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disciplesyouth.com :
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this at home : locations Where in the world are Disciples youth? Choose a location . . .
There are many things to consider as you select a location for your work trip. But it will be important to let your group have some say in the choice. What kind of ministry excites them? Where have they never been? What would be new ground? Where is there a need? What skills do they have? Remember, all communities have needs for mission. So, set your sights, do your homework, pray, then look forward to an incredible experience. You are not just building structures, you are welcoming the Reign of God! Look first at Disciples Home Missions mission centers: Appalachian MinistryWork with impoverished people in the Appalachian mountains from West Virginia to Kentucky to Tennessee. Primarily home repair (roofs, porches, bathrooms). Also, some inner-city work available in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Cincinnati. Cost ranges from $65 to $200 per person per week. All Peoples Christian CenterA multi-service center serving people of all races and ethnicities in south Los Angeles, All Peoples provides recreational, educational, nutritional and spiritual programs. There is a long list of volunteer opportunities. Cost varies depending on project and group size. Inman Christian CenterA neighborhood-based community center in the near west side of San Antonio, Inman Center serves low-income families by providing a wide variety of comprehensive services--health, education, social work, family support services and group activities. Also, summer work projects often are planned to improve buildings and equipment such as outdoor playgrounds, building storage sheds, etc. Cost varies depending on project and group size. Yakama Indian Christian CenterA Christian mission on the Yakama Nation Reservation in White Swan, Washington, this center offers a vital ministry to and with Native Americans. Yakama offers services such as counseling, clothing, referral center, Christmas baskets and more. Cost varies depending on project and group size. Consider local Disciples ministries Congregations that need repair Contact a congregation in an urban setting and ask if you could do some painting or minor repairs. Congregations with limited budgets usually will welcome such an offering. Most congregations would welcome a group to sleep on their floor and cook in their kitchen. Local YMCAs usually allow you to use their showers. New congregations trying to get started Disciples are constructing brand-new church churches in some places, with the help of Vision Builders! A pilot project that began in 1999 has volunteers constructing a church building for a new church in Columbus, Ohio. For information about other builds, contact: Vision Builders! at (800) 274-1883. Regional campgrounds Contact a regional office--maybe even your own--and ask if you could do a special project on their campgrounds. Housing and showers are right there and your group would provide a much needed service! Think about disaster relief Disasters Around the world, disaster strikes. Youth and other hands-on mission workers bring the good news of hope and help to many people every year by venturing out to assist in clean up and rebuilding. If you're ready for this kind of adventure, www.disasternews.net can help you determine where help is needed. Some regions sponsor such trips; or get help in choosing a site by contacting Week of Compassion director, Johnny Wray. [top] [first steps] [fund the trip] 
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