LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
Members of the First Baptist Church in Lufkin are spending
their weekends, hammers and nails in hand, constructing a home for a family in
need.
"This was an
important mission for our church," said Mark Morris, Church Member.
The congregation is building a 940 square foot home for a family
in the Rio Grande Valley.
The family of five is currently living in a travel trailer,
making living conditions a challenge for
relatives with specific medical needs.
"The father, Mr.
Torres is disabled he had polio as a youth has lost the use of his legs," said
David Sander, church member.
Volunteer Mark Morris says he and a few others traveled to
the Valley and helped another church build a home, now their entire
congregation has the chance to give back.
Here, in the church's parking lot, they will construct the
floor, sub-flooring and parts of the wall and finish the home during spring
break.
"We've kind of
designed it to its to be where its in modules and we'll be able to take those
modules a part ship it down to the valley and put it back together," said
Morris.
Volunteers hope their work will lay the foundation for a
brighter future for a family in need.
"Well our mission as Christians is to serve and we feel like
this is a good way to serve," said Sanders.
A church member has donated two ton trucks to transport the
home, they will spend 10 days in the valley completing the project.
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