BaptistBuild: October 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Habitat in Honduras and Cambodia

Rick Beech would like you to know that Habitat Wake is holding two meetings in October to share information about building globally in Honduras and Cambodia. If anyone is interesting in participating in this international mission, please attend one of these sessions.

HONDURAS

White Memorial Presbyterian Church is organizing a trip with other Presbyterian congregations to build with Habitat Honduras March 4-12, 2017. Members of all faith communities are invited to participate. Learn more at an informational meeting on Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh. Please take a look at the Honduras trip brochure.

CAMBODIA

The first Habitat Wake mission trip to build in Cambodia will be February 3-12, 2017, and the trip and activities have been organized in conjunction with Habitat Cambodia. Habitat Wake is hosting an informational meeting on Monday, October 24 at 6 pm

a Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 2723 Clark Ave., Raleigh. All are welcome! Read more about the Cambodia trip.

Friday, October 7, 2016

Schedule for Special Work Days for Baptist Build 2017

Planning is underway to begin construction early next year and we want your church community to get involved. Please include the following events and special days in your church's 2017 ministry calendar:

Saturday, January 14: Wall-Building at 7:30 AM at Habitat Wake construction facility, 2615 Westinghouse Blvd., Raleigh
Saturday, January 14: Wall-Raising Ceremony at 11:45 AM, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh
Sunday, January 15 Baptist Build Kick-Off Worship & Mass Choir at 2:30 PM at The Fountain of Raleigh, 9621 Six Forks Road
Monday, January 16: Youth & College Work Day at 8:15 AM, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh
Saturday, February 18: Young Adult Work Day at at 8:15 AM, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh
Thursday, February 23: Clergy/Church Staff Work Morning from 8:15 AM- 12 noon, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh
Saturday, February 25: Women Build Day at 8:15 AM, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh
Saturday, March 11: Choir Work Day at 8:15 AM, 5548 Neuse View Drive, Raleigh

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,