Asheville, NC Area Missions
Asheville, NC area missions in 2010 offers the
opportunity to serve Christ while serving others in
several ways. Groups often choose Asheville as their
mission destination because of the diversity of
opportunities. Groups may choose to do something
different each day or some combination for the week. We
will be working in Asheville the weeks of June 9-12 (a
short week), July 11-16, July 18-23, August 8-13.
Home Repair Ministry
The Timothy Project coordinates home repairs and
construction, as well as yard and home clean up and
general assistance. We visit each home and talk with the
residents in determining needs. In many cases, those
individuals are isolated from family and resources and a
loving, Christian presence is a blessing to them, in
addition to the work performed. Groups are divided into
teams, with the group’s adult chaperones in charge, and
are assigned tasks according to skill level and
interests.
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College paint crew |
VBS is fun! |
Git ‘er dun |
Homeless Ministry
Through our ongoing support of the grassroots ministries
of the Asheville/Buncombe Community Christian Ministry,
the Meals on Wheels, Council on Aging, The Salvation Army and First
Baptist Church’s Crossroads Ministry, the Timothy
Project seeks to bring hope to homeless and displaced
persons. ABCCM runs one of the largest and most
comprehensive facilities of its type in the nation with
the Restoration Quarters and Inn, a mission for homeless
veterans of US armed forces. Women and children find
sanctuary and a fresh start at the Steadfast House.
Groups assist both shelters and ministries in numerous
ways, depending on the current needs.
VBS Ministry
In hosting Vacation Bible Schools, Timothy Project
groups have shared the reality of a loving God to
children in difficult circumstances. At low income
housing projects, church groups have been welcomed and
allowed to share the gospel through all the typical VBS
activities. Groups have brought with them materials from
VBS in their own churches and thought it to be a good
use of resources. For a relatively small population
base, the Asheville area has a cultural mix of
peoples—with many children from Russia and the Ukraine,
in addition to white, Hispanic, African American and
Native American children. Watching the children
participate together in VBS reminds us that “Jesus loves
the little children of the world”.
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Ramada Inn Room |
Ramada Inn Pool |
Whitewater Rafting |
Environmental Stewardship
In 2008, The Timothy Project initiated an emphasis in
Environmental Stewardship. This encourages youth to be
mindful of caring for God’s creation in the natural
world. The reality of finite natural resources is
further impetus for our efforts. Through education and
hands on experience, youth are exposed to the issues and
solutions of the day. The Timothy Project is pleased to
associate with those providing leadership in this area
including: Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, RiverLink,
Nantahala Outdoor Center and Quality Forward.
Overview
Mission weeks include times of work, fun, reflection and
connection. While the focus is on missions, we also have
some time together for an hour in the evenings for fun
and devotionals. We also build in an evening of BBQ and
Bluegrass music (a little mountain culture) and the last
night is spent at the local amusement park, Fun Depot.
Lodging is at The Ramada Inn, which provides clean,
comfortable space for us at a low cost and has a pool,
meeting room, basketball, volleyball and a convenient
location.
This project is appropriate for middle school, high
school and college groups. Groups should be a minimum of
10 persons with 2 chaperones or more per 10 students.
College groups ratios may vary.
June 9-12, 2010
July 11-16, 2010
July 18-23, 2010
August 8-13, 2010
The Timothy Project is involved in home repair and construction,
vacation Bible schools, ministry with homeless persons and environmental stewardship. Most groups do some combination of options.
- Five nights youth hotel lodging, convenient to work and activities (Sunday arrival and Friday departure)
- Four days coordinated mission activities and associated costs
- Breakfast daily at the hotel, four lunches and four dinners included
- Evening activities include fun park and bluegrass music
- $298 per person (max occup)
- June 9-12, 2010 is designed for Middle School groups.
- $188 per person
If you have any questions or would like more information, please give us as call at
877-333-9986,
email us, or use our
online request form.
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