Program of Reports

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Program of Reports

Kentucky WMU Missions Celebration
and 113th Annual Meeting
April 8-9, 2016 P First Baptist Church P Madisonville
Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union
Address
13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive
Louisville, KY 40223
Email
[email protected]
Web Site
www.kywmu.org
Phone (Louisville Area)
502.489.3534
Toll Free (in Kentucky)
866.489.3534
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Susan Bryant, President P Joy Bolton, Executive Director-Treasurer
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The Kentucky WMU Annual Meeting is made possible by the
gifts of your church to the Kentucky Baptist Convention
through the Cooperative Program, Kentucky WMU Heritage
Fund, and the Eliza Broadus Offering.
Program
Friday Morning April 8, 2016, 9am
Susan Bryant, Presiding Officer
AROUND THE WORLD
Presession Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Hill, Harpist
Prelude & Parade of Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melody Stafford
Congregational Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benita Decker
Theme Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Cooper
Call to Order 113th Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Bryant
Introductions and Recognitions
Welcome and Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Egbert
Introduction of Local Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Keith
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joy Bolton
The Heart of the Story in Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne & Barbara Myers
Missionary Prayer Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kentucky Acteens Panelists
Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan Hill
The Internationals In Our Midst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry Sharp
Kentucky WMU Ministries to Missionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stacy Nall
Offering for Kentucky WMU Ministries to Missionaries
Conferences & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joy Bolton
Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jon Auten
For those who made a lunch reservation:
Boxed lunches will be distributed in the
gymnasium. A hostess will collect your ticket as
you pick up your lunch. You may eat in the gym
or take your lunch with you to one of the
conferences. Please dispose of trash properly.
For those without a lunch reservation :
A list of restaurants is provided in your
registration packet.(See page 5 for additional
information about meals and possible extra
meal tickets.)
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Program
Friday Afternoon April 8, 2016, 2:15 pm
Promotional Videos
Theme Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Cooper
Welcome and Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Bryant
State Missions & Eliza Broadus Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Fegenbush as “Eliza Broadus”
Kentucky WMU Business Session
Approve Minutes of 2015 Annual Meeting
Executive Board Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentucky WMU Staff & Others
Recognition of Retiring Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Bryant
Nominating Committee Report
Election of Officers and Executive Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julia Devore
Installation of Officers & Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Cooper
Evening Activities & Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wanda Walker
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WMU Bookstore – open until 4pm; reopens at 6pm
Baptist Nursing Fellowship Dinner – 5pm, Room 117
Executive Board Reunion Dinner– 5pm, Fellowship Hall
Friday Evening April 8, 2016, 6:30 pm
Cathy Terrell, Presiding Officer
THE INSANITY OF GOD
Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Childress Family
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cathy Terrell
Introduction to “The Insanity of God” Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Ripken
Movie
Concluding Remarks
Word about the Offering & Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joy Bolton
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IN KENTUCKY
Program
Saturday Morning April 9, 2016, 10am
Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melody Stafford
Congregational Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benita Decker
Theme Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Cooper
Prayer, Welcome & Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Bryant
Greeting from the Kentucky Baptist Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Smith
Missionary Prayer Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kentucky Acteens Panelists
Kentucky Missionary of the Year Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teresa Parrett
John Morris, Recipient
Offering for Kentucky WMU Ministries to Missionaries
Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benita Decker
Commissioning Service for Kentucky Missionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Allen & Missionaries
Challenge to Missionaries from a Missionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Leonard
Invitation to 2017 Kentucky WMU Missions Celebration . . . . .Patti Campbell & Peggy Ballou
Closing Words & Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Bryant
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P Name Tags – Please wear the name tag
provided by Kentucky WMU; list your name,
church, and town. Get to know others here!
P Missionaries – Stop by the Registration Table
for a special missionary ribbon.
Take Note!
P Lunch – Those who preregistered for Friday’s
boxed lunch can pick up tickets at the
Registration Table in the foyer. Lunch tickets
are color coded for a suggested time to pick
up your lunch:
P Quiet Please – Silence cell phones and other
electronic devices during meetings.
Green – 11:15am
P Hearing & Visual Needs – A section for those
with visual or hearing impairments is
reserved near the front of the sanctuary.
Red – 1:15pm
P Elevator Access – All areas of the church
building in use for this meeting are available
by elevator. Greeters can assist with directions.
P Bucket Project – Please take buckets to the
loading area on Noel Street.
P Breaking Bread Collection Project – Please
place food items in marked containers at
entrances. Help with sorting food in the
Game Room (adjacent to the Gymnasium) at
1:15pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.
P Conferences will be offered on Friday at
11:15am, 12:15pm and 1:15pm, and Saturday
at 9am. See page 7 for a list of conferences
and locations.
P Kentucky WMU Heritage Fund – New “In
Honor” and “In Memory” cards are available at
the Kentucky WMU Development Display. The
“In Memory” card will allow you to send a
card to the family of the person you wish to
remember through a Heritage Fund gift. The
“In Honor” card is a wonderful way to say
thank you or give special recognition to a
friend. If you make a gift to the Heritage Fund
while at this event and leave a fully addressed
“In Honor” or “In Memory” card, Kentucky
WMU will mail it for you. Turn in your Heritage
Fund gift at the Development Display and
place your fully addressed card in the
Heritage Fund mailbox.
P The Annual Meeting Offering for Kentucky
WMU Ministries to Missionaries will be
received during the Friday morning, Friday
evening, and Saturday morning sessions.
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Blue – 12:15pm
You may eat in the gymnasium or take your
lunch to a conference. Please do not take
food or drink into the sanctuary.
Anyone who has NOT preregistered for lunch
but is interested in the possibility of
acquiring a ticket can inquire about
availability at the Registration Table in the
foyer after the Friday morning session.
P Kentucky Prints / Notecards – Reproductions
of a painting by Rianna F. Turner of the WMU
Foundation are available at the Kentucky
WMU Development Display for $10 per print
and $5 per set of notecards and envelopes.
She did these to thank Kentucky WMU for TTT
Endowment assistance provided to seven
other states. Proceeds from these beautiful
items will benefit the Kentucky Touch
Tomorrow Today (TTT) Endowment at the
WMU Foundation.
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Board Reunion Dinners are by
preregistration and will take place at 5pm on
Friday in Room 117 and the Fellowship Hall,
respectively.
Registration Area
Missions Displays
WMU Bookstore
Conferences
Lost and Found
First Aid*
Chapel
Gymnasium
Choir Room
See page 7
Chapel
Please see an usher
*A nurse will be on call throughout the
meeting if First Aid is required.
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Program Personnel
Allen, Eric
Auten, Jon
Ballou, Peggy
Bolton, Joy
Bryant, Susan
Campbell, Patti
The Childress Family
Cooper, Linda
Decker, Benita
Devore, Julia
Egbert, Bill
Fegenbush, Donna
Hill, Jan
Konneh, Hydiatu
Leonard, Ron
Keith, Sue
Major, Daisy
Morris, John
McFarland, Patty
Myers, Wayne & Barbara
Nall, Stacy
Ouellette, Bethany
Parrett, Teresa
Ripken, Ruth
Sharp, Terry
Smith, Kevin
Stafford, Melody
Terrell, Cathy
Walker, Wanda
Wooldridge, Cali
Missions Mobilization Team Leader, Kentucky Baptist Convention
Missions Consultant, Kentucky WMU
Acteens Director, Central Baptist Church, Corbin
Executive Director-Treasurer, Kentucky WMU
President, Kentucky WMU
WMU Director, Central Baptist Church, Corbin
Gospel Musicians, Madisonville
President, Woman’s Missionary Union, SBC
Worship Leader, Farmdale Baptist Church, Frankfort
Chairperson, Nominating Committee, Kentucky WMU Executive Board
Director of Missions, Little Bethel Baptist Association
Dramatist, Danville
Harpist, Lexington
Kentucky Acteens Panelist, Fern Creek Baptist Church, Louisville
North American Mission Board, MSC, Nashville, Tennessee
WMU Director, First Baptist Church, Madisonville
Kentucky Acteens Panelist, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Hickman
Director of God's Appalachian Partnership (GAP), McDowell
Kentucky Acteens Panelist, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Danville
International Mission Board, Swaziland
Missions Mobilization Consultant, Kentucky Baptist Convention
The Insanity of God
International Mission Board, Richmond
President, Kentucky Baptist Convention
Pianist, First Baptist Church, Owenton
Vice President, Kentucky WMU
Annual Meeting Chairpersons
General Chairperson Sue Keith
Thank You!
