St. Matthew Habitat for Humanity Ministry

Prologue:

This is the ninth 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 Nine: We Can Do It!!!

$51,000 is needed to sponsor our 8th St. Matthew Habitat house. As of Monday, October 12, 2009, we have a total of $18,790. That leaves just $32,210 left to raise by December 1. 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. 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 in December. Construction begins at the end of January and will continue on Fridays and Saturdays until we landscape in April.

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 2010 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.