The Lanell Eznack Samaritan House The ladies in Christway Church decided they wanted to do something to help the senior citizens in our area. There were many needs that were not being fulfilled by other organizations. Many of our seniors were having to choose between, medicine, utilities and food. There just didn’t seem to be enough programs for the seniors. We started asking for donations in order for us to have garage sales to help meet the financial needs of seniors in our community. We decided to call our project the Lanell Eznack Samaritan House after the beloved Mrs. Lanell who went home to be with the Lord 4 years ago, because she loved the lord, and was always serving Christ’s people both physically and spiritually. Mrs. Lanell’s church family named the Samaritan house after her to remind them of what she stood for and the wonderful example that she led for her church and her family. We felt this was the best way we could to honor the memory of this great Christian lady. “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” In October of 2005 the Lanell Eznack Samaritan House opened in a very small mobile home behind Christway church. Soon after opening the doors the Samaritan House became inundated with donations and items were stored in the unfinished building behind the church. We immediately started having garage sales and helping people. Within a few short months the donations came so often that we simply did not have enough room for the items we had collected. Mr. Buddy Eznack blessed us by allowing the Samaritan House to relocate to a house he owned at 6979 Hwy 8 in Grant Parish. This house has 3 large rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and a small room. As of November, 2007 the house is completely full of clothing and other articles to be sold. The community has taken notice and almost every time a worker goes to the Samaritan House the carport is full of donations left anonymously. The people in Grant Parish have been so wonderful in donating to the Samaritan House. The church has helped many with utilities, medicines, and we now sponsor over 40 seniors at the Food Bank each year. The Samaritan House also aids seniors in completing forms to get signed up for free or reduced price medicines. The motto of the Samaritan House is “ Serving Christ By Serving His People”, and that’s exactly what we are trying to do. If anyone has any donations, or knows of a senior who needs help, please contact one of these three ladies: Sue Eznack @18-664-2014, Louise Hotard@ 318-729-7545, or Nola Ellington@318-640-0091. |
| These four pictures are of the children's room. |
| These two pictures are of mens clothing |