Finance Kathy Miracle
Food & Publicity Tricia Noel
We are especially grateful for the staff
Ushers & Greeters Faye Florida, Betty Walsh
and members of First Baptist Church for
Hospitality Debbie Corum
the use of their facilities and for their
Mission Project Becky Wilson
gracious hosting of the 2016 Kentucky
Registration Ann Oldham
WMU Annual Meeting. A special thanks
Parking Gary Oldham
to all volunteers from the congregation.
First Aid Charlotte Hicklin
Flags Roslyn Byrum
Decorations Becky Cobb, Amanda Keith, Faye Newton, Judy Young
Staff Liaison Brooke Dunn
Grounds & Building Jason Richards
Janitorial Janie Martin
Audio Joseph Garrott, Ron Levesque
Mechanic Bob Florida
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Each conference is 45 minutes. Non-conference activities may run longer.
Conferences
Friday
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Ministry to the Military / PTSD, Ron & Marilyn Leonard, with Molly the Therapy Dog –
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Military families face many stressful situations, including when a family member
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struggles with PTSD. Learn about this ministry and how you can be involved.
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Second Blessings Giveaway, Pat Key – For 15 years the WMU of FBC Central City has
organized a free giveaway of household items and clothing as an outreach to their
community. Learn about this ministry and how you could start one.
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WorldCrafts Room, Linda Netherly – Drop in to learn about WorldCrafts, see some of
the products, and learn how to have a WorldCrafts party.
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IMB Virtual Prayerwalk, Susan Bryant – Learn more about missions around the world
as you pray at each affinity station. Organized by IMB affinities.
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NAMB Virtual Prayerwalk, Melissa Logsdon-Young – Spend time in prayer for missions
in North America. Learn about the Send Cities in the US, the Appalachian Regional
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Missionary Parents Fellowship – All international missionary parents are invited to
enjoy their boxed lunch during this time of sharing (beings 11:15am).
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HR Ministries, Harrell Riley – Learn about Malachi Dads, Rubies for Life, and other
ministries of Hell Is Real Ministries.
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Reaching Your International Neighbors, Terry Sharp – What do I say and how can I
befriend people whose dress and customs are very different? Learn about internationals
in the US and how you can be a missionary to them right here in Kentucky.
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Meet the President! Visit with our own Linda Cooper, the new national WMU president.
She will answer questions and provide an update on the work of national WMU.
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Impact Ministry & Christian Women’s Job Corps, Arlene Miller – Meeting immediate
needs for food and clothing as well as long term needs for job skills is the goal of these
ministries in Hopkinsville.
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The Bucket Project, Wayne & Barbara Myers – Hear how hospice care buckets are
making an impact in Sub-Saharan Africa and opening doors for the gospel.
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Operation Love in Action, Jo Pelham – Learn about Christian County Baptist
Association’s weeklong summer mission trip at-home experience and how you could
do it in your area.
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The Insanity of God, Ruth Ripken – Learn about persecution around the world and
people who are willing to follow Jesus anywhere He leads. Learn how to pray for those
difficult places and also how to reach out to internationals you meet.
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Kentucky Changers, Peggy Murphy – Go beyond the summer camp experience with
students through home repair ministry. Learn how you can be involved in bringing
students, helping on site, providing meals, and more.
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Journey–A Ministry to Widows, Jackie Walker – Meeting the needs of and spending
time with widows opens doors for sharing the gospel and encouraging their faith.
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Quilt Ministry, Maritza Grant & Betty Moore – A handmade quilt is a comforting gift to
those who are hurting both emotionally and physically. Learn about the impact of this
ministry in the community and how you could start one.
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Pathway of Hope–Crisis Pregnancy Ministry, Diana Anderson – Individuals and
families facing unplanned pregnancies can feel hopeless. Learn about how crisis
pregnancy ministry provides needed assistance and encouragement.
The Answer Center, Jeff Burke – Located in Henderson, the center has a Clothing and
Household Ministry, Kid’s Korner Ministry, and Women’s Life Change Ministry. Learn
how to get involved, and how to give The Answer of Jesus Christ while meeting needs
in your own community.
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2015-16 Executive Board
Kentucky WMU Executive Board members 2015-2016.
The Executive Board of Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union is
composed of the officers, executive director-treasurer, and
three members from each of the eight regions of the state.
The president of Baptist Nursing Fellowship, the development
specialist, and the Royal Ambassadors/Challengers
representative are ex-officio members. The Board governs the
work of Kentucky WMU between Annual Meetings.
The executive director-treasurer is responsible for providing
general administrative guidance to Kentucky WMU according
to the Bylaws and Policy, and specific plans and goals of the
Executive Board.
Nominees for the office of the president, vice president, and
recording secretary are presented by the Nominating
Committee and elected by Kentucky Woman’s Missionary
Union members during the annual meeting each year. The
officers may serve a total of four years, but they must be
elected each year. Nominees must be a member of WMU in a
local church and elected at the Kentucky WMU Annual
Meeting. In the event the office of president becomes vacant
between Annual Meetings, or for any reason the president is
unable to serve, the vice-president shall fill the office of
president until the next Annual Meeting.
During the Annual Meeting each year, three board members
from each area are elected. They may serve a total of three
years, but they must be elected each year. (Exception: See
Bylaws, Part 1, Article III, Section 1, B.) One person from each
area rotates off each year. For additional information on the
work of the Executive Board, please see the Bylaws, Parts 1
and 2.
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Officers 2015–2016
President
Susan Bryant (elected 2014)
1797 Pleasureville Road
Pleasureville 40057
502/878-5635
Vice-President
Cathy Terrell (elected 2015)
471 Steve Denton Road
Barlow 42024
270/334-3552
Recording Secretary
Cathy Mattingly (elected 2014)
4414 Rivanna Drive
Louisville 40299
502/267-7556
Executive Director-Treasurer
Joy Bolton
Louisville 40223
502 /489-3423 (office)
150 Winding Way
Shelbyville 40065
502 /321-2756 (cell)
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Executive Board by Region
Member Name
Address
Phone
Cindy Hurley
Resigned
Amanda (Mindy) Major
1630 Maxfield Road, Smithland 42081
270/933-6442
225 Owens Road, Hickman 42050
270-838-6031
2013
2014
2015
Region 2
Jan Powell
Diane Thacker
Pat Key
3971 Casky Lane, Hopkinsville 42240
PO Box 490, Livermore 42352
626 S 2nd Street, Central City 42330
270/885-0560
270/278-2954
270/754-5554
2013
2014
2015
Region 3
Julia Devore
Lauri Warden
Nancy Brown
44 Tampa Branch Road, Magnolia 42757
126 Ridgetop Drive, Russellville 42276
152 Springdale Street, Hodgenville 42748
270/324-4561
270/772-2283
270/358-0130
2013
2014
2015
Region 4
Suzanne Barrett
600 Winter Drive, Taylorsville 40071
Melissa Logsdon-Young 6220 Hudson Creek Drive, Louisville 40291
Ruth Hinkle
PO Box 97, Waddy 40076
502/477-2056
502/643-0100
502/829-5910
2013
2014
2015
Region 5
Kim Duvall
Linda Netherly
Carole Kemper
5775 Hwy 127 South, Owenton 40359
6386 Lakearbor Drive, Independence 41051
3445 Stewart Ridge Road, Jonesville 41052
502/750-1115
859/356-5790
502/484-5160
2013
2014
2015
Region 6
Lenna Walton
Fay Royalty
Gail Hall
2700 Talmage-Mayo Road, Salvisa 40372
102 Horn Drive, Lawrenceburg 40342
114 Kentucky Street, Winchester 40391
859/865-2072
502/839-5881
859/771-5837
2013
2014
2015
Region 7
Connie Wise
Georgia Burton
Rebecca Carnell
160 North Calvary Road, Campbellsville 42718 270/789-2656
229 Hwy 1765, Monticello 42633
606/348-7330
PO Box 561, Eubank 42567
606/379-1565
2013
2014
2015
Region 8
Claudia Greenwood
Resigned
Beth Wyatt
151 McNeil Road, Gray 40734
606/523-0159
781 Abutment Road, London 40741
606/878-0431
2013
2014
2015
Region 1
Ex-Officio
Baptist Nursing Fellowship President
Donna Mitchell (2014)
3602 Glencreek Lane, Louisville, 40218
502/458-2308
Development Specialist
Cheryl Hatfield (2014)
PO Box 7, Willisburg 40078
859/375-2247
Royal Ambassadors/Challengers Representative
Davie Buie (2015)
265 Combs Lane, Somerset 42503
606/219-5454
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Elected
Kentucky WMU Office/Staff
13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive, Louisville 40223
502/489-3534 / 502/245-4101 (KBC) / 866/489-3534 (Toll-Free in Kentucky)
www.kywmu.org
[email protected]
Name
Email Address
Office
Extension
Executive Director-Treasurer
Joy Bolton
[email protected]
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Missions Consultant for
Adult/Churchwide
Wanda Walker
[email protected]
3453
Missions Consultant Preschool/
Children/Ministries to Missionaries
Stacy Nall
[email protected]
3454
Missions Consultant for
Royal Ambassadors/Challengers/
Youth on Mission
Jonathan Auten
[email protected]
3451
Financial Coordinator
Lori Sharp
[email protected]
3455
Office Manager/Acteens Specialist
Denise Gardner
[email protected]
3427
Kentucky Changers Coordinator
Peggy Murphy
[email protected]
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Receptionist/Financial Assistant
Wendy Stout
[email protected]
3450
Communications Specialist
Amanda-Grace Schultz
[email protected]
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Office Assistant
Heather Hendricks
[email protected]
3452
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Wendy Stout
Receptionist/Financial
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Amanda-Grace
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Heather
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Specialist P
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2015-16 Executive Board Report
Susan Bryant
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At the conclusion of last
year's Kentucky WMU Annual
Meeting in Lawrenceburg, I
asked the question, "What
will be the outcomes from
this meeting for you?" I left you with the challenge to put
into practice what you had learned as you live "All For
Him." In the succeeding months I have crisscrossed
Kentucky and visited in many churches and associations
where I have observed firsthand how our missions
organizations are making an eternal difference in the
lives of those who need to know our Jesus. Ministries that
were featured during our 2015 Annual Meeting have
benefited from your coming alongside them.
