Saturday, December 30, 2017

Hurricane Matthew Rebuild Lumberton–December 26-30, 2017

Collages1-Region 2 Feeding Team; 2-Ridgeway Baptist, Candler; 3-FBC Hickory.

Collages14-Cabarrus Baptist Association; 5-FBC Mauldin; 6-Campfield Memorial Baptist, Ellenboro; 7-The Hastings, Hendersonville & One 21, Winston Salem; 8-Crew Chiefs, JE, Stan & Bill.

Mission Trip Adventures 12.301This was a short week but we had lots of great volunteers to finish out 2017.  It was cold but they still came with hearts to serve as called. Teams installed flooring at two homes, caulked and painted in 3 homes, installed floor joists and sub floor and trimmed out windows.Mission Trip Adventures 12.302We had a college group come in for Saturday from Camp Dixie.  They worked on a demo on a home in Lumberton.  Another team stoped work to pray with homeowner.

To start off 2018 we are in need of lots of help.  At present time we are working on 27 different homes and have 73 waiting to start. If we get enough volunteers we want to finish 7 homes in January and start another 4. To do this we need electricians, plumbers, framers, roofers, trim workers, flooring installers, painters and several general labors.  The opportunity for witnessing has also been great this year. If you feel you are not able to help in Lumberton please pray for the ones who can.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Hurricane Matthew Lumberton Rebuild–December 10-16, 2017

Mission Trip Adventures 12.1611-Biltmore, Asheville with Mike Benedict & Billy Laughinghouse; 2-Ray Greene; 3-Someone forgot to paint the attic staircase door so David is taking care of it; 4-Region 10 Feeding Team-Lee & Mike Willis.CollagesThe teams this week worked at trying to complete several more homes so families could return home.  Electric was completed to HVAC units on the Becote and Moore house as well as receptacles and switches in others. They also installed some additional security lights at the center.  Trim, painting and flooring was completed at the McNair home. The Becote home is complete and a group that worked on their home over the summer delivered some furniture to them on Friday.  Another group gave them canned goods, cleaning supplies and a Food Lion gift card. The Moore and McMillian homes are almost ready to return to the families. Hope this will take place in a couple of weeks.  Volunteers have helped about 60 families this year either return home or receive a dry roof.

There is still lots more work to be done in the Lumberton area that needs teams that can do rebuild work and witnessing.  Please let us know when your rebuild team would like to join us in Lumberton for a few days. We are taking a break to celebrate Christmas with our families and the work in Lumberton will begin back on December 26.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Hurricane Matthew Rebuild Lumberton–December 3-9, 2017

Mission Trip Adventures 12.091-FBC Valdese, Michael Locklear, Anthony and our 1st of week cook-Joanne; 2-Michael’s grandson Shane; 3-Our 2nd part of week cook and my admin helper Debbie. Chef Paul is in NH visiting with his mother.Mission Trip Adventures 12.091Teams were small in numbers this week however their hearts were filled with love and helping others.  Floors were finished in one house, 2 roofs installed (3rd started), interior trim work and painting.

Volunteers have helped many families return home this year but we still have over 100 request for help. Check with your team and set a date or week to serve in Lumberton.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Thanksgiving Week & Lumberton Rebuild November 26-December 2, 2017

Mission Trip Adventures 12.022We had a great week at home for Thanksgiving. We were able to spend time with family and eat some good food.  We have a lot to be thankful for.Mission Trip Adventures 12.021Volunteers: 1-Billy with Paul Langston; 2-Region 8 Feeding Team; 3-Cornith Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; 4-Greystone Baptist, Raleigh; 5-Rocky River Baptist Church,Polkton; 6-Union Baptist Church, Monroe; Not pictured-Billy Laughinghouse.Mission Trip Adventures 12.02Teams were very active this week. Sheetrock hung and finished, subfloor system, doors installed, shingles installed, wall framing, trim work, electrical completed, floor tile and counter tops installed. Very productive week. With the help of volunteers over next couple weeks hope to finish at least 2 more homes before Christmas.

Volunteer list needs lots more names on it for next few months. Give us a call.