Kentucky Family Mission Trip '08

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We had a fabulous week in Kentuck!!

To GOD Be The GLORY!!

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We ended our Kentuck Mission week with a Festival in the park behind Club 180!!

These are some of our old and new Kentuck friends.

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. . . what could they be doing? . . .

We made many new friends . . .

God Is So Good!

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Marsha was very excited to see a friend of hers with her baby tonight.

We just had to do the "Tooty-Ta" one more time for our Kentucky friends!

We had fun watching this lady dance in the park with her cane. She was great!

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Felicia and Cherub Grace having a blast!

. . . check this out . . .

. . . could it be the Apache'? . . .

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. . . food, fun, and fellowship . . .

. . . a dynamic marriage couple . . .

. . . having fun in the park behind Club 180 . . .

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We all enjoyed a delicious dinner at Club 180 tonight thanks to our super cooks, Alan and Karen.

. . . fellowship time . . .

"hen party"

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Facials and manicures were given at the same time.

. . . relax . . . relax . . . relax . . .

Most of the ladies fell asleep during our manicures and facials.

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We KNOW how to "pamper" ladies for JESUS.

We certainly displayed the Love of JESUS . . .

. . . Wow! What a way to "treat" a lady!

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These little girls had a great time getting their clothes, shoes, backpacks, and supplies.

Grace was a wonderful hostess for the families.

. . . hair cuts . . . hair cuts . . . and more hair cuts . . .

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JoAnn washed, dried, and folded towels all day for the "Washing of the Children's Feet.

. . . Nancy holding another darling baby . . .

Caleb and JoAnn prayed for this mother and child before they left The Freedom Center.

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Megan shared JESUS with this sweet family.

Paige told this precious lady about JESUS' Love and Grace.

Chamberlain and Lexi register this family for "Back To School" week at The Freedom Center.

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. . . laying ceramic tile in the apartment above Club 180 . . .

"What" is Preston doing? He "said" he is laying tile.

"Who" is the boss?

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. . . a circle of prayer . . .

. . . Mrs. Lisa painted faces today . . .

. . . families lined up today for "Back To School" items

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The families patiently wait for their school supplies.

The children loved being fitted for their new shoes.

We have great helpers!

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. . . washing feet like JESUS . . .

. . . getting fitted for new shoes . . .

We shared The Gospel with every family that came to "Back To School."

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Paige led a devotion this morning before The Freedom Center opened up for the last day of "Back To School"

Sarah painting faces on our last day.

Leslie washed the feet of God's children today before they received their new school shoes.

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. . . getting the job done . . .

. . . little cabin in the woods . . .

This is what I call working hard!

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. . . two happy campers . . .

The cabin is taking shape.

. . . thinking and working . . .

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Today was a big day for our Construction Crew!

There is so much to be done.

. . . working together . . .

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. . . "Missionary Alisha" with cucumber eyes during her facial . . .

. . . painting finger nails any way we can . . .

. . . we just spent time LISTENING to ladies . . . showing them that we care . . .

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This is "The Royal Treatment!"

Mrs. Margaret is celebrating with this sweet girl who gave her heart to JESUS today!

Marsha shared from her heart while Karla gave pedicures today.

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. . . what a way to relax . . .

Mr. George from The Freedom Center really enjoyed his facial & manicure.

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b We held hands and prayed for God's Blessings before our Spa Treatments.

The ladies were totally relaxed during the Spa Treatments.

We showed God's Love by "pampering" others.

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Our old Kentucky friends, Steve & Jennifer, came to visit us today.

. . . snack time with sister

We have absolutely loved helping with "Back To School" week!

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Our "Shoe Sizers/Fitters" were terrific!

Lunch time is fun time!

Face painting was "a hit" again today!

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It warmed our hearts to see OUR children washing the feet of other children today.

Every child gets his/her feet washed before getting fitted for new school shoes.

. . . true Servanthood being shown . . . what a blessing . . .

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After selecting their school clothes, the children receive new underwear and socks.

The children really seemed to enjoy picking out the color backpack they want for school.

Our hostesses shared The Gospel and pray with each person that came to The Freedom Center.

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". . . they are precious in His sight . . . "

Our young people were hostesses for the families "shopping" in The Freedom Center for school clothes this week.

It is a full time job keeping the clothes hanging straight on the hangers as the families "shop" for 'Back to School' items.

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Before opening The Freedom Center each day, we pray for God's Will to be done.

. . . we truly felt God's Spirit today among His people . . .

A Devotion is shared each morning with all the people waiting to enter The Freedom Center.

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Our Family Devotion Time each evening is our favorite time of day!

We share with each other all the wonderful things God has done during the day while we are working at our mission sites.

Our young people have made many new friends with the missionaries in Kentucky.

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We love our cooks!

We are so blessed to have the best cooks in the world!

. . . there is a lot of wisdom around this table . . .

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. . . cutting the wood is a tedious job . . .

. . . it takes everyone working together . . .

The cabins are coming along . . .

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. . . haircuts . . . haircuts . . . and more haircuts . . .

Our men are working hard.

They are young and brave!

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. . . what a way to relax . . .

All the ladies seem to truly enjoy the Spa Treatments.

Painting finger nails and toe nails is our last station in the Spa Treaments.

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There is always work to be done at The Freedom Center.

The children have their feet washed before receiving new school shoes.

The feet washing station is a true blessing!

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Our Spa Treatments are going great.

