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CHURCH OF THE WEEK

Grove Baptist Church

By Amy Turner
The 700 Club

CBN.comSamara Parker is the proud mother of two, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure her family has a good home. She used to live with her parents until she applied for the homeownership and savings program at Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Va.

Through this program, Samara now has a house to live in for two years.

"Our expectation once they move in is that they pay the rent on time, attend two to three workshops that the church sponsors on debt reduction, financial management and we also expect them to give back to the community," says Dr. Maggi Curry Williams, director of administration for the program.

If Samara follows these guidelines, the church will give her back all of her rent money plus interest. That's close to $15,000 - money samara can use as a down payment on her very own home.

"My goal is to have my own home," says Samara. "When I leave here, I'll be moving into my own home that I'll be able to purchase for my self. At the end of this program, I am hoping that I can take all my blessings and minister and witness to others. If you are faithful and obedient, He can work it out for you."

Pastor Melvin Marriner says, "God desires for us to prosper, not just spiritually, but economically, socially, and financially."

And he's seen Samara make huge strides.

"What I've really noticed is her own lifestyle has changed," says Rev. Marriner. "She's more excited about life, more enthusiastic about God."

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