Arkansas Serving Trip
The EFCA Central District Crisis Response team is organizing multiple teams of up to 25 people to travel to Ravenden Springs, AR in late April through June 2026 to help clean up downed trees and debris at a 120-acre Training Center that was damaged by two tornadoes in 2024 and 2025. These trips may also involve some construction repairs and electrical work.
This opportunity allows us to come alongside an EFCA church in both service and ministry, helping restore their center to full operation. As we work together, we’ll also take time to grow in our understanding of the unique ministry opportunities that emerge in the wake of crisis. Through shared service, we’ll continue to strengthen and unify our Central District team for future response efforts.
Serving roles include
- Raking and picking up sticks and limbs
- Cooking meals for teams
- Cutting fallen trees with chainsaws
- Operating a skid steer or small tractor
- Running a small sawmill to cut large trees into boards
Who can attend
Anyone with a heart to help - adults and teens 14 years old or older with a parent/guardian. We need a total of 175 people across all of the teams.
Location
Pilgrimage Christian Center Camp, Ravenden Springs, AR
Dates for trips
- April 22-25, 2026 - $200/person - apply by Feb. 25, 2026
- May 11-15, 2026 - $395/person - apply by April 13, 2026
- May 18-22, 2026 - $395/person - apply by April 20, 2026
- June 1-5, 2026 - $395/person - apply by May 4, 2026
- June 8-12 2026 - $395/person - apply by May 11, 2026
- June 22-26, 2026 - $395/person - apply by May 25, 2026
- June 29-July 3, 2026 - $395/person - apply by June 1, 2026
Cost
$50 non-refundable deposit is due by deadline of attended trip. The April 22-25 trip will cost $200. The total cost for full-week teams is $395 each. Price includes meals, supplies, tools, etc.
Dave Clarke, the Central District Crisis Response Champion, is organizing these teams, so please email or call him with any questions and to reserve a serving spot on one of the teams ([email protected] or 563-543-2391).
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