Madison
County, NC Area Missions
Madison County, NC missions reaches out to the people of
this rural Appalachian area. In connection with the
grassroots ministry of the Community Housing Coalition,
the Timothy Project addresses home repair and
construction needs for deserving residents in Madison
and adjoining mountain counties along the NC/TN border.
The work is primarily home repair and construction and
needs vary widely. There is always a shortage of skilled
volunteers in carpentry, plumbing and electrical. All
groups are welcome to participate and there are needs in
painting, yard work, clean up and landscaping as well.
We do, however, encourage groups considering this
mission project to remember that the work can be intense
work in a rural Appalachian setting and best served with
groups with some prior mission experience. Groups are
divided into teams and assigned according to skills and
interests. Any construction materials are normally
delivered to the home sites prior to the group’s
arrival. You will have Timothy Project staff persons
assigned to assist you but your group will be
responsible to supervise their own work.
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St Luke's Lutheran |
Bluegrass and Cookout Night |
French Broad River |
Dates, Location, Activities, and More
Mars Hill College is the host location for 2010. We will
have four focused mission weeks—June 13-18, June 20-25, June 27-July 2 and July 4-9.. The typical mission week has a
Sunday arrival and Friday departure. Many groups decide
to make whitewater rafting a part of their week and we
have a close working relationship with Nantahala Outdoor
Center, named one of the great outfitters in the US. Let
us know if you would like to consider this addition to
your week and we will make arrangements for you. Lodging
for the week will be in dorm rooms at the college, two
persons per room. Breakfast and dinner will be in the
college cafeteria. Lunch may be on your own ( some
access to kitchen facilities is available) or we can
make arrangements for a bag lunch for you at an
additional cost. The evenings are opportunities for
rest, reflection and fun. We typically meet together for
devotionals, music and sharing Monday thru Wednesday
evenings for one hour. You also have access to college
amenities such as a fitness center and pool. The
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains surround you, asking you
to explore them and this adds to the memory of your
mission week.
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Old Homestead We Repaired |
Whitewater Rafting |
Mars Hill College |
This project is appropriate for grades seven through
college. Groups have ranged in size but it is expected
that groups consist of at least 10 persons, with 2
chaperones or more for each 10 youth. College group
ratios may vary.
June 13- 18, 2010
June 20-25, 2010
June 27 - July 2, 2010
July 4-9, 2010
Groups interested in the challenging and rewarding work of ministry in a rural mountain setting will find this meaningful. Construction oriented.
- Five nights dorm lodging at Mars Hill College
- Four days coordinated mission activities and associated costs
- Five breakfasts and four dinners included
- Evening activities include music and worship, bonfires, college amenities, fun park
- $298 per person (max occup)
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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