Appalachia
The economy of Appalachia traditionally rested on agriculture, mining, timber, and manufacturing, but the loss of jobs to mechanization in these industries have left much of Central and Southern Appalachia unemployed and poverty-stricken. Education in much of the area is behind the rest of the nation, due to struggles in receiving government funding and a population that often fails to see a practical need for formal education. Today Appalachia has made efforts to join the economic mainstream, but is still severely lagging behind the rest of the nation.
You will have a chance to serve in multiple communities and minister to the needs of these friendly, yet hurting people. You can connect with the locals in the area by encouraging them and giving them a sense of hope in their impoverished circumstances.
You'll have the opportunity to share God's love through activities such as children's ministry, door-to-door evangelism, connecting with the residents of local nursing homes, prayer walks, and basic home repair projects.
Trip Details
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