The Ruby Thomas Project

Dedication of Home on February 26, 2008

 

 

 

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The completed home was dedicated on February 26, 2008. Keith Reed, MDS volunteer and crew leader, stands to the left of the steps. Keith came from Pennsylvania to Newton, Texas, to contribute his sweat and heart to helping folks.
 

 

 

Miss Ruby with flowers from the MDS and SHHET
 

Gil Friesen, site manager for MDS, leads the dedication service.
 

From left to right is Kelli Marshall, comptroller for SHHET, Katie Reed, Shelly Haynes, Executive Director for SHHET, and Keith Reed. Katie cooked for the hungry volunteers.
 

Brother Charles Foster of Armstrong Chapel CSH and Chair of the Board of Directors of SHHET, participated in the service.
 

Dottie Reed presents a home made quite to Miss Ruby. Dottie made quilts for all of the new home owners. A labor of love.
 

 

Shelly Haynes presents a cross to Miss Ruby while Rhoda Friesen, volunteer and project leader, looks on. One of Miss Ruby's friends is in the picture to the left.
 

Rhoda presents the book entitled The Hammer Rings Hope, the story of the MDS to Miss Ruby.
 

 

Rhoda Friesen presents Miss Ruby with a bible for her new home.