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July 2011

Sixth Extreme Build House is Now The Privett Home

A n ewsletter of th e K en tuc k y B aptis t Fel lowsh ip

Look for Extreme Build 2012 info this fall on the KBF website!

For twelve days in June, over 100 volunteers came to McCreary County to build the 2011 Extreme Build home. Jerry, Geneva, Zachary, and Kesha Privett became the sixth McCreary County family to move into an Extreme Build home on June 18, 2011. Due to the weather, the dedication ceremony was held at FBC Whitley City. The Privett family was presented with a personalized mailbox, blankets, Bibles, a lawnmower, and keys to their new home. The work of so many was celebrated through the blessing of the Privett home with song and prayer. Pictures from each day of the build are included inside this issue of KBF News and more are available on the KBF website at www.kybf.org/photos. Thanks to our 2011 Extreme Build Church Partners: Broadway Baptist, Buechel Park Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Central Baptist, Deer Park Baptist, DeHaven Baptist, Eminence Baptist, FBC Carlilse, FBC Corbin, FBC Middlesboro, FBC Middletown, FBC Shepherdsville, FBC Whtiley City, Georgetown Baptist, GracePointe Community, Highland Baptist, Journey: A Community of Faith, Latonia Baptist, Living Faith Baptist, Midlane Park Baptist, St. Matthews Baptist, and Woodland Baptist.

Reections Of An Intern
By Blair Riddle
Throughout college I have been fortunate enough to be a part of various ministry opportunities. I have been to three different countries in Africa, have served on the PASSPORTkids! staff for two summers, and have participated in various mission projects throughout the United States. While all of those have been amazing and insightful experiences, I have truly valued my time thus far working in my home state of Kentucky. Sometimes all we need to do is look down the street to find a valuable ministry opportunity. As the missions intern, my experience with KBF has involved a variety of tasks. I have been able to meet with church leaders, organization directors, and enthusiastic KBF partners throughout Kentucky. I have traveled to McCreary County, Nada, and throughout Louisville to learn about the many ways KBF works to build on assets that often go unnoticed. The sustainable partnerships KBF has formed around Kentucky and in Morocco have been inspiring to learn about. The highlight of my time with KBF so far has been Extreme Build where KBF partnered with Together for Hope to build the sixth house in McCreary County. Throughout Extreme Build I was able to meet new people from around the state, have fellowship with people from different backgrounds, and help build a new home for a very deserving family. It was great to see everyones hard work come together as the construction site turned into a home. I am thankful for the friendships and the compassion that was shown throughout the week. There is a job for everyone at Extreme Build so if you have never participated in it, I would highly encourage you to do so in the future. Having a part in helping a family begin a more sustainable future, while creating lasting relationships, is invaluable. Extreme Build is only one of the many partnerships KBF has that I have been learning about during this internship. Each partnership KBF has is essential. Without partners in Morocco, McCreary County, Nada, Owsley County, and throughout Louisville, we would not be able to do the important work we do. As someone who is new in the KBF office, I want to thank everyone who is a partner to KBF. I have seen some of the work that your partnerships have allowed KBF to do and know that KBF values each one. As I learn about and take part in all that KBF does, I appreciate watching churches live out the gospel by helping those who need it most. Throughout my time at KBF I look forward to continuing relationships that will help build sustainability throughout our world.

calendar
July 8: BSK Annual Golf Scramble, 8 am - 1 pm, Cherry Blossum Golf Club, Georgetown, KY August 26-27: KBF Coordinating Council, Kavanuagh Retreat Center, Crestwood September 10: Kaleidoscope Childrens Missions Day, Buechel Park Baptist Church, Louisville September 30-October 8: Scatterlings of Africa: Discovering Refugee Ministry in Morocco October 27-28: Kentucky Council of Churches General Assembly, Faith Baptist Church, Georgetown November 8: Baptist Women in Mission Day, Georgetown College, Georgetown

Kaleidoscope: KBF Childrens Missions Day Sat., Sept. 10 9:30am - 3 pm Buechel Park Baptist Church, Louisville, KY Missions Theme: EDGE Outreach: Your Global Water Partner Look for registration information on the KBF website! Shannan Posey To Take Maternity Leave Shannan Posey, KBF Administrative Assistant, will be taking maternity leave soon (due July 2). We welcome Beth Murphy, former Administrative Assistant, to fill this role during Shannans maternity leave.

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Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Graduation Four graduates join full-time faculty following BSKs Commencement Exercises on May 14, 2011 in the Anna Ashcraft Ensor Resource Learning Center. Students are (front row, from left) Kevin Slemp from Berea, Jim Denyes from Louisville, Ally Ioos from Crestwood, and Melvin LeCompte from Shelbyville. Faculty include (second row, from left) Dr. Mark Medley, Dr. Dalen Jackson, Dr. John Inscore Essick, and President Greg Earwood.

KBF Awards Seminary Scholarship to Andrew Noe Andrew joined the Buechel Park Baptist staff in August 2010. Previously he served for five summers for Passport camps in a variety of ministry positions. Andrew graduated from Georgetown College in 2008 with a major in Religion and a minor in Communication. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. Andrew lives in Lexington, KY and enjoys playing basketball, watching movies, anything to do with superheroes, and eating way too much at church potlucks.