Fishers of Men Lutheran Church

 
 
 
 

Site Location

722 Habitat Way
Rosenberg, TX
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Service

"Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God."
-- 2 Corinthians 9:12 (The Message)

"We are not built for ourselves, but for God. Not for service for God, but for God."
-- Oswald Chambers*

Ways to Participate

  • Construction
    No experience required! (Must be at least 16)
  • Site Host
    Greet volunteers at the construction site, help with sign-in, distribute water and help set up/clean up at lunchtime
  • Devotion Leader
    Provide a 5-minute devotion and opening prayer at the beginning of the day.
  • Lunch Team
    Bring lunch to the site for 25-30 volunteers
  • Landscaping
    Help lay sod, plant trees, shrubs, flowers
  • Music
    Bring a choir to the worksite to sing at lunchtime, at the dedication, etc.
  • Dedication
    Organize event, refreshments, music, house warming items for the families.
  • Contribute Funds
    help with a fundraiser or simply make a donation
  • Prayer Team
    Pray for the homeowner families, the neighborhood where we’re building and the volunteers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Habitat for Humanity
http://www.fortbendhfh.org/

Fishers of Men Participates in Another Project in Rosenberg
Starting September 6, 2008

The home we will build will again be in Rosenberg at 722 Habitat Way. The new homeowner will be working along side of us. In addition to hands on building, we are looking for help with mentoring the new homeowner through the building process and for a few months beyond to introduce her to a new lifestyle of home ownership.

The build is scheduled to start on Saturday September 6th and run through the 25th of October. We will have an opening ceremony to introduce the receiving family and ask for the Lord’s help and safe covering for workers on the project. Construction begins with a framing blitz starting on Saturday, September 6th and continuing through October 28th on successive Saturdays.

  • Thrivent Financial has committed $125 million over four years to help Habitat for Humanity build hundreds of additional homes in the United States each year. In 2006 and 2007 more than 650 homes were constructed with 325 Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Thirty of those homes have been in Texas and ten more will be constructed in 2008.

  • Thrivent members and area Lutherans are helping a family build a home in Rosenberg on Habitat Way with Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity. Fishers of Men will again participate in building this new home.

  • Through the Thrivent Builds with Habitat program:
    • Thrivent provides 65% of the construction costs
    • 25% is provided by the local Habitat for Humanity organization
    • The Thrivent chapter and area Lutheran churches provide 10% of construction expenses. For the Rosenberg home, the 10% goal for the Fort Bend/Wharton Thrivent Chapter is $7,565.
       
  • Last spring Fishers of Men helped build at the same site and we are pleased to say our Congregation provided 28% of the labor, which was the highest of any of the Lutheran Churches. Everyone who participated had an enjoyable and gratifying experience.

View Schedule

Details about the project for each Saturday of work are listed with the event. The schedule of activity is also a helpful guide for individuals to work especially when they may have a unique skill appropriate for the day. But remember, there's no experience necessary! Come as you are and help where you can.

  • Prior to Construction
    All permits pulled, temporary electric pole activated, slab poured.
  • Prior to 1st Saturday
    Sole & top plates to be laid-out & marked (5 people – 4 hours)
  • Saturday #1 – Sept 6, 2008
    Frame exterior and interior wall sections. Double top plate installed. Apply OSB sheathing around exterior of house (40-60 people).
  • Saturday #2 – Sept 13, 2008
    Install roof trusses, sub-facia and facia. Install gable soffits, roof decking, hurricane straps, Tyvek, windows, and exterior doors (40-60 people).
  • Saturday #3 – Sept 20, 2008
    Install roofing felt, shingles, soffits, and attic stairs.
    Begin siding, (40 people).
  • During the Week:
    Call for rough plumbing, rough electrical, rough HVAC and get inspections.
  • Saturday #4 – Sept 27, 2008
    Complete siding, soffits, exterior trim, insulate house (if framing inspection complete), paint with exterior primer, and add sheetrock nailers (30 people).
  • Call for drywall if inspections complete.
    Typically the drywall is not complete by the next Saturday.
  • Saturday #5 – Oct 4, 2008
    Paint exterior, level site, sweep interior, and remove trash. Paint baseboards and casing with primer. Go home early (25 people).
  • During the Week:
    We will typically blow texture (3 people – 3 hrs).
  • Saturday #6 – Oct 11, 2008
    Install interior doors & casing, bathroom vanity, baseboards, closet shelving, window stools, closet doors, etc. Assemble and install kitchen cabinets. Paint with interior primer (25 people).
  • Saturday #7 – Oct 18, 2008
    Finish remaining trim, install flooring, counter tops, and electrical fixtures (fans, lights, etc.). Paint interior walls and trim (25 people).
  • During the Week:
    Call for final electrical, plumbing and HVAC installation. Carpet installed.
  • Saturday #8 – Oct 25, 2008
    Install mini-blinds and landscape (grass & plants). Clean-up, touch-up. (25 people)

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