If weatherizing and repairing homes is a ministry you'd enjoy, but you aren't wild about a week with teens, consider one of the Adults Only Weekend trips. Read more below from our friends Bill and Rosemary Pate from The Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (Apex) - our ASP partner congregation. Jane Smith can give you their contact information if you have questions. The Pates are wonderful- caring, organized, witty, passionate about justice. "Please mark your calendars and save the dates for the following Adult ASP trips. We leave on Thursday morning and return on Sunday afternoon. The cost is $105 per volunteer - scholarships are available.
February 4-7, 2010 to the Guyan Valley Center in Brenton, West Virginia This trip occurs two days after Ground Hog Day and regardless of the ground hog prediction, we are sure that it will be cold in West Virginia for this weekend. Come and see how people in substandard housing survive the cold winters in Appalachia. Volunteer to make a home warmer for a family in West Virginia. Please let us know ASAP if you plan to go on this trip.
March 18-21, 2010 to the Jonesville Center in Jonesville, Virginia This trip coincides with St. Patrick's Day, the first week of daylight saving time, the beginning of Spring (vernal equinal equinox on March 20), and the first round of March Madness (we will find a place to watch some of the night games). Celebrate all of these events by volunteering to make homes warmer, safer and drier. We expect a large group for this trip so please let us know ASAP if you plan to go on this trip. (Note from Jane: Imagine unwinding after a hard day of work, flopped on leather couches in a log cabin-style great room in front of a roaring fire! Jonesville center has real beds and hot showers!)
Prior to these trips we will send out more information and will meet for dinner to finalize travel plans. Circulate this information to neighbors and friends who may be interested in volunteering to repair homes in Appalachia."
February 4-7, 2010 to the Guyan Valley Center in Brenton, West Virginia This trip occurs two days after Ground Hog Day and regardless of the ground hog prediction, we are sure that it will be cold in West Virginia for this weekend. Come and see how people in substandard housing survive the cold winters in Appalachia. Volunteer to make a home warmer for a family in West Virginia. Please let us know ASAP if you plan to go on this trip.
March 18-21, 2010 to the Jonesville Center in Jonesville, Virginia This trip coincides with St. Patrick's Day, the first week of daylight saving time, the beginning of Spring (vernal equinal equinox on March 20), and the first round of March Madness (we will find a place to watch some of the night games). Celebrate all of these events by volunteering to make homes warmer, safer and drier. We expect a large group for this trip so please let us know ASAP if you plan to go on this trip. (Note from Jane: Imagine unwinding after a hard day of work, flopped on leather couches in a log cabin-style great room in front of a roaring fire! Jonesville center has real beds and hot showers!)
Prior to these trips we will send out more information and will meet for dinner to finalize travel plans. Circulate this information to neighbors and friends who may be interested in volunteering to repair homes in Appalachia."