[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1477]
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                      EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to commend 
the Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville, IL for their 
unparalleled contributions to the community. The church has joined 
hands with Habitat For Humanity to form the Vacation Bible school who's 
mission is to build a better foundation for life by learning the 
lessons of the Bible. Children join together to build toolboxes, picnic 
tables and other odds and ends to grace homes built by Habitat For 
Humanity.
  Cory Luttrell, a 7-year-old participant in the school, is having a 
great time. ``It gives people a place to put their tools after they 
build houses. They worked hard, so we should be helping them,'' Cory 
said. There are currently 1,700 Habitat For Humanity affiliates in 62 
countries and they are responsible for the construction of more than 
100,000 homes. The cooperation of Eden United Church of Christ and 
Habitat For Humanity is a great example of how organizations can come 
together so that they can better serve the community.

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