REGIONAL MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
When: October 22-27
Where: Griffin, GA
Cost: $200/pp
Who: All levels of construction skills are welcome!
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions in truth.”
- 1 John 3:18
Our ecumenical team will more than likely go to Griffin GA (Spalding County) this year. The dates are October 22-27, 2023. Please sign up if you are fairly certain that you can go.
A tornado hit on January 15, 2023 and 2,000 homes and businesses were destroyed. Spalding County was one of seven counties in GA that were declared federal disaster areas. Shortly after the storms passed, the Spalding County Sheriff said there was at least $17 million in damage across the county, and he expected that number to go up.
When: October 22-27
Where: Griffin, GA
Cost: $200/pp
Who: All levels of construction skills are welcome!
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions in truth.”
- 1 John 3:18
Our ecumenical team will more than likely go to Griffin GA (Spalding County) this year. The dates are October 22-27, 2023. Please sign up if you are fairly certain that you can go.
A tornado hit on January 15, 2023 and 2,000 homes and businesses were destroyed. Spalding County was one of seven counties in GA that were declared federal disaster areas. Shortly after the storms passed, the Spalding County Sheriff said there was at least $17 million in damage across the county, and he expected that number to go up.
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
• To help others who are not as fortunate as we are
• To meet new and wonderful friends
• To try something new
• To serve others who need and appreciate your help
• To learn about yourself and your limits
• To learn new skills
• To participate in the spirit of giving even though you know it is selfish because you will get more out of it than you can possibly imagine
• To help a family in a small way toward returning to a better home
• God may be calling you to go and serve
MORE INFORMATION
Finances – Each team member is expected to contribute $200 towards food, lodging (love offering), and building materials. Waiver of this fee is available if cost is a hardship to anyone.
Safety – We will practice typical safety guidelines for working on construction sites – personal protection equipment, goggles or protective eyewear, gloves, safety guides on saws, etc. Everyone’s responsibility is to work safely and to help keep themselves and others safe.
The packing and tools lists will be updated as we know more details.
• To help others who are not as fortunate as we are
• To meet new and wonderful friends
• To try something new
• To serve others who need and appreciate your help
• To learn about yourself and your limits
• To learn new skills
• To participate in the spirit of giving even though you know it is selfish because you will get more out of it than you can possibly imagine
• To help a family in a small way toward returning to a better home
• God may be calling you to go and serve
MORE INFORMATION
Finances – Each team member is expected to contribute $200 towards food, lodging (love offering), and building materials. Waiver of this fee is available if cost is a hardship to anyone.
Safety – We will practice typical safety guidelines for working on construction sites – personal protection equipment, goggles or protective eyewear, gloves, safety guides on saws, etc. Everyone’s responsibility is to work safely and to help keep themselves and others safe.
The packing and tools lists will be updated as we know more details.
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Items to Pack
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Tools Requested (not everyone has to bring every tool)
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Questions – Call if you have any questions. Brenda Haughney, 704.641.2621, Sid Riddick 704.506.7759.
Prayer – Pray for safe travels, our team, the work we will be doing, and those we will serve.
Come with a servant heart and willing attitude.
Be flexible! Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Prayer – Pray for safe travels, our team, the work we will be doing, and those we will serve.
Come with a servant heart and willing attitude.
Be flexible! Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
