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The ministries included in this directory were
those known to the committee at the time of
publication. If your program is not listed,
please call the diocesan office (865-966-2110)
with the information you would like to share and
it will be added to the AMRT section
of the diocesan website.
Resource Directory 2013
Appalachian Ministries
Vision Statement
The Appalachian Ministries Resource
Team’s vision is the service of the people
of East Tennessee. This team serves as a
networking and information clearing-
house for the Appalachian region. We
provide opportunity for ministry by con-
necting individuals and congregations
with existing community service groups.
We know that by helping to form these
relationships we minister not only to
those in need but also to those offering
skills as volunteers, allowing them to
grow into the vision that Christ has for
each of us.
Send a Child to Camp!
Please help send a child or young
person to one of the camps
listed in this directory
by sending your donation to:
Diocese of East Tennessee
814 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
Please make your check to:
Diocese of East Tennessee
Note on your check that it is for the:
Camp Scholarship Fund
Prayer for the Work in Appalachia
Gracious Creator God,
We thank you for the rich texture of our land, for the hollows,
rivers, tree-covered mountains and rolling hills.
We bring before you those, who for reasons of injustice, can-
not share in the riches and bounty you provide in these hills.
Send your Spirit to nourish, strengthen and guide us to be
helpful companions with those who thirst for righteousness,
justice and peace.
Where we can find the way, with whom we can make a differ-
ence, we seek your guidance. All this we ask through Jesus,
on whom your Spirit rested in all power to proclaim release to
the captives, the recovery of sight to the blind and freedom to
the oppressed. And in all that is before us, help us to remem-
ber that this is the year of the Lord's favor.
Amen
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For Information about the
Appalachian Ministries Resource Team:
Visit : www.dioet.org
or
Telephone: 865-966-2110
Opportunities for Ministry
in the
Diocese of East Tennessee
And Surrounding Areas
A Look at Appalachia Today…………………….2
Youth/Young Adult Camps………………………4
Mission Trips/Work Camp Ideas………………...8
Feeding Ministries………………………………12
Other Resources………………………………....14
Diocesan Jubilee Centers………………………..17
A Look at Appalachia Today
The Diocese of East Tennessee lies entirely in the Appalachian Region.
In general, our churches are located in urban communities and parish-
ioners are economically comfortable. In many areas of East Tennessee,
however, there is a completely different reality. There are 1.9 million
people in Central Appalachia. Of the total population 23% or 444,000
are in poverty, almost double the United States rate of 13.8%. Four of
the five poorest counties in the United States are in Eastern Kentucky.
Most statistics place Central Appalachia at the low end of every meas-
urement of social prosperity.
Whatever positive financial changes that have occurred in much of the
United States in the last 40 years have not reached the roots of Appala-
chia in Northeastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Southern
West Virginia. The loss of mining jobs has lead to depopulation, loss of
funding, and the exodus of many social support groups. A new indus-
trial base has never been established because of the low level of educa-
tion of the people, the difficult terrain of much of the area, and the ex-
treme rural distribution of the population residing in the area. The pov-
erty of these areas is self-perpetuating, with succeeding generations de-
pending on welfare for sustenance.
Children who live in these areas have little hope of building better lives.
Lack of knowledge about nutrition and the higher cost and difficulty of
obtaining healthy food leaves many children malnourished and obesity
is common. Health care is underfunded or unavailable. The schools
are not funded adequately and many families do not enforce attendance.
There is no local opportunity for higher education for those who do
graduate from high school. Adequate recreational facilities are non-
existent. Even law and order is not well enforced and in many cases
corrupt.
These are our neighbors. We have a mission field within a few miles of
our homes and churches. Making a real difference is not easy, but we
must try. When we help those in need, we are, as Jesus said, ‘doing it
for Him.’
This directory is a guide for those who would like to know more about
opportunities for service within our diocese. There is also additional
contact information about work in other areas of Appalachia.
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Mountain Women’s Exchange P.O. Box 36 Jellico TN 37762
E-mail:[email protected]
Harry Chase, Secretary
Contact: 865-748-1882
Metropolitan Ministries of Chattanooga 1112 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.metropolitanministries.org
Rebecca Whelchel-Executive Director
Contact: 423-624-9654
Diocesan Jubilee Officer Ann Holt
E-mail: [email protected]
Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons,
Loving your neighbor as yourself?
