Faith Relations
How Churches can benefit by forming a partnership with Habitat for Humanity:
Establishing a strong relationship with Habitat for Humanity can strengthen your outreach ministry and ultimately help you serve and support more families in the community. Our ministry offers a unique opportunity for people to experience their faith in new and exciting ways. Participating in a Habitat project can:
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help people see the spirit of God at work outside the four walls of the church
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help build the church. Habitat for Humanity is a widely recognized and respected Christian organization. A Habitat project can be just the spark that gets people excited about working in Christian community
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help a church fulfill its mission to minister to persons who are in need
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attract new members and bring energy into a congregation
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enable individuals to experience spiritual growth, gain self esteem and develop new job skills
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gain a sense of teamwork and camaraderie amongst church members
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be a means for identifying and developing leaders within the church.
In addition, collaboration with Habitat allows you to fulfill part of your Outreach Ministry easily and efficiently since Habitat facilitates and coordinates the majority of the project.
Ways Your Church or Faith Organization can assist Habitat for Humanity:
Your church can provide support to Habitat for Humanity in a multitude of ways. All are important, valuable and appreciated. Consider one or all of the following:
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Build a prayer network for Habitat families and for affordable housing throughout the world
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Hold a special offering or host a fundraiser to benefit Habitat
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Support the mission of Habitat for Humanity with monthly or yearly contributions
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Help identify individuals who would be appropriate to serve on one of the many committees that support Habitat including Family Selection, Family Support, Fundraising, finance, Covenant Churches, Construction and more
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Educate your congregation about the need for simple, decent, healthy housing by allowing a Habitat representative to speak at a church service or have a table displaying information on the program
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Communicate the mission of Habitat, current events and projects through your newsletter or weekly bulletin
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Coordinate a work team to assist with a construction project
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Provide lunches for Habitat volunteers during a Saturday build day
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Sponsor a home, or join with other local churches for an Apostles Build
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Invite Habitat to your annual Missions Fair or similar event to outreach about Habitat.
