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Appalachia Service Project

The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a home repair/home building ministry. ASP responds to the housing needs of economically disadvantaged people in Appalachia using a Christian perspective. We invite high school youth groups with their adult leaders, college groups, adult groups, individuals, couples and families of any religion or denomination to read the following information and to consider joining us in our ministry. Our work crews will tackle projects ranging from painting to retaining walls to replacing roofs to major structural surgery. In the process we will learn new skills, meet volunteers from other churches, be challenged intellectually and spiritually and have fun. Most importantly, we will get to know families as we work on making their homes safer, drier, and warmer. ASP changes lives. Not just the families that we serve but also the people that we send from our church. Ask someone who has participated before. They would love to tell you about their experience. Even if you can't go with us, you can participate in several ways. You can sign up to be a prayer partner, you can donate snacks or supplies, you can participate in our fund raisers. Most importantly, you can support all of our church missions through your Faith Promise gifts. The Summer Ministry Program is especially valuable for high school youth groups and their adult advisors; and ASP also offers year-round service opportunities for college groups, family groups, individuals, and couples at our Housing Services Centers. The goal of ASP is to make homes warmer, safer and drier, while offering transformational experiences for volunteers and homeowners alike. Time Required: 1-2 weeks during the summer in an assigned county, 3-4 single day fundraiser events locally The ASP organization's web site is http://www.asphome.org. If you have any questions you may contact Jeff Hoffelt at jhoffelt@bellsouth.net or 919-461-3768. 2009 Destinations For the Summer of 2009 we have scheduled 1 week from July 12th - 18th. We have reserved 51 slots. Watch for signup sheets coming soon! 2008 Destinations During the summer of 2008 we worked 2 separate weeks. 23 people went on week 1 June 29th - July 5th to Scott County, Tennessee 42 people went on week 2 July 20th - July 26th to Wise County, Virginia Pictures from Previous Trips See pictures of our ASP 2006 week 2 team in Anderson County, Tennessee. See pictures of our ASP 2002 teams in Buchanan County, Virginia! See pictures of our ASP 2003 week 2 team in Hancock County, Tennessee!