A program collaboratively run by Gilford Community Church (GCC) and Gilford Youth Center (GYC), One Community Project (OCP) recently completed a project at the home of a Gilford resident in need of assistance.
"This was an unbelievably rewarding experience to help someone in our community with their home,” said Amber McLane, GCC Youth Director. “I am so grateful to be a part of this project."
One of 17 participating youth, ranging in age from 10 to 17, 16-year-old Ben Smith also expressed gratitude. "It is a way to help pay back the people in the community that have helped my family and I for so many years," he added.
Siblings Clark and Brynn, ages 16 and 13, respectively, said they enjoyed participating in the project, too.
"The people are just fun to be around — it's a great environment with everyone working together,” said Clark.
“It makes me happy knowing that I could help someone and be around people who feel the same way," added Brynn.
Regarding the nature of the project, which took place June 25 - 28, McLane said sixteen adults assisted the youth in cleaning, painting, planting, and providing a clean landscape around the house. “We are proud of what we were able to accomplish in these four days.”
"This was an unbelievably rewarding experience to help someone in our community with their home,” said Amber McLane, GCC Youth Director. “I am so grateful to be a part of this project."
One of 17 participating youth, ranging in age from 10 to 17, 16-year-old Ben Smith also expressed gratitude. "It is a way to help pay back the people in the community that have helped my family and I for so many years," he added.
Siblings Clark and Brynn, ages 16 and 13, respectively, said they enjoyed participating in the project, too.
"The people are just fun to be around — it's a great environment with everyone working together,” said Clark.
“It makes me happy knowing that I could help someone and be around people who feel the same way," added Brynn.
Regarding the nature of the project, which took place June 25 - 28, McLane said sixteen adults assisted the youth in cleaning, painting, planting, and providing a clean landscape around the house. “We are proud of what we were able to accomplish in these four days.”
According to GCC Pastor Michael Graham, sponsors were instrumental in the project’s success. OCP was sponsored in part by Sherwin-Williams, Walmart, Shaw's Supermarket, Bank of NH, Gilford Village Store, and Jason Drouin Custom Homes (JDCH).
“It literally took a village to make this project happen,” he said. “We are so grateful for everyone who supported this effort.”
OCP Committee Member Tom Meierjurgen said he was very encouraged “to see the energy and excitement” brought to the project by the youth. "I enjoy building things— and if I can do that and also help someone else in the process, it's even more enjoyable,” he said.
To learn more about OCP, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org or contact McLane at [email protected].
Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old. Viewable live on YouTube, Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.
“It literally took a village to make this project happen,” he said. “We are so grateful for everyone who supported this effort.”
OCP Committee Member Tom Meierjurgen said he was very encouraged “to see the energy and excitement” brought to the project by the youth. "I enjoy building things— and if I can do that and also help someone else in the process, it's even more enjoyable,” he said.
To learn more about OCP, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org or contact McLane at [email protected].
Located in Gilford at 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford Community Church (GCC) is an inclusive, open community that welcomes believers and doubters, seekers and skeptics, young and old. Viewable live on YouTube, Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. at 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH and is also available on a livestream feed on GCC’s Facebook page.
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