1	"“Building Caring Neighbourhoods”" “Building Caring Neighbourhoods”
2	The Mercy Mandate Micah 6:8 “What is required of you, O man, but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before your God” The Mission To mobilize the Church of Kelowna in order to build caring neighbourhoods by placing a House of Mercy on every street
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5	What is a House of Mercy? The House of Mercy (HOM) is an extension of the Church of Kelowna, through its members’ homes, voluntarily serving their neighbourhoods through acts of mercy.
6	The Goal of the HOM The goal is to have a House of Mercy identifiable on every street in the city. The HOM will be identified by a flag.
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8	What will the HOM do? Each of the residents of these Houses of Mercy will: Train and link all available community resources. Encourage the development of a network of relationships on their street. Develop bridge building activities to strengthen the sense of community. Foster genuine friendships by getting people together and helping each other in practical ways.
9	The Core Values Three core values are key to the function and the success of the Houses of Mercy. They express the heart of each House for their neighbours. They consist of the following: The Houses of Mercy will connect people who need help to the available community resources.
10	The Core Values Three core values are key to the function and the success of the Houses of Mercy. They express the heart of each House for their neighbours. They consist of the following: The Houses of Mercy are committed to being care providers and helping people solve problems
11	The Core Values Three core values are key to the function and the success of the Houses of Mercy. They express the heart of each House for their neighbours. They consist of the following: The Houses of Mercy will work hard to create a new level of respect for their neighbours and community
12	Why the need for the HOM? The churches need a contemporary solution to the healing and restoration of community within our city. The city needs the help of its citizens; people helping people – not as a project, but as a lifestyle. Community resources need to be networked. Citizens need to be activated to a higher level of awareness as to the needs of their neighbours.
13	How Can The HOM Help? Friendship Building Locating food Getting clothing Finding legal counsel Providing rides Fixing and Repairing Companionship and Visitation Family Counselling Grief Recovery
14	How Can The HOM Help? Haircuts Laundry Toys for children Bus tickets Pruning fruit Trees House watching Lawn care Employment Opportunities Babysitting
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17	Community Partners Our City Council is willing to help. A number of churches have indicated their desire to participate. Over 30 community services have expressed interest in the HOM Depot Local Business leaders have been contacted for financial support
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20	Contact Us . . . We welcome your support and participation Attn: Houses of Mercy (Linda Enkurs) Kelowna Christian Center 905 Badke Rd. Kelowna, B.C. V1Z 5Z5 Telephone: (250) 762-9559 E-Mail: kcc@kcc.net Web info: www.kcc.net Future Web: www.housesofmercy.com