In 2006, ChallengePoint began a journey to bridge a gap that would bring the future dreams of it's teambuilding and adventure programs one step closer. For the past eight years, ChallengePoint has worked hard to impact the lives of thousands of teens and adults. Working out of a trailer as a mobile ministry, this completely volunteer – powered organization has provided adventures and life-changing challenges through 14 states. Today, many see ChallengePoint as a permanent part of their camp or ministry, having established a powerful relationship through years of working together. It is a past with a wonderful story that thousands share, but now present concerns turn towards the future.

In order for ChallengePoint to grow beyond a very effective weekend and summer time ministry, permanent facilities must be established. The first step in that process is raising funds for the purchase of land.

In order to launch the first ever fundraising effort in true ChallengePoint fashion, ChallengePoint Directors Larry Alexander and Jane Hollingsworth pledged to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail - a total of 2,175 miles - in exchange for donations to ChallengePoint to go towards a permanent facility.

Larry & Jane began the hike April 1, 2006 at Springer Mountain in northern Georgia and completed the hike on September 8, 2006 atop Mount Katahdin in central Maine - 161 days and 2,175 miles later. The two backpacked the entire length on foot and camped in tents, hammocks, shelters, and the occasional hostel along the way. It was an incredible journey which they've chronicled in their own trail journals. Just visit the link below to read more about their travels along the A.T. in Jane's journal. If you're interested in Larry's version of the trail experience, you'll soon have the opportunity to own a copy for yourself! Watch the ChallengePoint website for information on Larry's book - due out in Summer 2008

Jane's Trail Journal (a.k.a.: Jangles)

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Although the trek is over, our fundraising effort will go on as long as needed in order to reach our original goal of $100,000, with every penny going towards the purchase of land. If ChallengePoint has had an impact on your life or in your youth or ministry group, help it grow into the ministry it has the potential to become. Join us in our Trek for the Future:

First Responder	1 cent/mile	$22
Rock Jumper	2 cents/mile	$44
Path Finder	5 cents/mile	$110
Fire Starter	10 cents/mile	$220
Trail Blazer	25 cents/mile	$550
Mountain Mover	50 cents/mile	$1100

These, of course are merely suggestions and any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. ChallengePoint is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization able to receive tax deductible donations. Checks should be made out to ChallengePoint and mailed to:

ChallengePoint

P.O. Box 916

Huntsville , AL 35804

You can also make a secure donation on-line using PayPal.
Just follow the link below.

LAND

It is our hope and prayer that the end result of "The Trek for the Future" will be the ability to purchase land. There will be a number of elements to consider before acquiring property for a retreat center. The primary factors ChallengePoint is looking at are proximity to our customer base, seasonal climate and land features that will compliment our program. With these points considered, the target region ChallengePoint is looking at currently is middle Tennessee, possibly along the Cumberland Plateau.

Once land has been acquired, the building program will begin. The ChallengePoint Christian Retreat Center would be home to year-round retreat programs, summer camps, and a mission training program. We share this vision with you and ask for your continued prayer support as we take steps to make this vision a reality. The following architectural images offer an artistic representation of what the retreat center may look like.

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FUNDRAISING UPDATE

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We are grateful to all those who have offered financial support over the past few months in response to our "Trek for the Future" fundraising campaign. Because of your generosity, we are off to a great start in working towards our goal. Thank You for choosing to bless ChallengePoint.

