For questions or more information, call 502-426-1931 or email josh@kybf.org.

Extreme Build 2010 Brochure (Inside)

Extreme Build 2010 Brochure (Outside)

Members of GracePointe Community Church in Mt. Washington spent a weekend in McCreary County working with KBF Partners Jim and Rita Cmolik of Hills and Hollers Ministries.

Pastor Tim Doremus had this to say about the group’s experience:

“We had a great time.  We took 12 people on the trip.  While we were there, we worked on the house of Marty, Becky, and Allie.  It is a set of grandparents and their granddaughter.  We put up house wrap, siding and soffit.  In addition, another group of our people organized donated items (some by GracePointe, some by others) and hosted a “Day of Sharing” on Saturday.  People from the community came and collected clothes, coats, and hygiene items.  All of our people had a great time serving and each individual said they couldn’t wait to come back!  We will be going back in the spring for another short trip…and I expect that we will have a larger group going.  Additionally, we also raised $1000 to pay for the materials for the project.
Jim and Rita have been great to work with.  The mission house is a wonderful place to stay.  I highly recommend Hills and Hollers Ministry.”

KBF McCreary County Extreme Build 2009 from Joshua Speight on Vimeo.

Repair Affair: September 12, 2009

The Owsley County Action Team and Partnership Housing would like to invite Mountain Hope volunteers to participate in “Repair Affair,” a one-day housing event in which volunteers can assist with small housing repair projects for low-income elderly or disabled individuals and families. Projects may include wheelchair ramp installation, floor repair, or window & door replacement. The event will be held on September 12, 2009, beginning with breakfast at 8 am at the Emma Quire Mission Center in Booneville

2009 Repair Affair Registration

Extreme Build 2009 Survey

Daily updates from the McCreary County Extreme Build are available in our Email Archives section on the KBF website.

See Email Archives Here

On Thursday, March 5, over 60 people gathered at the Nada mission for a community development workshop led by Father John Rausch (Click here for Bio Information).  The night offered a wonderful meal, time for fellowship, and networking among leaders, residents and volunteers for Nada and Owsley County.  Both groups dreamed of how they could impact their communities including what they would want from churches and individuals by way of partnership.  Most of the evening was dedicated to breakout sessions; one group focused on Nada adults, one group focused on Nada youth, and one group focusd on Owsley County.  During these breakouts Father Rausch encouraged the group to channel their energy on what they can do now and determine what small step can be accomplished soon.  The evening ended with continued discussion on “Where does this community go from here?”; a wonderful question for all leaders to be asking.  This conference was another step in a long journey as we continue to partner through Mountain Hope in McCreary County, Nada, and Owsley County.  If you are interested in serving or would like more information about these areas in Eastern Kentucky, please email Joshua Speight

CAPTURING A DREAM IN THE MOUNTAINS: BOLD THINKING WITHIN THE BEAUTY OF CREATION
WITH FATHER JOHN RAUSCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 AND FRIDAY, MARCH 6
NADA BAPTIST MISSION, NADA, KENTUCKY

Thursday Dinner: 5-6 pm ($3)
Thursday Workshop: 6-9 pm

Friday Continental Breakfast: 8 am
Friday Orientation, Planning & Site Visits for Summer Teams: 9 am

*to register or for more info, contact the KBF office at 502-426-1931

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION!

2009 Mountain Hope Conference

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR EXTREME BUILD 2009 HERE

OR DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND MAIL 2009 REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Kentucky Baptist Fellowship, in partnership with McCreary County Community Housing Development (McCHDO) and Kentucky Highlands Community Development Corporation (KHCDC), will build its fourth house. Approximatley 150 volunteers will gather June 3-13 in Whitley City of McCreary County to build a house from the ground up. We hope you will join us as we “Build Up Hope” for Paula and McCreary County.

EXTREME BUILD SCHEDULE

Wednesday-Friday, June 3-5: Pre-Build
On site preparation for Extreme Build. Floor trusses, load in CORE, build walls.

