Imagine this… your husband has been in jail for 6 years. You
can’t sleep when it rains because your roof leaks. In fact, your entire house
is close to collapsing. Your young children have dropped out of school because
you weren't able to save up enough for school supplies.
For mother of three, Nyirajyambere Pricilla, this was her daily reality. Because of the poor state of her home, Pricilla and her sons were constantly getting sick and had to make countless visits to the local clinic.
For mother of three, Nyirajyambere Pricilla, this was her daily reality. Because of the poor state of her home, Pricilla and her sons were constantly getting sick and had to make countless visits to the local clinic.
The first time FH staff, Paul, met with the family and learned of their challenges. |
When Paul met with other community members, most were aware
of Pricilla’s situation. Paul talked with them about the need to demonstrate God's love through action. There was a lot of work to be done to help this family... However, not only did they pledge to fund the project,
they promised to help complete it themselves! This community of beneficiaries,
church members, parents and leaders came together in a meaningful act of
love for their neighbour in need.
Everyone committed to getting some of the supplies, transporting them, and participating in the construction of the new home for Pricilla and her boys. They collected sand, stones, poles, made bricks, bought iron sheets, doors, windows and carried all the supplies to the construction site! It was a big job, but everyone did what they could. Each community member contributed to the construction of the home in some way. It was truly a labour of love.
Everyone committed to getting some of the supplies, transporting them, and participating in the construction of the new home for Pricilla and her boys. They collected sand, stones, poles, made bricks, bought iron sheets, doors, windows and carried all the supplies to the construction site! It was a big job, but everyone did what they could. Each community member contributed to the construction of the home in some way. It was truly a labour of love.
Community members gather to plan and commit to various supplies and jobs. |
Community members put final touches on the new home. |
Now that the project is complete, Pricilla says that the staff at the health clinic have been asking her where she's been. They had become accustom to seeing her and her family all the time. She was happy to report that they wouldn't be needing treatment a often because of her new home that protected her and the children from the elements.
“I am really happy for being blessed by this house... I thank God for using His people to help me and I pray blessings to whoever contributed in one way or the other.”
FH Staff, Paul, with Pricilla and her children thrilled with a dry, sturdy, safe new home. |
It's inspiring what this community accomplished when someone took initiative and everyone gave a little of themselves to meet the needs of a family in need.
"I thank God for using His people to help me and I pray blessings to whoever contributed in one way or the other!” says Pricilla.
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