Celtic House Blessing (Bless this House )
Bless this house, o'Lord we pray, make it safe by night and day
Bless these walls, so firm and stout, keep want and trouble out
Bless the roof and chimney tall, let thy peace lie over all
Bless the door that it may prove, ever open to joy and love
Bless these windows shining bright, letting in Gods heavenly light
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin
Bless us that one day we may dwell, o'Lord with thee.
Bless this house, o'Lord we pray, make it safe by night and day
Bless these walls, so firm and stout, keep want and trouble out
Bless the roof and chimney tall, let thy peace lie over all
Bless the door that it may prove, ever open to joy and love
Bless these windows shining bright, letting in Gods heavenly light
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin
Bless us that one day we may dwell, o'Lord with thee.
Welcome to the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Project
Welcome to the "one stop shop" for information about the 2012 Thrivent
Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing Project! Not sure what the project is all about? We have included more information about the organizations involved and about this year's project below.
What's New
The family for the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project has been selected. Theresa and Tony Sollid are a happy newlywed couple with 2 children Amira and Shron. For more info on the family the 2012 project is for click on the "Meet the Family" tab or click here.
The 2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Open golf outing has been scheduled. The golf outing will be on Monday, June 25, 2012, and will once again be held at College Fields Golf Course in Okemos. For more information, or to download a registration form click here.
You can also follow the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project on Facebook. Search for Thrivent Builds Lansing, and "Like" us to stay up to date.
Make sure you check the YouTube Channel for the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project for new videos documenting the build progress.
Please click on the "Project News" tab (click here) to read more headlines from the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project.
The 2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Open golf outing has been scheduled. The golf outing will be on Monday, June 25, 2012, and will once again be held at College Fields Golf Course in Okemos. For more information, or to download a registration form click here.
You can also follow the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project on Facebook. Search for Thrivent Builds Lansing, and "Like" us to stay up to date.
Make sure you check the YouTube Channel for the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project for new videos documenting the build progress.
Please click on the "Project News" tab (click here) to read more headlines from the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project.
Where is the 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Build?
The 2012 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project will take place on Wayne Street, which is located off of Aurelius Road between Jolly Road and Cavanaugh Road. A map showing the build site is included below.
What is Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity?
Not sure what the
project is all about?
Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to work “in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends”. In 2004 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans began a financial partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and for each Thrivent Builds project provides 55 percent of the funding for the build. The remaining funding is provided by Habitat for Humanity Lansing (35%) and through contributions from local participant churches and through Gifts in Kind.
Check on the short video included below or click here to read more information on Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity Lansing.
Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to work “in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends”. In 2004 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans began a financial partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and for each Thrivent Builds project provides 55 percent of the funding for the build. The remaining funding is provided by Habitat for Humanity Lansing (35%) and through contributions from local participant churches and through Gifts in Kind.
Check on the short video included below or click here to read more information on Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity Lansing.
Who is the 2012 Build For?
The family who will receive the house built in 2012 has not yet been identified. Please check back later for more information. Meet the family by clicking here.
What does it mean to the families we help?
“It means everything. It will be our home, in a neighborhood, with our own yard where my son and daughter can get out and play.”
-- Palla Saxon, 2010 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity project family.
-- Palla Saxon, 2010 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity project family.
Below is a video from the House Dedication for the 2011 Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Lansing project. You can hear what it means in the family's own words.
How can you help?
There are a number of ways that you can contribute to the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity project. While some of the work on each project is completed by professional tradesmen, Habitat for Humanity relies heavily on volunteers to work side by side with the homeowners to complete the project. There are a number of ways to volunteer, including:
You DO NOT need construction or home improvement experience to be able to volunteer to work on a Habitat for Humanity build. All you need is the desire to help out our community and to have fun in the process. Participating in a Thrivent Builds project is very rewarding, and it doesn’t hurt that you will gain valuable experience that can come in handy when working around your own house.
In addition to volunteering, Habitat for Humanity also welcomes Gifts In Kind. This includes donating building materials needed for the build or providing labor for tasks such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC or drywall finishing that volunteers are not licensed or qualified to complete.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s Thrivent Builds project, in making a Gift in Kind, or if you would just like more information before deciding please contact Kyle Kopper (click here). And don't forget to check back on a regular basis to get updates on the project and to catch up on the latest build news.
- Preparing and serving lunch for the volunteers working on the build
- Helping with signing-in the volunteers in the morning
- Helping with data entry
- Prepare and deliver a devotion before beginning work
- Contribute financially
- Spread the word
You DO NOT need construction or home improvement experience to be able to volunteer to work on a Habitat for Humanity build. All you need is the desire to help out our community and to have fun in the process. Participating in a Thrivent Builds project is very rewarding, and it doesn’t hurt that you will gain valuable experience that can come in handy when working around your own house.
In addition to volunteering, Habitat for Humanity also welcomes Gifts In Kind. This includes donating building materials needed for the build or providing labor for tasks such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC or drywall finishing that volunteers are not licensed or qualified to complete.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s Thrivent Builds project, in making a Gift in Kind, or if you would just like more information before deciding please contact Kyle Kopper (click here). And don't forget to check back on a regular basis to get updates on the project and to catch up on the latest build news.
