From June 26th to July 4th Alyson Grzyb joined the senior high youth group of the Nichols United Methodist Church of Trumbull, CT (her home church) on a mission trip with the Appalachia Service Project.  She volunteered for a week of her summer, along with thousands of others, to help make the homes of families in Central Appalachia warmer, safer, and drier for the upcoming winter.  In the Central Appalachian region of the USA one out of four homes is considered sub-standard (which means that they lack indoor plumbing, electricity, a kitchen, and/or protection from the elements) and the poverty rate is three times the national average.  This was Alyson's 11th time putting her faith into action with the Appalachia Service Project.  If you would like to make a donation to the Appalachia Service Project checks can be sent to 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN  37601 or donations can be made on-line at www.ASPhome.org/give. 

Alyson gave a presentation of her ASP mission to interested folks on July 21st, following a light dinner. The Prayer Shawl Ministry presented Alyson with a prayer shawl for her caring and action on behalf of others.

A light dinner followed by..

Alyson's presentation of her Appalachia Service Project experience and..

A surprise presentation of a prayer shawl to Alyson.

Battenkill Grange #487 Honored John Davies, Federated Church Moderator, with a dinner and a presentation of a Community Citizen Award at the Grange Hall in West Arlington on July 7, 2010.

John has been and continues to be involved with many community projects. Faith in Action for sure ! Congratulations & Thank You, John!

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

Visit the following site to find out more about one of the programs supported by our church.

http://neighbortoneighborvt.org

Pastor Kathy, Archie and Molly talk to congregation about their trip to Vancleave, Mississippi and their work on the Vermont House

Learn more at the following http://thevermonthouse.blogspot.com/                                                                                                                                    

Faith in Action: Youth Mission Trip to Maine

A day in the park  Monique, Ariel and Selene

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