The House God Built

June 15, 2008

Volunteers from Cape LaCroix United Methodist Church and New Bethel Baptist Church worked together to build a new home for Rev. Johnny Thomas.

People gather on Hanover Street and join hands in prayer during the dedication of "The House God Built." (AARON EISENHAUER)
Attendees pray outside the new home of Rev. Johnny Thomas. (AARON EISENHAUER)
Arthur Smith sings with the New Bethel Choir during the dedication ceremony. (AARON EISENHAUER)
Rev. Johnny Thomas steps inside his new home for the first time. (AARON EISENHAUER)
"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)
Asia Thomas looks through her new room with her cousin Raven Thomas. (AARON EISENHAUER)
Rev. Thomas touches a plaque hanging above the stairway quoting Joshua 24:15 from the Bible. (AARON EISENHAUER)
Rev. Thomas makes his way upstairs as he explores his new home. (AARON EISENHAUER)
Rev. Thomas hugs Jerry Witvoet, a volunteer from Cape LaCroix. (AARON EISENHAUER)