Former Kentucky WMU president Linda Cooper
became National WMU president in 2015.
It was exciting for Kentucky to host an International
Mission Board missionary appointment service in
Louisville in May. We heard from 34 newly appointed
missionaries including one who had been raised as a
Muslim who sought and found the true God of the
universe. They truly epitomized "All for You."
Kentucky had great representation at the 2015 National
WMU Annual Meeting as we saw Linda Cooper assume
the presidency of National WMU. We will watch with
pride as Linda represents WMU across the denomination
and around the world.
It was an exciting summer as I participated with one of
my GAs in the inaugural Mission Adventure for Kentucky
Kids (MAKK). The children learned ways they could be on
mission in their own communities by planning and
conducting a Backyard Bible Club during their time at
MAKK. The Creative Ministries Festival 2.0 was also a first
time event under the auspices of KY WMU. Students
learned that creative arts are an innovative and nonthreatening way to share Jesus in many venues. I
personally loved the God Rods (ask me about them!). It
was great to have the opportunity to go on the road with
Peggy Murphy to observe some of the planning that
takes place to ensure the success of Kentucky Changers.
In July I served on a team that traveled to Malawi, Africa
to teach pastors' wives at the Baptist Seminary in
Lilongwe. These women came at great personal sacrifice
to be a part of this week-long training designed just for
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With Stacy Nall last summer at the first Mission
Adventure for Kentucky Kids.
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them. I taught the Baptist Woman's Manual as part of
a coordinated curriculum to assist them in their work
in their churches and villages. I was humbled by the
dedication of these women and their desire to live
out their faith in their villages.
After teaching in Malawi, three of our team members
continued on to Johannesburg, South Africa to
attend the Women’s Leadership Conference
sponsored by the Women’s Department of the
Baptist World Alliance. It was wonderful to reconnect
with our Korean friends and to meet new Baptist
sisters from around the world.
In Lilongwe, Malawi last July with pastors’ wives at
the Baptist Seminary.
At the Women’s Leadership Conference in
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Every October the Kentucky WMU Executive Board
meets to conduct the business of Kentucky WMU.
Each of the eight regions is represented by three
board members who are nominated based on their
involvement in missions. Their election is held each
year at our annual meeting. In addition, our board
consists of a Royal Ambassadors representative (a
brave man!), a development specialist, and the
president of the Kentucky Baptist Nursing
Fellowship. I appreciate so much their willingness to
give of their time and energies to conduct the
business of Kentucky WMU.
The Project Help social issue being addressed by
WMU for 2014–16 is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). In December, I had the opportunity to be part
of a team that worked with women and children in
South Asia who were dealing with PTSD as a result of
earthquakes in that area of the world last April. While
I hope that we never experience a disaster of that
magnitude in Kentucky, we, too, see the results of
PTSD right here at home. We can and should walk
alongside those who are suffering and be Jesus to
them.
It continues to be my privilege to work alongside our
Kentucky WMU staff. They are each committed to
their respective areas of responsibility while at the
same time always at the ready to assist each other in
whatever way possible. Our staff is held in high
esteem by National WMU as well as in other states.
They are, quite simply, the best!
Working in South Asia in December with women
and children dealing with Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) as a result of earthquakes.
Thank you for all you do to share "The Heart of the
Story." It is my joy to come alongside you as we learn,
pray, give, go, and send to a lost world so they can
know Who is the story. P
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Joy Bolton
Executive Director-Treasurer P
What a year this has been for Kentucky WMU! From having our first national
president from Kentucky to WMU mission trips to Malawi and North Africa,
plus a host of opportunities across our state for children and students, this has
been a great year.
After serving just one year as national WMU recording secretary, we were
excited that Linda Cooper, president of Kentucky WMU from 2010–14, was
elected as the national WMU president at the June 2015 WMU Missions
Celebration in Columbus, Ohio. She has had a busy year traveling and speaking
on behalf of WMU across the United States. We are Kentucky proud!
Eliza Broadus Offering: Thank you Kentucky
Baptists for your faithful giving of $1,220,277.57 to
the 2014–15 offering, an increase of $8,077.58 from
the prior year. The largest portion of the offering is
channeled through the Kentucky Baptist
Convention for state missionaries, church planting,
evangelism, collegiate ministry, church and
community ministries, language missions, and much
more. We provide a $500 grant to every qualifing
Kentucky Baptist Association plus grants to
ministries which apply directly to Kentucky WMU.
“The Heart of the Story” was the theme of our 2015
state missions emphasis. State missions materials
featured ministries which share the heart of the
story, Jesus, with people who need to know Him as
Savior. These materials are still available from the
Kentucky WMU office or online at kywmu.org/ebo.
In February, Kentucky WMU once again distributed
grants of $500 to Kentucky Baptist associations to be
used in ministry. We also awarded $95,500 in grants
to 98 ministries across Kentucky. See pages 28-29 for
a list of the grants from the 2015–16 Eliza Broadus
Offering. Every dollar of the $1,250,000 goal has
been budgeted and we pray we will exceed it in
order to provide funds for additional ministries.
Linda Cooper becomes the first national WMU president
from Kentucky in 2015.
We are now preparing for the 2016 Season of Prayer
for State Missions. Using the theme “Be Ready – Live
Ready,” this year’s material will tell the stories of
ministries that are ready to share Jesus. The Eliza
Broadus Offering goal is $1.25 million. See page 30
for a list of the 2016–17 EBO allocations.
WMU Leadership Training: WMU S.A.L.T. (State
Association Leadership Training) was held in May at
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the Kentucky Baptist Building. Leaders heard
Dr. Linda Clark, author of Awaken the Leader
in You, share important leadership principles.
Kentucky WMU provided WMU training at
each of the KBC Super Saturday events
including an overview of the year and an
introduction to PTSD and how churches can
help.
WMU Leadership Training went international
through a trip to Malawi in July 2015. Susan
Bryant taught the Malawi WMU Guide,
Cheryl Hatfield taught on the role of the
pastor’s wife, Benita Decker taught about
health and wellness, and I taught an indepth Bible study on the plan of salvation.
