Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity 2006
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church participates in the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity program. This nationwide program provides funds and volunteers to build approximately 500 homes per year during a four-year partnership.
In 2006 and 2007, Lutherans in the Wilmington area participated in this program, helping to build one home each year.
2006 Photo Gallery
It is estimated that 5 million people in the United States live in substandard conditions. As you know, some of these people include families in Wilmington and New Castle County. Many are struggling to provide even the most basic needs, like food, electricity and a safe place to live. That can change—with your help.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build 355 homes across the United States in 2007 – including one in Wilmington. Locally, you can contact Ann or Dave Warner, 302-762-2389, david.warner@comcast.net or visit www.thriventbuilds.com for additional information.
You can lead by example
Changing lives by working side-by-side with families to build their homes comes from the heart. It is an experience that may inspire you to do even more. In 2007, nine Lutheran congregations in New Castle County have partnered to support this building effort to provide affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity.
Participating churches are:
Grace, Concordia, St. Stephen's, St. Paul's, St. Philip's, St. Mark's, Zion, Our Reedemer, Good Shepherd. Participating congregations provide volunteer labor and 10% of the funding for the construction. Primary funding is provided by Thrivent Builds with additional funds coming from Habitat for Humanity.
This year's Wilmington build begins with framing work in March, and is expected to continue through October. The Thrivent Builds home will be one of several being constructed in East Wilmington, and construction will be done simultaneously on all the houses.
Contact Ann or Dave Warner, 302-762-2389, david.warner@comcast.net or visit www.thriventbuilds.com to be put in touch with a participating congregation near you. You are welcome to participate with us in this project, even if you are not actively participating in a Lutheran congregation.
2007 Build Schedule
| Build day |
Church | Day of the Week |
| 03/06/07 | Grace | Tuesday |
| 03/07/07 | Concordia | Wednesday |
| 03/10/07 | St. Stephen's | Saturday |
| 03/20/07 | St. Paul's | Tuesday |
| 03/21/07 | St. Philip's | Wednesday |
| 03/24/07 | St. Mark's | Saturday |
| 04/10/07 | Concordia | Tuesday |
| 04/11/07 | St. Mark's | Wednesday |
| 04/14/07 | St. Paul's | Saturday |
| 04/24/07 | St. Philip's | Tuesday |
| 04/25/07 | St. Stephen's | Wednesday |
| 04/28/07 | Grace | Saturday |
| 05/08/07 | St. Mark's | Tuesday |
| 05/09/07 | St. Paul's | Wednesday |
| 05/12/07 | St. Philip's | Saturday |
| 05/19/07 | Concordia | Tuesday |
| 05/22/07 | St. Stephen's | Wednesday |
| 05/23/07 | Grace | Saturday |
| 06/05/07 | St. Paul's | Tuesday |
| 06/06/07 | St. Philip's |
Wednesday |
| 06/09/07 | St. Stephen's | Saturday |
| 06/19/07 | Grace | Tuesday |
| 06/20/07 | Concordia | Wednesday |
| 06/23/07 | St. Mark's | Saturday |
| 07/10/07 | St. Philip's | Tuesday |
| 07/11/07 | St. Stephen's | Wednesday |
| 07/14/07 | Grace | Saturday |
| 07/24/07 | Concordia | Tuesday |
| 07/25/07 | St. Mark's | Wednesday |
| 07/28/07 | St. Paul's | Saturday |
| 08/07/07 | St. Stephen's | Tuesday |
| 08/08/07 | Grace | Wednesday |
| 08/11/07 | Concordia | Saturday |
| 08/21/07 | St. Mark's | Tuesday |
| 08/22/07 | St. Paul's | Wednesday |
| 08/25/07 | St. Philip's | Saturday |
| 09/04/07 | Grace | Tuesday |
| 09/05/07 | Concordia | Wednesday |
| 09/08/07 | St. Mark's | Saturday |
| 09/18/07 | St. Paul's | Tuesday |
| 09/19/07 | St. Philip's | Wednesday |
| 09/22/07 | St. Stephen's | Saturday |
| 10/16/07 | Concordia | Tuesday |
| 10/17/07 | St. Mark's | Wednesday |
| 10/20/07 | St. Paul's | Saturday |
| 10/30/07 | St. Philip's | Tuesday |
| 10/31/07 | St. Stephen's | Wednesday |
2007 Participating churches
The churches listed below are the primary participating churches. Other churches are involved in the project. Please contact Ann or Dave Warner, 302-762-2389, david.warner@comcast.net to participate with these or other congregations. |
| Concordia Lutheran Church 3003 Silverside Rd Wilmington, DE 19810 |
| Grace Lutheran Church 2033 Graves Rd Hockessin, DE 19707 |
| St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 501 Duncan Rd Wilmington, DE |
| St. Paul's Lutheran Church 701 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19713 |
| St. Philip’s Lutheran Church 4501 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE |
| St. Stephen's Lutheran Church 1304 North Rodney Street Wilmington, DE 19806 |