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Not Rain, Not Wind…RHI Fundraiser a Success

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The fall barbecue chicken fundraiser was Friday.

All indications are it was a complete sell out.

Served were chicken halves, potatoes, string beans, bread and dessert for $8 per plate.

Rebuilding Hope Director Randolph Wilson reached out to WIZS Friday morning for radio announcements saying, “Our fundraiser is still on and we have drive thru pickup in the warehouse out of the rain.”

By 4:45 p.m. Friday, only 30 plates remained according to Wilson.

Here at WIZS we all enjoyed our plates and many happy people reached out about how delicious it was, including on social media.

TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope’s Mission

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Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will have a barbecued chicken plate fundraiser on Friday, April 29, and RHI Director Randolph Wilson said volunteers will team up to cook, plate distribute and deliver plates until they sell out. The event begins at 11 a.m. and by the time it’s over, Wilson said he hopes all 1,500 plates will be sold.

The plates are $8 each and Wilson said folks can eat in or drive through. Volunteers will deliver to area businesses with a minimum five-plate order, he said.

“This time, we decided to do it without selling tickets,” Wilson told John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk, and he invites the public to help make the fundraiser a success.

Volunteers are in charge of everything from bringing grills to the 414 Raleigh Road location to preparing, cooking and getting the chicken and sides on plates for pick up, dining in or delivery.

“It’s a great time of fellowship,” Wilson said. It’s been a couple of years since the last chicken plate fundraiser because of COVID-19 safety protocols, but this year, Wilson said he’s looking forward to getting back in the swing of things.

“It’s exciting to see people come together for one day,” he said. In addition to the team of grillers outside, Wilson said there would be 20-30 people inside packing the plates and getting them out the door.

To place a delivery order, call RHI at 252.438.5132.

Despite the two-year delay, Wilson said churches, individuals and businesses have continued to financially support RHI and the work it does in the community. “We’re blessed that people have supported this ministry,” he said.

Teams work together to construct wheelchair ramps for greater accessibility. Last year, even during COVID-19 restrictions, RHI teams build more than 45 ramps to help those in need.

And this summer, the Servants on Site program will continue home repairs in the area.

The weeklong event is scheduled for June 18-25, and will send groups of young people out into the community to go out and work on houses. So far, several local groups have committed to the event, as well as one group from Franklin, NC and another group from Alabama.

Wilson said they put roofs on 12 houses last summer; that SOS program looked a bit different than it had in previous years to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols.

This year, however, Wilson said the plan is to get back to normal, which means housing all the youth together and dividing them into different teams to do the home repairs.

The deadline to register and pay the $125 cost is May 1. Wilson said scholarships may be available if an individual needs help paying the registration fee.

“If they want to come and don’t have the funds to do that – we don’t want anybody to miss out because of funds,” Wilson said. “It’s so exciting to see these young people go out on a job site,” he said. “They build friends that last a lifetime.”

The groups don’t simply make a repair and move on, he said. “They put the roof on, then walk through the neighborhood and pray with people,” building relationships along the way.

“That’s what we do it for – not for building a ramp or putting a roof on the house – this is just our avenue to share the love of Christ.”

To register for SOS, email sossec@rebuildinghopeinc.org.

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Town Talk: Rebuilding Hope’s SOS Project Works On Home Repairs While Spreading Gospel

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Rebuilding Hope Ministry continues to fulfill its mission of helping people in the community with construction projects like roof replacement and building wheelchair ramps. The Servants on Site program sends out church groups to make repairs, also to spread the Gospel and to live their faith through works.

Robbie Parham, promotion director for Servants on Site project, and Dr. Randy Mann, lead pastor of Central Baptist Church in Henderson, were guests on Wednesday’s Town Talk and gave John C. Rose an update on how the SOS project has re-tooled itself to keep working in the community while honoring COVID-19 safety protocols.

In years past, the SOS program was a one-week blitz that sent hundreds of volunteers from local churches and those from as far away as Alabama into the community to perform home repair tasks for residents. This year’s 10th edition of SOS is a little different, however, Parham said. Instead of one week, the program is stretched over a 10-week period, which allows for church groups to do the work needed but without the customary corporate worship and dormitory-style sleeping arrangements.

