Baptist Builders

 

The Baptist Builders is a group of men who use their talents and skills in building projects for Baptist churches, colleges and institutions. The Builders’ equipment is stored at the associational office and all projects are coordinated through this office.

 

Baptist Hour Broadcast

 

Each weekday at 9:30 a.m. over WVHM we have the Baptist Hour. The association mails out the speaker’s schedule and handles the finances for the program.

 

Schedule:

 

December 24-28, Gary Cruse, Bethel

December 31 – Jan. 4, Hal Barrow, Blood River

January 7-11, Thomas Mathis, Cherry Corner

January 14-18, Mark Mohler, New Bethel

January 21-25, New Harmony

January 28 – Feb. 1, Mark Thweatt, Olive

February 4-8, John Sheppard, Salem

February 11-15, George Culp, Jr., Union Ridge

February 18-22, Matthew Williams, West Fork

 

Bible Drills

 

Each year the association holds Youth and Children’s Bible Drills.  Our next Associational drill will be March 11 – Youth Bible Drill/ Speaker’s Tournament.  Our 2008 Children’s Drill will be April 18.  You need to begin now to prepare for these drills.

 

Brotherhood

 

Three breakfasts are planned each year on Saturday mornings. A program on local, state North American and International missions are emphasized. 

Each year a golf tournament is held the first Saturday in June.

 

Christian Counseling

 

The association financially assists members of our churches with counseling needs through local Christian counselors. Funds are approved by a board of directors at the request of our pastors.

 

Disaster Relief

 

The association plans training sessions in order to be prepared for any disaster we are called upon to help with. We also have an annual breakfast to keep members informed about what has been accomplished the past year. We are part of the Regional Disaster Unit which has its own kitchen, office and all necessary equipment to provide an on-site feeding unit for disasters.

 

Discipleship Training

 

Our Discipleship director promotes and encourages churches to participate in D.T. programs. He coordinates efforts between State Convention and our local association.

 

Eastern KY Missions

 

In 2008, we will be going to Hazel Green, KY.  The trip is planned for July 13-19.  For more information, contact our office.

 

Family Ministry

 

A Senior Adult Rally is held in September and a Marriage Enrichment Seminar is held in the Spring.

 

Freeda Harris Toy Drive

 

Each year in November, we collect new toys for the Freeda Harris Baptist Center in Lookout, KY. 

The toys were delivered by "Santa". Many children will have a nice Christmas because of your generosity.