Habitat House

PRESBYTERIAN 2011 HABITAT HOUSE:

Drive past 2016 North 17^th street in Lafayette, and you will see a fine new Habitat for Humanity house built for Beth Karlstand and her son, DJ. Landscaping is complete, the exterior is enhanced with siding and features that satisfy historical society requirements, and this new structure enhances the attractiveness of the community. At the house blessing in late October Beth expressed how grateful she and DJ are to the seven local Presbyterian churches that financed and built the house. She said she never dreamed that she could ever afford to own her own home let alone a brand new one.

Presbyterian House 2011 is the seventh HFH house built by the local Presbyterian consortium since 1999 ----much thanks to Dayton Memorial Presbyterian Church. Memorial Presbyterian has been a very significant force in this group. Along with being a major financial supporter for these seven projects, the DMPC congregation has provided much of the labor for their construction along with meals for many of the workers. Included in the financial support for these houses is a ten per cent tithe to support Habitat International and build an additional 14 houses in other countries.

The Lafayette Habitat for Humanity chapter has built over 215 homes in this community to help families in need that also show that they can assume the responsibility of home ownership. Thank you to all who supported these projects. Know that your support of these families is very meaningful. God wants us to do what we can-where we can. Your support for Habitat helps extend God’s hand in supporting those in need. Thanks much to all of you again for your support for this project.

Steve Hancook