Marvin and Suyapa are a young couple with a 9-year-old daughter. They lived in a house with their entire family of about 16 family members. The young couple’s relationship was unhealthy due to the amount of family members that they lived with.
During the Pandemic Marvin lost his job. He was given as mall severance and with that, he was able to purchase some land, however it was not enough to build a home. Marvin wanted to go to the US illegally to work and make enough money to build a home for his family. It is hard to know that a father would leave his family to offer them a better future. Carpenters for Christ heard about their situation and thought they were good candidates for this mission.
The father is at home, with his wife and he is still in his country. We build houses, but also families and answer prayer through construction.
Carpenters for Christ: Meet Jonathan Rivas
Carpenters for Christ, established in 1975 by members of Golden Springs Baptist Church in Anniston, AL, epitomizes a steadfast commitment to practical service, utilizing carpentry expertise to uplift communities globally. With nearly 50 years of dedicated service, Carpenters for Christ remains focused on projects along the east coast and worldwide, driven by faith, devotion, and a deep sense of compassion for those in need. As they work tirelessly, they echo the timeless truth that “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God,” embracing both the physical and spiritual dimensions of their mission.