St. Matthew Habitat for Humanity Ministry

Prologue:

This is the seventh 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 Seven:  “I Was Homeless and You Gave Me Shelter”

In Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25, Jesus tells us “For I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink, I needed clothes and you clothed me. Then the people will answer Him, Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink, or needed clothes and clothe you? Then Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did it for me.’  Cannot Jesus also say, ‘For I was homeless and you gave me shelter?’ 

During our Blitz Fundraiser Weekend on November 3 – 4, you will have the opportunity to help make a dream come true for a family in need.  Square feet of the house will be “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.

For those who would like to donate more than $20, you might consider buying one of the items off the Habitat shopping list: sidewalk = $75, exterior paint = $200, studs = $600, room sheetrock = $1000, electrical = $3500, or foundation = $5000, (All prices are representative of, but not limited to, the types of items your contributions would purchase). All donations are tax deductible and 100% of each donation will be applied directly to the cost of the St. Matthew Habitat house. We NEED $50,000 to sponsor our 6th Habitat house and by the power of the Holy Spirit and the generosity of our parishioners, WE CAN DO IT.  We sincerely hope that your donation to this ministry is over and above your regular church donation, but understand that the decision is between you and God.

The bible verse that continues to guide our efforts is from James 2:18 ‘I will show you my faith by what I do.”  Put your faith into action and make a donation to our Habitat Ministry on November 3 - 4! For more information, contact Susan McClure at 341-9623. Thank you for your prayers and support. God bless.  (To Be Continued Next Week) [top]