It’s good to go green!

September 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Founder Mark Horrocks with HFH sibling Josh

We are grateful that the Wolf River Conservancy included Habitat for Hope and LUVMUD 2010 in the “It’s Good to go Green!” festival last Saturday! It was gorgeous day, and we had a blast getting to know other friends and nonprofits in Memphis that are committed to conservation.

Taking part in the festival caused me to consider: what IS Habitat for Hope doing NOW to steward our resources and the environment and land we use?

Stay tuned for a series of blog posts discussing our current efforts, and you’ll see how easy it is to make simple changes – It’s good to go green!

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No Rococo

January 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

I love the title of Sophorn McRae’s blog – and her welcome phrase -

The key to living simply is living a well-edited life, leaving no room for anything else but what makes you a happier and better person.

Her vision fits so well with the mission of HFH – to do nothing other than what would affect each family’s ultimate happiness and well-being. And to keep it simple.

Sophorn has been working on a logo for the upcoming launch of The Barn Raising Project, and here are some of our favorite images:

Please leave your comments here, and help us find a great image to promote this campaign!

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Home!

July 24, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Hello dear friends,
Mark and I returned home to Memphis last Wednesday, and were back in the saddle quite quickly. We had dear friends staying with us Wednesday and Thursday night; the Dietz family and the Logsdon family. It was great to be all together with sweet friends! Of course, Bella, Brenna and Emma had a great time together.

This week, our associate pastor from VCCFM, Steve Morriss and his wife, Susan came to see us. They were only here one day; our time was too short! It was so lovely to spend that time with them. We are truly kindred spirits in many ways.

I will admit life has been a little strange lately; Habitat for Hope has been blessed in so many ways, and yet we are sobered and quieted by the circumstances of many families we assist. Your prayers are evident; God is hearing them. Please continue to lift us up as we do the work of this ministry and Habitat for Hope up as it marches ahead in God’s design.

We love you,
Mark and Mylissa

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Many, Many Thanks

June 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Over the past month, HFH has recieved several gifts of help, time and goods. We wanted to take a moment to thank all of you…
A very special thanks to Lance Jackson and Forest City Construction for choosing HFH for community service day. Forest City’s local subcontractors came out to help us build a new deck in front of the main house that will be used for entertaining and dining in the summer months. Forest City also donated all the materials for the project.

Much gratitude to Cindy Rushing and Hunter Fans for a donation of 8 large HEPAtech air filters for the HFH house and HFH apartments. What a blessing!

Many thanks to Corbin Laws’ granddaddy, Pastor Roger Laws (and friends), the Dixie Chopper Corporation, Steve Hatchett of Ladd’s Memphis and Bob Ladd’s Inc. for donations and discounts that enabled us to acquire a Dixie Chopper Lawnmower. This has cut our overall mowing time in half!

We were so thrilled when the Lord provided not only materials for our new horse barn, but also dear friends to help rough it in. Many thanks to Ronnie Kolb from Maben, MS for the materials, and to the Nason, Fulgham and Parkinson families for coming to work last week! We love you!

Very special thanks this week to newlyweds Andy and Ginny Gross. Not only has Andy had a very busy week leading several projects here at the house, he has also helped with care at the hospital and he and Ginny housed their first extended family members for us this week. This was a special situation, as this family does not have a car, so Andy also had to pick up and drop off these family members. Thanks to both of you for exceeding our expectations this week.

And last but not least, Mark and I so very thankful to our special donor for the gift of a 2001 GMC Yukon. This gift enables Mark and I to keep our Sienna minivan as the HFH loaner vehicle and not have to assume a car payment. This donor has asked to be kept anonymous, and his reason was in accordance with Matthew 6:3-4: But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. So to this special friend, we say that we are honored to be in a position to recieve from you and your family, and equally thankful to give all the glory to God!

We are so grateful for all of you that enable this ministry to do its work and count us worthy to accept your gifts. We love you and praise the Lord for you!

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