Habitat for Humanity

Building a Dream for a Family in Need
Matthew 25: 40 reads “Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.” Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical, Christian ministry  whose purpose is to build homes and communities in partnership with low-income families within Greater Miami. We provide home ownership opportunities to low-income families in all of Miami's communities of need by building and renovating modest homes with family partners and providing them with interest-free loans for the purchase of these homes.

The work of Habitat for Humanity is driven by the desire to give tangible expression to the love of God through the work of eliminating poverty housing. Habitat's mission and methods are predominantly derived from a few key theological concepts: the necessity of putting faith into action, the "economics of Jesus" and the "theology of the hammer."


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Putting Faith into Action
  Habitat's ministry is based on the conviction that to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ we must reflect Christ's love in our own lives by loving and caring for one another. Our love must not be words only—it must be true love, which shows itself in action. Habitat provides an opportunity for people to put their faith and love into action, bringing diverse groups of people together to make affordable housing and better communities a reality for everyone.

How You Can Help
Now two exciting ways to participate in a house build:

1. The Habitat Blitz Build
During Monday, February 1st through Saturday, February 13th, 2010.  Old Cutler will assist with construction on ten houses at Shrader’s Haven in Homestead.  

2. The PCA Build
During six Saturdays, February 20th  through March 27th, 2010 at Shrader’s Haven, six local PCA churches including Old Cutler will assist with construction for a home of a miami family in need. Each year, OCPC as a member of a PCA six church group, has volunteered and sponsored a “PCA House Build.”  This group has raised $25,000 since the beginning of our participation. OCPC Sponsorship Goal is $5,000.

Visit the miamihabitat.org for more information.

See recent certificates: Faith Day Certificate, Outstanding Service

Downloads
Please click the links below to download the following forms:

• Community Service Log
• Volunteer Packet
• Volunteer Waiver of Liabiity
• Parental Permission Form and Waiver
• Map of Work Locations
• God is in our Life

Proper Safety Equipment

• Work clothes and gloves
• Work boots or thick soled shoes. (Sandals are NOT permitted)
• Hard hats if instructed (provided on site)
• Protective glasses if instructed (provided on site)
• Dust mask if instructed (provided on site)
• Ear plugs if instructed (provided on site)

OCPC 2010 Habitat Committee