LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MDS U.S. 800-241-8111 Canada 866-261-1274 www.mds.org “I honestly feel that what you’ve been given in terms of resources in your life—they’re all gifts from God. Serving as a leadership volunteer is really a way to give back.” —Doug Garrett, who has served as an office manager, in Texas, South Dakota, California and now Maryland “When I go to an MDS assignment, I feel like I have a bigger purpose for why I’m living, for why I’m still here. My life is so enriched by all the people I meet.” —Em Yoder, who has served as a cook on many projects “It’s an opportunity to fulfill the mission that God wants us to be in. We live in a country where we’re well off. We’re more or less commanded to help the poor and take care of people in need.” —Fred Hershey, who has served as a construction supervisor for many MDS projects over the years
MDS Crew Leader, Kelly Foster, teaches 11-year-old Lena Kreeb construction skills as part of the MDS Family Program. (Story p. 4)
FALL 2022
FEATURE — STURGIS, MICHIGAN Times to treasure 4
FEATURE – PARADISE, CALIFORNIA Trauma, toughness and joy 8
HOMEOWNER EXPERIENCE – PARADISE, CALIFORNIA “We put it in God’s hands” 10 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE – GOESSEL, KANSAS Cabinet shop opens new doors 11 FEATURE – PRINCETON, BRITISH COLUMBIA “You will never be forgotten” 12
Q+A Field Ops 13
RECIPE Strawberry Spinach Salad 13
Notes from the field 14
ON THE COVER: Wildfire survivors John and Teri Rubiolo enjoy their new home and give back to their community in Concow, California. (See story page 10.) Photo by Paul Hunt.
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