ASP News

2010 Theme and T-Shirt

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:16:00 -0500

This year’s theme is Eyes on the Prize: Racing to Serve. It comes from 1 Corinthians 9:24, “Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.”

And check out the t-shirt design...

>> Buy 2010 T-Shirt

Ashley Bowes won this year’s t-shirt design contest. As a youth, Ashley volunteered at ASP with Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale, PA. She served on summer staff from 2000 to 2002. Ashley joined ASP full-time after graduating from Boston University and worked for three years as a Field Coordinator for Kentucky.

Since leaving ASP, Ashley has relocated to Minneapolis, MN where she works as a career advisor and administrator at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She will complete her MA in Leadership in Student Affairs at St. Thomas this May. Ashley has remained involved with ASP; she has volunteered with a group of staff alumni and led a workshop for a group of Virginia Tech students volunteering in Jonesville after their school tragedy.

Ashley designed the t-shirt using Wordle (wordle.net), which she began working with in order to design invitations and stationary for her upcoming wedding to Adam Johnson, another ASP staff alum.

You can buy our t-shirt online in the General Store today!

Plan Your ASP Trip for Summer 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:58:00 -0500

The rewards of an ASP trip start long before your group arrives in Appalachia. In fact, the preparation itself can be one of the highlights of your program year. And now is the time to start getting ready for ASP (if you haven't already!).

We have provided tons of resouces to help you out, so download them and get started today!

2010 Prep Packet
From devotions to construction, fundraising to forms -- everything you need to plan your ASP trip is right here! Plus, new Study Session activities for 2010 that will help your group learn about Appalachian history, culture and poverty; prepare to serve others mentally and spiritually; and apply the lessons learned at ASP to their everyday lives.
Trip Forms
All the forms you'll need to submit, along with their due dates and any special instructions.
Fundraising Tips
Detailed outline to help you brainstorm ideas for group fundraising, and a budget worksheet to set and track fundraising goals, manage your budget, and monitor fees paid.
Share Fundraising Ideas
Got a great fundraiser that your church organizes every year, or a new idea you're tossing around? Share the wealth! Use our discussion board to swap ideas with other ASP Group Leaders.
New Group Leader Training
Planning your first ASP trip? Join ASP staff and veteran volunteers for a New Group Leader Training Weekend, where you'll get a glimpse of what to expect this summer.

From what to bring to what to expect, it's all right here. So get ready. Get set. And give your group the experience of a lifetime.

>> Start Planning Your 2010 ASP Trip

General Store Item of the Week: Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:22:00 -0500

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Shop the ASP General Store and check out our Item of the Week: a limited-edition stainless steel water bottle. Get 'em while they last!

Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Stainless Loop Cap

100% recyclable, high-quality, food grade stainless steel, meaning its free of toxins and BPA. Clean it out with warm water, dish washing liquid soap, and any standard bottle brush. Made from safe, #304 food-grade stainless steel; BPA-free and non-leaching; Loop cap with stainless steel plug; Chuggable, wide-mouth opening; Long lasting and 100% recyclable; Backed by Pura's Lifetime Warranty.

>> Order Now

Previously Featured Items

>> 2009 Theme Mug
>> Travel Mug
>> Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

Volunteers still needed for Summer 2010 Youth Program

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:37:00 -0500

We still need volunteers for our Summer 2010 Youth Program! If you haven't signed your youth group up yet, there's still space in the following weeks:

July 25-31 (Week 7)
August 1-7 (Week 8)

If you can help any of these days, please call our Volunteer Department at (423) 854-4405 ASAP!

Getting started is easy! So what are you waiting for? Bring your youth group to Appalachia to make homes warmer, safer, and drier. And you'll return home with kids who are stronger, wiser, and closer to God.

>> Sign Up Today!
>> Learn more about ASP Youth Program

Give a Day to ASP. Get a Day at Disney.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:39:00 -0500

In 2010, when you volunteer with ASP, you can get a free pass to a Disney theme park! Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free.

Starting January 1, 2010, you can go to www.disneyparks.com to register your ASP service with Disney. Stay tuned for details - we'll post them here.

In the meantime, learn more about Give A Day. Get A Disney Day. and check out their Frequently Asked Questions.

Fall 2009 Front Porch Newsletter

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:06:00 -0500

This is our last “anniversary edition” of The Front Porch — and we're highlighting The Fourth Decade, 1999 to the present. We hope you’ve enjoyed a look at what God has accomplished through your generous partnership with ASP over the last 40 years. Thank you for your prayers, your time, your generous support — and we look forward to even greater service over the next 40 years!