National Avenue Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)

With a kick-off early Saturday morning, July 17, a group of Disciples volunteers joined together to begin construction on a 3-bedroom house for Jeannie Newton and her daughters, Brandy and Ayrel. Brandy is fourteen and will start high school this fall. Ayrel is eight and will be starting third grade.

Mother Teresa said, "Our work should not be superficial but deep.  We must reach the heart.  To reach the heart we must do -- love is proved in deeds.  People are attracted more to what they see than by what they hear."

The volunteers on this Habitat project wish Jeannie, Brandy and Ayrel a happy and secure future in their new home.   May we all recognize God's love as we strive to help others.

	The morning of July 17 starts by asking God's blessing and help as construction begins.
	Jeannie, Brandy & Ayrel share  their excitement with Habitat staff and Disciples volunteers.
July 17:   In the course of a day, the house takes shape.
July 24:   What a difference a week makes!
July 28:   In four more days, the windows are in, the roof is completed and the siding is going on.
July 31:  Finishing touches to the siding are hammered in place by Neil Guion and Virgil Hill.

Home

National Avenue Christian Church
1515 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri  65804
417/869-9176
fax: 417/869-7256
e-mail: natlave@sbcglobal.net