We sent another team to a country in North
Africa in November to meet with women
believers there. We had some pampering
time with them as well as Bible study and
sharing our stories. Our trip also included
time with missionaries and a special
women’s night of encouragement for them.
We continue to pray for needs in North Africa
and the Middle East (NAME) through a
prayer partnership with monthly prayer
requests being distributed by email to those
who have requested to receive the requests.
These requests may be printed and shared
with others, but may not be forwarded or
posted on the internet. Those who wish to
receive NAME Affinity Group prayer requests
should email [email protected],
identifying themselves, their church, and
interest in being on the NAME prayer list.
Joy Bolton, Susan Bryant, Cheryl Hatfield and Benita Decker had
the opportunity to minister and teach in various capacities in
Malawi in July 2015.
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Reduction in IMB missionaries: We have
grieved this year for and with IMB
missionaries who, due to budget shortfalls at
the International Mission Board, were asked
to consider a Voluntary Retirement Incentive.
This was the focus of the Kentucky WMU
display at the KBC Annual Meeting with
information provided about ways churches
could help returning missionaries and ways
we could ensure this never happens again.
Kentucky WMU has also been in contact with
a number of the returning missionaries to
offer prayer support. We have met with
several over lunch or other opportunity just
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to listen to their stories, grieve with them, and seek
practical ways to help. Kentucky WMU made a gift
of $2500 to the International Mission Board to
express our concern and support for missionaries.
Missions Resources: Through a standing order
system, Kentucky WMU provides materials to
Kentucky Baptist churches for each missions
emphasis and offering (Lottie Moon Christmas
Offering for International Missions, Annie
Armstrong Easter Offering for North American
Missions, and Eliza Broadus Offering for Kentucky
Missions). We are grateful for the host of
volunteers who count envelopes and brochures as
well as fill the orders.
The Kentucky WMU Heritage Fund and
Kentucky Touch Tomorrow Today Endowments
have continued to grow. These endowments as
well as others for scholarships and individual
endowments provide additional funding for the
work of Kentucky WMU. The significance of this
income to our work cannot be emphasized
enough. Due to reductions in Cooperative
Program funding over the past few years, the
importance of endowments has increased and
represents a growing percentage of our operating
budget. Cheryl Hatfield has served well this year as
our development specialist. Read her report
beinning on page 31.
Staff Changes: This year we reassigned some
duties and added a part-time office assistant,
Heather Hendricks, to our ranks. Denise Gardner,
an experienced Acteens leader, has taken on
responsibility for Acteens. Youth on Mission was
assigned to Jon Auten and collegiate work to
Wanda Walker. Heather’s responsibilities include
all of our mailings and working with volunteers.
Amanda-Grace Richey was married to Matthew
Schultz last November. Her duties are now focused
on all things related to communication including
Kentucky Notes, Associational Newsletter, print
pieces, web pages, and social media. In her spare
time, Amanda-Grace also writes for national WMU!
Bylaws and Executive Board: Kentucky WMU is
an auxiliary to the Kentucky Baptist Convention
and works in partnership with the convention to
help Kentucky Baptists reach Kentucky and the
world for Christ. It is governed by Bylaws approved
by the membership and an Executive Board
elected from across the state who meet for an
extended period each October to give oversight
and direction to our work. An executive committee
meets during the winter to approve the budget
and EBO allocations. The board meets again just
prior to the state WMU annual meeting. The work
of the board allows us to have an annual state
meeting that is missions focused with a minimal
amount of business. Officers and members of the
Kentucky WMU Executive Board are ready and
willing to come to churches and associations. If
you would like to nominate someone to serve on
the Executive Board in the future, please use the
form in the back of this booklet.
Missions Events: In the pages of this report, you
will find information about Kentucky WMU
sponsored events. Through these events, we seek
to challenge preschoolers, children, students, and
adults to be radically involved in the mission of
God. Every event relates to the WMU objectives in
multiple ways as participants pray for missions,
give to support missions, learn about missions and
work of missionaries, experience hands-on
missions, grow spiritually towards a missions
lifestyle, and participate in our work as a
denomination.
Kentucky WMU: Helping churches learn, pray,
give, go, and send! P
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Churchwide / Adult / Leadership Development
Wanda Walker
Missions Consultant for Adult / Churchwide P
Kentucky WMU provided ministers’ wives a time
of fellowship and relaxation during the 2015
KBC Annual Meeting.
We rejoice as God is doing
good things among our adult
and churchwide audiences in
Kentucky. During this past
year, leaders were encouraged
to develop relationships in the
church that lead to growing
missions education to meet the needs of the church.
Sometimes that means not depending on traditions. This
included groups that focus on doing rather than on
meetings; groups of particular interests; having a
Churchwide organization in smaller churches; and building
all around what God mandates us to do through the Great
Commission. Each association, church, and group is
different.
While traveling across the commonwealth of Kentucky, it is
a privilege to hear how God is working and bringing about
good work through WMU. Let us focus on the positives and
make advancing and growing the Kingdom our top
priority.
Associational leaders met in May for training. Dr. Linda Clark,
former California WMU Executive Director, led the general
session on Servant Leadership. It is critical that associational
leaders are prepared to lead their association and work
with the local church throughout the year. Linda will lead
workshops at EXCEL 2016 on church leadership.
Laurel Lake Baptist Camp and Camp Schafer were the
Spring Retreat sites. Focusing on developing spiritually
towards a missions lifestyle, we discovered how we are
Loved Beyond Measure. Wanda Walker led the retreats and
music was provided by Laura McCubbins and Mary Wolfe
from Parkland Baptist Church.
The Ministers’ Wives event at the Kentucky Baptist
Convention Annual Meeting was once again a positive
experience. Kentucky WMU partners with the KBC to bring
ministers’ wives a time to relax, fellowship, and be with
other ministers’ wives. Kentucky WMU provides WorldCrafts
and New Hope books as door prizes, presents myMISSION
resources, and assists with planning and event execution.
Baptist Nursing Fellowship continues to serve throughout
the year providing health ministry to diverse audiences.
BNF worked collaboratively with the Kentucky Baptist
Convention providing wellness checks for Mission Board
members in May and the convention and building staff
health fair in August. Working with the KBC women’s and
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senior adult ministry, they provided wellness education at the
Senior Celebration events and the spring Women of Worth
event. They were also available at the Ministers’ Wives event at
the KBC Annual Meeting providing wellness checks and health
education. BNF has been active in regions providing Baby Boot
Camps and other health ministries in their churches and
associations.
Christian Women Job Corps has three sites where God is using
mentors and useful resources to help women re-enter the
workforce and become self-sufficient. CWJC sites are located in
Hopkinsville, Louisville, and Middlesboro.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder continues to be our ministry
through Project HELP. Resources are available to churches for all
ages to learn more about this disorder and how to respond. P
Acteens
Denise Gardner
Office Manager/Acteens Specialist P
“All for You: Surrender, Sacrifice, Serve” continues to be the
theme for Acteens. Those words,
surrender, sacrifice, and serve, can
be difficult for teenage ladies to
fully understand. But this year the
curriculum for Acteens and Acteens
leaders has encouraged us to focus
specifically on what it means to
become a disciple and how to live
as a disciple of Christ. “Then he
called the crowd to him along with
his disciples and said: ’Whoever
wants to be my disciple must deny
themselves and take up their cross
and follow me’” (Mark 8:34 NIV).
One special group of young ladies did just that as our
2015–2016 Kentucky Acteens Panelists:
•Hydiatu Konneh is from Fern Creek Baptist Church, Louisville.
She serves in her church by helping with children’s church,
Vacation Bible School, and as an usher. She has also served in
Honduras and Nicaragua with her church.
•Daisy Major is from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Hickman.
Daisy serves in her church by helping with Vacation Bible
School, Christmas Child Boxes, and worship at a senior adult
assisted living facility. She has served in Puerto Rico and
Alaska with her church. Daisy loves Kentucky Changers – she
has served 3 years (Richmond, Hopkinsville, and Lexington).
•Patty McFarland is from Gethsemane Baptist Church, Danville.
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2015-2016 Kentucky Acteens Panelists met
at the WMU office in Louisville for a retreat.
