Sunday afternoon's groundbreaking ceremony was an exercise in faith, love and hope. Firmly grounded in the belief in God's love, the ceremony was very spiritual.

During the ceremony, several litanies were read with the themes of purpose, promise, hope and faith.

The Scriptures read by the Rev. Father John Pham of Holy Family Catholic Church were references from the book "Love in the Mortar Joints," the story of Habitat for Humanity as told by its founder, Millard Fuller.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Steve Schreiner, the Rev. Father John Pham, George Dahmm, Caleb Peacock, Mayor Keith Snyder and attorney Bill Bates participate in a litany.

Father Pham reads Scripture referenced in the book "Love in the Mortar Joints," the Habitat story by founder Millard Fuller.

Larry Martincic is the Baker family's mentor.

Bill Bates spoke on behalf of the Woods Foundation.

Habitat board members turn the first soil.

Eric (and Paisley) and Theresa Baker take their turn with the shovels

Habitat board member Toni Reifsteck helps Connor Baker with his turn of the soil.

Theresa Baker speaks briefly after the shovels are laid aside.

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