People: I will with God’s help.
Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all peoples,
And respect the dignity of every human being?
People: I will with God’s help.
The Baptismal Covenant
The Book of Common Prayer
St. Elmo Neighborhood Reading Center 1607 W. 43rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37409
E-mail: [email protected]
Linda Cooper-Volunteer Director
Contact: 423-821-3131
Bradley Initiative For Church & Community PO Box 5404 Cleveland, TN 37320
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: bicc-inc.org
Ms. Brenda Hughes - Executive Director
Contact: 426-559-1112
Hosanna Community 6410 Grubb Road Hixson, TN 37343
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hosannacommunity.org
Mrs. Susan DiStefano – Executive Director
Contact: 423-870-6880
Mountain Community Parent Resource Center 4911 White Oak Road Duff, TN 37729
E-mail: [email protected]
Ms. June Pyle - Executive Director
Contact: 423-784-7323
Episcopal Appalachian Ministries 1417 Warpath Dr., Suite B, Kingsport, TN 37664-3383
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.visit-eam.org
The Rev. Gordon Brewer – Executive Coordinator
Contact: 423-408-2771
Food For the Multitude c/o Ben Buck, 2726 Bob Little Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Contact: 423.543.4470
Mr. Ben Buck - Executive Director
Contact: 423-543-4470
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“I tell you the truth, whatever you do for the
least of these
my Brothers and Sisters, you do for me.”
Matthew 25:40
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Appalachian Region
as defined by the
Appalachian Regional
Commission
The Appalachian Region
Summer Camps
Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center, Kingston, TN gracepointcamp.org
Grace Point is a beautiful 250 acre facility along Watts Bar Lake located just
outside of Kingston, TN. Co-ed camp sessions for rising 1st grade to rising col-
lege freshman run during the months of June and July. A family camp is of-
fered at the beginning of the summer. St. Paul’s Chapel on the property offers
a worship or multipurpose space as well. Outreach camps are also offered in
the summer. Youth groups or private groups are also welcome to rent the facil-
ity for other times during the year. The website, gracepointcamp.org, details
which sessions correspond to the appropriate ages and when each will be held.
Contact: 865-376-0589
Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC www.kanuga.org
Kanuga Conference Center is situated in the mountains of western North Caro-
lina on 1,400 acres with Kanuga Lake at its center. Several co-ed camps choic-
es are offered during the summer months for ages 7-17. There is an event enti-
tled Winterlight for youth in grades 9-12 that occurs over the New Year’s holi-
day each year. Details and forms for it are also available on the website. Some
of the choices include Camp Bob (a camp for lower socioeconomic youth ages
8-17), Camp Kanuga and Kanuga Trailblazers. The Center is also available for
retreats during the year. Specific offerings can be found on their website.
Contact: 828-692-9136
Camp Gailor-Maxon, Monteagle, TN www.duboseconf.org/campgailormaxon
Camp Gailor Maxon occurs at the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle,
TN. Camps take place in June for children in grades 1st through 12th. The
camp for youth in grades 1-3 will have kids accompanied by a parent. Mon-
teagle is located in the Cumberland Plateau, in the southeastern part of the
state. This co-ed camp also has a full time chaplain on duty. It is the longest-
standing Episcopal summer camp in Tennessee. The center is host to other
events throughout the year including Winterfest, a gathering of youth in grades
9-12, held over the New Years holiday each year. Their website details all in-
formation about camp and forms can be downloaded.
Contact: 931-924-2353
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DIOCESAN JUBILEE CENTERS
St. James Feeding Ministries 1101 N. Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjamesknox.org
The Rev. John Mark Wiggers, Rector
Contact: 865-523-5687 Volunteer Ministry Center PO Box 325 Knoxville TN 37901
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vmcinc.org
Mrs. Ginny Weatherstone - Chief Executive Officer
Contact: 865-524-3926 Cumberland Adult Reading Center 1 Goodwin Circle (P.O. Box 3723), Crossville TN 38555
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carctn.org
Meghan Beato – Executive Director
Contact: 931-337-5809
Chattanooga Community Kitchen PO Box 11203 Chattanooga TN 37401
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.homelesschattanooga.org
Mr. Charlie Hughes - Executive Director
Contact: 423-765-4222
To be designated as a Jubilee Center is to be recog-
nized as a special outreach ministry. Each Jubilee
Center is engaged in mission and ministry with the
poor and the oppressed, and each center must
demonstrate four major aspects of Jubilee Ministry:
advocacy, empowerment, evangelism and outreach.
