It's not too late to get behind the Youth and some not so young but youthful adults who will soon leave Valparaiso for Kentucky to participate in an Appalachian Service Project mission experience. Years ago our church empowered volunteers in the Appalachian area to serve with respect and an openness to understand the cultural differences. Fond memories of a life experience never fade for those youth who are now youthful adults. Your prayers and good wishes are always welcome for our 2014 team. Check the ASP display between services to show your support.
ASP is a great way to extend a hand to those living in poverty in the Appalachian Mountains. ASP is an organization recognized by the United Methodist Church as one who "does it right". They are listed as an Advance Special project #982050. They have partnered with local people and business to give real assistance to those living in poverty since 1969. This ministry was started by a United Methodist Pastor "Tex" Evans during the time he worked at Henderson Settlement (another project of the United Methodist Church). ASP staff works long before a team arrives with the family to determine what is needed to make their home more livable and does the necessary follow-up once the team has departed for home. ASP staff carefully selects homes either own by the family or if rental makes sure that once the home is improved that the family may continue to live there for a reasonable amount of time without rent increases or pressure to move out. The goal is to make the house warmer in winter, safer than it currently stands, and drier after a mountain storm and in the process to meet new friends in Christ.
If you'd like to check out ASP just click here. Thanks again for supporting the youth/youthful adult team leaving June 27 and will be home on July 6.
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