Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope Rides Again
"In my vision of what Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope might look like, I saw a ministry that would not only help our seniors in a time of need but would give them a resource of whom to call should other needs arise," said Bobby Nelson, coordinator of the Elder Care Ministries program. "God is good! This is exactly what is happening."
Recently, Bobby returned to the house of an older homeowner to repair a leaking kitchen hood vent and install some stair railings.
"It is a pure joy and honor to be called back to help with another project," Bobby added. "To date I have revisited almost every person who has asked for help with additional needs for assistance."
If you are an older homeowner who needs help with projects around your house or you know of an older homeowner who could use some help, contact eldercare@abcori.org.
Recently, Bobby returned to the house of an older homeowner to repair a leaking kitchen hood vent and install some stair railings.
"It is a pure joy and honor to be called back to help with another project," Bobby added. "To date I have revisited almost every person who has asked for help with additional needs for assistance."
If you are an older homeowner who needs help with projects around your house or you know of an older homeowner who could use some help, contact eldercare@abcori.org.
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RHRH Resolves Dilemma After a year of attempting to have her broken dishwasher replaced, a retired pastor's dilemma has been resolved by RHRH.
Older homeowners often have difficulty finding contractors, handypeople, or appliance stores to resolve issues in their houses or condos. That was the case in this situation. No one seemed able to remove the broken diswasher -- that is until RHRH stepped in to help. "My new dishwasher was installed today. You were the answer to my prayers. I pretty much had given up on getting the old dishwasher out and getting a new one and getting it installed. So thankful to the Lord (and you)!" |
Project Results in New Stairs & Happy Homeowner
When Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope received a recent call from an older homeowner concerning her back stairs, the program swung into action. The stairs were too tall and steep and needed a railing. Her husband has mobility issues, and she was nervous for both of them.
Two days of work by RHRH volunteers Bobby Nelson and Mike Moise resulted in a set of safe new stairs and a happy homeowner.
Two days of work by RHRH volunteers Bobby Nelson and Mike Moise resulted in a set of safe new stairs and a happy homeowner.
Beginning the Year with a Job Well Done
Volunteers with Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope, a ministry of ABCORI’s Elder Care Ministries, completed a major project for an older homeowner on January 3.
Lincoln Smith, Manny Alves, and Ron Provencal from Lakewood Baptist Church where the older homeowner is a member, along with RHRH Coordinator Bobby Nelson and Mike Moise, removed damaged sheetrock, insulation, and the drop ceiling in the basement so another agency can insulate and make the house more energy efficient.
"It was an awesome day," said Lincoln Smith. "It was hard work but very rewarding, and in about 4 1/2 hours the job was completed. It was a great accomplishment for me to have been able to help someone in my church family. As Bobby said, it is the camaraderie and the sense that God is right there with us on these projects that really matters. I hope to be able to be part of this ministry more in the new year."
Lincoln Smith, Manny Alves, and Ron Provencal from Lakewood Baptist Church where the older homeowner is a member, along with RHRH Coordinator Bobby Nelson and Mike Moise, removed damaged sheetrock, insulation, and the drop ceiling in the basement so another agency can insulate and make the house more energy efficient.
"It was an awesome day," said Lincoln Smith. "It was hard work but very rewarding, and in about 4 1/2 hours the job was completed. It was a great accomplishment for me to have been able to help someone in my church family. As Bobby said, it is the camaraderie and the sense that God is right there with us on these projects that really matters. I hope to be able to be part of this ministry more in the new year."
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A Bathroom Rescue When is a bathroom makeover more than just a renovation? In the case of a recent Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope project, it's when the makeover actually is a rescue. The bathroom floor in the house of an older homeowner was in such bad condition that it was dangerous to enter the room. (Ask our volunteer, whose foot went through the floor.) After several weeks of work, the bathroom has a new (and safe) floor, as well as a sink that allows for greater mobility in the room, grab bars for safety, and a retiled shower. This rescue was done at no cost to the homeowneer--thanks to a committed volunteer who provided all the labor and funds from Elder Care Ministries to cover the cost of supplies. |