This is a very special way to minister to ladies.

We gave facials and manicures to a lot of ladies who just needed us to "listen" to them for a few minutes. We were able to show them God's Love.

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This precious lady gave her heart to JESUS while having a pedicure

It was a glorious day!

This young girl prayed to receive CHRIST today. She was so excited to become a child of God!

While getting a pedicure, this sweet girl gave her heart to JESUS. She is recording this special event in her new Gideon Bible that Mrs. Margaret gave her.

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We had the cutest clowns today at The Freedom Center to entertain the children!

We gave out another 94 backpacks today to God's adorable children.

We are making name tags to wear during our Spa Treatments.

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. . . more sanding the floor today in Club 180's apartment . . .

. . . insulation is going in the apartment . . .

. . . we had such fun cleaning the bathroom . . .

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Jeff and James had fun knocking down a ceiling today.

Look at the mess they made!

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We are ready to get to work! Check out our gloves!

. . . working . . . working . . . working . . .

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We delivered 60 meals to God's people tonight.

What a Blessing!

. . . sharing God's Love by knocking on doors

This is some of our precious children boxing up food to take out into the community.

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What a working crew!

Men and their toys!

We are a Work in Progress . . . Thanks to Jesus

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Our hard working men are making progress on the cabin.

The walls are going up!

Great minds think a like!

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We painted fingers and toes and shared from our hearts.

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This sweet lady gave her heart to JESUS today while getting a pedicure! PRAISE the LORD!

Washing feet just like Jesus did . . .

Mrs. Margaret and Megan pour out their love to this dear lady while sharing the gospel.

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The local ladies really enjoyed their facials and manicures.

What a unique way to share God's Love . . .

Our Spa Treatments are going great. God is so Good!

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Mopping for Jesus!

Sanding a floor is such fun when you do it with a friend!

Trimming a room takes a painting expert.

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Little Billy loved his backpack full of school supplies!

Ginny cut hair today along with Mrs. Dew Ann.

Jordan and Madison painted faces of children today for Jesus.

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Families lined up again today at the Freedom Center for "Back To School " week.

101 backpacks were distributed to children at the Freedom Center today.

We helped children find clothes to wear to school.

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We loaded up tonight in the back of Big Alan's truck to take meals to hungry people.

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. . . feeding God's people one door at a time . . .

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These two precious, hungry babies touched our hearts this evening as we delivered meals to their family.

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This is our version of "Meals on Wheels."

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We really enjoyed delivering over 40 meals to homes this evening.

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Our Spa Treatments for Kentucky ladies began today on the second floor of Club 180.

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Mrs. Barbara is the best Spa Treatment Receptionist.

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. . . getting ready for our Spa Treatments . . .

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Mrs. Margaret and Natalie make a great pair of servants. Gideon Bibles are given to each lady during the pedicure.

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Leslie washed feet today as Marsha told the ladies about Jesus!

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Melissa shares the Gospel with this sweet lady as Cassidy gives her a pedicure.

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What a way to minister with others!

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Megan and Carrie give manicures and facials as they share God's Love today.

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We were able to truly minister to ladies today during Spa Treatments.

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This is where our men are building a cabin . . . God's beautiful plan.

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"Break Time" so soon?

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Working and sweating for Jesus!

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Who do you think is our Crew Chief?

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Cutting wood was an "experience!"

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Our strong men began construction today on a cabin for Meridzo Ministries.

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We even planted flowers outside Club 180 today!

"Flip 180" is gymnastic/cheerleading classes for local children. It is taught inside Club 180 by Emely, a missionary from Tennessee.

There is lots of painting to be done! WFJ . . . Working For Jesus!

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Callie paints children's faces and hands all day for Jesus!

We were able to love and serve 97 precious children today at The Freedom Center!

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Free hair cuts for everyone during "Back To School" week!

This is Paige Cooper's mother, Dew Ann Pierce.

A missionary dentist from Frankfort, Kentucky gave free dental care in Club 180's kitchen to everyone who needed it!

Children pick out school clothes from The Freedom Center.

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God sent over 400 pairs of new shoes for the school children in Kentucky!

Before new shoes are received, feet are washed by servants!

Our youth are eager to help children choose their backpacks!

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We unloaded school supplies bright and early Monday morning at the Freedom Center for

"Back To School " week!

There is a job for everyone!

The community lined up early to receive free clothes, underwear, shoes, backpacks full of school supplies, and haircuts at The Freedom Center.

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Our Kentucky Family Mission Team for the week!

"Here we are, God . . . use us for Your glory!"

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This is a "Pile of Friends" on a Mission!

How wet can we get?

We did not let a little rain spoil our fun today!

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We are sharing God's Love with others!

It does not get any "funner" than this in the mountains!

We are playing hard for Jesus!

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Of course we did the "Tooty-Ta" at the BBQ Festival . . .

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Alan and Karen are KFJ . . . Cooking For Jesus!

Let the BBQ Contest begin!

We love to feed and serve God's people in Kentucky!

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We went to Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church to worship King Jesus on Sunday morning!

We had a glorious worship experience with our friends at Mt. Sinai!

We shared stories with missionaries, Terry & Angie Burkeen during Sunday lunch.

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We are already working hard! This is Cassidy Jacobs and April Coleman making a face painting poster for our BBQ Festival in Lynch Park Sunday afternoon.

Grace Davis made it to Lynch, Kentucky!!

We're Here & Unloaded !