“We’ve partnered with Rebuilding Hope from the very beginning of that ministry,” Mann said.

Rebuilding Hope’s mission to work alongside local churches to make a positive difference in the community is what makes it “beyond easy” to be a partner.

He has traveled the world on mission trips, but Mann said it has been rewarding to provide mission work close to home with the SOS project. He used a favorite quote to illustrate his point: “The light that shines farthest shines brightest at home.”

Mann said it was gratifying for him to see members of his congregation, from young children to senior adults, participating in the SOS project. The youngest were able to help clean up the lunch site and the 80-somethings pitched in, too, he said.

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This is Mann’s first year to actually participate on-site. “I worked every day on a roof,” he explained. One thing he could see from that vantage point was the intergenerational communication that went on. “I recognized the breadth of participation from our church,” he said. As they worked side by side serving others, he said, there was a lot of spiritual development taking place as well.

The Central Baptist team just completed two roofing projects and will go out again in a couple of weeks. One resident reported to Mann that she could “literally lay on my bed at night and see the stars.” Thanks to the Central Baptist team, the roof was torn off, rotten wooden sub-roof replaced and new shingles put back on.

Through the SOS project, Mann said his church members “go and meet the practical needs in our community. But our greatest need is to share the Gospel while we do it.”

Parham said SOS has the manpower lined up to continue replacing the 11 roofs that have been identified in the area, as well as more wheelchair ramps. Although many of the church groups come from the local five-county area – Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren and Person – he said a group from the western NC town of Franklin and another group from Georgia will lend a hand for SOS, too.

One dream that Parham hopes becomes a reality for Rebuilding Hope is completion of a bunkhouse in the upstairs of the building. The ministry occupies the former Coca-Cola Bottling Co. on Raleigh Road. Once that happens, groups can spend the night and worship on site. That way, Rebuilding Hope could sustain projects like SOS over the entire year, hosting groups for weekend or half-week mission work.

DNow Projects in Focus for Rebuilding Hope; Crew Chiefs Needed

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

Rebuiliding Hope, Inc. (RHI) is busy identifying six to eight projects for youth who will take part in the DNow weekend March 27 – 29, 2020.

For the tenth consecutive year, RHI will partner with local churches for the event. DNow (Disciple Now) brings together youth from area churches for worship and work, the latter provided by RHI. Projects will include repairing wheelchair ramps, handrails, steps and yard cleanup – projects that can be completed in a day. RHI provides project materials and tools.

Participating youth attend worship services Friday and Saturday nights at Central Baptist Church in Henderson. Overnight accommodations are provided by host homes.

“Ascend” is the theme for this year’s weekend, with Psalm 24 as the Bible text.

Crew chiefs are needed for the projects, beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. To volunteer, call Randolph at (252) 425-5593.

Rebuilding Hope’s Servants on Site Summer Youth Program Already Filling Up

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While the deadline for registering for Rebuilding Hope Inc.’s 2020 Servants on Site (SOS) is not until May 1, well over half of the 200 openings for participants have already been filled.

RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson reports that 176 early bird registrations have been received for the June 20 – 27 event and that a theme for the Servants on Site week has been chosen, “You Are Here.” The theme comes from the Bible verse Isaiah 41:10.

Encourage your youths to take part in this mission endeavor. If you know of any churches or youths you feel would be interested, call our office with contact information.

The cost is $150 per participant. Youths must have completed sixth grade. Keep in mind that for every five youths, we require one adult of the same sex.

Churches provide financial support to purchase materials that a crew will need for the work project at their worksite, and they provide lunches to the crew and homeowners during the week.

Crew partners could number as many as 15 participants from as many as eight of our different registered groups. The crew, and often the homeowner, worship with their sponsoring church on Sunday morning and have lunch with them afterward. This is the first time the crew members meet together as a crew. It is a great time for all the partners to begin knowing each other.

We expect the partnership of a sponsoring church, an SOS crew, and a homeowner to provide a rewarding experience for everyone. We have seen that the relationships that are built last beyond the week of SOS.

