THE SEDGWICK MISSION

Papa's House (aka little church) is a work in progress. Bill acquired the abandoned church building a couple of years ago and has been working to fulfill the dream God has put in his heart. First and foremost, he sees Papa's House as a gathering place where Jesus Christ is honored and everyone is welcome and no one is judged. It's a place where people can come to get away for a little respite to be rejuvenated and revived.

 

He recalls a day when there were nine people from all walks of life gathered in the humble little building. "There were AA people, Hispanic people, a very staunch Democrat, a very strong Republican, and by the end of it, they were all friends," explains Bill. "But in the beginning, it was like, oh, my God. Marian and I looked at each other from across the room, and we watched this all unfold, and we said, we see God here!"

 

Before it was all said and done, the two guys were pouring over a collection of baseball cards, no longer put off by the politics of the other. That’s what Papa’s House is all about!

 

God has given Bill a huge vision for what can be done in Sedgwick with this little church. He has brought together individuals to come alongside him, like Jordan, who has been hauling stuff out of the old church, and Ron, who has been tearing apart an old house donated to the mission.

 

Then there is Miss Marion, who lives down the street. When the two first met, Bill asked Marion what she would do with the old church if she owned it, and she instantly drew up a rough draft of a plan. Amazingly, it coincided with much of what Bill had already been thinking and working to implement. Both Marion and Bill marvel at how God is connecting all the dots, as only He can do!

 

Looking to the future, Bill envisions Papa’s House developing as a catalyst or elevator for little cottage businesses. "I see it as a refuge and a place of provision and have lots of ideas for long-term little cottage businesses that can take us back to the basics and even provide a supplemental income for people."

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Anyone interested in making candles or wooden crates for their own use or to sell may contact Bill.

 

CHESTER'S CORNER

Chester's Corner, located in a corner of Papa's House, is a place where we have coffee, water, cinnamon rolls in the morning, and also some nutritious snacks available to offer anyone who drops by. It is named Chester's Corner in honor of a brother of Miss Butler (one of the women at the Eleuthra church) who died at a very young age, and a relative of Pastor Lincoln’s who also was named Chester.

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In the future, we hope to add "CHESTER'S CHOICE" a couple of days a week. The idea would be to serve a hot crock-pot meal at lunchtime.

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COMMUNITY CHEST

Need a buck? Take a buck. Have a buck? Leave a buck! We also have used clothing, shoes, linens, and household items. Donations are already coming in.

 

RECLAIMED & RESURRECTED BUILDING SUPPLY 

Reclaimed and Resurrected Building Supply to sell salvaged building materials, and refurbished old furniture

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