This July, Acteens will will spend time studying scripture, meet a missionary, and
participate in missions projects during the first Acteens Quest at Jonathan Creek.
Patty serves in her church by sharing her voice as a member of the praise team
and caring for children during her church’s Hispanic ministry.
•Bethany Ouellette is from Gethsemane Baptist Church, Danville. Bethany serves
in her church by helping with Vacation Bible School and in Children’s Church.
She loves creative arts, especially drama.
•Cali Wooldridge is from Gethsemane Baptist Church, Danville. Cali serves in her
church by helping in Vacation Bible School, participating in projects with a local
food pantry, by preparing food for a homeless shelter, and volunteering at an
adult senior center. Cali enjoys music (she is in her school band) and creative
ministries.
In November, the Acteens Panelists met at the WMU office in Louisville for a
retreat. They were a joy! Each shared ideas of where they would like to see
Acteens head in this next year, and from that has grown several opportunities
for Acteens and leaders. The first is Acteens Quest, July 8–9, 2016, at Jonathan
Creek. Acteens will spend time in the scriptures, meet a "real live missionary,"
and participate in a project for TCKs (Third Culture Kids) who are in their first
year of the journey on the field. We will be making objects to help this young
family celebrate and share the birth of our Savior.
Immediately following Quest, a Kentucky State Acteens Activators Team will
travel to New Orleans, July 11–17, to serve alongside missionary Dr. Kay Bennett
at the Baptist Friendship Center (BFC). The Activator team assignment includes
VBS in the morning and sports camps in the afternoon. The week will conclude
on Saturday with BFC’s Back to School Bash where the Acteens will be
responsible for games, crafts, and all-out fun. Each child attending will receive
items needed as the new school year begins. Please pray for the six young
ladies and five leaders who are answering the call to follow Him to New Orleans.
New this year: an Acteens leader retreat has been scheduled for August 5-6,
2016, at Liberty Baptist Church, Campbellsville. All Acteens leaders are invited
to join us. P
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Preschool / Children / Ministries to Missionaries
Stacy Nall
Missions Consultant for Preschool / Children/ Ministries to Missionaries P
Preschool
Mission Friends groups in
Kentucky were encouraged to
“Sing to Seniors” this past
September. You can involve your
preschoolers in hands-on mission
activities throughout the year.
They can make care packages,
cards, or goodies for college
students, the homebound, or
those in need. This fall, Mission
Friends and their leaders will be
invited to give bottles of water to participants at community
events. Check your mailbox this spring for more information!
Preschoolers participate in hands-on
mission activities all year, including a
“Sing to Seniors” shown here last
September.
Children
Last September, Children in Action participated in CA-BOOM!
(Children in Action-Blast Off On Mission!) at Aberdeen Baptist
Church in Morgantown. Children “met” Paul, the first
missionary, and learned about his missionary journeys. Some of
Paul’s friends were on hand to share how the message of Christ
had changed their lives. Lydia (also known as Cathy Terrell)
shared her faith through hospitality. The Philippian jailer (Dr.
Roger Taylor, Aberdeen’s pastor) told how his whole family was
saved! Children also met current, real-live missionaries and
were challenged to be missionaries themselves.
Campbellsville Baptist Church hosted the 2015 GA JAM. Our
theme was “Forever Friends.” Girls and their leaders discovered
the importance of being a good friend and making new friends
in order to share the love of Jesus. Missionaries explained how
they developed friendships and shared the Gospel. GAs worked
together to sew a friendship quilt for a little girl in Nepal.
Children in Action participated in CABOOM! in September.
On February 13, children from Kentucky and across the nation
participated in Children’s Ministry Day. Mission projects
included sharing cookies with first responders, giving
homemade valentines to nursing home residents, and even
making treats for a local animal shelter! Mark your calendar for
Children’s Ministry Day, February 18, 2017!
If your church has not started a preschool or children’s missions
group yet, you may be eligible to receive half off your first year’s
subscription to leader magazines and other resources provided
through national WMU’s New Start program.
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Campbellsville Baptist Church hosted the
2015 GA JAM.
Mission Adventure for Kentucky Kids
Kentucky WMU offered a new event for children called “Mission
Adventure for Kentucky Kids” in 2015. MAKK was held at Haven of Rest
in Inez and Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton. Kids and their leaders
sorted clothes at thrift shops, prayerwalked, sang at nursing homes,
and led backyard Bible clubs. Leaders stepped back and watched as
children took leadership roles in ministry! Worship, Bible study, quiet
time, track time, and recreation were also part of the experience. In
2016, Mission Adventure for Kentucky Kids will be held in Richmond
and Bowling Green. This year, children will be leading arts and sports
camps. Register now to be a part of this exciting new adventure!
GA and Mother/Daughter Overnights
Children took leadership roles in
ministry at the first “Mission
Adventure for Kentucky Kids”.
In July 2015, mothers, younger GAs, older GAs, and GA leaders enjoyed
an “Asian Adventure” at Cedar Crest and Jonathan Creek. We were
joined by Tak and Lana Oue, a missionary couple from Japan who
shared about missions and the culture in Japan. GAs participated in a
prayer walk for Asian countries, learned origami, and played games
from Asia. Over $700 was collected for the “Bible Fund for East Asia.”
The Overnight theme for 2016 is “Compassion Camp.” GAs will learn
about the Good Samaritan and ways they can minister to those around
them. Overnights at Cedar Crest and Jonathan Creek are in July.
GA Leader Retreats
Last August, GA leaders met together in Ashland and Paducah to share
and gather ideas for leading GAs. We talked about our responsibility
and opportunity to mentor young girls. We were also introduced to
games, food, and crafts that could be used to teach GA.
Ministries to Missionaries
One of the purposes of Kentucky WMU is to support missionaries.
Kentucky WMU gave Christmas gifts of $50 to international and
emeritus missionaries who consider Kentucky their home state. In 2015,
we provided $100 gifts to four new international missionary appointees
from Kentucky. Gifts of $100 were sent in the fall and spring to children
of Kentucky missionaries who are attending college in Kentucky. Your
offering during Kentucky WMU Annual Meeting makes these gifts to
missionaries possible. Thank you! (See their notes, facing page.)
GA leaders at their 2015 retreat.
Kentucky WMU works as a liaison between missionaries and churches
with missionary housing. Please contact Kentucky WMU if your church
would be interested in this vital ministry to missionaries.
Gregg and Mary Ann Fisher are Kentucky’s Missionary Parent
Fellowship leaders. Members are kept informed through email, phone
calls, and newsletters. Missionary Parents meet each spring and fall.
Please remember to pray for the parents of missionaries as you pray for
their children.
Gregg and Mary Ann Fisher lead
Kentucky’s Missionary Parent
Fellowship.
Our office seeks to maintain contact with missionaries. We keep track of
those who will be staying in Kentucky on stateside assignment. Due to
increased security, we cannot publish a list, but may be able to assist
you in finding a missionary speaker for special occasions. P
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Each Christmas we send IMB missionaries who claim Kentucky as their home state
a Christmas letter from the president and WMU staff, along with a monetary gift
of $50. The following are some of the thank you notes we have received this year.
MA N Y
THANKS
P Thank you so much for your thoughtful letter & gift to From Retirees:
our family this year! And for the last few years as well! P Kentucky WMU, in appreciation for your Christmas gift
We are enjoying our first Stateside Assignment and have
of fifty dollars. May God continue to bless you as you
spoken at churches in KY, TN and SC! We are so blessed
serve Him faithfully. Special Christmas blessings, Lois
to have sweet folks such as yourself holding the ropes for
Calhoun
us here! In Christ alone, Will & Beth J (South Asia)
P On behalf of my mother, Charlotte Ragan, thank you
P With each year we receive your Christmas greeting and
for your prayer support down through the years and
wishes. For 32 years you have blessed us and reminded
the invaluable part you each play in reaching our
us that we were remembered over the years with your
world for Jesus. As important as the financial blessings
gift at Christmas. We thank God for launching us from
are, I know first hand that it is your prayers that sustain
such a strong foundation. Thank you for carrying us on
those who have answered the call to “go into all the
difficult days, for celebrating with us when we have seen
world.” I have many memories of my parents praying,
God’s church grow. Thank you for praying even when we
thanking our Heavenly Father for those “back home
couldn’t give specifics. Blessings, Nik & Ruth
who are praying for us.” My mother turned 90 this
year….she can no longer write but she asked that I tell
P Thank you not only for the love offering, but also for your
you that she can still pray and she prays for you, WMU
unfailing support of missions and the IMB. We did not
of Kentucky… In Jesus’ love, Mary R. Coker
take the VRI and hope to remain on the field until 2023!
