Catawba Valley Chapter Builds with Habitat for Humanity
Our chapter was awarded it's first build for 2007. Our ground breaking was held on Sunday, May 20th and the dedication was Saturday, August 18th. Many thanks to all the 317 volunteers and 23 Lutheran Churches who supported this very worthwhile project. Some of our progress can be seen below.
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Mitzi Gellman and Pastor Shoffner (Holy Trinity) prepare for the ceremony.
Terry Hollar (Senior Financial Representative) looks at the check.
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Volunteers gather for the ground breaking ceremony.
Volunteers mingle before the ceremony.
Preparation continues.
Sylvia King (President) and Pastor Richard Schwandt (Christ Lutheran) begin the ceremony.
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We do have a lot of preachers!
Looks like we are getting some instructions.
Pastor Richard Schwandt (Christ Lutheran).
Pastor Roger Beaver (Congregational Service Team Director and Pastor of St Timothy Lutheran).
Mitzi Gellman (Director Hickory Habitat) and Mary Ann Gay (future homeowner).
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Mike Wendt, Thrivent Builds Specialist, addresses the group.
Melinda Parks addresses the group after receiving Chapter of Excellence Plaque.
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Actual ground breakingfor Mary Ann's house!
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Melinda Parks (Immediate Past President) and Sylvia King (President Catawba Valley Chapter).
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