(Bishop Charles vonRosenberg, retired)
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Blount County Habitat for Humanity
www.blounthabitat.org
Blount County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing
ministry that has served Blount County since 1992. The success of this
mission is made possible through support from individuals, churches,
businesses and other groups. Each year simple, decent, affordable homes
are built in partnership with those in need. Volunteers and future home-
owners provide the labor for building these homes.
Contact: 865-982-8717
Knoxville Leadership Foundation www.klf.org
The Knoxville Leadership Foundation brings together people from all
walks of life to address problems of the city’s residents who live in pov-
erty. They target five specific areas of need: homes for the working poor,
home repair for those who can’t afford it, help for non-profit groups,
mentoring for children with parents in prison, and an abstinence program
to help prevent teenage pregnancy. It is a collaboration of Knoxville
Leadership Foundation, churches, businesses and educators.
Contact: 865-524-2774
Almighty and most merciful God,
We remember before you all poor and
neglected persons whom it would be
easy for us to forget…
Book of Common Prayer
Camp Billy Johnson www.campbillyjohnson.org
Camp Billy Johnson is a long standing tradition in the Diocese of East Tennessee.
It is a free camp to children ages 7-11 who come from lower socioeconomic or at
-risk situations. It takes place for one week in the summer at Grace Point Camp
and Retreat Center in Kingston, Tennessee. It focuses on one-on-one attention to
each camper. It is named in memory of the Rev. Billy Johnson who worked with
at-risk children. This camp runs on donations.
Contact: 865-376-0589 or the Diocese of East Tennessee 865-966-2110
Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids gracepointcamp.org
The Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids at Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center is for chil-
dren ages 8-12 who have at least one incarcerated parent. It is a wonderful oppor-
tunity for them to spend time away in an atmosphere of acceptance and love.
Many children of an incarcerated parent often become incarcerated themselves
later in life. This camp gives them a place to be themselves. The camp is named
in honor of the late Jim Muir who was the diocese’s advocate to prisoners and
their families which included running the Kairos Prison Ministry at a church in
the Diocese.
Contact: 865-376-0589 or the Diocese of East Tennessee 865-966-2110
Camp McDowell Camp and Conference Center campmcdowell.dioala.org
Camp McDowell is located in Nauvoo, Alabama. It is situated on 1,140 acres of
forest and fields with canyons and waterfalls. Summer camps begin in late May
for youth in Kindergarten to 12th grade. The camp for 1st -3rd grades is for a child
with a parent. In March and April they offer retreats for mother/daughter and
father/son opportunities. Forms can be obtained from the website along with
dates for each camp at campmcdowell.dioala.org
Contact: 205-387-1806
Shrine Mont www.shrinemont.com
Shrine Mont offer theme summer camps for youth ages 8-25. There is also a
week long family camp for all ages. Shrine Mont is open from early spring to
November yearly. Camps are available in the summer and conferences and re-
treats may also reserve the beautiful spaces. Some of the theme camps include
Art, Music and Drama, and Explorers as well as others. The website has a com-
plete list of the camps and when they occur. Shrine Mont is located in Orkney
Springs, Virginia. It is a peaceful community in the Shenandoah Valley.
Contact: 540-856-2141
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The Phoebe Needles Center www.phoebeneedles.org
The Phoebe Needles Center is located in Callaway, Virginia. It is situated on
85 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Overnight camps are available in the
summer in July and August. Day camps begin in June. They offer a variety of
theme summer camps for rising 5th through 12th grade. Some themes include
nature, rock climbing, art, and outdoor expedition camps. Forms and dates are
available on the website.
Contact 540-483-1518
The Cathedral Domain Camp and Conference Center www.cathedraldomain.org
Summer camps occur throughout June and July for youth in grades 1-12. Mini
camps are offered for 3 nights and all others stay for 6 nights. There are co-ed
camps and camps exclusively for girls or boys to choose from each summer.