Blessings, David and Laura Spiegel, Brazil
P Dear faithful prayer warriors and friends in Christ!
Greetings from Georgia, our second adopted home.
P We want to thank Kentucky WMU for the Christmas gift
Thank you for your prayers, your special contribution
and for supporting us for the past 16 years. We are sad to
to the IMB, and for your special gift to us this
be leaving the IMB. We are happy and sad at the same
Christmas. We know these are difficult days for
time. We wanted Kentucky WMU to know that we are
Christian and that the Adversary is fighting hard to
beginning again. We are looking for a job, home,
keep the gospel contained. However, praise the Lord,
furniture, vehicle, etc. and we know that GOD has our
Our Lord is alive and stronger than any forces of evil.
lives in HIS hands. We are looking forward to seeing
We claim the nations for Him and join hands with you
what GOD will do with our lives. HE owns the cattle on a
to keep the Word going out. Thank you for your
thousand hills. We are thankful for those who continue
prayers and support. In Christ, Tak & Lana Oue
to serve. With Uganda and Senegal always in our veins,
Rob, Sandy, Ethan, Seth and Kiira Davis
P Thank you so very much for the gift I received last
week. What a blessing! Mary and I served with the IMB
Good
morning
from
Tokyo!
My
mother-in-law
just
sent
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for 32 years in Guyana, St. Lucia and China. We
me notice that the Christmas check from Kentucky WMU
returned from China 13 years ago. My how the time
arrived this week. They will be depositing it into our bank
flies! The IMB has been so good to us in every way and
there. Thank you for keeping up with all of us and for the
we are thankful to have been involved those years.
WMU continuing to support us with notes, prayers, and
Thank you for your gift to the IMB and for your love
this generous Christmas gift. We have not felt led to take
and concern. They face many challenges at this time. I
the voluntary retirement incentive offered by the IMB so
am so thankful to be a Kentucky born person! My wife
will be remaining here in Japan. But about 5 couples
is a Texan and we have been a special team for 61½
from Japan will be returning to the states…I am sure
years! Thank you again and God bless, Charles Love
those in Kentucky will be in need of help from the
convention as well as the WMU, so thank you in advance P Words are difficult to express our appreciation for the
for all that will be done for them as they transition to the
love gifts you sent to us at Christmas. We are ever so
next ministries God might be leading them to. In His
grateful for the love and support to us and other
Love, Cornelia Walker
missionaries serving in many parts of the world. We
will be 80 years old in August, however, we are still
P Thanks again for your generous gift to us this Christmas!
active in the Lord’s work - we started a new church in a
We are so grateful for your support of us personally and
nightclub. The Lord has blessed us to allow us to stay
for all the ways you are involved in the ministries of BGR.
active. Our health is rather good as most folks our age
We couldn’t do it without you – we are blessed by key
is! Blessings, Bob and Oakie Blevins, Emeritus,
partners like Kentucky WMU. Our love and appreciation,
Namibia, Africa.
Susan and Mark Hatfield
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Royal Ambassadors /Challengers/Youth on Mission
Jonathan Auten
Missions Consultant for Royal Ambassadors/Challengers/Youth on Mission P
Royal Ambassadors
During the current curriculum cycle,
Royal Ambassadors continue to focus on
the WMU emphasis “All for You:
Surrender, Sacrifice, Serve.” Scriptural
studies, missionary stories, interesting
activities, and hands-on mission projects
have all helped Kentucky RAs learn what
it means to be a disciple of Christ.
September through December focused
on denying oneself while displaying
faith, courage, responsibility, selfdiscipline, and friendship. January
through April finds RA’s discovering that
disciples will take up their cross as they exhibit loyalty, courage,
responsibility, and perseverance. The cycle will conclude May
through August as boys learn to follow Christ with teamwork,
honesty, self-discipline, and compassion.
137 RAs and leaders experienced
worship, missions, and outdoor
activities during Courage 2015.
Courage 2015 was a wonderful time for 137 RAs and leaders as we
all experienced good times of worship, engaging missions speakers,
and new elements in our outdoor activities. Steven Jett of the IMB
shared how he and his family used baseball clubs and simple
hospitality to connect with unbelievers in Germany. Wade Stokes
and the Centershot Archery ministry leaders at East Bernstadt
Baptist Church not only talked about their ministry, but also brought
equipment and led the archery activity for Camp Courage. Even
better, they said they would love to come back in 2016!
The Team Challenge Course was made tougher and longer with the
addition of a couple of new challenges. A circular Compass
Challenge Course was introduced along with a hundred foot pace
line. Royal Racers, Pit Stop Challenge, knot tying, log sawing, Bible
telling, and s’mores rounded out a marvelous weekend for all
involved. For our missions project, we collected cleaning supplies for
Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. The hospitality of Pat Callahan and his
family is such a blessing to us. We wanted to be a blessing to them.
In March 2016, RAMCON at FBC
Hopkinsville featured favorite activities
as well as new ones.
RAMCON 2016 made its way to FBC Hopkinsville on Saturday, March
19. First Baptist’s gymnasium proved to be the perfect place to try
something new. In addition to Royal Racers and the Rain Gutter
Regatta, the large space allowed us to include Pit Stop Challenge,
Line Gliders, and Turtle Races in the day’s activities. Royal
Ambassadors brought their own cars as usual, but line gliders, sail
boats, and wooden turtles were provided for boys who did not have
the experience or know-how to build their own. Boys and their
leaders were able to experience uniquely RA activities for the first
time. I am very grateful for the RA leaders and WMU of First Baptist
for hosting us at their church.
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RAs alternated their time at RAMCON between these fun activities and listening to two wonderful
missionary speakers. Chris Clarke, a NAMB and KBC missionary, spoke in the morning about the cowboy
churches in western Kentucky that he helps start and lead. The boys were able to assist with his ministry by
placing contact information labels in New Testaments and tracts that Chris distributes when he goes out to
speak. In the afternoon, Royal Ambassadors were blessed to hear from Robert and Sandy Davis. The Davis’
are recently retired from the IMB, having served in Senegal and Uganda. Their message and stories were a
powerful example of how God is at work in our world through the lives of believers willing to follow Him.
Challengers and Youth on Mission
Under the leadership of Peggy Murphy, the Kentucky Changers ministry team, and a great group of
volunteers and team leaders, Kentucky Changers was a huge success in 2015. Please see Peggy’s report for
a fuller picture and more details about this wonderful pre-packaged mission trip for teen boys and girls.
Now, let me share with you my experience with Changers in Marshall County last year. I arrived on Thursday
to help with unloading and set-up. Unloading equipment, helping assemble a maze of PVC pipe for the
shower stalls, and assisting Larry Koch with several tasks in the tool trailer left me with a real appreciation
for how hard Peggy and her crew works to make the week run smoothly.
After that, I found myself on a crew assigned to paint the outside of a two-story house. It was a big task for
a not-so-big crew, but all the team members gave it their best each and every day. I really enjoyed my time
on the roof putting two coats of paint on the dormer. I worked alongside two teen boys. While we painted,
we talked about school, baseball, faith and life. Wednesday came around and I had to leave my team early
to travel across the state for MAKK in Inez (read about MAKK in Stacy Nall’s report). I had mixed emotions
about leaving. We still had a lot of work to do. But I was glad to hear later that another crew came over on
Thursday and helped them finish the job. This year, my schedule will allow me to stay the whole week when
I meet up with Changers in Greensburg.
Creative Ministries Festival 2.0 was another opportunity for
Challengers and Youth on Mission groups to engage in missions.
After being cancelled in the spring due to snow, CMF regrouped in
August at Living Hope Baptist Church. Jeff Smith, the director of
Salt and Light Ministries, was the featured guest artist during the
inspiring worship gatherings. Workshops equipped teens in
various creative arts. The missions fair allowed them to connect
with leaders from different missions and ministry centers in
Kentucky where youth creative arts teams can lend a hand and
share the Gospel on a mission trip. A local block party provided a
venue where experienced performance teams could present the
Gospel creatively in the local community. All in all, it was a
meaningful, practical, and powerful experience for teens who
want to impact their world for Christ.
