Lord of all creation - I come to You now in the name of this Jesus I have heard about. I was born into a sinful world and have lived in ignorance and rebellion to Your truth. Jesus, I accept You as God manifested in the flesh, born as an offering for my sins. Born to pay the price I am unable to pay - the price required for restored fellowship with my Creator.
I am sorry for all my sins and turn away from them. Please forgive me and make me a vessel fit for Your use. I release any bitterness or unforgiveness in my heart and ask You to deal with those situations. I believe You were born of a virgin, died on the cross, rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven and are now sitting at the right hand of the Father, making intercession for me.
You are now Lord of my life.
JESUS IS COMING SOON! HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT SO GREAT A SALVATION?
Confess Jesus before men and He will confess you before the Father.
Take me home now please.
As Mayor, it has been my desire and prayer for community unity, especially, and I think very importantly, a unity among believers regardless of what name is on the church building. Psalm 133 expresses the blessing and anointing of unity among believers.
The first “home” for Peach Orchard Park and Ministry of Prayer is a result of many volunteers from our entire community giving their time and / or donations. This is just one example of what can be accomplished by working and praying together.
Helping Hands for Jesus which provides clothes, food, etc. to many people is another example. Santa’s Helpers which provides clothes and toys to many children in need is another.
For the past several years, the faith community has gathered for breakfast, fellowship and sharing information about ministries and various community activities and needs. The Heights is a ministry where several youth groups meet every month for praise and worship and discipleship.
The Ministerial Alliance is regrouping and will meet in December to organize and make plans. Please pray for the Ministerial Alliance to be under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and not of man.
When we do these types of activities in our community, when we are obedient to God, and when our actions are based on love, we are blessed and the city is blessed. I praise God for that.
Mayor Tom Durington
The first “home” for Peach Orchard Park and Ministry of Prayer is a result of many volunteers from our entire community giving their time and / or donations. This is just one example of what can be accomplished by working and praying together.
Helping Hands for Jesus which provides clothes, food, etc. to many people is another example. Santa’s Helpers which provides clothes and toys to many children in need is another.
For the past several years, the faith community has gathered for breakfast, fellowship and sharing information about ministries and various community activities and needs. The Heights is a ministry where several youth groups meet every month for praise and worship and discipleship.
The Ministerial Alliance is regrouping and will meet in December to organize and make plans. Please pray for the Ministerial Alliance to be under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and not of man.
When we do these types of activities in our community, when we are obedient to God, and when our actions are based on love, we are blessed and the city is blessed. I praise God for that.
Mayor Tom Durington
Howdy Friends, Neighbors and Fellow Builders,
It is fall and almost Thanksgiving, a fun filled time of family and friends recalling memories of special times, gratefulness for the greatest nation, even a personal time to reflect of a Savior who has provided all our needs in this life and in an eternal home after this life. It is not all turkeys, hams, potatoes, yams, jams, rolls, pies and fruit. It is about gratefulness for what we have and an opportunity to help others whose needs are to be met through our giving of time, money and prayers. The Peach Orchard Project house is dried in because of those willing to give each of these as gifts to be shared for years to come with families so their needs are being met and they can have special family memories. Even though we do not know who they are, God is preparing them even as we read these words.
This house has already shown the miracle works of God as people have stepped up to work and give as a community group together as GodÕs love is shared. The stories are too many to share in a short time but please fill welcomed to come and work on the project as we work towards completion, opening the doors of love to a family, offering Master Card memories, you know those that can not be bought because they are priceless. Many may only see a house being built but it is also changing hearts.
Love in Christ,
Fellow Builder Harley
It is fall and almost Thanksgiving, a fun filled time of family and friends recalling memories of special times, gratefulness for the greatest nation, even a personal time to reflect of a Savior who has provided all our needs in this life and in an eternal home after this life. It is not all turkeys, hams, potatoes, yams, jams, rolls, pies and fruit. It is about gratefulness for what we have and an opportunity to help others whose needs are to be met through our giving of time, money and prayers. The Peach Orchard Project house is dried in because of those willing to give each of these as gifts to be shared for years to come with families so their needs are being met and they can have special family memories. Even though we do not know who they are, God is preparing them even as we read these words.
