Three Men on a Mission
Brothers Steve and Don Schuiteboer and brother-in-law Dave Kuitert are three men on a mission, literally. Since 1989 when they traveled to South Carolina to help in the wake of Hurricane Hugo, their lives have been focused on helping others. They’ve traveled to the Gulf Coast and the Carolinas numerous times on disaster relief trips coordinated by UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee of Relief. Their next trip is scheduled for spring 2018. It’s something they feel called to do. “God has given us talents and gifts and we have to use them,” Don said. “We need to take those gifts and show the love God’s given us,” Dave said. “We go where we are called. For a while I tried to keep count of the trips we’ve been on but I stopped keeping score. It’s not about the number, it’s about the work we do.” Don, Steve, and Dave heard Habitat’s call about a year ago and started volunteering regularly locally too. The trio, dubbed “The Plainwell Guys” by Habitat’s construction staff, volunteer several days a week, mostly on home repairs. “Dave, Steve, and Don have been an essential part of Habitat’s home repair program. They have worked tirelessly alongside…