Forms can be downloaded from the website and fees can be paid online. The
Cathedral Domain is located in Irvine, in Eastern Kentucky on 800 acres. Dur-
ing one week, they offer a co-ed Environmental Education camp for youth in
grades 6-8 called Camp Jim Bickford. You can visit the website to choose the
session that is right for you.
Contact: 606-464-8254
Camp Mikell Camp and Conference Center campmikell.com
Camp Mikell is the Camp and Conference Center of the Diocese of Atlanta. It
is located in Toccoa in Northeast Georgia on 460 acres. Little Toccoa Creek
offers a backdrop along with waterfalls and mountains that surround you. They
offer a variety of camp options such as outdoor camps, work camps, traditional
camps and mini camps where parents attend with youth. They also offer a per-
forming arts camp and over Labor Day weekend a special guest camp for all
ages. Registration forms can be found on their website, (campmikell.com).
Youth in grades 1 through just graduated 12th graders are welcome. Consult the
website to find the camp that is right for you.
Contact: 706-886-7515
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(Other Resources, continued)
Mission of Hope www.missionofhope.org
The Mission of Hope is an Appalachian relief ministry based in Knoxville,
Tennessee. It serves over 50 depressed rural communities. There are
many ways to get involved. They have a Back-To-School backpack pro-
gram and Christmas program as well as collecting clothing and toys. They
also have a construction ministry to help with homes. Visit their website
for more information.
Contact: 865-584-7571
Morgan-Scott Project for Cooperative Christian Concerns www.morganscottproject.org
The Morgan-Scott Project serves the needs of people living in Morgan and
Scott counties in Tennessee. It is both a social service agency and commu-
nity development organization. Many denominations have helped support
it including Episcopalians. There are many ways to help get involved in-
cluding volunteering and donating needed items. See their website for
more information .
Contact: 423-965-3131
Appalachia Habitat for Humanity www.appalachia-habitat-for-humanity.org
Appalachia Habitat for Humanity serves the Morgan and Scott counties on
rural Tennessee. They help with financing and building homes for low-
income people. There is a great need in these counties and many work
groups come to help make dreams come true for the people in these areas.
Volunteers are needed to help with the builds. You may go to their website
to get more information.
Contact: 423-627-2507
Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge
www.fmcor.org
The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge is a non-profit primarily volunteer
staffed organization offering free medical services to those who live in
Anderson , Roane and Morgan counties. Visit their website for more in-
formation on how to become involved or how to donate funds.
Contact: 865-483-3904
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Other Resources and Ways to get Involved
As a Church, Group or Individual in Appalachia
Chattanooga Community Kitchen www.homelesschattanooga.org
Volunteers are needed year round to make this organization successful.
You can contact the Operations Department to help your group develop a
service project. There are a variety of ways to help. Youth ages 10 and up
can participate, but there are restrictions based on age levels. Visit the
website for details or contact them to help plan your trip.
Contact: 423-756-4222
Metropolitan Ministries of Chattanooga www.metropolitianministries.org
MetMin helps prevent homelessness in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area.
It offers a bridge to continuing self-sufficiency for people. Volunteers are
always needed to help continue their work. Some projects are short term
and non-strenuous. You may call them or check their website for details
on current opportunities to assist in this year round ministry.
Contact: 423-624-9654
Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties
www.adfac.org
ADFAC is a non-profit organization in Oak Ridge, Tennessee which pro-
vides assistance and a handful of services to low-income people in the
community. As stated on their website, “ADFAC’s well-earned reputation
as a respected and trusted member of The community continues to grow
through targeted outreach and networking opportunities. Clearly defined
service area, goals and successful outcomes are regularly shared with
members, partner community organizations and governmental bodies. We
are proud of our track record of financial stability and efficient delivery of
our services.” Please visit their website to see how you can become in-
volved.
Contact: 865-425-0256
Woodland Development No website
E-mail: [email protected]
This development was established to provide decent housing at a low cost
for the poor of the Clairfield community in Campbell County, TN.
Contact: 423-784-5304
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Peterkin Camp and Conference Center www.peterkin.org
Camp Peterkin is nestled in a valley near Romney, West Virginia. It comprises
1,400 acres of mountain streams and hiking trails. It also offers year round oppor-
tunities for conferences and other events. Several summer camp opportunities are
available. There are camps for rising grades 2-12 plus family and young adult
work camps. There is a mini camp for children age 3-8 with a parent. There is
also a day camp called Hampshire Day Camp for youth in rising grades 1 to 5.
