Journey Family Radiates God’s Light & Generosity

In 2015, during a time of discouragement and depression, Hal connected with Journey@Yoder campus pastor, Dale Yoder.  During the months and years after this connection Dale worked alongside Hal through some difficult situations resulting in a re-connection his faith family.  In 2018 the community realized Hal’s need for an accessible housing situation.  After discussing different options they decided to build him a small house.  Hal says,”I was humbled by the idea that I live in a community with such great caring for me that they would consider building me a house.”  The community then formed a team to pursue the small house idea, engaged skilled people in the community to partner with the church, and secured the total funds needed for building the house within several hours of going public.  Dale comments, “The positive response was overwhelming.”  People from different churches and business volunteered skills, time, and materials to the project.  Dale says,”…we have experienced an outpouring of generosity that exceeded any of our expectations. It is my experience that people want to be involved with the re-creative work of God in our communities.  I believe that God has restoration projects waiting in each of our communities.  He is looking and waiting for partners to personally work with Him in His restorative work.”  

You can also watch the full video HERE from Journey Mennonite Church.