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A program run by the Gilford Community Church (GCC); One Community Project (OCP), recently completed two local projects. One at the Parsonage building at GCC and the other at Gilford Public Beach.
"This was an unbelievably rewarding experience to help our community,” said Amber McLane, GCC Youth Director. “I am so grateful to be a part of this project each year. It truly makes a difference."
One of the ten participating youth, ranging in age from 10 to 17, 13-year-old, Jacoby Drouin, also expressed gratitude. He said “he likes to make a difference and make the community he lives in a better place. This is my fourth year of volunteering my time," he added.
Another youth, 12-year-old, Ben Coapland, said “it’s important to help people and the community. Each summer I look forward to doing this project. Over the years I have landscaped and painted, and it has been fun to give back but to also do it with friends.”
Regarding the nature of the project, which took place July 13th-16th, McLane said fifteen adults assisted the youth in scrapping, painting the Parsonage building, and building a brand-new gatekeeper hut for the Gilford Public Beach “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, and Bank of NH.
“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 the community out in the process, it's even more enjoyable.”
Gilford Parks and Recreation Board Member, Thom Francour, said he has been part of Parks/Rec for 32 years. “The gatekeeper hut was the original building built in 1960 and desperately needed to be replaced. Thanks to the Gilford Taxpayers for voting on the new bath house and a triple thank you to the Gilford Community Church, One Community Project for designing and building the Gatekeeper Hut. Come check it out!”
Located in Gilford, NH, GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. To learn more about OCP, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org or contact McLane at [email protected].
"This was an unbelievably rewarding experience to help our community,” said Amber McLane, GCC Youth Director. “I am so grateful to be a part of this project each year. It truly makes a difference."
One of the ten participating youth, ranging in age from 10 to 17, 13-year-old, Jacoby Drouin, also expressed gratitude. He said “he likes to make a difference and make the community he lives in a better place. This is my fourth year of volunteering my time," he added.
Another youth, 12-year-old, Ben Coapland, said “it’s important to help people and the community. Each summer I look forward to doing this project. Over the years I have landscaped and painted, and it has been fun to give back but to also do it with friends.”
Regarding the nature of the project, which took place July 13th-16th, McLane said fifteen adults assisted the youth in scrapping, painting the Parsonage building, and building a brand-new gatekeeper hut for the Gilford Public Beach “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, and Bank of NH.
“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 the community out in the process, it's even more enjoyable.”
Gilford Parks and Recreation Board Member, Thom Francour, said he has been part of Parks/Rec for 32 years. “The gatekeeper hut was the original building built in 1960 and desperately needed to be replaced. Thanks to the Gilford Taxpayers for voting on the new bath house and a triple thank you to the Gilford Community Church, One Community Project for designing and building the Gatekeeper Hut. Come check it out!”
Located in Gilford, NH, GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. To learn more about OCP, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org or contact McLane at [email protected].
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