Higher ground.
After Helene, a youth group from First Lutheran Church in Albemarle, North Carolina, spent a week at Lutherock serving people who are still recovering from the storm. It was their first trip to Lutherock.
“Getting to know other volunteers and hearing some of their stories from the hurricane was really important to us.”
Pastor James, First Lutheran Church
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“I feel like hearing stories and developing relationships was half of what we were there to do.”
Pastor James, First Lutheran Church
“Spending a week at Lutherock with our church group was truly amazing.”
John, an adult leader
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“Everything worked together to create a wonderful environment for us to reflect, work, and grow.”
John, an adult leader
“This mission trip showed me that serving others is serving Christ.”
Xeem, a youth from First Lutheran
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“It humbled me, deepened my gratitude, and helped me see every act of service as a way to live out God’s love.”
Xeem, a youth from First Lutheran
Lutherock was hit too.
When Hurricane Helene came through in September 2024, it hit Lutherock hard. Trees and power lines blocked the roads across camp, stretches of road washed away, and the Crow’s Nest took on water. Staff and volunteers cleared trees from the camper areas and started the long work of repair.
Within days, NovusWay began opening Lutherock as a base camp for groups doing recovery work across Western North Carolina.
“We have assessed and removed overhanging trees in the camper areas. Carpet and drywall have been ripped out of the Crowsnest, which we learned suffered substantial water damage.”
Nathan Boykin, Lutherock, October 2024
Clearing trees at Lutherock.
Bring your group.
Appalachian Impact is for high school youth groups and their adult leaders.
Questions, or ready to reserve a week for your group? Email Pastor Drew Yoos at dyoos@novusway.org.
Planning the trip? Here’s everything group leaders need to know, and the weeks and pricing.
