Multi-denominational church gather for Day of Caring

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A group of Rutherford County folks gathered recently for a Day of Caring, completing multiple housing improvements for people across the county.

Multi Denominational Coalition of Clergy (MDCC) member churches came together to work with Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) on the projects. Among projects were flooring, plumbing, replacing doors, roofing, deck building, painting and yard work.

Seven homes were served completing approximately 20 much needed repairs.

Volunteers from First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and the Temple of Jesus in Lake Lure worked together to make much needed repairs at the home of an 80-year-old widow with limited resources and serious health issues.

Other multi-denominational and multi-ethnic teams worked on various other projects across Rutherford County. This Stronger Together "Day of Caring" is a product of the commitment of the Multi-Denominational Coalition of Clergy (MDCC) and the RHP to address housing needs within the community.

Churches involved included First Baptist Forest City, All Souls Community Church, The Source Ministries, New Vernon Baptist, Union Grove Missionary Baptist, Temple of Jesus, First Baptist Rutherfordton, First United Methodist Rutherfordton, First United Methodist Forest City, St. John Missionary Baptist, Mountain View Baptist, Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church and Hope Church.

"We look forward to many more working days in the future," said a MDCC spokesperson.