Time to Organize

Middle District continues to make progress, at a snail's pace, toward building our own Ministry House, which most of you know is very similar to Habitat for Humanity.  The land has been secured in rural, southwest Powhatan and applications for permits will resume with the county next week.  Final approval to begin construction is hoped for in late spring / early summer.

This timetable requires us to move forward in organizing the next stages of this ministry.  Already the Missions and Ministry Team have heard from a task force that suggested we begin now to organize so there will be adequate time to coordinate all the behind-the-scenes efforts regarding the potential family and the preparation for construction.

We are now searching for volunteers to help with the following areas:

Family Selection Process

Individuals will work with potential families and will disseminate and process the application forms  that will assist the Missions and Ministry Team in making the final selection of the family.

Communications

Using as many means as is possible, communicate with pastors, staff, church leaders and other church members regarding all aspects and status of selecting the family and building the home.

Construction

Work with the General Contractor to construct the home.

Financial

Assist the potential family in applying for a loan.  Other persons are needed in regard to the finances concerning the preparation and actual construction of the house.

If you know of people who might be interested in helping with this ministry, please have them give me a call, 276-8481 or contact Steve Vaughan, Missions & Ministry Team chairman. Sooner rather than later would be much appreciated.