Are You Going to W.A.S.H.?

We've BEGUN!

Downpour now offers an after school program called WASH (stands for Wednesday After School Hours). The staff arrives at 2pm, then we go pick up the students as schools get out. We currently pick up at Avery Trace Middle School, Cookeville High School, and Upperman High School. We will expand as resources allow.

When students arrive it's time for snacks, fellowship and fun provided by our Jr. High pastors, Kayla and Walter. At 4:45PM we start Study Time. This is a special time where the students do their homework, getting tutoring help, work on basic skills/drills, and get help planning for their future.

We serve dinner for all at 6:15 until about 6:50 when Jen begins the countdown to worship!

Our regular Wednesday night worship services go from 7:00 until 8:15pm.

Our first few weeks have gone well, and we've had donations of money, computers, TVs, and time! Austin, aka "The Librarian", aka "Saskwatch" has been getting a feel for the students' interests in reading, and he's making his plans. Bwooohahaahahaa..

We still need some folks to help students with their math homework. It's mostly algebra.

Some Feedback

We've already gotten some great feedback from the students. They appreciate the time and distraction-free environment to get their stuff done. They also said it was fun to do their homework with their friends. It made it not so much of a chore. THAT'S what we like to hear!