To the Place, Where WE Belong: West Virginia
PPC Mission Trip, June 16-23, 2012, Oak Hill, West Virginia
Progress Report:
GATHERING SUPPORT
We need the support of the entire congregation to get to West Virginia and back and we are so grateful for all your support. So far, 31 families have agreed to sponsor part of the trip. There are still many ways that you can support the trip, including:
- Organizing a parking lot send-off for the mission team on June 16th
- Organizing a parking lot welcome home team for the mission team on June 23rd
- Making a gift for the residents we’ll serve (do you knit or crochet or like to do another craft)-a small shawl, afghan, or piece of art for their home would be lovely
- Becoming a prayer partner. We'll email regular updates on what part of trip preparations need prayer and then daily updates during the trip about on how we need prayer.
Pledge your support NOW by visiting our WV map in Fellowship Hall. There are plenty of opportunities for individuals and families of all ages to get involved.
TRIP PARTICIPANTS
The following youth and adults will be representing PPC on the trip:
Jane Drumheller, Janet Dunlop, Hana Gnauoi, Kendra Grams, Susan Haynes, Amanda Kuhn, Victoria Kuhn, Ryan Kulesza, Justin Lau, Sarah Miller, Sean Miller, Emily Petti, Lia Sohl, Ed Tennent, Lynda Tennent, McCartney Van Brunt, Rob Wescott, and Jack White.
What will we be doing? Serve others by completing home improvement projects for local residents. Projects may include roofing, building ramps, repairing skirting on mobile homes, etc.(painting rarely). An on-site project supervisor will help with supplies, work, and provide instruction as needed.
We’ll be serving with the 
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Schedule for the week
Saturday, June 16th-travel from Potomac, MD, to Oak Hill, WV
Sunday, June 17th-Worship with hosting congregation in the morning with the afternoon free to get to know the area
Monday, June 18th & Tuesday, June 19th—work days with evenings free for local activities and group building
Wednesday, June 20th—free day
Thursday, June 21st & Friday, June 22nd—work days with evenings free for local activities and group building
Saturday, June, 23rd—travel from Oak Hill, WV, to Potomac, MD
Where are we going? We will be staying at Summerlee Presbyterian Church in Oak Hill, WV. They will provide 25 camping cots and we are welcome to bring air mattresses. We will have multiple sleeping rooms and access to other gathering spaces. They have 2 showers on-site as well as a full kitchen (that includes dishes, pot and pans, microwaves, coffee pots, toasters, grills, refrigerators and stoves) in which we will be able to cook meals.
Oak Hill is a small town in Fayette County, WV. The town was settled in 1820 and was incorporated in 1905. It is located in West Virginia's southern coalfields and, as such, coal mining has played a primary role in the town's history. The town also has a history of light manufacturing. Nearly 15% of families and nearly 28% of children live below the poverty line.
Why should WE get involved? This is an opportunity to respond to Christ’s call to care for the disadvantaged and downtrodden. It’s a chance to say, “Here I am, Lord, send me!” It’s also a chance to make new friendships in the congregation and strengthen the ties that bind us together as a family of faith.
How can I support this trip?
Pledge your support NOW by visiting our WV map in Fellowship Hall. You can offer your financial support by “purchasing” meals for trip participants, nails for construction projects, or van rentals to get the team to West Virginia and back. You can also pledge your support by signing up to pray for the trip and those whom we’ll serve, to help with the planning process, or to prepare care packages for trip participants and those whom we’ll serve. Check back soon for a full listing of "items" to sponsor.
Thank you to everyone who came to eat pancakes with the rest of the church family of February 12th. We raised over $800 toward the trip through God's goodness and your generosity.
May 20th, bring your car to be washed. All donations support the trip.
If you have more questions, feel free to contact a member of the Planning Team:
Rob Wescott, Sonia Russo, Ed Tennent, Janet Dunlop, Joe Curry, Jane Drumheller, McCartney Van Brunt, Emily Petti, Pastor Sean Miller, or Kendra Grams.
Did you know?
WV became a state in 1863 making it the 35th state in the union.
WV has 55 counties and nearly 2 million people.
WV's state insect is the honey bee. Their state butterfly is the monarch. Their state bird is the cardinal. Their state fish is the brook trout. Their state animal is the black bear.
WV's state flower is the rhododendron. Their state fruit is the golden delicious apple. And their state tree is the sugar maple.
Tourism is the state's leading industry. For many years, coal was the leading industry.
Please come back to this page often... for updates/fun facts/additional information....