Dates for each camp can be found on their website.
Contact: 304-822-4519
Lake Logan Episcopal Center www.lakelogan.org or camphenry.net
Lake Logan is home to Camp Henry for youth on 300 acres in the Blue Ridge
Mountains in Canton, North Carolina. It is also a retreat center for other events
throughout the year. Camp Henry offers summer camps to youth in Kindergarten
to 12th grade. They offer a 1st Timers camp for kids with a parent attending with
them. They also offer a Mini Camp for younger campers and a Service Camp for
2 days with youth in grades 10-12. There is also an Outdoor School for a more
challenging experience for Junior High to Adult. Camps are offered in June and
July and dates for each camp and forms can be obtained on their website.
Contact: 828-646-0095
Whoever welcomes this child in my name
Welcomes me,
And whoever welcomes me
Welcomes the one who sent me:
For the least among all of you
Is the greatest.
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Episcopal Work/Outreach Camps & Mission
Opportunities in the Appalachian Region
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Outreach Center No Website
St. Timothy’s is part of the Diocese of Lexington in Irvine, Kentucky. They
offer work camp opportunities for youth to do home repairs, yard work or
plant a garden in Eastern Kentucky. Groups come from all over the country to
work with them. They are available year round and youth from middle to
high school are welcome. Call to schedule your group or to get more infor-
mation.
Contact: 859-252-6527 or 606-464-9514
The Highland Educational Project www.highlandeducationalproject.org
HEP is an ecumenical outreach ministry located in McDowell County, West
Virginia. They offer several outreach opportunities to help the residents.
Work camps are available in the summer as part of the “Work-Learn-Share”
program. They mainly do home repair for residents that cannot afford them
themselves. You may contact them to schedule a week for your group to at-
tend and find out costs.
Contact: 304-436-2641
Grace House on the Mountain www.graceappalachia.org
Grace House on the Mountain is located in St. Paul which is in Southwest
Virginia in Wise County. It seeks to be a place of social justice and advocacy
for the Appalachian people. It serves as a learning and training center for the
Diocese. They provide a summer service-learning program. Groups will learn
about the Appalachian people and culture while working with the families
you are matched with for a personalized experience. They host only one
group at a time so they can focus on you. Visit their website for dates and cost
information.
Contact: 276-395-6588
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St. Christopher's Episcopal Church (Kingsport) www.saint-christophers.org
Food for Kids Program supplies backpacks of food to local school children. Call
to find out if your child’s school qualifies.
Contact: 423-239-6751
St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Chattanooga) www.stpeters.org
Food Pantry available on an as needed basis at the church. Call for information
on when a food bag may be picked up.
Contact: 423-877-2428
Grace Episcopal Church (Chattanooga) www.saygrace.net
Referral based only Food Pantry offered through the United Way of Chattanooga
2-1-1 program. Dial 2-1-1 for information.
Contact: 423-243-3250
St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church (Chattanooga) www.stmartinsec.org
Food Pantry available most weekday mornings.
Contact: 423-892-9131
The Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church (Fort Oglethorpe, GA) www.nativity.dioet.org
Nativity Food Pantry available every third Saturday from 10:00-1:00
Contact: 706-866-9773
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Athens) www.stpaulsathens.com
Food Pantry available Monday thru Thursday, 9-2. Free lunch is provided every
Wednesday at noon for anyone needing it.
Contact: 423-745-2224
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Feed My Sheep...
Feeding Ministries in the Diocese of East Tennessee
St. James Episcopal Church (Knoxville) www.stjamesknox.org
Helping Hands Feeding Ministry Food and fellowship are offered to
people every other Saturday morning. Call for the schedule.
Contact: 865-523-5687
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension (Knoxville) wwwknoxvilleascension.org
Participates in the FISH Hospitality Pantry to offer food assistance to fami-
lies. Open the Third and Fourth Thursdays each month from 9:00-3:00.
Contact: 865-588-9200 or 865-523-7900
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Knoxville) www.stlukesknoxville.org
Partners with FISH Hospitality Pantries to host FISH East Knoxville Pantry,
food assistance to families. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00-
1:00.
