Friday, January 21, 2011

A Labor of Love -- Widow Project Update



     We are so thankful for the generous support of our “Widow and Orphan” Project which took place on Saturday, January 15th. A 20-member team donated 4-plus hours to a local widow for this “Extreme Home Makeover.” Beforehand, our team asked family and friends to sponsor their efforts, with all donations going toward the Forrester family adoption fund. 

     We accomplished so much for this widow and her family – free of charge! We were able to install and repair her bathroom fixtures, front porch handrails, and a ceiling fan; landscape her front yard with new mulch; paint her hallway and bathroom; hang blinds; deep-clean her house; haul away trash; and cook a hot meal for her family. 

     To all who donated to this cause, we are deeply appreciative. We are especially grateful to a local company, United Restoration, for donating all of our many supplies. Our excitement is growing as we inch closer to providing a “forever family” to 1 or 2 Ethiopian children.  

     We’re about 25% toward the total cost of these international adoptions. If you would like to join us in this mission, you can give a secure, online gift by clicking on the tab at the top right.  

With grateful hearts,  

Brian and Jessica

Chad & Mike - our construction pros!
Kendal (above) and Shanda (below) -- painting professionals!

Meg tackling the linen closet
Ben & Lia (above) working on the outside
 and Jacob and Tess (below) working on the inside! 

Paige making a hot meal to leave for this sweet family!
Lady L (our sweet new friend we served) and Jess
GOOOO Team!

1 comment:

  1. Oh MY!! Way to go United Restoration!! (I may be biased!) Way to go All Nations Church Family. It seems like much was accomplished. I'm glad! When did Ken Tuttle get back in the area?? That's insane!! Is he attending y'alls church!

    Anyway, great job!

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