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Highland
Park United Methodist Church
Carpenters for Christ
In
partnership with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity to help eradicate
sub-standard housing in Dallas
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Jane’s Journal |
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What’s Happening RIGHT
NOW at Carpenters Carpenters for Christ is gearing up for the 2nd Annual WillieBuild that kicks off Saturday, May 10th at 1711 Bayside Street (printable map) in West Dallas. This is a blitz-build that allows for volunteer opportunities on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well as Saturdays. The time frame for construction is short. We will go from dirt to dedication in only two weeks, so make plans now! Specific information on this very special project is provided below. See, also www.williebuild.com. (For Driving Directions, click here.) For general information or for making donations to Carpenters for Christ contact Joe B. Fortson at fortsonj@hpumc.org or 214-523-2297. |
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The WillieBuild: A Special Time, A Special Memory The WillieBuild tradition was begun following the death of Willie Tichenor just over two years ago by friends and fans and loved ones of this special young man. Willie was special for his courage and kindness to others, which inspire many people, old and young alike, to greater acts of love and service for others because he set a torrid pace in such things. The WillieBuild is a special time to remember Willie, and it is an opportunity to thank God for Willie’s life. Volunteer
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Typical Workday
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Volunteer, Contact
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Bring Season-Appropriate Clothing (We work rain or shine) Closed –Toed Shoes Head-Covering Work Gloves Sunscreen A Hammer and a Nail Belt (if you have them) More
to Know About This Williebuild
Please Know That You Are Most Welcome Volunteering is not restricted to members of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Fully one-third of the volunteers are from other faiths or organizations. For further information or to volunteer at any time please contact: Jane Parker, Volunteer Coordinator jhp01@aol.com or 214-522-0204 Joe B. Fortson, Outreach Associate fortsonj@hpumc.org or 214-523-2297 Become A Carpenter, the Several Ways
You Can Do It: To volunteer in construction with Carpenter for Christ requires no skill or experience, but many of us would prefer to be involved in Carpenters in less physical ways, but ways that are still extremely important, as witnessed in 1St Corinthians 12:12, to Carpenters’ mission of providing a hand up to so many deserving families in the Dallas area. Several way are: |
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Volunteer for Construction: It requires about 200 people
and approximately 2,000 volunteer hours, to complete a single one of our
houses. That translates to 10,000 to 12,000 volunteer hours a year.
Opportunities here are open to persons age 16 and over. We’ve had persons in
their 80s volunteer for construction. Contact: Jane Parker at jhp01@aol.com or 214-522-0204 |
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Provide Financial Support: The cost to the Church of a
Habitat home can range between $40,000 and $55,000. When Carpenters builds 5
to 6 homes a year, it can require up to $330,000 annually to sustain the program.
Considering that HPUMC has a plan to build 100 homes, there is not sufficient
room in the Church’s annual budget to provide for the full cost of every
home. Gifts of all sizes, in addition to one’s pledge to the annual budget,
are very much appreciated and necessary. Persons interested in making
additional contributions to Carpenters for Christ can send their payments,
marked “Carpenters for Christ,” directly to the Church’s business office, or
contact us for additional information. Contact: Joe B. Fortson at fortsonj@hpumc.org or 214-523-2297. |
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Volunteer to Provide
Lunches: Carpenters for Christ provides
complimentary lunches for all its onsite workers each work day. This involves
the preparation or donation of approximately 35 lunches each day we build,
which translates to 250-300 lunches for each home built and as many as 1,600
lunches a year. Opportunities to provide these lunches on a daily basis are
available to Sunday School classes, Bible study groups, UMW Circles, private
businesses, restaurants and individuals. Contact: Jane Parker at jhp01@aol.com or 214-522-0204. |
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Join Cross + Stitchers for Christ: Carpenters for Christ has a long-standing tradition of presenting to each new partner family a personalized embroidered sampler similar to the ones that adorned living room walls as far back as colonial America. These works of folk art are prepared in advance of Carpenters’ building schedules and are personalized with the family name as each house is completed and dedicated. These samplers are created by the cross stitchers on their own time schedules and in their own homes. Carpenters provides the training and materials. We encourage you to learn more about this great HPUMC tradition. Contact: Linda Piper at lindawpiper@aol.com or 972-238-1493. |
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Participation
Is Not Just For HPUMC Members More and more, members and friends of the Church are organizing the people with whom they work during the week to volunteer in one of the several capacities for Carpenters for Christ. They have found that it encourages them to bond in ways that just aren’t possible on the job and that it improves office attitudes and cooperation inside the workplace. Carpenters has welcomed non-member individuals and groups up to 50, in number, to participate in its work. Please remember to visit with Jane Parker, our Volunteer Coordinator, and she can assist with information and ideas. Faith
by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17
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50 HOUSES COMPLETE 50 HOUSES TO GO |
What is Habitat for Humanity?Information
courtesy of Habitat for Humanity International Web Site Habitat for Humanity
International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI
seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to
make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Other frequently asked questions
about Habitat for Humanity International |
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