Fall 2024 Mission Trip
October 24 - October 27
We’re excited to offer a special mission trip opportunity for adults eager to make a difference. Travel to the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27 to work with other faith communities to build and renovate homes, help with a community festival event, and spread the love of Christ. This opportunity is for adults of all skill levels.
The cost to attend this mission trip is $60 per participant. Space is limited to a team of 20 volunteers, so SIGN UP today!
Learn more about mission partner, Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Project)
Since 1975, Mountain T.O.P. has thrived as a strategic community partner in Grundy County, Tennessee and focuses on reducing substandard housing, supporting lifelong learning and leadership, and promoting overall wellness.
Mountain T.O.P. offers a variety of mission-based programs. The Adults in Ministry (AIM) program seeks to bring adults from all over the country together to the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee. The group is theologically focused, integrated into the local community, committed to transformative experiences for all, and intentional about working with (not for) local families.
Home Repair and Renovation Work
Join Mountain T.O.P. in addressing the substandard housing conditions within the local community and enhance the quality of life for families through substantial housing repairs. With your help, we aim to improve structural integrity, replace shingle roofs with corrugated metal, update dilapidated siding, renovate interior spaces, and install new windows.
Why Your Participation Matters:
- Significant Impact: By improving a family’s housing situation, you contribute to their physical health, social connectedness, and overall well-being.
- All Skill Levels Welcome: No prior construction experience is needed! The worksite accommodates every skill level, and there are tasks for everyone.
- Build Relationships: Beyond the physical work, volunteers are encouraged to engage with families, foster meaningful connections, and provide emotional support.
On-Site Support:
Each Ministry Production Team (MPT) is guided by a dedicated Point Person. This experienced volunteer acts as a liaison between Mountain T.O.P.’s Service Area Managers and your team, ensuring smooth operations and offering support tailored to the project’s needs.
Fall Festival, Community Event
What started as a shoe distribution event in 2012 has blossomed into a full community fun event for families. Every year, community partners are invited to offer activities, carnival games, or giveaways for children in the hopes that parents would visit their tables to learn about programs. Mountain T.O.P. is simply the location where we can come together to create an event that meets practical needs in addition to community connectedness. Just like Home Repair, the Festival meets all four needs: social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. People pay $1 or give 1 non-expired canned food item per person to enter. Most items given away at the Fall Festival are donated by individuals or churches, locally and within the wider Mountain T.O.P. network. Items include coats, shoes, socks, winter accessories, and hygiene items.
Volunteers are an integral part of this event and help make a difference in the lives of families in our community.
Have questions?
Visit Mountain T.O.P.’s site
Contact Mike Dunham at mdunham@dunhamlegalgroup.com.