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Representing the Kingdom of God to the mobility-impaired
The mission of EmmanuWheel is to provide wheelchair ramps to mobility-impaired individuals who cannot afford the cost of the ramps. By addressing the specific needs of mobility-impaired individuals, it is the intention of EmmanuWheel to share the love of Christ in a practical way. EmmanuWheel hopes to create a lasting improvement in their lives. If you have questions or if you need additional information, please email us at info@emmanuwheel.org or call us at 803-606-7551.
Ms. W. waited for a ramp since early March due to COVID-19. Mt. Horeb UMC's ramp team just restarted their ministry after five months of inactivity due to the virus. The Lord blessed the team with relief from the warm temperatures, but they built the ramp slower than normal due to cautionary COVID-19 measures.
To protect Ms. W., the team avoided any contact and didn't get to celebrate with her or share in her relief and thanks. The team missed that part of the EmmanuWheel ministry. Psalm 118: 24 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Mr. R could not safely get out of his home. A hole existed on the deck and the deck did not meet the door. One stair and a set of concrete blocks was Mr. B's landing. The Kittiwake Baptist Blue team built a safe ramp and had top soil and asphalt delivered to fill the crater that led to the driveway allowing vehicles to access the home in safety.The Kittiwake Baptist Grey Team built a ramp for Mr. B. Mr. B. was having to get in and out of his home using a piece of plywood laid across the steps - a very dangerous situation. Mr B. and his son were so relieved to have this ramp!NE Presbyterian built a ramp for little Aiden. Mrs. T. has been Aiden's foster Mom since he was a baby. Now at age 3, his adoption became official :-) . Praise God! Mrs. T. said the most beautiful prayer for the volunteers and their families.The ROMANS team from Lexington Presbyterian Church build this beautiful ramp for Ms. H. and her mother. The ladies live together and both have struggled to get up and down the steep steps into their home. Ms. H. was absolutely overwhelmed with the blessing of the ramp. It will make such a big difference in both of their lives!
What a joy for the Lexington Church of Christ team to work with Ms. W. and to pray with her family! Ms. W's old rickety stairs were not safe and since she is transitioning to a wheelchair, a ramp was needed. God provided the team with a beautiful building day!
A BIG thank you to Swansea Baptist Church! Their ramp building team quickly constructed an emergency ramp for Ms. W. as she was unable to safely exit her new home. Ms. W. was crying tears of thankfulness!
We are inspired by and grateful for the Cheerful Giver, an anonymous donor who wholeheartedly believes and lives by 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
The Kittiwake Baptist Church ramp team was blessed to help Mr. G. with a new ramp. Mr. G is now able to get out of his home safely. Prior to this build, Mr. G's family had to help him get to his vehicle.The Swansea Baptist EmmanuWheel team was proud to partner with Homeworks of America https://homeworksofamerica.org/ for "Loving on Lexington" Day! Our friends at Homeworks funded the large ramp for Mr. J. Swansea Baptist provided the teamwork and craftsmanship for the ramp. Mr. J. can now safely get in and out of his home without fear of falling. Thank you to Homeworks and Swansea Baptist for coming together to share the love of Jesus!
Ms. P. and her brother were SO excited to have a new ramp and safe stairs to access their home. It was truly a blessing for the Mt. Horeb UMC ramp building team to see their excitement.The Mt. Horeb UMC ramp building team celebrated the launch of their new tool trailer AND celebrated the honor of building 21 ramps in 2019!Mr. L was having difficulty getting to his many medical appointments due to a dangerous landing and unstable stairs. The Lord gave the Lexington Church of Christ ramp team a beautiful day to construct a new set of steps and a 38' ramp. Mr. L. and his wife were so appreciative!Ms. C. was painfully navigating up and down her steep front steps. Thanks to the Kittiwake Baptist ramp building team and to the grace of God, she now has a beautiful new ramp!The Mt. Horeb UMC Ramp Building Team constructed a much needed ramp for Ms. M. and her wheelchair-bound son.
The Mt. Horeb UMC ramp building team completed a ramp for Mr. R., a recent paraplegic. As the team packed up to leave, they were blessed to see Mr. R. basking in the sun on the deck of his new ramp system :-).Mr. P. has had multiple strokes and is now confined to his bed. His wife is his caregiver, but has been unable to get him in and out of the home due to the danger of moving him down the front steps. Now that they have a ramp, she can safely get him to his doctor's appointments. This ramp was planned and organized by teenager Jeffrey Hartung. His grandfather, Ed Hartung, was one of the original founders of EmmanuWheel. Jeffrey is honoring the memory of his grandfather.Mr. H's sister struggled to get her amputee brother in and out of the house. Because of the efforts of the Mt. Horeb UMC ramp building team, Mr. H., on his own, took a gleeful ride up and down his new ramp - a perfect Christmas gift! Mr. H. and his sister shed tears of joy and relief.
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This beautiful ramp was constructed by Chris's D Group - a group of high school boys. Ms. B previously had a steep ramp that was slick during rain. Recently she fell on the ramp. She is thankful that she doesn't have to worry about falling again :-). |
