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Central Church

Serving In Kentucky
June 10, 2023
Community: Graves County
Partner: Community Fellowship Baptist Church
Staff: Ronda Baldwin, Bo Salmon, Cheryl Beck, Sophia Essig, Ella Sushka

We made it!

by Ronda Baldwin | June 10, 2023 10:32 PM

We got to our host church, Melber Baptist in Melber, KY, just after 8pm tonight. We had our orientation meeting, got settled, and ate snacks. We're ready to serve the people of Western KY!

We made it!

Begin Everything with Worship

by Ronda Baldwin | June 10, 2023 10:37 PM

After getting settled we spent some time in worship to start our week with a right focus. We are anticipating great things from the Lord this week!
Begin Everything with Worship

Sunday school with host church

by Bo Salmon | June 11, 2023 3:34 PM

We had a great time joining our host church for service today.

Sunday school with host church

Encouraging the Local Church

by Ronda Baldwin | June 11, 2023 6:59 PM

In a congregation regularly working with 15 people,a group our size can be a shock. Melber Baptist welcomed us with open arms, and the Spirit filled the atmosphere in an undeniable way. It was a beautiful Sunday morning!

Encouraging the Local Church

A trip downtown Mayfield

by Bo Salmon | June 11, 2023 7:04 PM

Today we went to see the damage from the  tornado that hit in 2021. Christ shows His presence even in the storms. 
A trip downtown Mayfield

Exploring Mayfield

by Ella Sushka | June 11, 2023 7:05 PM

We got to explore and talk with people from downtown Mayfield today. Mayfield was one of the two hardest hit communities by the F4 tornado that hit in December 2021. We ended our time in prayer over the community.

Exploring Mayfield

Team bonding

by Sophia Essig | June 11, 2023 7:49 PM

After dinner we all played a game to get to know each other better. We had a lot of fun and the room was filled with a lot of laughter. 

Team bonding

Praying before starting ministry work

by Cheryl Beck | June 12, 2023 4:18 PM

Serving at Starfish Orphan Ministry

Praying before starting ministry work

Working in the dungeon

by Cheryl Beck | June 12, 2023 4:20 PM

Sorting bed frames in the basement of a hundred year old building was an experience. 
Working in the dungeon

Down they go

by Cheryl Beck | June 12, 2023 4:27 PM

The students had a new experience getting to operate an industrial elevator. 

Down they go

Camp Graves

by Ella Sushka | June 12, 2023 5:12 PM

Today we got to demo walls for Camp Graves in preparation for electrical wiring next week. This building includes 4 apartments which will be used to house families displaced by the tornado. We had fun and got a lot done!

Camp Graves

Day one with Long term recovery partner

by Bo Salmon | June 12, 2023 5:39 PM

Today we had the privilege of serving the local community with a little demo!

Day one with Long term recovery partner

Sharing the love of Jesus

by Bo Salmon | June 12, 2023 5:41 PM

We had the opportunity to pray with one of the neighbors that weathered the storm. It was so powerful to hear the stories and see how God has continued to work after the storm.
Sharing the love of Jesus

1st day with New Beginnings

by Sophia Essig | June 12, 2023 5:43 PM

Today we helped move and clean up an old house that had recently been excavated. This will open up a plot for New Beginnings to expand and increase their housing. 

1st day with New Beginnings

Demo clean up

by Sophia Essig | June 13, 2023 2:43 PM

Today we cleaned up all of the wood and debris that was left from yesterdays demo. We got rid of everything besides the foundation. 

Demo clean up

Conex clean out

by Ella Sushka | June 13, 2023 4:48 PM

We spent the morning serving Community Fellowship, a local church and ministry partner, by cleaning out and reorganizing their conexes.
Conex clean out

Flying diapers!

by Ella Sushka | June 13, 2023 4:55 PM

We had a little fun prepping for Community Fellowship's monthly diaper drive. It was a blessing to serve the local community by providing diapers and wipes, inviting them to church, and encouraging them with our smiles and the love of Jesus!
Flying diapers!

Long Term Recovery Group

by Sophia Essig | June 13, 2023 6:38 PM

Working a long side of Long Term Recovery Group we started to demo a house at a new location and knocked down all of the walls. We had a lot of fun seeing how god can work through us. 

Long Term Recovery Group

Working hard

by Ella Sushka | June 14, 2023 3:54 PM

We continued work with Long Term Recovery Group doing some demo and clean up. These kids have an amazing work ethic!

Working hard

Starfish ministries

by Bo Salmon | June 14, 2023 7:29 PM

We had the joy of helping organize the items for those who need them. We also took time to pray with the team there. 

Starfish ministries

Finding joy in the rubble

by Bo Salmon | June 14, 2023 7:31 PM

Today we helped clean up a home that will soon the location for a wonderful ministry with New Beginnings.
Finding joy in the rubble

Rising to new hights

by Bo Salmon | June 14, 2023 7:33 PM

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Rising to new hights

Spending the day at Starfish

by Sophia Essig | June 14, 2023 7:49 PM

We got the pleasure of working at Starfish Orphan Ministry today. While we were there we helped sort, hang, and put out clothing so the people they serve can have a bigger variety of options to take home. 

Spending the day at Starfish

Ready to get to work

by Cheryl Beck | June 14, 2023 11:44 PM

Tuesday, we continued the process of removing the debris from the future site of New Beginnings Ministry. 

Ready to get to work

It was a hot job

by Cheryl Beck | June 14, 2023 11:46 PM

The students got to play with fire- in a safe way. 
It was a hot job

Swinging away

by Cheryl Beck | June 14, 2023 11:49 PM

Everyone got a chance to swing an axe
Swinging away

Tearing down the walls

by Cheryl Beck | June 14, 2023 11:52 PM

Today we continued the job of tearing down walls and ceilings of an apartment building that will house 4 families who are still displaced from the deadly tornado. 
Tearing down the walls

Let’s fill up the dumpster

by Cheryl Beck | June 14, 2023 11:56 PM

The students had to find a good way to transport all the debris from upstairs to the dumpster. 
Let’s fill up the dumpster

Enjoying a little down time

by Cheryl Beck | June 15, 2023 12:00 AM

Tonight we went to a local park and played football, frisbee, and just enjoyed being outside 
Enjoying a little down time

Worship time

by Cheryl Beck | June 15, 2023 12:01 AM

Worship time is always the best. 
Worship time

Rise up new

by Ella Sushka | June 15, 2023 8:39 PM

One of the students got baptized in the lake during rec day. Praise the Lord for the work He is doing in the lives of these kids! Afterwards we had fun relaxing and swimming at the beach.
Rise up new

Above all we praise!

by Bo Salmon | June 15, 2023 8:58 PM

As the week wraps up we come together for the last time this week to join together in worship.

Above all we praise!

Rec day

by Cheryl Beck | June 15, 2023 11:42 PM

Today we went to Patti’s Settlement at Land Between the Lakes for rec day. 

Rec day

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 16, 2023 11:57 PM

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Comments

Joseph Oye

June 15, 2023 9:16 PM

Thank you Jesus for these young men and women. I pray for you to touch each and everyone of them during this trip. Give them and experience they will never forget ad the draw closer to you.

Stephanie Sherman

June 14, 2023 4:22 PM

Thank you for the opportunity for my grandson Konnor. I pray you are all blessed and huge blessing to others there.

L Dathe

June 14, 2023 10:16 AM

Continuing to pray for you as you finish final projects and fellowship today! So grateful for all of your generous hearts! Praying your hearts are feeling full & blessed as you serve. Safe travels. Can’t wait to hear the stories.

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