Friday, June 5, Kick-Off Celebration & Picnic, Sand Hill Camp
6:00 pm Registration
6:30 pm Cook-out/Kentucky Wind Concert
7:00 pm Extreme Build Rally

Saturday, June 6, Raise the Roof
Full work day on site to raise walls and roof.

Sunday, June 7, Worship and Community Celebration
Attend worship services at local churches.
Afternoon “Meet and Greet” with community on Main Street.

Monday-Friday, June 8-12, Extreme Build, Sharon Home Site
On site work will begin at 7:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm each day.
Lunch on site, breakfast and dinner at First Baptist Church of Whitley City.

Saturday, June 13, House Dedication, Sharon Home Site
12:00 pm Celebration Picnic
1:00 pm House Dedication Ceremony

DAILY SCHEDULE

6AM - Breakfast at First Baptist Church Whitley City
6:45AM - Shuttles depart for build site, Crew Leader Meeting on Build Site
7AM - Devotional & Morning Prayer on Build Sit, 1st Shift Begins Work
Noon - Lunch on Build Site, 2nd Shift Begins Work
6:30PM - Dinner at FBC Whitley City
8PM - Build Site Closed

REGISTRATION* & LODGING

$100 per person (Includes meals, t-shirt & donation to build)

*DEADLINE TO REGISTER - APRIL 15

ALL ROOMS AND RATES AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 15 (PLEASE CONFIRM RESERVATION BY THIS DEADLINE)

Best Western South Fork Inn
1116 N Highway 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
606-376-3788
$69 + tax (Breakfast bar included, pool)
Best Western Website

Parkland Motel
1950 S Hwy 27
Stearns, KY 42647
866-376-9277
$41 + tax Single/$45 + tax double (pool)
Parkland Motel Website

Big South Fork Motor Lodge
Bruce Street
Stearns, KY
606-376-3156
$45 + tax Single/$50 + tax double (pool)

Tools
Please bring along any of your own tools listed below for your use (label clearly with your name):
Hammer
Tool Belt
25′ Tape Measure
Utility Knife
Carpenter Pencil
Sturdy Work Shoes (no tennis shoes on site)

The jewelry-making co-op called GORGEous Gals is quickly making a reputation for crafting fine jewelry at an affordable price.  Borrowing upon the name of the Red River Gorge located in their area, GORGEous Gals is a mentoring group for teenage girls and women and an Open Hand Enterprises economic development initiative led by Paula Settle who serves as CBF’s Together For Hope field personnel in Nada and Owsley County, part of CBF’s larger rural poverty initiative in 20 of the poorest counties in the United States.

Creating jobs is an essential aspect of Asset Based Community Development, which is the primary function of the Together For Hope movement.  Through this co-op, the women of Nada can earn a decent living and begin to see things in a positive light instead of through the negativity often associated with poverty.

The business works like this: the women make the earrings that sell for $10 per pair.  $3.40 of that covers expenses to make and sell the product.  The women make a $6 profit, and then give 10 percent back to the community, whether it’s to support a local ministry or another community betterment project.

Two days a week the group meets to make earrings.  An adult mentor starts the session with prayer and a devotional, and then the work begins.  Using their own creativity, they combine different colored and textured beads - and they always sign their name on the back of the packaging that holds the finished product.

The idea for a jewelry-making co-op started in March 2008, when Wanda Kidd of North Carolina realized her jewelry-making skills could be used by a ministry.  Through the efforts of Ben and Leonora Newell in Helena, Arkansas, she helped to organize Delta Jewels in May 2008, the pilot project for this economic development program.

In the co-op, Kidd’s not-for-profit business - Embracing Hope Design - operates as the wholesaler that finds materials at affordable prices.  GORGEous Gals produces the product, and Open Hand Enterprises - an economic development nonprofit that birthed out of Together for Hope - helps with sales.

KBF has GORGEous Gals earrings available for purchase for the holidays.  Please contact Joshua Speight for more information on how you can make a purchase (502-426-1931 or josh@kybf.org)