This house has already shown the miracle works of God as people have stepped up to work and give as a community group together as GodÕs love is shared. The stories are too many to share in a short time but please fill welcomed to come and work on the project as we work towards completion, opening the doors of love to a family, offering Master Card memories, you know those that can not be bought because they are priceless. Many may only see a house being built but it is also changing hearts.
Love in Christ,
Fellow Builder Harley
What can I say except “Praise the Lord”. He is only limited by our beliefs.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who participated in this project. I know there will be a sense of accomplishment now in this life. There will also be a reward waiting for them in eternity. You just can’t out give God!
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who participated in this project. I know there will be a sense of accomplishment now in this life. There will also be a reward waiting for them in eternity. You just can’t out give God!
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Peach Orchard Park - A Local Outreach for Temporary Housing -
Our First House - God Does All Things Well -
A View of the Inside Kitchen -
The Kitchen from a Different Angle -
A Peak at the Bathroom Area
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Peach Orchard Park
Peach Orchard Park
Initial PlanOur county is 16th in the State of Texas of having domestic abuse crimes committed. The plan of PRM is to provide long-term residence for families fleeing from abusive situations. This plan will help them reduce the number of times a family returns to the abuser. This service is not provided by any other program in this city. This community will benefit from this project. And the community is very supportive.
PRM has obtained the property on Block 23 of original Town addition that belonged to the City of Alvarado. It had one building 140’x70’ with an asphalt parking lot. The tile floor in the building had asbestos. This building was removed properly.
We need to obtain the only remaining house on the block that is for sale. Obtaining this property will make the entire block PRM property. After looking at the house with Pam Rayburne of Rayburne Enterprises it cannot be used for ministry purposes. It must be destroyed or moved in order to build a free counseling, workshop, training and meeting center for individuals and groups.
PRM operates from the house on the northeast corner of the block. It functions as the ministry office and free counseling center at this time and will be until the Peach Orchard Restoration Project is complete. It has been the Counseling Center for four years.
Site preparation included:
Tearing down the building (old library) and selling the material -- removing the asbestos environmentally safely (which has been completed).
Plow and work the ground, prepare the land for drainage, gutters, sidewalks, landscape, irrigation and curbs for the peach trees and gardens around the homes.
Place a display sign on the block showing the community the project and who has contributed to this project.
Start building the 3 or 4 bay garage on the south east corner. Keep building materials in the garage at my home for security and when the garage is built start using that garage to secure the building materials of the homes.
Build the five homes for single dwellings with a common back yard and playground, well lit. Each back porch will face the common back yard. These houses will be meet American Disabilities Act (ADA), energy efficient along with being environmentally safe.
This project will be funded by donations and grants from foundations, etc. They will be obtained to meet the very specific specifications to be considered for funding.
The hope is that five families can find a transitional home and many others can obtain free council, legal assistance, Medical attention, job training, transportation, child care, good resumes, assessment, and security. We also want to address the issues of credit restoration, dental hygiene, visible tattoo removal, and self value and life skills training. Drug awareness is an issue that will need constant attention.
November 1, 2006 was the project start date with Ret. Col. Michael H. Rayburne being the General Manager of the project. Completion is anticipated by November, 2011.-
Our Construction Manager
- Harley Daughtery
Community Liaison, Building Contractor
Harley is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. He worked as a carpenter helper through college and has worked at Charles F. Williams Co. since 1978 as a Specialty Operations Manager.
He gave his life to Jesus in 1969 and serves on many boards in churches and around the community. An ordained deacon and minister, he is active in Kiroas Prison Ministry, Godly Geesers and Redneck Bible Study.
Harley is very active in his community, not only as a minister, but using the talents and skills God has given him to help others. He loves spending time with family and friends and playing with his 6 grandsons.
This project would not have gotten very far without Harley. Thank you so much for your hard work. -
Conception of the Plan
Conception
Well I remember my good friend relating the story of how the conception of Peach Orchard Park originated. She told of how she was sitting at her kitchen table one day, staring out at the vacant building behind her.
She remembered the time when an older neighbor had a peach orchard and she would partake of them occasionally. She suddenly thought of her block of lots becoming a haven for abused women. Houses would surround a playground for children in the center.
An insurmountable task? Why would God drop it in her heart if it wasn’t in His will. She knew she couldn’t do it. She knew God could. That’s how it all began. (Those were sure good peaches.)
