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Mission Trip: Scott County, Tennessee



About this Event

The Church of Joy along with several other local churches will be serving the community of Scott County Tennessee, in June. This mission trip is a great opportunity to bring your entire family to do ministry, together.

Scott County is one of the most poverty stricken counties in Tennessee and the nation. With so many areas of ministry andservice, you and your family will have no problem finding a place to express the love of Christ and bring His peace to those in chaos.

COST: $120/person (includes lodging and meals)

TRAVEL DAYS:
Saturday, June 20
Make your travel arrangements before Saturday, we will NOT be meeting at Joy for a carpool. Give yourself at least 5.5 hours to Huntsville, TN plan for a couple bathroom breaks and lunch. **Please do not arrive earlier than 4pm

Friday, June 26
Pack, clean, load and go. We're not exactly sure how long it will take us to clean the Elementary School we are staying in. Don't plan to make it home until the evening.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Huntsville Elementary School
3221 Baker Hwy. Huntsville, TN 37756

AREAS OF SERVICE:

  • Kid’s Camp
    Crafts, Food, Teaching, Games, Rotation
    Leaders, Archery, Registration, Face
    Painting, Music, Tech

  • Scott Co. Christian Clinic
    Food & Clothing Giveaway, Cleaning

  • Nursing Home
    Visiting, Singing

  • Grow Appalachia
    Weeding in community gardens

  • Construction
    Projects done as needed by community

  • Kitchen Crew
    Cook meals for team

  • Block Party Crew
    Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Face Painting

WHAT TO BRING:
Bible
Air Mattress or Cot and Pillow
Cover / Sheet / Blanket
Towels & Washcloths
Toiletries
Church clothes (for Sunday morning)
Pants or modest shorts
T-Shirts
tennis shoes (for camp and working)
Pajamas
Shower shoes
light-weight jacket
Sunblock and Bug Spray
Tools (if doing construction)
Spending money for extracurricular activities

Earlier Event: June 16
Never Alone Widow/Widower Luncheon
Later Event: June 28
Men's Breakfast