The Publication of Habitat for Humanity International | December 2003/January 2004
| The Publication of Habitat for Humanity International | December 2003/January 2004 |
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"There are diversities of gifts, but the same spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all." --I Corinthians 12:4-6 I often say that anyone can contribute to the work of Habitat for Humanity. Skilled and semi-skilled construction volunteers are, indeed, needed to build or renovate Habitat houses. Even totally unskilled volunteers can be trained on the work site or can help in a myriad of other ways. But even away from the build site help is needed: supporting work in the affiliate office, serving on committees or the board of directors, helping in a ReStore, making speeches about the ministry, writing a newsletter or assisting in other ways. One time in a public meeting, a woman who was quite agitated confronted me. She said: "I called the Habitat office to offer to help and no one returned my call." I responded to her by saying: "That's a strong sign that you are really needed, probably to serve in the office to handle inquiries like yours and to faithfully and diligently return calls from people like you." I think I won her over. Everyone is needed in this venture of God's love in action to spread the word. One way to encourage people to get involved is by putting a Habitat bumper sticker on your car. Another way is to wear a Habitat T-shirt or hat. Or, affix a Habitat pin to your shirt, blouse or coat. We are serious in our goal to end poverty housing and homelessness. To do that we must have everyone engaged. We can't afford to have anyone standing on the sidelines. That's why bumper stickers, T-shirts and more are so important. In every way possible we need to call people to involvement and action. Financial contributions also are needed. It costs money to build houses, and donations from individuals, churches, companies, associations and others are essential. The amounts may vary from a few dollars to thousands of dollars, but every gift of any size is a blessing and is appreciated. Finally, prayer is needed. Anyone can make that contribution, even a very young or very old person as well as someone who is flat on his or her back with an illness or injury. With all of the contributions outlined here, the job gets done. As the Bible says: "There are diversities of gifts and differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And it is the same God who works all in all." --Millard Fuller
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