Home, community, and hope – how do you fit in?

Home, community, and hope – how do you fit in?

Home, community, and hope – how do you fit in? by: Kevin Pelkey Lakes Area Habitat For Humanity builds homes, community and hope.  The above statement is the driver of our mission – to build enough homes through engaging the community as volunteer builders so...
What does it mean to be a Christian Housing Ministry?

What does it mean to be a Christian Housing Ministry?

What does it mean to be a Christian Housing Ministry? by: Kevin Pelkey There are many things that surprise people as information of the Habitat For Humanity program is shared.  One such topic is the fact that we are a world-wide Christian Housing Ministry.   What does...
What does “home” mean?

What does “home” mean?

What does “home” mean? by: Kevin Pelkey Home in its fundamental core, is a question of where and what. The where is location – town, street, and address. The what is, well, a lot more all over the map, so-to-speak.  HOME can be that safe and warm (and...
What is the impact of tithe?

What is the impact of tithe?

What is the impact of tithe? by: Kevin Pelkey We at Habitat talk about Tithe a lot. I’m sure many of you hear that word when you attend your Sunday church services. Most of us have an understanding that Tithe, as described in biblical terms, refers to sharing first...
Let’s Celebrate the Women of Habitat!

Let’s Celebrate the Women of Habitat!

Let’s Celebrate the Women of Habitat! by: Kevin Pelkey Have you ever heard about our Women Build project? If yes, you’ve probably experienced one of the most incredible programs of Habitat For Humanity. If not, let me explain.  Women Build (or at least LAHFH’s...
Why is everyday Earth Day at the ReStore?

Why is everyday Earth Day at the ReStore?

Why is everyday Earth Day at the ReStore? by: Kevin Pelkey I recently read a statement in one of Habitat For Humanity International’s marketing materials that read: “Every day is Earth Day at Habitat.” How true a statement!   Why is that? The first and most obvious...