“WE WERE QUITE LITERALLY DOING
GOD’S WORK WITH OUR HANDS”
faith-in-action project,” Klinemeier said. “We really encouraged them to think of something the whole congregation could be involved in. The girls were inspired, and it was one of those things that just kind of spread.” Kindem noted that many of the construction
volunteers wore blue shirts that bore the message “Live Generously.” “When a friend and colleague stopped by to see
the build, he commented that it was the book of James in action,” Kindem said. “This kind of work is something that brings heaven and earth together— we were quite literally doing God’s work with our hands. We built something substantial and real that will make a profound difference in someone’s life and has already made a difference in our own.” Ginny said the project helped her faith because
“it showed me how much people truly care about the well-being of others.” “I saw how people will really unite behind a
great cause, even though there may be obstacles,” she added. “The community and the goodness were so inspiring and made me feel like I was doing something that would spread love and make the world a better place.”
Above: Volunteers from Peace Lutheran Church, Seattle, on day one of the house construction. Inset: The completed tiny house is ready for pickup.
Steve Lundeberg is a writer for Oregon State University News and Research Communications in Corvallis.
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