This month please pray for Bridge Ministries and Habitat for Humanity. “Bridge Ministries was founded in 1993 when Gary Schwerin felt called and compelled to build bridges in the church of Rockford and the community of Rockford-divided racially, socio-economically, politically, religiously, and denominationally. Here are a few ways they are serving people and churches: Speaking in churches and organizations about rec-onciliation and unity; Mentoring young leaders to live and lead with passion and relevance; Encourage pas-tors and churches to remain faithful in reaching outside their walls; Providing encouragement and support to civic, business, and agency leaders and networking them with local churches; Sponsoring public prayer gath-erings to pray for the city and the church; and Building friendships with and between those separated by race, denomination, geography, gender or socio-economic status.” For more information see bridgeministries.com.
“Habitat for Humanity is a global non-profit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward their vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in part-nership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Rockford Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1988. It took a couple of years to gather the resources to build one home on Clover Avenue. As of fall of 2023 they have built 150 houses, 170 affordable mortgages originated, and close to 100 homes augmented with critical repairs.” For more information see habitat.org and rockfordhabitat.org.
Fabio & Johnna Muiz-France
Praise The connections they are making are having positive influences.
Pray For the people they are connecting with will have their needs met.
