Parents Television Council
Las Angeles, CA www.parentstv.org
“Building A Difference is a documentary series from DeepLight Entertainment currently airing on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The program showcases the work of Builders Care, a Florida organization which rebuilds the homes of those less fortunate. The episode on this DVD, “The Page-Bailie Bunch,” shows how Builders Care helped Melisa Page-Bailie, a woman who fostered over 200 children and adopted nine. After detailing Melisa’s journey in helping her children as well as the needs of each child’s life, the episode shows Builders Care made dramatic improvements to her home, thus helping Melisa and her children.
Building A Difference is an inspirational program about helping others in need. There is no objectionable content, and the show abounds with heart-warming moments. For its inspirational quality and its family-friendly message, the Parents Television Council is proud to award Building A Difference: The Page-Bailie Bunch with the PTC Seal of ApprovalTM.”
The Dove Foundation
Grand Rapids, Michigan, www.dove.org
“Building a Difference: The Page-Bailie-Bunch” is a wonderful, inspiring documentary about a group of fantastic people and volunteers who help to make a change in one family's life. This story will take you not only to the reconstruction of this family's home but also give you the in-depth look at the family's amazing story that leads up to this act of kindness. As you watch the courage of this family as they overcome the challenges of life, you will be excited to see the outcome of the newly designed home the builders have created for them. Celebrate in the joyous homecoming, when tears of appreciation are shown and shared by the audience. This is truly an amazing story of encouragement and it will encourage others to help those in need. Dove awards "Building A Difference: The Page-Bailie Bunch" the Dove "Family Approved" Seal for all ages.
John Peyton
Mayor, Jacksonville, Florida
Congratulations on your program “Building A Difference” being picked up by the Trinity Broadcasting Network. It sounds as if the program is going to be an uplifting show that shows off the good work taking place here in Jacksonville.
Builders Care has established itself as a can-do charity that makes a remarkable impact on the lives of those they help. Taking their story to 92 million homes will serve as an inspiration to countless numbers of organizations and volunteers.
I hope “Building A Difference” becomes the foundation for continued success for future DeepLight productions that bring wholesome entertainment into homes everywhere.
Julie Castine
Project Leader, Builders Care
I am originally from Park Forest, a south Suburb of Chicago. My Grandmother was a devout Catholic and taught me how to pray. I remember praying that God would let me be strong and smart like a man so that I would one day be able to fix the house, which had fallen into disrepair, for my Mother and Grandmother.
After a difficult time as a teen, five years in the Navy, and two Persian Gulf deployments spent upholding mission 'Iraqi Freedom' my limited childhood knowledge and faith in God was slim if existent at all. I felt lost, confused, angry and empty. I was devastated when I found out that my childhood mentor and deeply loved Grandmother had passed away. At my lowest point, barely remembering even how to talk to God, the Lord answered the prayers of my heart in the most unexpected way.
While lying in bed, trying to think of a nice way to request from God that he make my life better and give me purpose, I gave up. Needing a distraction from my (seemingly) unanswered prayers I turned on the television for the first time in months. While flipping through channels I paused on what I thought was just another home makeover show. When I realized it was filmed here in Jacksonville, and it was about real people helping people-- people just like my Grandmother, tears welled up in my eyes. After intensely watching the entire Cola May episode, I wiped soul-tears from my eyes to clear my vision enough to write down the name… "Builders Care". That evening I scoured the Builders Care website and sent emails to the staff explaining how deeply the show had touched my heart.
For the next two years I prepared myself for a life in construction ministry, learning everything I could about the industry and re-kindling my relationship with my Heavenly Father. As my commitment to the Navy ended I applied at Builders Care, and multiple other Construction Companies in Jacksonville. I was hired by an Emergency Restoration Company a few days after an Honorable Discharge from the Navy. Almost a year later, while carrying roofing shingles over my shoulder, the Exective Director of Builders Care, and Pastor Chris Simons flagged me off of the ladder I was standing on and offered me my dream job.
I have been working at Builders Care as a Construction Superintenant for almost two years now, and through the grace of God was allowed the opportunity to meet Miss Cola May and testify to God's Glory in front of her church. Thanks to the work of Builders Care and Building a Difference, my mission in life has changed from a self- centric one to a deep desire to serve others in desperate need. I am thrilled beyond words to see the good works of groups like Builders Care celebrated internationally via television. My hope is that multitudes will be as inspired as I was and perhaps dedicate their efforts to "building a difference" in the lives of others. There is simply nothing more rewarding.
Stovall Weems
Senior Pastor, Celebration Church, Jacksonville, FL
As pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL, I have had the opportunity to participate in Builders Care events with our church members on their Saturday volunteer events. I can tell you firsthand there is nothing as satisfying and rewarding as witnessing God move through His people making a real difference in our community with the volunteers of Builders Care. I am excited to see how these good works will inspire people all over the world in the first season of Building A Difference!
