2011 Build Season
This ministry started in 1994 by the pastor and leaders of Kern Road Mennonite Church, and today involves nearly forty churches in the planning, funding, and building of a home each summer. This is truly an ecumenical project. Our motivation is based on Matthew 25:34-40, which is the Scripture where Jesus tells his followers that when they do things for the "least of these," who are the poor, broken-spirited or desolate, we are in fact doing these things for Him.
In 2011 the Matthew 25 Church group will be building two homes, side by side and at the same time.
Maxine Smith and her daughter, Diaria (17)-cannot wait to finally walk into their new home at 2614 Baley Court in South Bend. Maxine's house will be the Matthew 25 Build - House #1 and will be built beginning in June!
José, Marisol and their three children--José (12), Caleb (5) and Nathan (4) are excited to start building their home with Matthew 25! The Serrano-Mayorga Family's home located at 2615 Baley Court in South Bend will be Matthew 25's house #2. This build also begins in June.
Current Involved Churches
Albright United Methodist Church
Christ the King Catholic Church
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Clay United Methodist Church
Crest Manor Church of the Brethren
East United Methodist Church
Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
Evangelical Covenant Church
Faith United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of South Bend
First Christian Church of Mishawaka
First Presbyterian Church of Mishawaka
First Presbyterian Church of South Bend
First United Methodist Church of South Bend
Grace United Methodist Church
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Kern Road Mennonite Church
Lakeville United Methodist Church
Little Flower Catholic Church
Living Hope Foursquare Church
Lydick United Methodist Church
Memorial Presbyterian Church
North Liberty Church of the Brethren
Northwest United Methodist Church
Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren
Sacred Heart Parish
South Bend Christian Reformed Church
St. Andrew's United Church of Christ
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
St. Bavo's Catholic Church
St. Matthew Cathedral
St. Peter Lutheran Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
South Bend Christian Reformed Church
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
Trinity Evangelical Free Church
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Zion United Church of Christ
To get involved, please contact Gwen Johnson.
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