Jackson United Methodist Habitat Build
We look forward to joining together for this exciting mission project in October. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity for United Methodist to partner in supporting Habitat for Humanity, we also have the privilege to invest in the lives of a family who lost a great deal during Hurricane Katrina.
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Invitation:
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All United Methodist Congregations in the East & West Jackson Districts are invited to join us in a United Methodist Habitat Build |
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Sponsoring Churches: |
Anderson UMC, Briarwood UMC, Central UMC, Christ UMC, First UMC Clinton, & St. Luke’s UMC |
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Dates: |
Three all-day Saturday builds on October 8, 11, 18; Then a week long build on October 20-23 |
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Location: |
Parkview Place, a cul-de-sac with 18 Habitat homes located on 3 acres. Other builds will be happening while we are building. Parkview Place is located in West Jackson off of Wood Street. |
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Cost: |
The total cost is $56,000. Currently sponsoring congregations have collected or committed to a total of $26,000. |
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Prospective homeowner: |
The family came to Jackson because of Hurricane Katrina. |
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Ways to Get Involved: |
Prayer Support Volunteers—builders, painters, food preparers, servers, as well as individuals who can help with planning, organizing, or making contacts. Any and all levels of monetary support are appreciated |
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Contact: |
If your congregation would like to participate please contact Chuck Meador or Beverly Luehlfing at Christ UMC 601-914-7106 |
Volunteers are vital on the Gulf Coast
To schedule a work team to help heal hearts and homes in Mississippi, please call 866-435-7091 or e-mail disastercenter@meridianumc.org. To check the schedules at our host sites or get forms, waivers, and other information about bringing a team, call us.
You may or may not be able to come and serve alongside us in a physical way on the Mississippi Gulf Coast . You can, however, stand with us in prayer. This is the most important support of the ministry of healing hearts and homes.
Here are some of many ways you can pray with us:
 | Pray for our volunteers. Pray that they make themselves available, flexible, and willing to do God's work, whether it is swinging a hammer or lending an ear. Pray that they drive and work safely. |
| Pray for our host site coordinators. These are people who have come to live on the coast to manage volunteers and work at our campsites. Pray that they can be organized and energetic. Pray that they experience God's love through volunteers and homeowners and never get tired of working for God. |
| Pray for case managers and construction coordinators. These people assist the homeowners before volunteers ever arrive. Pray that God would give them compassionate hearts as they see people in desperate and despairing places. Pray that God would grant them wisdom to help homeowners in the best way they can. |
| Pray for homeowners whom we assist. Pray they will see God in a volunteer, a site coordinator, a case manager, or a construction coordinator. Pray that they will see God's justice, mercy, and love. Pray that they won't lose hope. |
| Pray for our management staff. Pray they will be servant leaders. Pray they will be responsible with and dedicated to the ministry God has entrusted to them. |
| Pray that this ministry will be financially stable. Pray we will trust God to provide. |
| Pray for all of the people who live along the Mississippi Gulf Coast . Pray for the reopening of businesses and the restoration of communities. Pray that local churches will be evidence of God's presence in the world. Pray that rescue and redemption will replace destruction and despair. Pray that God will be recognized as the One who heals hearts and homes. |
Emily Barlow is the Volunteer Coordinator for Mississippi United Methodist Katrina Recovery. She may be reached by calling 866-435-7091.
