Some time ago Christ Lutheran applied for a grant with Bradley Univ. and Manual High School that would allow us to work with Habitat for Humanity to train youth from Manual in the building trade. Plans were to move the playground to our vacant lot adjacent to our parking lot and have home built by Habitat and Manual on the lot that currently serves as our playground. Christ Lutheran would maintain ownership of property that could then be sold to a qualifying home buyer upon completion if the project goes ahead as planned.
That plan took a giant step towards becoming a reality this past Tuesday when Mrs. Julie Schiefling, our partner at Bradley, called to inform us that the Grant had indeed become a reality. More details are forthcoming at a meeting scheduled for July 15th with all parties involved. Please pray for this project and watch for more info. - Pastor Eckhoff