrumptious food all week. It has been a real pleasure building dreams with the people from Habitat and all the great volunteers that came down. Candice would like to acknowledge Katie her fellow Rugger, who has inspired and mentored her. Allie threw mud at me (Rob) and she would like to make a formal apology! :-) It has been very exciting working with the Davis family and we wish them the best of luck with their great new house. Additionally we would like to shot out Johnny and Dwight.
J. Paul Wetterau – Living Word Baptist Church. Toms River, NJ.
What an experience! To see so many people come together to build these homes-from all areas of the US--has been great-the young, middle aged and yes, some seniors. From California to Vermont, Illinois-people who drove hours, or those that were lucky enough to fly. We have all learned so much! It’s an experience I’ll never forget and hope to be a part of again.
Lois Sager
First Baptist Church, Bradford, PA
This was my first time on a job site and it was a great experience. I learned a lot about construction but I learned more from the people around me. People came here from all over and it was awesome to see all the different age groups that took time out of their schedules to help out people in need.
Victoria, 11th Grade
Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
Greetings from Rob and Allie of AmeriCorps NCCC and our recently adopted friend Candice.
First, we would like to show our appreciation to the folks from Salvation Army. They have provided us with scrumptious food all week. It has been a real pleasure building dreams with the people from Habitat and all the great volunteers that came down. Candice would like to acknowledge Katie her fellow Rugger, who has inspired and mentored her. Allie threw mud at me (Rob) and she would like to make a formal apology! :-) It has been very exciting working with the Davis family and we wish them the best of luck with their great new house. Additionally we would like to shot out Johnny and Dwight.
Hello from the Rhode Island Chepachet Union Church Group
SEE, WE REALLY ARE HERE.
This has truly been a union of hands, hearts, minds and spirits. There are people here of all age groups and walks of life.
We have been BLESSED fully to be able to experience this.
It has added a very special meaning to this house, I am supposed to say the “BEST HOUSE” to have met, spoken with and worked side by side with “Carlas” who will inhabit this home with her family. We have been able to share some personal aspects of her life which so enhances this whole wonderful experience.
Carlas praises the Lord and thanks HIM for her forthcoming home and for all of us who have worked on her home and given of their time.
We are working in the MUD today but none of that seems to matter,
No one wants to stop at the designated end of the work day especially Pastor Roger. So today he has been given a ray of hope that we may be able to obtain special dispensation to work beyond the end hour. He is smiling from ear to ear over this so I hope it is granted.
Thank you, everyone at home for giving us the opportunity to experience such a unique and fulfilling time in the walk of our lives.
God Bless everyone and see you all soon.
Love the “8” Rhode Island Builders.
This has truly been a union of hands, hearts, minds and spirits. There are people here of all age groups and walks of life.
We have been BLESSED fully to be able to experience this.
It has added a very special meaning to this house, I am supposed to say the “BEST HOUSE” to have met, spoken with and worked side by side with “Carlas” who will inhabit this home with her family. We have been able to share some personal aspects of her life which so enhances this whole wonderful experience.
Carlas praises the Lord and thanks HIM for her forthcoming home and for all of us who have worked on her home and given of their time.
We are working in the MUD today but none of that seems to matter,
No one wants to stop at the designated end of the work day especially Pastor Roger. So today he has been given a ray of hope that we may be able to obtain special dispensation to work beyond the end hour. He is smiling from ear to ear over this so I hope it is granted.
Thank you, everyone at home for giving us the opportunity to experience such a unique and fulfilling time in the walk of our lives.
God Bless everyone and see you all soon.
Love the “8” Rhode Island Builders.
Greetings from Volunteers
Hello to all! We’re here in Baton Rouge building. What a tremendous week it has been! Through sun, wind, and rain, spirits have remained high. This has been one of the best things I’ve done!
Robin Karpan
With Upper Alton Baptist
Alton, IL
Hi to Everyone!
This is the last day of the Baptist Blitz Build in Baton Rouge, LA for us and we have had a wonderful experience! We are working on the Red House with a great group of people from Alton, Illinois and have had a great time. Our church, Great Kills Moravian on Staten Island, NY sponsored our team – we thank you for allowing us to represent you – we started on Monday putting siding on our house and it is such a rewarding feeling to see the home nearer to completion. Today we hung interior doors, put in attic drop down steps, finished molding. We had terrible storms yesterday with tornado watch – things really get flooded around here – and today there is mud everywhere! We have met so many nice people all here for the same mission – to work together to build homes for those in need.
Thanks!
Nancy Doran
Great Kills Moravian Church, Staten Island, NY
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County, NJ
Hey Everyone!
We are college students participating in the Baptist Blitz Build. We really did not know what to expect when we signed up, but this has been a great experience. We are doing things we never thought we would be able to do including using saws and nail guns. We would encourage everyone to not only come down, but to also get a chance to know the family members and other volunteers. We have met so many new and unique people. It will be sad to go home tomorrow, but we would definitely volunteer for Habitat again!
Robin Karpan
With Upper Alton Baptist
Alton, IL
Hi to Everyone!
This is the last day of the Baptist Blitz Build in Baton Rouge, LA for us and we have had a wonderful experience! We are working on the Red House with a great group of people from Alton, Illinois and have had a great time. Our church, Great Kills Moravian on Staten Island, NY sponsored our team – we thank you for allowing us to represent you – we started on Monday putting siding on our house and it is such a rewarding feeling to see the home nearer to completion. Today we hung interior doors, put in attic drop down steps, finished molding. We had terrible storms yesterday with tornado watch – things really get flooded around here – and today there is mud everywhere! We have met so many nice people all here for the same mission – to work together to build homes for those in need.
Thanks!
Nancy Doran
Great Kills Moravian Church, Staten Island, NY
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County, NJ
Hey Everyone!
We are college students participating in the Baptist Blitz Build. We really did not know what to expect when we signed up, but this has been a great experience. We are doing things we never thought we would be able to do including using saws and nail guns. We would encourage everyone to not only come down, but to also get a chance to know the family members and other volunteers. We have met so many new and unique people. It will be sad to go home tomorrow, but we would definitely volunteer for Habitat again!
Tara Rasmussen and Kate Royle
Living Word Baptist Church
Toms River, NJ
Living Word Baptist Church
Toms River, NJ
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Words of Thanks from home owner Carlas
Good afternoon!!!!!!!! This is just a little token of my appreciation to all those who sacrificed their time and effort towards me and my family and all the other Habitat partners. We thank God for giving the gift of shelter and allowing us to gain new friends and family. Again, I say, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Carlas Guillen
(home owner)
Carlas Guillen
(home owner)
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