It's my first mission trip with Hancock Church (or any Church for that matter), so when the dinner conversations turned reminiscing about earlier trips, and something called a "Legacy Build", I was lost. It sounded important, and everyone one was quite excited about the prospect of joining one in the future, and clearly those of our group who had been on one before, have been touched and strengthened by the experience.
Mike Kraley patiently explained about the founding of the Fuller Center, and it's birth out of Habitat For Humanity, by their founder Millard Fuller. In honor of Millard's extraordinary contributions to humanity, as noted by Bill Clinton:
Mike Kraley patiently explained about the founding of the Fuller Center, and it's birth out of Habitat For Humanity, by their founder Millard Fuller. In honor of Millard's extraordinary contributions to humanity, as noted by Bill Clinton:
"I don’t think it's an exaggeration to say that Millard Fuller has
literally revolutionized the concept of philanthropy." - Former
President Bill Clinton
the foundation which he founded after leaving Habitat for Humanity (which he also founded) conducts a yearly housing build dedicated to his memory. You can read about the 'Legacy Build' here:
Our host covenant partner (Fuller Center for Housing - New Jersey Pines) will host next years legacy build, and the plans sound AMAZING. I know that many of us will try to return and participate in what promises to be a great adventure.
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