Leader Training
Providing Campcraft training for RA leaders and other interested
men continues to be a work in progress. Last year saw three men
(David Buie, Tim Heaberlin, and myself ) receive their instructor
certification from Texas Baptist Men. This year, we are taking the
next step. A Kentucky WILD (Wilderness Instruction and
Leadership Development) Camp is planned for May 20-22 at Laurel
Lake Baptist Camp. Four men (Johnny Webb, Mike Collins, Aaron
Compton, and Brad Snyder) will be teaching the Frontiersman
level courses while Tim, David, and I will be observing, critiquing,
and certifying them as instructors. If all goes well, we will close out
the camp with a total of 7 certified Campcraft instructors plus a
new group of RA leaders who have completed the Frontiersman
level training. Please pray for God’s blessing on this event. P
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Campcraft and Kentucky WILD
(Wilderness Instruction and Leadership
Development) Camp provide outdoor
and Frontiersman training for RA leaders
and others.
Kentucky Changers & Creative Ministries
Peggy Murphy
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2015 Kentucky Changers
The 2015 Kentucky Changers theme
was “More of Him – Less of Me” and
was our goal for 2015 participants
and volunteers.
A homeowner whose house Adult
Changers restored gave a powerful
testimony during the 2015 WMU Annual
Meeting as Peggy listens.
In April of 2015 Kentucky Changers
headed to Lawrenceburg for our
second Adult Changers since coming
under Kentucky WMU sponsorship. We had 26 adults who worked
on five homes over the three-day project. First Baptist Church,
Lawrenceburg provided lodging and three area churches furnished
breakfast and dinner each evening. Adult Changers was
highlighted during the 2015 WMU Annual Meeting with a powerful
testimony from one of the homeowners.
The first Kentucky Changers summer project was June 13–19 in the
Richmond/Berea area. This was our second year and the
community was very happy to see Changers back. There was a total
of 420 participants and volunteers for the week. We saw 18
salvations and 51 total decisions for the week. This was one of the
biggest projects in the history of Changers.
Changers moved on to Marshall County in western Kentucky, June
20–26. Six students came to know Jesus that week out of a total of
fourteen decisions. We had 154 participants and volunteers that
worked hard all week sharing the love of Jesus in a tangible way.
Changers arrived in Maysville on June 27th. That project had a total
of 245 attending. Once again the worship each evening was
powerful. There were three students saved out of seven decisions
throughout the week. Many of the homeowners came to the
celebration on Thursday evening to show their gratitude to all of
the Changers for their help and their loving, servant hearts.
Kentucky Changers ended the summer in Henderson, July 11–18.
This was one of the smaller projects, but the homes worked on
were in deep need of repair and students had many opportunities
to witness to the community. We had 160 total participants and
volunteers for the week. God was really at work throughout the
week with five salvations out of 15 total decisions.
420 volunteers participated in the
Richmond/Berea area Changers summer
project.
2016 Kentucky Changers
Adult Changers just completed a 2016 spring project at Camp Joy
in Brownsville. Thirty-five participants, many new to Changers,
stayed at the camp from March 31–April 2 and completed many
needed repairs. It was a wonderful experience for everyone
involved with a great time of worship each evening. The repairs
made to the facility will enable the camp to host more children and
teens for many summers to come.
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Kentucky Changers will be in Hopkinsville, Calloway County,
Green County, and Frankfort during June and July 2016.
Registration started in November and many churches have
already registered. We need lots of participants and volunteers to
complete the task that God has put before us. You can register
your group or sign up to be a volunteer now by going to
kywmu.org/changers.
Kentucky Changers Promotion and Training
I had lots of opportunities to go throughout the state to promote
and explain Changers in 2015. I spoke at several Associational
Meetings, attended one Missions Fair and visited 9 churches at
their request. To prepare for Changers, I led 8 trainings with the
Associational Changers teams and had 4 Pre-Project trainings.
Creative Ministries
The first Creative Ministries Festival under Kentucky WMU
sponsorship was scheduled for March of 2015. A lot of hard work
went into the preparation for over a year. We had a great lineup
of conferences and quality instructors were committed to be
with us. Registration had reached right at 500 by March 1, but
then a huge snow shut down most of Kentucky highways the day
before the conference.
Kentucky Changers looks forward to
connecting in 2016.
Although we were forced to cancel, we didn’t want to give up on
this event so it was rescheduled for August 14–15. The August
event was a great success. Participants found many of the same
elements of previous festivals along with several new exciting
elements that everyone seemed to appreciate.
We added a Missions Fair featuring Kentucky ministries who
wanted creative ministries groups to plug into their work. A
“Sharing Your Faith” class taught students how to share their faith
when the opportunity arises. After the students learned some
creative ministries skills and how to share their faith, they had the
opportunity to work at a block party in the area. This helped
them to see how they could use their talents to share the gospel.
Everyone really seemed to leave with a better understanding of
how creative ministries and missions goes hand in hand.
The 2016 Creative Ministries Festival was held March 11–12 at
Rich Pond Baptist Church. Jeff Smith of Salt & Light Ministries
returned as keynote artist. Jeff led the “Sharing Your Faith”
conference for the second year and did a wonderful job at
teaching students how to share their faith with others. Once
again we had many gifted instructors and we were able to offer
a new class in mime. A few conferences were three-hour classes
that allowed students to focus their efforts on one kind of
creative ministry. We brought back church group performances
this year where the groups were able to perform for seasoned
instructors and receive some great critiquing. This helped
students to improve the talents they were already using. For
more information on Creative Ministries and next year’s dates
and location, go to kywmu.org/cmf. P
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Rescheduled due to snow, the Creative
Ministries Festival in August was a great
success. Jeff Smith of Salt & Light
Ministries was keynote artist and returned
for the 2016 festival.
Finance and Statement of Financial Position
Lori Sharp
Statement of Financial Position
Financial Coordinator P
(Balance Sheet) August 31, 2015
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Other Assets
Total Current Assets
The Eliza Broadus Offering receipts for 2014-15
totaled $1,220,277.57. What a tremendous
offering from our Kentucky Baptist churches.
Thank you for your generous giving. The Eliza
Broadus Offering is used to support missions and
ministries around our state. You can see the
specific ministries that benefitted from these
funds by receiving Eliza Broadus Offering grants
this year (see pages 28-29). Grants are given to
ministries across the state that share The Heart of
the Story. Remember, Eliza Broadus funds can be
collected and sent anytime during the year. Our
current goal of $1,250,000 will be collected
through August 31, 2016.
Another way of giving to the work of KY WMU is
our website: www.kywmu.org/givenow. You can
support the Eliza Broadus Offering, Heritage
Fund, KY WMU Ministries to Missionaries, or
General Operations of KY WMU. This convenient
way of giving allows you to support these
ministries right from your home anytime of the
year. You can even set up monthly gifts so you are
supporting KY WMU all year long.
Thank you again for your generous financial
giving this year. The ministries of Kentucky WMU
and Kentucky Baptists would not be able to
complete their mission without it. Above all, pray
for the ministries and support them through your
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Assets Whose Use is Limited
By donors:
Investments
Investments held by KBF
Contribution Receivable
By Board:
Investments
Investments held by KBF
Total assets whose use is limited
Furniture and Equipment, at cost
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Furniture and Equipment – Net
Total Assets
2015
$693,009
$28,394
$35,218
$756,621
$100,000
$126,731
$5,283
$3,336,047
$629,346
$4,197,407
$170,174
$144,197
$25,977
$4,980,005
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
$63,777
Accrued Vacation Pay
$20,354
Deferred revenue
$41
Current accrued post-retirement benefit $26,625
Total current liabilities
$110,797
Accrued Post-Retirement Benefits,
less current portion
$540,329
Total Liabilities
$651,126
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$4,049,914
$46,951
$232,014
$4,328,879
$4,980,005
All funds audited by Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff, an
independent certified public accounting firm. In the opinion
of DMLO, the financial statement presents fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Kentucky Woman’s
Missionary Union, Inc. as of August 31, 2015, and the change
in net assets for the year ended in conformity with generally
accepted accounting standards.
