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The SOWER Work Mission Program

@  the Epworth Center


S
haring Our Witness Enriching Relationships  --Matthew 13:18

 

 

SOWER Work Mission groups help make building repairs for individuals, families, churches and  non-profit organizations who cannot afford them.  These groups participate in five-day work camps to share their witness as they become the hands and feet of Jesus Christ by giving their time as Servants of God. 

      "I would like to thank the SOWERS for their hard work
that they did in our home.  They painted, fixed our leaks,
put in new floors and
lots of other things.
They also showed us
lots of love
."

Anyone age 12 or older is welcome to participate in the Program.  One adult must accompany every five youth (five girls with one female adult or five boys with one male adult).

SOWER Work Mission teams have the option to choose their own projects.  In the past, projects have included scraping, painting, porch rebuilding, roof repairs, and handicap accessible ramps.

The SOWER Work Mission Program operates primarily from June 1 through August; however, other arrangements may be made to work at different times during the year.  Adult teams are also welcome from September thru April.  During the normal SOWER season, camps are five days in length.  Our emphasis is on worship, work and relaxation.  Devotions are led by the pastor or group leader. 

Although we want our SOWER groups to work as servants of Christ, we also want the experience to be well-balanced.  Groups are encouraged to take Wednesday off, and enjoy themselves with the recreation of their choice.  Some local activities include:

           Oglebay Park * Barkcamp * Kennywood * Sandcastle * Idlewild * Cedar Point
Whitewater Rafting * Bowling * The Wilds *  Capitol Music Hall
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball * Cleveland Indians Baseball * Washington Wild Things Minor League Baseball
Ohio Valley Mall (including cinema) * Mini-Golf *  The Living Word Outdoor Drama * Towngate Theatre
Bellaire Toy & Plastic Brick Museum (LEGO Collection) * Longhorn Tours
*Or visit Belmont County Tourism, Wheeling Area Chamber, Noble County Tourism,
Monroe County, or Guernsey County online for other ideas!*

Housing & Meals

Housing is provided in the Epworth Center's five heated cabins (click here to read about our cabin renovation project).  Each cabin sleeps 8-12, with the exception of renovated #2, which sleeps 16. The cabins have their own restroom facilities, including showers.  Each cabin has separate rooms with bunk beds.  Participants need to bring their own bedding.  Breakfast and dinner are served in the air conditioned lodge.  Lunch is provided by a host church near the worksite, or, because of the location, a packed lunch is taken with the group.  Meals are provided Monday breakfast thru Friday lunch, with Wednesday lunch and dinner on your own if you take the Fun Day.

Registration Fees

Camper fees include your housing and meals.  We require each SOWER Work Mission group to raise additional funds for materials to help with building repair supplies.  This amount depends on the size of your group.  The fees support the entire ministry of the Center.  Material funds are used on an "as needed" basis, as some projects are more costly than others.  Any material fees monies left over at the end of SOWER are used for improvements at the Epworth Center.  A $500 nonrefundable deposit / administrative fee** registers your group as a SOWER Work Mission team.

Work Camp Fees: $275/ person
 Materials: $1500 (group size of up to 15) + $80/each additional person
Nonrefundable deposit / administrative fee to register: $500**
**October 10, 2008 - PLEASE NOTE: In order to help your SOWER experience, we have decided to return to our former policy of a nonrefundable $500 deposit (deductible from your total balance due).  This replaces the administration fee to register.  Thank you!

Adult Work Camp Fees (September thru April): $50/person/day + cost of materials

In order to become a SOWER Work Mission team, a coordinator from your group should contact us.  You may email us at sowermission@epworthcenter.org, call us at 740.484.4705, write us at 301 N. Main St., P.O. Box 538, Bethesda, OH 43719, or choose from the selection below: updated February 2008
Notice concerning online forms: If you fill out one of our online forms and do not receive a response from us in a reasonable amount of time, please email us at sowermission@epworthcenter.org.  Our online forms are working, but from time-to-time we hit a glitch and they do not go through.  Please know that we appreciate each form filled out and do respond in a timely matter.  Thank you for understanding!

 Choose a project! Download SOWER packet Online application SOWER calendar VBS Opportunities
 Devotional Journal Email a SOWER participant Online client referral SOWER Celebration Dinner
 Download application FAQ's Pictures SOWER "reviews"
 Download client referral Fundraising ideas Planning a work mission... "Thank you, SOWER!"
 Download flyers/brochure "Making a Difference..." Request more information Tshirts


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