Habitat for Humanity - Bucks County



	It's About...Putting your faith into action!
	Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County brings individuals, families and communities together to build affordable homes with those in need. We are a Christian ministry that calls on all people regardless of religious preference or cultural background to make safe, simple, affordable housing a matter of conscience and action in Bucks County. Click here to read our covenant... "Over the years, our involvement with Habitat for Humanity has helped establish our congregation as one that takes the community’s needs seriously and seeks to meet them in concrete and practical ways." --A Bucks County Reverend
	Faith in Action... Thanks for all the ways you support us! We appreciate all the ways that our Faith groups have shown their support, through your donations, Alternative Gift Programs, providing lunches to volunteers to hosting events. We welcome the chance to build on our efforts to make a difference in 2008. Please contact Beth Adams at b.adams@habitatbucks.org or 215-348-2204 x305 to find out how to get involved in our Faith efforts in 2008. Tis’ the season to give - thank you to: Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Bensalem United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, New Britain Baptist Church, Ridge Valley United Church of Christ, Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian, Pleasantville United Church of Christ, St. Paul’s Episcopal, St. Paul’s Lutheran for your year end mission gifts. We are honored to be the beneficiary of your mission efforts. We look forward to the chance to join our efforts to serve the community in 2008. The gift that keeps on giving! Thompson Memorial Presbyterian of New Hope hosted their annual Alternative Gift Market and generated over $4,700 for Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. It is a wonderful way to show someone you love how special they are. We so appreciate your outstanding support over the years! Thank you from our Habitat families to yours. St. Matthews Lutheran of Perkasie makes $5500 donation Faith Relations Committee member Steve Buckner and church member spoke to the congregation on a chosen Sunday. Thanks to this congregation for getting a new partnership off to a great start. We hope we can build upon it for years to come!
	Faith Involvement Opportunities... Join the Faith Relations Committee: The Faith Relations Committee partners with faith groups in Bucks County to promote Habitat’s mission. They focus on advocacy, diversity, fellowship and fundraising and organize the annual Building on Faith Week. Members also assist with dedication ceremonies, speak to congregations, and promote Habitat’s mission at special events. Members of the Faith Relations Committee take on personal responsibility for developing and maintaining a relationship with targeted churches in Bucks County. As part of that relationship, the member becomes the primary contact for 3-5 assigned churches. As that contact, the committee member may be called upon to provide informational audiovisual presentations about Habitat for Humanity to congregations, committees and adult groups within the church. The Committee meets on the first Thursday every month at 6pm at the Habitat office. (Note: We will not be meeting in December and will resume our schedule in January 2008.) > Contact Laura at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.348.2204 x302 for more information. Become a Faith Relations Support Volunteer: Want to help reach out to the Faith community, but prefer to work behind the scenes? We have need for someone that can help us with research, updating contact information, checking church websites and more. > Contact Laura at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.348.2204 x302 for more information. Faith House Partnership: Adopt a family and assist them spiritually, financially and physically to achieve homeownership. Smaller congregations can combine efforts with neighbors. We can connect you with other congregations interested in joint sponsorship. > Contact Beth at b.adams@habitatbucks.org or 215.348.2204 x305 for more information. Use the Habitat Vacation Bible School Curriculum: Bring the Habitat message to children by using “Under Construction,” a vacation bible study curriculum that incorporates Habitat into its theme. > Contact Beth at b.adams @habitatbucks.org or 215.348.2204 x305 for more information. “One of the signs of a healthy congregation is that members can look beyond themselves and look toward others. I think Habitat provides an excellent way to do that.” FAITH RELATIONS COMMITEE MEMBERS Steve Buckner Kitty King Sandy Mullican Paul Payton John Roesinger For more information about any events or ways of partnering with Habitat, please contact Beth Adams, outreach director, at 215.348.2204 x305 or b.adams@habitatbucks.org.