BaptistBuild: Dedication Sunday - To God be the Glory

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Dedication Sunday - To God be the Glory

The Baptist Build 2016 houses are complete. Today, May 15, was the day that the Habitat houses on Neuse View road were dedicated and presented to their new families. Dr. Marvin Connelly, from the Wake Missionary Baptist Association, opened the service welcoming the churches. Dr. Roger Nix, from the Raleigh Baptist Association, reminded us of "Why we Build".

The homeowners were each presented a beautiful, original painting depicting the building of the home by Jashua Steward of The Fountain of Raleigh.

The interiors are beautiful and ready for the new families to move in. We celebrated today with our recipient families:
- Admasu Abe & Yesembet Sewer and their two young sons
- Cathleen Jefferson and her three children

Thanks to all who came out and participated in this special service of Thanksgiving for what God is doing here in Wake County. We pray for the well being of these new homeowners and for God's presence with them as they enjoy this blessing.

To God be the Glory.

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Working together with God

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, Matthew 25:34-35

Why are we doing this? We believe everyone in Wake County should have a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, we are bringing Baptists together to build homes, hope and greater community in Jesus’ name.

How will the houses be funded and built? We are inviting churches from both Wake Missionary Baptist Association and the Raleigh Baptist Association to work together to provide the funding and volunteers to build two homes with Habitat Wake. The total cost to build the homes is $130,000, and it will be shared by participating churches. The houses will be built over 2-3 months on Thursdays - Saturdays. We are seeking churches to help financially according to their ability. Large churches are asked to be leaders. Smaller churches are asked to give as they are able.

Partner Family Information

2017 Family:
Mary and Billy Mc Keithan are from North Carolina and have worked hard all their lives. Mary was with Eaton Corp for many years, until the plant relocated, and she went on to work other jobs until she became disabled in 2007. Billy has worked for the Raleigh Flea Market for 20 years, but is experiencing health issues and is not as able to get out as much now. They have two children, and the youngest, Kelsey, just graduated from high school. Their oldest, Kevin, is married and has a 6-year-old son. Their family has been working diligently on their sweat equity hours and are looking forward to making new friends by building with the Baptist congregations.

Churches in the Mission Effort

The following churches are cooperating on this mission effort with Habitat: Baptist Grove, Bethlehem Baptist, Ephesus Baptist, First Philadelphia Baptist, Greystone Baptist, Juniper Level Missionary, Macedonia Baptist, Millbrook Baptist, New Hope Baptist, New Providence Missionary, Oak City Baptist, Oberlin Baptist, Springfield Baptist, St Augusta Missionary, St John's Baptist, St Matthew's Baptist, Tabernacle Baptist, The Fountain of Raleigh, Triangle Baptist, Trinity Baptist, Wake Baptist Grove, Wake Chapel Baptist, and Williams Grove Baptist churches,