Volunteer Opportunities

  

It is extremely exciting, however not surprising, to see how the Lord provides. Let me share with you a few of the wonderful things that the Lord has been doing.

 

On March 16-18 we were having the house site graded and prepped, but we didn’t have any money and the man doing the work knew that. That very day a check for what it would cost for him to do the work came in the mail! We were also able to sell some of the logs from the property to offset the cost. Praise the Lord! Friday, March 19th, in preparation for the group from Faith Baptist coming in from Greenville, Michigan on the 20th, I was on the way to the inspections department to purchase the permit to begin the foundation, again with no money. We stopped to check the mail on the way out, and there was a check to cover the cost! What more can I say except Praise the Lord! Once the group got here, they were all ready to go to work the night that they arrived. I almost had to lock them in the building to keep them from working through the night. Just kidding! But they were anxious to get some things done that week. Originally they had planned to come down to construct the house; however, the weather and the timing did not work out. We weren’t ready for that.

 

Monday with a 70% chance of rain, it didn’t look as if we’d be able to work on digging the footers. But again the Lord worked it out, held off the rain, and with some determination from the Greenville guys, we were able to dig the footers and get an inspection so that we could pour the footers on Tuesday. In the midst of all of this, the three ladies of this group were preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner while painting and cleaning one of the houses, preparing for a new  family to move in, as well as pulling weeds and gardening. The rest of the six guys in the group moved the chicken house, installed and trimmed out ceilings in two basement apartments. That’s (2) 10’x40’ areas. They also prepped the ceiling area in the shop to be enclosed. Wednesday (That’s right all of that by Tuesday -“WOW”) Wednesday, all hands on deck to get the foundation in place. With a lot of prayer, because you guessed it, no money or materials the Lord again provided the materials that we could lay the block work for the foundation by Friday night.

 

It’s always a blessing to see the attitude of “W.I.T.” (Whatever It Takes), our theme for this year, and a strong desire to see the Lord’s hand at work, and give Him all of the praise, honor and glory. That’s what blesses our hearts here at Siloam. Too often it seems so easy to get caught up in the daily rat race in a hurry up mentality and miss completely the blessing that He has in store for us. He is able to provide what we need for today. That has been proven again this past week in the materials, the laborers, and the finances, and also the good weather. Thanks to Our Lord and Savior and all that who are open to the moving of the Holy Spirit.

 

The next step in the building process will be that over the next few days a group will be coming out to lay the brick for the foundation and that portion will be complete. Then we will be able to proceed with construction As the Lord provides.

  

Thank you,

Mike Rich

Siloam Missionary Homes

Office (336)376-8200

Cell (336)263-9384

 

 

Ministry opportunities:

Our featured project for 2010 is two-fold. First, to complete the Bill Sandra Rice Home and second, to convert the old tractor building to a game/exercise room.

Call our office at 336-376-8200 for details on how you can help with:

• building
• remodeling
• landscaping
• yard work
• painting
• cleaning crews
• kitchen help

Dad’s Country Store

Dad’s Country Store is our food pantry. All food and paper products donated are free to the missionaries living at Siloam. Below is a list of items currently needed in our store. (updated 3/12/10)

• Cake and Cookie mixes
• Frosting (all types)
• Brownie mixes
• Juice boxes
• Fruit Snacks (for children lunch)
• FRESH Fruits and Vegetables (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Broccoli, etc)
• Juice
• Salad dressings (Ranch, Italian, Miracle Whip)
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• Vegetable Oil
• Coffee (Both Decaf and Regular)
• Pancake Mix, Biscuit Mix
• Sugar (Brown, White, Confectioners)
• Pickles
• Cooking spray
• Popcorn
• Paper Products (Toilet Paper, Napkins, Paper Towels)

** Please note:  NO mac & cheese, green or dry beans, corn or peas needed

*** Please call ahead If you would like to donate refrigerated or frozen items such as:

          Eggs, Meat, Cheese, or Milk.

Work Groups

Is your group looking for an opportunity to serve?

Siloam Missionary Homes offers projects to fit your groups’ age and skill level – youth groups, men’s groups, SS classes, etc.

• Overnight retreat/work projects
• One day work projects
• Weekly retreat work projects
• (336) 376-8200 - Call for details