Contact: 865-522-4244
St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Knoxville) www.stthomasknox.etdiocese.net
Partners with Fish Hospitality Pantry to offer food assistance the first Friday
of each month. In addition, Loaves and Fishes food ministry is open
Wednesday and Friday during office hours. Frozen food is available through
this ministry.
Contact: 865-688-2741
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Kingsport) www.stpaulskingsport.org
Food Pantry available on Wednesdays to those in need in the area.
Contact: 423-245-5187
St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Elizabethton) www.stthomaselizabethton.com
Food for the Multitude prepares approximately 300 meals every Saturday
morning for residents of Carter County and neighboring counties. It has
been a Jubilee Center since 1986. Meal served off-site.
Contact: 423-543-4470
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Phoebe Needles Center www.phoebeneedles.org
The Phoebe Needles Center has an Episcopal outreach camp opportunity in
the summers for rising 7th-12th graders. Youth will spend a week remodel-
ing homes for the elderly and those in need in the Callaway, Virginia area.
Painting, landscaping and basic carpentry will be done in the week. Work-
ing together to accomplish a task will be the theme. Check out the website
for the dates and costs.
Contact: 540-483-1518
Camp Peterkin Camp and Conference Center www.peterkin.org
Camp Peterkin offers a young adult service camp for ages 18-30 during the
summer. They work in service to the communities of Romney and Hamp-
shire counties in West Virginia doing home repairs and framed with lots of
worship and prayer. Consult the website for dates.
Contact: 304-822-4519
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Show me your faith apart from your works,
And I by my works will show you my faith…
...faith apart from works is barren.
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Other Faith Based Mission
Opportunities in the Appalachian Region
Experience Mission www.experiencemission.org
Several mission trips are planned throughout the year for junior and senior
high or a combination of the two age levels. Adult trips are also available.
Trips in the Appalachian community include Pike County, Kentucky and
McDowell, West Virginia. They will help you coordinate service projects
with area partners to create a make a meaningful experience. Both areas
are among the poorest in the country. You can see dates and costs on their
website and also descriptions of each area in detail to help you decide
which is best for your group.
Contact: 888-475-6414
Appalachia Service Project www.asphome.org
ASP is a Christian service project organization that provides structured
mission trip opportunities for youth ages 14-18 plus trips for adults. The
areas to choose from include Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Ken-
tucky and North Carolina. They will help you learn about the Appalachian
area and give you guidance in planning your trip. The trips will include
home remodeling and upkeep and the extensive list of opportunities is
available on their website .
Contact: 800-289-4254
Adventures in Missions www.adventures.org
Faith based mission trip opportunities are available for youth in grades 6th-
12th and also for adults are available through this organization. You can do
home repair or VBS groups for children during your time in beautiful East
Tennessee. The website gives dates and cost and a FAQ section to help
you as you plan.
Contact: 800-881-2461
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but those who are kind to the needy
honor him. Proverbs 14:31
Please visit the following organizations for a more extensive
list of Work Camp and Mission Trip Opportunities
Episcopal Appalachian Ministries Kingsport, Tennessee
www.visit-eam.org
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 423-408-2771
Coalition for Appalachian Ministries Townsend, Tennessee
www.cumberland.org/cam
Contact: 865-448-5940
Housing Development Alliance www.housingdevelopmentalliance.org
Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1993, the Housing Develop-
ment Alliance in Hazard, KY serves as lender, counselor, developer, and
contractor for low-income persons in need of housing assistance. They
have built over 100 new homes, provided over 200 home repairs, devel-
oped over 30 rental units and invested over $10 million into the local
economy. They offer a volunteer camp program called ‘Hammering in the
Hills.
Contact: 606-436-0497 ext.2026
Reach
www.reachwc.org
This organization is located in CO, but their work is in KY and WV. They
have been ministering since 1992, Reach work camps are a weeklong mis-
sion of service to low-income communities. Working with local agencies
and/or local churches, the camps seek to make an impact on residents,
communities, students and adult sponsors who attend. Campers partici-
pate in activities that build community and self-esteem, encourages spir-
itual growth and enables them to understand their role in combating pov-
erty. Reach offers mission trips for Jr. and Sr. High youth groups. It is
interdenominational.
Contact: 888-732-2492
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