Mountain mission trip brings rewards for Peoria Church of the Brethren

After many months of gathering clothing, toys, furniture and storing them all around the church, a group of dedicated people loaded four trucks, four trailers and a van to the top for our annual trip to Henderson Settlement and Red Bird Mission. Beautiful sunny weather stayed with us from loading until Sunday morning. Even though the work was demanding sometimes spirits were high preparing for the trip and meeting with the Methodists at Mt. Zion.

The day before loading trucks, people showed up to sort baby clothes and sanitize baby furniture and toys. The Peoria Church specialized in supplying the baby nursery at Henderson. That area runs out of supplies long before their other operations and they are truly grateful to receive the truck load we can bring them. Keep this in mind throughout the year and save all the baby items you can for next year.

The group was small this year with a total of only 9 vehicles and 19 people. But the energy and enthusiasm was the same as in years past. Those who travel to Eastern Kentucky receive far more than they leave after visiting the Mission work done by these people and volunteers. The people of Eastern Kentucky show their appreciation as well during our visits with their stories of how people are helped in this area of the US that suffers from few jobs, isolation and poverty.

Thanks to the volunteers who sort, load, travel and drive on the Peoria Church of the Brethren annual Mountain Mission Project.