Appalachian Outreach Registration

Christians Join Hands to Help People in Need. Appalachian Outreach began in 1984 as a home repair ministry for poverty level people, by the Campus Ministries Department of Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee. Since then Appalachian Outreach has expanded its ministries to include a homeless shelter called Samaritan House, a food distribution ministry, a used clothing and furniture ministry, a computer and GED educational program, a ministry to Hispanic people, the Second Source Thrift Store, a recycling program, Christian nurturing and counseling. The Appalachian Outreach Ministries Center is located at 190 Old Andrew Johnson Highway, across from the city park.

Partnership Principle. Appalachian Outreach connects people in need with those who have resources in order to help the less fortunate. Many people are able to give personal time by actually working on the project sites while others can only support the ministry in a monetary way. The amount of support is directly equivalent to the amount of work that can be completed. Therefore, AO strives to meet as many needs as possible. Most of the clients have been waiting for someone to help them for many years. As one elderly neighbor of one whose home was being repaired said, with tears of gratitude in her eyes, "I've been praying for years for someone to come and help my dear friend." Many of our clients have been living in sad circumstances for years, just struggling to put food on the table and to keep warm in the winter. As the homes are improved physically, AO shares the encouragement and witness of Jesus Christ. The hard work and love of Christ help build a firm foundation and structure for their homes.

Home Improvement In Jesus Name! Appalachian Outreach ministers to families from a five county area, who need home repair. They are recommended by churches, community organizations, Department of Human Services, home health care services, and by individuals. College students, faculty, community volunteers, church youth & adult groups join together as partners in volunteering their time, talent and resources to provide a helping hand. The repair ministry is supervised by Foreman, Randy Mellon. Each year many homes are repaired as tangible expressions of the love of Jesus Christ. Funding for this program is provided by individuals, church and civic organizations.

Would you like to go with our youth group? We will be in Tennessee for June 15-21. The total cost of the trip will be $25.00. In order to register, please pay this amount to Richard.