St. Matthew Habitat for Humanity Ministry

Prologue:

This is the eleventh in a series of articles that have been appearing in the Sunday bulletin over the last several weeks. These articles are designed to help our parishioners understand what Habitat for Humanity is all about, provide up to date facts, and guide our parishioners in supporting the project.

Chapter Eleven:  Just A Little More!!!

$50,000 is needed to sponsor our 6th St. Matthew Habitat house.  With the reserves left over from our past three builds, PRAISE GOD, we only need to raise about $30,000. As of Monday, November 12, we have a total of $46,208.  That leaves just $3792 left to raise.  EVERY dollar contributed for our Habitat House is used for construction costs and 100% of each donation is tax-deductible. 

Habitat for Humanity is not a give-away program.  The houses are sold to selected families on a 20-25 year 0% interest mortgage that is put into an account to help build other Habitat houses.  The homeowner must work at least 300 hours in “sweat equity” to help build their home.

Square feet of the house are being “sold” for just $20.  That is less than most families spend on a meal out or going to the movies. Or do your Christmas shopping early and “buy” a square foot of the house for all those hard to shop for family members and friends.  Special gift cards will be available and if you wish, your name, your family member or friend’s name, or the name of your organization or company can be included on our house floor plan which will be on display in the main foyer of the church. Donor envelopes can be found by the Habitat display or in the administration building.

Volunteer sign-up will be after the first of the year.  Construction begins on February 29 and will continue on Fridays and Saturdays until we landscape May 3.

Help fill the empty “square feet” on the large floor plan by “buying” one or more squares for just $20 per square foot.  Prayer is the cornerstone of our Habitat ministry. Please continue to pray for the success of our fundraiser and our 2008 St. Matthew Habitat Project. The bible verse that guides our ministry is from the letter of James, “I will show you my faith by what I do.”  Put your faith into action and make a donation today. For more information, please contact Susan McClure at 341-9623.  God bless you for your overwhelming and continuous support of this Ministry. [top]