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House One Contributors
Contributors
There is no way we can begin to express our deep gratitude for all those who had a part in the construction of the first home. This house was completed entirely without any public or grant money. There were businesses who donated labor, materials and time. Then there were all the individuals who worked so tirelessly and enthusiastically on this project. (Well, may not tirelessly - but they kept coming back.) Even though we know all concerned have a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment, there also awaits a great reward in our Father's kingdom. So many gave so much - but you can't outgive God.
VOLUNTEERS
Alexander, Hunter; Alexander, Jeff; Alexander, Justin; Alexander, Sarah; Amos, Chris; Andrews, Ray & Ellen; Bailey, Tommy & Debbie; Balentine, Joe; Bayles, Pam; Bond, Gail; Brookshire’s Grocery; Brown, Cody; Brown, Joseph; Brown, Kayte; Brown, Kim; Brown, Landon; Brown, Will; BSA-Troop 217; Burnett, Caleb; Burnett, Collin; Burnett, Colton; Byther, Riggs; Central Baptist Church, Slidell LA; Chen, Jeff; Churman, Lari; Clark, Bruce; Cowboy Way Church Youth; Daugherty, Harley & Linda; Durington, Tom & Judy; Fields, Ricky; First Baptist Church-Adult One; First United Methodist Church-Men; First United Methodist Church-Youth; Franklin, Wayne; Garrett, Colten; Garrett, Mark; Godley Geezers; Green, Betty; Grubbs, Glenda; Hain, Kimberley; Hall, Les; Hardter, Robert; Herrera, Tina; Hester, Joe; Huffman, Joe; Hutchins, Kevin; Jackson, Scot-Family; Keech, Adam; Keech, Deena; Kirkland, Audrey; Lindsey, Joe; Lindsey, Renee; Littlejohn, Ronnie; London, Terry; Marbut, Lucille; Myres, Colton; Norman, Camiron; Patterson, Kyra; Patty, Daniel; Pierce, Bud; Rayburn, Paula; Rayburne, Byron & Karen; Rayburne, Michael & Pamela; Red Neck Bible Study; Rowe, Tina & Randy; Runge, Don; Russell, Jim; Shelfton, Ken; Smith, Audre; Smith, John; Sullivan, Chase; Turner, Catherine; Turner, Kayla; Wade, John & Carolyn; Watson, Ansley; Watson, Trena; Woody, Rodney
DONORS
Allen, James & Bonnie; Alvarado Meadows Nursing Home; Brock, Dale & Mary Ann; Daugherty, Harley & Linda; Daugherty, Matt; Delaney, Reuben; Dunson, G. F.; Durington, Tom & Judy; Ezell, Chuck & Marsha; Franklin & Sons; Fuller, Carol; Grace Mark Church; Grubbs, Glenda; Hall, Marshall & Darlene; Hammond, Don; Higdon, Ray; Hudson, Joe & Nancy; J. & N. Supply Co., Inc.; Jacobs, Pat; Jennings, Linda; Mangrum, Jerry & Nina; Marion, David & Claudine; Meeks, Raymond & Debra; Morton, J. P. & Louise; New Life Ministries; Park, Gary; Pavlik, Charla; Rayburne, Byron & Karen; Rayburne, Junior & Jessica; Rayburne, Michael & Pam; Roten, Billy Charles & Joyce; Sanchez, David; Swindell, Jimmy & Darlene; United Way; Whetsell, Gary & Kay; Whetsell, Jeff & Cindi; White, Charles & Pat; Wickersham, Emily; Wickersham, Mark & Kelly; Williams, Jerry
MEMORIALS
Blue, N. J.; Burks, Lonnie; Ezell, Ruth; Jones, Leo; Jones, Jerry; McLeroy, Betty & Bob; Miller, Norman; Mize, Red; Parish, Ronny; Porter, Lucile Childers; Rayburn, Henry; Rayburn, Sydney Ann; Rayburne, Glenn & Lorraine; Shelton, John; Shrader, Elvia; Shrader, Mary Helen Martin; Stallcup, Stephen; Swindell, Jimmy; Whitehead, Inez; Whitehead-Vaughn, Ollene-
More to Come (God willing)
Waiting to See What God will Do.
