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with nothing and have gone on to bless countless
others. Judy says, “Even though it was a struggle in the
beginning, we are so grateful for this country.” Dave
agrees, “I don’t believe we would have enjoyed so
much success without the opportunities America offers,
and without the relationship with Christ that we found
because of the kindness of Christians we encountered
in America.” He gets
emotional when he
considers his humble
beginnings: “My
formal education
ended when I was
11, and now my
Don Langston, whom Dave met at a men’s breakfast, grandson is attending
was his first customer. After that, he and Judy started one of the top schools
attending Trinity Church, and Don talked to others in the country.” They
who needed siding, too. Don even hired the young are thankful for their
Neufeld boys to work on his farm. Dave operated adoptive homeland,
out of their home for a couple of years, laying siding and, in return,
during the day and selling jobs at night.
America is better
because of men like
While he was working on a roof in Wolfforth, he saw Dave Neufeld.
an office building for rent. His business had grown, so
Dave asked God to make it possible to rent that office
for $500 a month. The owner told him he needed $500
for rent and $40 for water, so Dave accepted. In a few
years, Dave was able to buy the building, where Dave's
Roofing, Siding and Metal Buildings is still located
today. He believes God’s providence and the location
on Highway 62 have been keys to his success. Over
time he was able to purchase more property around
it and start two more businesses: Integrity Building
Components (IBC) and DRB Storage.

Now that Dave is retired (for the third time), he works
on his farm in Lubbock where he has chickens, horses,
goats, geese, and longhorn steers. He loves his ‘get-
away’ where a friend, Greg Pare, also retired, works
with him on various projects. They both especially
enjoy helping widows and others in need. Dave
credits his father and the Bible, for teaching him to
be generous. “My father is one of the most generous
people I have ever known.” His father always taught
his kids to work hard, arrive early, leave late, honor
your word, and treat others the way you want to be
treated.

The Neufelds have 13 grandchildren, one of whom
received an appointment to the US Naval Academy.
Walker Neufeld is about to graduate from his first year
at the prestigious school.

Dave and Judy Neufeld are a shining example of
America’s promise of hope for the future. They started

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