The House God Built
Volunteers from Cape LaCroix United Methodist Church and New Bethel Baptist Church worked together to build a new home for Rev. Johnny Thomas.
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People gather on Hanover Street and join hands in prayer during the dedication of "The House God Built."
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Attendees pray outside the new home of Rev. Johnny Thomas.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Arthur Smith sings with the New Bethel Choir during the dedication ceremony.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Rev. Johnny Thomas steps inside his new home for the first time.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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"This is where the squirrels used to come in," said Rev. Thomas as he pointed to the ceiling in one of the bedrooms.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Asia Thomas looks through her new room with her cousin Raven Thomas.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Rev. Thomas touches a plaque hanging above the stairway quoting Joshua 24:15 from the Bible.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Rev. Thomas makes his way upstairs as he explores his new home.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)
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Rev. Thomas hugs Jerry Witvoet, a volunteer from Cape LaCroix.
(Aaron Eisenhauer)