(narrator) Everyday, in places all over the world,

United Methodists are answering a call to serve.

And in return, thier lives are changed.

(Karla Kiefer) We get dirty, get sweaty together.

And it just strengthens us. It brings us closer together.

We're from Sedgewickville, Missouri and we're in

Big Rock, Tennessee to do repairs from the tornado damage.

(Karla Kiefer) My name's Karla Kiefer.

I am youth leader and I'm also a mother.

Our annual mission trips are also family vacations.

[knock, knock, knock]

My husband... I call the workaholic...

when it comes to vacation he is more comfortable

doing a vacation such as a mission trip than to go out

and spend money at vacation resorts and other things.

(Wayne Kiefer) It works out pretty good.

My wife says that's the only way she can get me to leave home,

so I, 'cause I work all the time like I said do construction.

We've got a small farm.

So it's one way to get away to help, get something done for

other people, and be as a family together.

(Tate Kiefer) Normally we get a lot of time to talk to each

other while we work or have fun.

(Trent Kiefer) I'm Trent Kiefer. I'm 18.

We're putting on this roof for Wayne.

This week we hope to finish two-thirds of the roof.

We hope to maybe get a ceiling up in the front porch.

(Harold Wayne) These folks took the time to look at what

they were doing, and to be considerate about my house

and my belongings.

And it makes a world of difference.

So I'm thoroughly pleased with their presence and their progress.

(Karla Kiefer) You would be amazed at what these kids can do.

Yes, these kids can tear off a roof and put a roof back on.

These kids can put up sheet rock.

These kids can lay down flooring.

You may not be able to get it out of 'em at home,

but when you say it's a mission trip and they're working for God

and they're working to help somebody else,

they all jump in there and they all work hard.

And it's not just our kids, it's all these kids.