SOS will have worship services at Central Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 21 – June 26, with the exception of Wednesday. We hope many will join us as often as possible.

Rebuilding Hope Announces Early Bird Deadline for 2020 Servants on Site

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The Early Bird Deadline for registering for this year’s SOS is almost here. With registration and a $50 deposit, the cost per participant is $125. After Feb. 1, 2020, the cost is $150.

Contact us now to take advantage of the lower registration cost. We have 200 openings for youths who have completed sixth grade. Keep in mind that for every five youths, we require one adult of the same sex.

The deadline for registration for all participants is May 1.

The eighth annual SOS coordinated and hosted by RHI is set for June 20 – 27.

Encourage your youths to participate in this mission endeavor. If you know of any churches or youths you feel would be interested, call our office with contact information.

SOS is a week of work, worship and witnessing in Vance County and surrounding areas. Participants are housed at Kerr-Vance Academy. They work on homes in the area during the day, meet for worship in the evening and have a devotion time with their own church groups. Breakfast, supper and worship are at Central Baptist Church.

Adult/college-age volunteers are needed to serve as staff during the week. Staff assists with setting up rooms, posting signs and schedules and for chores such as cleaning bath and restroom facilities.

For more information, call the RHI office at (252) 438-5132.

Steve Timberlake Named Rebuilding Hope’s Oct. Spotlight Volunteer

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Steve Timberlake’s reason for volunteering at Rebuilding Hope is hard to beat: to witness “the collective efforts of many people with various talents and gifts with willing and compassionate hearts with a common goal of sharing the love of Jesus Christ.”

Steve Timberlake named Rebuilding Hope’s October 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)

Steve, an Oxford resident and RHI’s Granville County team leader, has volunteered for four years.

He recalls that RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson shared the ministry’s mission with the Baptist Men at Oxford Baptist Church in 2016, the same year that the church sponsored its first SOS (Servants on Site) team.

“I enjoy supporting the SOS teams as well as the handicap ramp ministry,” says Steve. “Providing assistance to others in need helps us all realize how very fortunate and blessed we are.”

Steve, who retired in 2014 after 30 years with Southern States Cooperative, notes that “when a ramp is completed, the appreciation shown from the recipient is very humbling.”

The Granville County native serves his church as an adult Bible study teacher and director of Baptist Men and serves his community as a 30-year member of the Oxford Lions Club.

“The club’s primary focus,” Steve says, “ is to help the blind and visually impaired.”

Steve and wife Ann have been married for 45 years and have a son, daughter and two grandchildren.

Neal Goddard Named Rebuilding Hope’s Sept. Spotlight Volunteer

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Volunteer Neal Goddard came to Rebuilding Hope in a very practical way. “Rebuilding Hope built me a ramp when I had knee surgery in 2014,” Neal says. “I came by to see the facility. I heard a lot of great news about how Rebuilding Hope helped a lot of people.”

Neal Goddard named Rebuilding Hope’s September 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)

On another occasion, when he requested help to replace his roof, a volunteer asked if he would like to help the ministry. “I said yes and am so glad I did,” the Williamston, NC, native says.

Neal has volunteered a day a week for about a year taking applications. “Every time someone fills out an application for a ramp because of a medical reason and it’s built by volunteers, it does my heart good,” Neal says. “I would encourage others to volunteer to see how you love the work and the other volunteers who help you. God will bless you.”

A member of New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, he is a member of the calling committee and a member and past president of Baptist Men.

Neal and his late wife Lori have two children and three grandchildren, with one on the way. In his leisure time, Neal says he enjoys reading the word of God, watching sports, gardening and learning about and growing flowers.

Over 160 Gather for Week-Long Servants on Site Mission

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-Information and photos courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

More than 160 youth and their leaders took part in Rebuilding Hope’s seventh annual Servants on Site week.

The summer mission camp provides opportunities for teams to use home repairs to meet the physical needs of people in the community while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Youth and their leaders gather on the first day of camp to hear instructions for the week. (RHI photo)

The 2019 workload included replacing 13 roofs, building six wheelchair ramps and making three home repairs.