Trek for the Future Fundraising Total
$32,541.50
(updated 03-13-2008)
Donors
Johnny and Tara Bachus	Grant, AL
Alicia Blevins	Chattanooga, TN
Tony & Claudia Briley	Nashville, TN
Darrell & Alicia Brimberry	Carlisle, PA
Craig Brown	Birmingham, AL
Mike & Regina Buckley	Knoxville, TN
Andrew & Carolyn Burton	Nashville, TN
Jason & Amy Butcher & Family	Rossville, GA
Cabin 8 Crew	Montgomery, AL
Michael & Jennifer Christian	Jasper, AL
Alan & Kristy Cope	Nashville, TN
Steve & Sheri Crigger	Huntsville, AL
Lesley Cuttler	Nashville, TN
Leesa Dalton	Nashville, TN
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Darnell	Guntersville, AL
Gary Davis	Franklin, TN
Helen Demonbreun	Nashville, TN
Dr. Michael & Vicki Drummond	Jasper, AL
Leigh Ellenburg	Nashville, TN
Jim & Julie Ellis	Owensboro, KY
Scott & Sandra Ellis	Nashville, TN
Andy & Rebecca Fischer	Knoxville, TN
Patrick Flanagan	Henderson, TN
Kyle & Sharon Garner	White House, TN
Jan & Justin Gentry	Jemison, AL
Jerry & Carol Gilpen	Nashville, TN
Danny & Ann Glasgow	Jasper, AL
George & Niki Gozdz	Jensen Beach, FL
Charles & Jo Gray	Huntsville, AL
Chad Hagwood	Hoover, AL
Janie Hardaway	Nashville, TN
Chad & Shelly Hedgepath	Franklin, TN
Lance & Brianne Hendrick	Taylors, SC
Ruth Henry	Nashville, TN
Mike & Hilda Hicks	Collierville, TN
Roy & Patricia Hoisington	Buford, GA
Hayes, Megan and Levi Holland	Nashville, TN
Sandra Hollingsworth	Madison, TN
Tom & Lee Ann Hollingsworth	Nashville, TN
Andy & Debbie Hooper	Franklin, TN
Kevin Hopkins	Nashville, TN
Penny Ingram	Jasper, AL
Berlun & Ann Jackson	Grant, AL
Josh & Beth Jackson	Pegram, TN
Ron & Donna Jackson	Grant, AL
Karah & Matt Jennings	Nashville, TN
Gary Jerkins	Nashville, TN
Dr. Kent Johnson	Nashville, TN
Lynn & Sarah Justiss	Titus, AL
Jennifer Keen	Nashville, TN
LaFonda Kiker	Jasper, AL
Steve Lancaster	Spring Hill, TN
Stephanie Lane	Nashville, TN
Thomas & Diana Leader	Taylors, SC
Cori Lewis	Jay, FL
Greg & Tiffany Linville	Waukesha, WI
Ben & Peggy Little	Tallassee, AL
Elisabeth Loyd	Nashville, TN
James Lynn	Thompson Station, TN
Joseph Martin, Jr.	Nashville, TN
Ann McAlister	Nolensville, TN
Dwight & Mary Miller	Fayetteville, NC
George & Belinda Miller	Spring Hill, TN
Steven & Brooke Moseley	Nashville, TN
JP & Angie Murrell	Knoxville, TN
Julie Nordyke	Kotzebue, Alaska
Greg & Terri O'Rear	Jasper, AL
Jeff Parnell	Jasper, AL
Marie & Jason Patterson	Murfreesboro, TN
Kelvin & Rhonda Pennington	Brentwood, TN
Betsy Piper	Nashville, TN
Dr. Leland and Brenda Ray	Brentwood, TN
Kevin & Nancy Rice	Brentwood, TN
Dr. Jeremy & Jill Robinson	Cookeville, TN
Janet Ross	Brentwood, TN
Alan & Diana Salyer	Franklin, TN
Douglas & Jill Saunders	Jasper, AL
Tim & Jessica Sherer	Nauvoo, AL
Dr. Susan Silfee	Jasper, AL
David & Teresa Simmons	Brentwood, TN
Danna Simpson	Brentwood, TN
Daniel & Melinda Simpson	Brentwood, TN
Derrick & Jenci Spradlin	Jackson, TN
Rodney & Sara Steger	Huntsville, AL
Bill & Evelyn Stephens	Jemison, AL
Bryan Stephens	Jemison, AL
Richard & Patricia Stephens	Gardendale, AL
Sue Stephens	Jemison, AL
Deborah & Robert Street	Nashville, TN
Robert Swindell	Brentwood, TN
Joey Tipton	Knoxville, TN
Brian Tunstall	Knoxville, TN
Dr. Casey & Lorayne Vague	Jasper, AL
Joey & Clair Watson	Fayetteville, NC
Ken Watson/ Country Gas Inc.	Sumiton, AL
Rabon & Patricia Watson	Jasper, AL
Frank & Lynn Watts	Jasper, AL
Kevin & Lindsay Welch	Smyrna, TN
Frederick & Teri Wilhelms	Nashville, TN
Kathryn Wiser	Murfreesboro, TN
Bess Wiser	Shelbyville, TN
Alfred & Rebecca Woods	Jasper, AL
Steven & Vickie Woods	Hillsborough, NC
Guntersville Church of Christ	Guntersville, AL
Helen Street Church of Christ	Fayetteville, NC
Kingwood Heights Church of Christ	Murphreesboro, TN
Maple Hill Church of Christ	Lebanon, TN
Meridian Woods Church of Christ	Tallahassee, FL
Smyrna Church of Christ	Smyrna, TN
Sycamore View Church of Christ	Memphis, TN
Tusculum Church of Christ	Nashville, TN
Woodland Trace Church of Christ	Jasper, AL