Postscript

There was a dedication of the house on Wednesday, February 1st.   Here is a link to see the local coverage of that event.  Just click on the "Habitat House Dedication" to play the video

Habitat House Dedication

Thanks to Mark Hoyt for this information,  Marvin

Mission Art

Our "signature" plaque...our addition to the "tree".
Marvin

Finishing Touches

Today we are working a half day at each site. The house is almost done and will be dedicated next Wednesday. You would be amazed to see Nan, Elaine, Julia, Linda or Dayna wield a power tool. Mark helped install a 400 lb door for the safe room which is now code in all habitat houses. Lou built an awesome handrail going up the front steps! The camp has really changed! Pete, Marv, and Sam did a great job of constructing and putting together 10 very solid bunk beds. Ed installed a beautiful ceiling in the new kitchen. Hannah, Cindy and Miriam transformed the men's and women's bathrooms! Norm is a professional window installer! These are just a few of the skills we picked up this week. Not glamour jobs, but very fulfilling! This afternoon Kellie Hoyt is going to take us on a tour of the University of Alabama and then we will go out for dinner to celebrate our time together. The Lord has blessed us this week in so many ways. We have grown to know and care for each other, we have helped a family own a new home, and we have improved a camp which will house Habitat volunteers for years to come. We have felt the love, prayers and interest of the congregation. We are grateful for this support. We can hardly wait to tell you more about our adventure! We would love to have you join us on our next trip!! Micki

Tour

The highlight today was a tour by Mike Henderson...member of the church and Head of the County Road Commission. He have a first person account of the reality.
The pictures do not capture the magnitude of the destruction.
"He made it real"
"Church has been a key response"
"Vast"
"8000 houses destroyed"
"6 people still missing"

Worker Report

It is hard to believe that we are half way through the week! Time flies when you are having fun!! The team divided into two groups again today; some at the Habitat House which will be dedicated On Friday and the other group continued to work at the Camp getting it ready for volunteers. All is going well! The folks at First Pres. Tuscaloosa have been very hospitable and provided for all of our needs. The destruction is unbelievable and this community will never be the same. However, many good things have come out of this tragedy! Miriam

Mission Moment

Seeing Joy in the midst of destruction.

Linda, Nicole(new home-owner), Nan & Alabama coordinator, Caitlin Cade.

We are not the First

This collage of groups is a witness to the mission of the church as they have responded to suffering and deaths.