“By sharing the gospel through both actions and words, we seek to demonstrate the hope and power of the living Christ,” said RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson. “Our goal is not only to rebuild homes, but also to rebuild lives and hearts.”

Participants, who were organized into 16 crews, came from around the state and South Carolina

The group from Windy Gap Baptist Church in Franklin, N.C., numbered 23.

Brian Browning, a Windy Gap member, says SOS has “tremendous value” as it “lets kids have the opportunity to work together. The greatest opportunity is sharing Jesus.”

Mitch Callaway and 13 others came from Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in State Road, N.C.

SOS teens and leaders build a wheelchair ramp on Hargrove Street in Henderson. It was one of six ramps campers built in our communities. (RHI photo)

Clarence Bigler from Norlina Baptist Church participated in his first SOS.

“I’m impressed and enlightened,” he said. “I’ve been so many places and seen so many things, and this is encouraging.”

Students enjoyed themselves, too.

Dillan Carter from Norlina Baptist Church, on his first SOS mission, said, “I find it very joyful. I don’t mind the hard work and doing for people who can’t.”

Carson Ball from Franklinton Baptist Church, also on his first SOS trip, said, “People have an abandonment feeling and our job is to tell them they’re not alone.”

Abby Callaway of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in State Road has been to all seven camps. “I’ve grown up doing this,” said Abby, who is now a crew motivator.

Reiley Green from Newman Chapel Baptist Church in Franklin was on her third SOS mission. “I like it. Meeting new people and having fun while learning about Christ.”

Following dinner, campers gathered for a time of praise and worship at Central Baptist Church. (RHI photo)

Younger SOS participants are seventh through twelfth graders. Older participants through college-age serve in leadership roles. Lodging is provided at Crossroads Christian School in Henderson. The SOS staff includes security and medical personnel.

Breakfast and dinner are provided at Central Baptist Church, where evening worship services are held. Host churches provide lunches at the job sites.

SOS is an extension of Rebuilding Hope Inc. and is a tool for churches to mobilize, equip and disciple students and adults in an evangelistic effort to impact a lost and fallen world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

 

Larry Leach Named Rebuilding Hope’s June Spotlight Volunteer

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-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. 

“I am the drywall mudder of choice,” says Larry Leach with a grin. “When the drywall goes up, I get the call to come and tape and mud.” Larry began offering his services to Rebuilding Hope, Inc. several years ago.

After retiring from IBM with 30 years of service and 15 years as a contractor for the company, “I was looking for a way to use my time and experience to improve the houses of Henderson,” said the St. Louis, Missouri native. “Seeing so many houses in need of attention made me sad.”

Larry Leach named Rebuilding Hope’s June 2019 Volunteer of the Month. (Photo Credit: RHI)

“I wanted to volunteer at some organization doing repairs and improvements to homes in Henderson.”

Larry said he watched the progress of RHI’s fundraising for the Coca-Cola building, and after it was purchased in 2017 he stopped in to explore the opportunities – one of which turned out to be finishing drywall.

“The other thing that honestly just comes naturally was the unpacking of the stuff moved from the old [RHI] location on North Oliver Drive,” he said.

Larry unpacked and determined where to store plumbing and electrical supplies, screws, nuts, bolts, nails, roofing, paint, tools, office supplies, and even some kitchen items.

“Since then we have received boxes from organizations and individuals, and I dig into them and do my best at locating a place for the stuff,” he said.

Larry’s volunteering doesn’t stop at RHI.

“I am involved with GRRO (Green Rural Redevelopment Organization), a nonprofit organization that is revitalizing the landscape in Henderson by converting empty city-owned lots in the middle of the city into gardens,” Larry said.

“My wife Belinda and I manage one of these gardens and offer up the produce to various food bank organizations. We’ve planted a variety of seeds and also have installed some patio swings.”

Larry and Belinda also volunteer at Second Thursday packing food boxes for distribution, providing fresh produce to the citizens of Vance County.

Leisure time finds Larry enjoying yard work, home improvement and repairs, reading, walking his dogs and vegetable gardening.

Larry and Belinda have been married for 19 years and between them have five children and seven grandchildren.