The crew is loading out and hitting the road this weekend. Leaving right after church on Sunday, they are headed down to Joplin Missouri to assemble the house that they have been building in the basement of the First United Methodist Church of Elgin for the last 3 months. It has been no small task, but the youth and adults have come together to help someone in need, and spread hope. They will have one week to complete as much as they can, then other groups, throughout the summer, will come and help finish what these inspired individuals started one modest March Sunday.
This single act of compassion and humanity is not enough, however, there are still people who need homes, now more than ever after the recent destruction in Oklahoma. They still need your help. This blog is designed to spread the story of one house being built out of love, but furthermore, its central purpose is to inspire other groups; let the world know that this can be done - it has been done! What started out as one church can turn into two - one home into two, but not just two, more, as many as there are a need for. With the right direction, churches and organizations across the country and the world can give what they can to help people in need. Regardless of the grandeur; if even one other church is inspired to help one other person by this heart-warming story, this blog's purpose will be complete.
Though our journey is nearing its final stage, we still need your support. Funding has been the most difficult aspect of this project, and we are still under-funded. Donating any amount that you can/ feel compelled to will help tremendously. To donate, click on the link at the top of the blog.
Please keep checking this blog for more updates, news, and photos from the Joplin Build Site.
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