In August, 2021, the small rural town of Waverly, Tennessee was hit with one of the worst floods ever recorded. 17 inches fell in less than 24 hours, breaking all previous records for rainfall there and causing devastating damage across an entire region including rivers bursting their banks which submerged homes under water.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee toured the area, calling it a “devastating picture of loss and heartache.” Homes were washed off their foundations and all around the county was debris from wrecked cars, demolished businesses and homes and a chaotic, tangled mix of people’s lives. At one point the city of Waverly was only accessible by boat. At least 22 people lost their lives in the flood waters.
The Mission Discovery team is mobilizing groups of volunteers to help those affected by the recent floods in the Waverly community. We will be working with local ministries and other agencies to provide for the needs of the devastated neighborhoods.
The time for recovery has come – join us for an unforgettable mission trip to Waverly, Tennessee so that God can use this disaster relief effort not only to help heal broken lives, but also to draw people closer to Himself.
Daily Work Assignments:
- Repairing homes
- Building porches
General clean-up
Disaster Relief
TRIP DATES
Spring
- Custom Dates Available
Summer
- June 5 – 10, 2023
- June 12 – 17, 2023
- June 19 – 24, 2023
- June 26 – July 1, 2023
- July 3 – 8, 2023
- July 10 – 15, 2023
- July 17 – 22, 2023
- July 24 – 29, 2023
- Custom Dates Available
Fall
- Custom Dates Available
MISSION TRIP COSTS AND FAQ
Our mission trips to Waverly, Tennessee are best suited for Junior High, High School, College, Adult, and Family volunteers.
- The trip cost includes: trip deposit, food, lodging, ground transportation, construction supplies, emergency medical insurance, a t-shirt and a devotional.
- What is not included: flight, any spending money you may need and $25 for a background check.
- The trip cost includes: trip deposit, food, lodging, construction supplies, emergency medical insurance, a t-shirt and a devotional.
- What is not included: flight, ground transportation any spending money you may need and $15+ for a background check.
- Click the SIGN UP button at the top of this page.
- Fill in your information.
- Our team will contact you with an email with directions for how to sign up.
- We will follow up with you about project details and a payment schedule.
- When the trip is approaching, we will have an online meeting with leaders to communicate the specifics of the trip.
- You will travel to the location, meet the crew, and serve!
No. We break the trip cost into three payments. Here is what a typical payment schedule looks like.
- $100 per volunteer deposit is due 30 days after you register.
- Half of the remaining balance will be due 90 days prior to the trip start date.
- The remaining balance will be due 45 days prior to the trip start date.
Lodging
Transportation
Food
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Arrival Day
2:00 PM | Camp Opens
4:30 PM | Leaders Meeting
5:00 PM | Dinner
7:00 PM | Evening Program
8:00 PM | Small Groups
10:00 PM | In Rooms
Daily Schedule
7:00 AM | Wake Up
7:30 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM | Quiet Time
8:30 AM | Devotional Thought
8:45 AM | Depart for Worksites
3:00 PM | Return to Camp
4:30 PM | Leaders Meeting
5:00 PM | Dinner
7:00 PM | Evening Program
8:00 PM | Small Groups
10:00 PM | In Rooms
Departure Day
7:00 AM | Wake Up
7:30 AM | Load Up
8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:30 AM | Depart
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TENNESSEE TRIPS
6th year in a row to Westmoreland we have a great connection with the people.
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