By Chris Hughes On Friday mornings, volunteers set up six-foot folding tables and chairs in the narthex of a church in the south end of Louisville. The church bears the familiar markings of a post-World War II Baptist church, from the plain stained-glass windows to the wood paneling on the walls and ceiling. But the … Continue reading
By Mark Thomas Thanksgiving Eve this year was a gorgeous, though windy, day in central Kentucky. My wife, son, and I found ourselves heading west on the Bluegrass Parkway. Our initial destination was the small town of Hodgenville, recently profiled on the SEC Network program, True South. We were going to Laha’s Red Castle, which … Continue reading
The following is a reflection from Cindy Brewer, a member of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Being involved in missions in eastern Kentucky through the “Book Buddies” effort of Providence Baptist Church has been a unique opportunity to develop relationships with children and families that are typically not available when mission activities take place … Continue reading
The following is a reflection on education in eastern Kentucky from Paula Settle, an affiliate serving with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship… Today I was at the local elementary school in one of the counties where I serve. I was helping four kindergarten children with their ABC’s. Here it is at the end of the semester … Continue reading