To Help and Restore Lives

Where are you on your faith journey? Join Immanuel CRC IMPACT Team members Dave and Ian as they open up about parallels they see between home building and our lives. The group is listening to stories and bringing joy to the island of Abaco!

When the work group arrived at the worksite this morning, the homeowner was there waiting for us. As we interacted with her and heard her story, we felt that we were bringing joy back into her life. When she entered her home, which she had not seen for over a week, she was surprised at the progress we had made.

For us, it was a time of encouragement to know we made her smile. She stayed around for a while and soon left to get some rest, since she worked nights.

Another group went back to CAPS for another day to interact with the children by reading to them.

 

A short break for lunch and then back to work on Tracy’s house, but then some went off to work at a different location and paint. 

Both homes will be beautiful when finished, but the contrast was very noticeable in size and finish. That is a little like ourselves when we are first saved and begin our Christian journey. Some will be more dynamic, while others will be small and quiet. 

So here in Abaco, not only is our goal to help and rebuild homes, but also to help and restore lives.

 

God Bless.

 

– Dave & Ian

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