Darlington County Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication and Blessing for the Green Family
The Green Family, friends, clergy and Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and staff of ReStores celebrate the Home Dedication and Blessing Ceremony on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Photo by Jana E. Pye
The chilly temperature did not dampen the warmth of the spirit of love for the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication on Sunday, February 7, 2016 for Mrs. Elouise Green and her two grandsons, Michael and Tracy Green at their new home in Darlington.
Assisting in the blessing of the home was Board of Directors Chair John “Jay” Davis. Invocation was provided by Dr. Reverend Crystal Sears. Litany of Blessing of the Tithe-Built House was given by board member Deidre Odom. A percentage of local funds are donated to build a home in a developing nation. Jack Wilson, ReStore manager, introduced the family. I.A. and Rev. Effie Greene presented a large family Bible donated by the Comfort Ministries; Inc. Board member Bene Brockman presented the key. Executive director of the Darlington County Habitat, Mark Haenchen, provided thanks to the many corporations and businesses that help support the Habitat builds in this county, including Whirlpool, electrical services by Snyder Electrical; house wrap and shingles donated; discounts from Lowes; and many more.
In addition to local volunteers, college students affiliated with Jewish volunteer group Bnei Akiva helped frame the home, and stayed at Beth Israel Temple in Florence. The group will return to build another home soon.
To read more about Mrs. Green and her family, read our previous story: Mrs. Green’s new home for the holidays
To learn more about the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity, visit: www.darcohabitat.org Support the ReStores in Darlington and Hartsville with donations and purchases, as profits help build more homes in Darlington County! Mobile users, to view the photo gallery please click the link: DC Habitat Home Dedication: The Green Family
