The Charis House

January 26th, 2007

Last week I announced that we would begin to renovate one of the houses on our property to become a place of ministry for ladies in need.  That house is located on Whitmire Road.  We are going to name it the Charis House. Charis is the Greek word for “grace.”  This will offer a safe and home-style setting for ladies who are at the point in their life’s journey that brings them to our church’s doorstep with needs for shelter, food and rehab.  This is an exciting ministry opportunity in which we all can be a part.

I have enlisted Dennis Wilson as the project coordinator. In just one week, we have had an outpouring of gracious responses to the work of this project.  But we need more.  I am asking you to give your time through volunteering for tasks such as cleaning and landscaping the yard, washing the exterior, and assisting with electrical and plumbing repairs.  The inside floors need refurbishing. We want to install a chain-link fence around the property. Please contact Dennis at 516-3226 or online boaz1940@bellsouth.net.

I am also asking you to donate cash to this project.  You can designate this gift on your offering envelope. Not only do we need to completely furnish this home but we will also have continuing needs to keep this ministry going.  Please pray about what God would have you to do.  Look for updates and workdays to be announced in the Worship Guide each week. God’s blessings come when we are obedient to Him.  We must be faithful to use what God has blessed us with to bless others.

The date for this house to open is Saturday, April 7, the day before Easter. If any time should be celebrated as a time of grace, it is Easter.  With the opening of the Charis House we can offer to others the gift of new life, of hope and a future set free from the burdens of the past. Jesus impacted the world as no other and He is still changing the world today, one life at a time.

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 11:14 am.
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2 Responses to “The Charis House”

  1. Dianne Says:
    January 26th, 2007 at 2:38 pm

    Pastor, I am so excited about the vision you have for our church. I feel you are right on the money with going “beyond the walls”. I am excited about getting involved and helping with this renovation. Thank you for being such a great leader and a great follower of Jesus.

  2. Don Says:
    February 2nd, 2007 at 11:54 am

    Pastor, I likewise am very encouraged with this work and the other ideas you have presented.
    My wife works with the children of mothers who are trying to get their GED and get back on their feet. Several have had their children taken away because they’re not able to take care of them, (We currently have a 14 months old as a result of one), but the need is so great. Would love to see something similiar but able to have children able to stay too. Don

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