Hence the name Shalom , which is Hebrew for peace. The partners of Shalom are Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, located in the Shalom Zone, and Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Working with Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity, the Shalom program has grown to include St. Mary Catholic Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, and St. Francis DeSales in the housing development projects. In 2000 two new houses will be constructed, but most importantly, two more families will have a simple, decent, affordable place to call home one that is built by committed volunteers and community partners to continue the revitalization of the Kerper Street neighborhood, a part of the Shalom Zone. I d like to build on today.
Some background is in order.
By the early 1960s, Millard and Linda had amassed wealth and secured just about every material possession a couple could desire. Each learned the painful lesson that possessions did not bring happiness, nor did they give meaning to life. During 1965, after a long period of separation, Millard followed Linda to New York. A period of soul-searching, confession, and prayer ensued, and a long reconciliation process began. Each felt a strong desire to return to the Lord and find His plan for them.