ASP (Appalachia Service Project) is our annual mission trip for high school and college students and adults. It’s a mission that serves the southern Appalachian mountain states (Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. West Virginia) and aims to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for low-income families. It’s a life-changing week of service, fun, and fellowship.
UMC of Geneva has served with ASP since 1982. You can learn more about ASP at their website, www.asphome.org.
UMCG will be participating in ASP from June 15-22, 2024. Location TBD.
We meet prior to the trip to prepare for our trip.
Meeting Dates (Check back for updates to the 2023-2024 dates and times):
Saturday, January 21, 2024 at 3:30pm. Meeting and Pizza. Even if you’re not signed up yet, but are possibly interested in going (youth and adult) please join us.
Sunday, February 11, 2024 Bake Sale: Please bring sweet treats to the church by 9:30 am or make arrangements with Julie Popplewell to drop off Saturday, February 10.
Sunday, March 17, 2024: Take part in our Chili Cook-off
Sunday, April 6, 2024: Escape Room and team building
Sunday, May 5, 2024: Cinco de Mayo Taco Night and ASP Meeting
Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 10-12pm. (Construction basics training)
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5pm. Potluck and load the vans.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7am. Meet at church to load up and go!
Cost per participant is $350; $150 deposit due when registering. The remaining $200 is due on April 1, 2024. Each student is asked to raise $100 additional. Scholarships are available to cover part or all of the cost. If you need that support, please contact Julie Popplewell at jcpoboe@gmail.com.
You can pay online when you register. If you prefer to pay by check, choose Pay Later and send a check to:
UMC of Geneva
211 Hamilton St
Geneva, IL 60134
Attn: ASP
Anyone going into 9th grade and older is eligible to join us. If you think you might be interested in ASP 2024. follow these steps:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Complete the form to save your spot for the 2024 trip and submit your deposit.
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If you prefer to pay by check, please mail to: UMC of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva, IL 60134, Attn: ASP.
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Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please contact jcpoboe@gmail.com for scholarship information.