Habitat for Humanity

People recognize this as Jimmy Carter's program with something to do about housing for the poor. Actually, it's a well though out program that allows people to purchase a home with a zero fee interest loan and many required hours of sweat equity. This sweat equity is combined with non-denominational volunteers from religious organizations, corporate assistance from critical companies supplying materials and food or discounts on needed items, and financial institutions.

The owner of the house is able to get out of the rut of renting and leaves behind one life, while joining the ranks of homeowners around the world. This is something magical. Those that actively work with the groups, work side by side with the new homeowners. They are building "their own home".

How does Aldersgate fit in? The first Saturday of each month is "our day". We go to a house that is being rebuilt and help with whatever skills we might have. We assist those who are tradesmen and those who know just a little more than us. We paint. Once we start, we may work several Saturdays in a row. This stuff is contagious. The flexibility of the program is great.

For more information on what to do and when, call Lil or Leon Berry, or Leo Berard, through the church office at 256-9400. Lend a hand. You are liable to get more out than you put in.

Also, you can visit the Lowell Habitat for Humanity Home Page

This is God's work.