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Thank you for your support of missions through the
Cooperative Program and missions offerings.
Organization
Associations
Affiliates
Person
Congregations
Allen
Anderson
At-Large - Affiliated
At-Large - Unaffiliated
Bell
Blackford Breckinridge
Blood River
Boone's Creek
Booneville
Bracken
Caldwell-Lyon
Casey County
Central
Central Kentucky Network of Baptists
Christian County
Crittenden
Daviess-McLean
East Lynn
Enterprise
Franklin
Freedom
Gasper River
Graves County
Grayson County
Green Valley
Greenup
Henry County
Irvine
Knox
Laurel River
Liberty
Lincoln County
Little Bethel
Little River
Logan Todd
Long Run
Lynn
Mercer
Monroe
Muhlenberg County
Nelson
New River McCreary County
Northern KY
Ohio County
Ohio River
Ohio Valley
Oldham-Trimble
Owen County
Pike
Pulaski County
Purchase Area
Red River
Rockcastle
Russell County
Russell Creek
Salem
Severns Valley
Shelby
Simpson
South District
South Union-Mount Zion
Tates Creek
Taylor County
Ten Mile
Three Forks
Union Association of Baptists
Upper Cumberland
Warren Association of Baptists
Wayne County
West Kentucky
West Union
Whites Run
Grand Total
COP
$0.00
$319,383.95
$20,779.92
$21,494,457.72
$50,278.34
$207,412.72
$857,631.90
$24,122.56
$40,077.19
$238,156.50
$546,908.41
$250,309.00
$97,129.19
$79,654.97
$713,182.09
$17,991.65
$158,402.45
$1,161,332.41
$878,743.68
$210,468.16
$867,250.53
$6,416.39
$146,845.60
$314,392.99
$82,782.63
$95,550.38
$259,323.45
$54,863.32
$496,529.32
$566,204.54
$59,906.98
$19,131.10
$164,289.41
$197,499.88
$321,009.30
$146,619.79
$324,713.81
$209,157.26
$619,572.59
$1,441,520.07
$87,661.06
$241,366.26
$52,681.92
$282,701.90
$510,373.68
$40,084.35
$710,498.89
$209,968.33
$322,989.34
$115,030.76
$264,033.68
$173,153.36
$176,736.43
$438,572.86
$170,972.58
$39,579.57
$117,060.49
$83,969.23
$143,664.80
$152,607.59
$905,165.34
$366,154.96
$80,925.94
$150,489.11
$297,104.30
$421,754.44
$400,485.99
$86,270.66
$152,345.82
$92,339.15
$92,586.18
$936,209.53
$78,139.55
$190,186.32
$942,548.79
$42,664.00
$21,834,621.59
Missions Offerings 2014-15
AAO
$0.00
$2,544.40
$1,705.00
$2,279,321.62
$7,936.10
$15,579.54
$61,343.75
$1,386.00
$8,672.80
$19,681.75
$27,369.84
$15,584.70
$7,002.00
$11,683.60
$60,116.77
$5,241.60
$14,411.76
$110,580.62
$68,756.94
$23,028.56
$67,873.03
$995.00
$5,257.00
$48,023.19
$6,292.00
$73,330.35
$33,991.76
$7,666.00
$27,688.40
$54,583.41
$8,789.24
$1,045.00
$14,951.43
$33,603.00
$20,322.60
$31,205.25
$43,750.58
$32,211.30
$78,647.06
$197,972.46
$10,543.32
$26,940.04
$10,918.00
$29,118.02
$53,705.79
$1,938.00
$56,649.58
$17,212.58
$22,224.75
$8,579.00
$28,154.50
$18,417.75
$16,674.00
$48,729.74
$22,454.42
$6,917.17
$16,863.90
$11,404.00
$18,230.38
$14,343.28
$68,840.10
$53,130.81
$11,566.52
$8,653.15
$20,401.02
$61,982.41
$39,436.62
$5,468.75
$13,083.25
$13,264.50
$13,409.00
$99,452.85
$15,882.71
$35,839.54
$125,572.82
$6,744.96
$2,283,571.02
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EBO
$4,616.78
$4,107.90
$2,922.00
$1,208,725.89
$998.00
$6,241.19
$26,705.70
$376.58
$3,627.00
$12,105.45
$30,823.13
$10,396.30
$9,163.16
$7,462.70
$22,895.36
$4,118.91
$8,263.00
$41,557.24
$23,473.84
$16,419.77
$38,186.39
$126.00
$7,356.18
$17,228.61
$3,105.00
$14,375.25
$11,900.80
$7,612.40
$18,174.77
$32,771.22
$7,002.50
$1,805.00
$11,436.16
$17,981.75
$9,880.31
$20,147.12
$27,991.04
$21,299.56
$51,504.05
$62,971.90
$6,508.24
$17,635.91
$9,476.00
$20,801.52
$38,322.50
$1,075.00
$34,964.02
$13,558.59
$14,601.58
$5,814.25
$16,825.50
$13,691.94
$9,391.00
$33,236.07
$4,600.50
$3,665.94
$7,546.85
$6,852.89
$13,289.94
$5,712.32
$56,263.66
$39,426.71
$7,597.00
$4,676.41
$12,597.06
$32,366.70
$29,507.74
$6,259.24
$8,957.15
$7,615.52
$7,323.00
$38,067.50
$9,980.76
$19,993.70
$39,568.84
$3,471.00
$1,220,372.57
LMO
$0.00
$2,834.14
$2,340.00
$5,092,949.18
$15,750.00
$51,361.13
$219,772.81
$3,896.75
$15,540.59
$30,496.94
$72,521.97
$68,189.87
$18,982.92
$17,792.14
$108,462.07
$8,709.39
$32,272.68
$225,671.00
$139,644.34
$42,130.89
$280,740.68
$1,031.00
$20,059.78
$125,692.74
$7,575.80
$71,104.90
$98,196.49
$17,638.67
$56,049.37
$103,719.99
$13,956.38
$4,200.00
$25,593.56
$51,996.03
$147,761.73
$44,261.89
$73,626.22
$42,827.10
$152,223.87
$429,287.64
$23,264.55
$45,484.68
$14,562.00
$49,285.32
$112,764.26
$2,260.00
$86,523.54
$39,364.97
$33,209.52
$19,517.37
$57,203.56
$32,139.22
$32,380.06
$111,477.12
$79,585.80
$7,808.56
$26,320.23
$33,392.01
$30,350.75
$23,356.72
$178,049.05
$90,854.15
$22,499.96
$24,011.23
$36,998.50
$121,722.62
$81,039.61
$11,166.63
$16,243.95
$14,871.00
$17,379.56
$385,529.40
$33,183.00
$76,350.32
$273,228.22
$10,832.41
$5,098,123.32
Grand Total
$4,616.78
$328,870.39
$27,746.92
$30,075,454.41
$74,962.44
$280,594.58
$1,165,454.16
$29,781.89
$67,917.58
$300,440.64
$677,623.35
$344,479.87
$132,277.27
$116,593.41
$904,656.29
$36,061.55
$213,349.89
$1,539,141.27
$1,110,618.80
$292,047.38
$1,254,050.63
$8,568.39
$179,518.56
$505,337.53
$99,755.43
$254,360.88
$403,412.50
$87,780.39
$598,441.86
$757,279.16
$89,655.10
$26,181.10
$216,270.56
$301,080.66
$498,973.94
$242,234.05
$470,081.65
$305,495.22
$901,947.57
$2,131,752.07
$127,977.17
$331,426.89
$87,637.92
$381,906.76
$715,166.23
$45,357.35
$888,636.03
$280,104.47
$393,025.19
$148,941.38
$366,217.24
$237,402.27
$235,181.49
$632,015.79
$277,613.30
$57,971.24
$167,791.47
$135,618.13
$205,535.87
$196,019.91
$1,208,318.15
$549,566.63
$122,589.42
$187,829.90
$367,100.88
$637,826.17
$550,469.96
$109,165.28
$190,630.17
$128,090.17
$130,697.74
$1,459,259.28
$137,186.02
$322,369.88
$1,380,918.67
$63,712.37
$30,436,688.50
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2015-16 EBO Special Ministry Grants
Qualifying Kentucky Baptist Associations received a $500 grant to be used for associational missions
($34,500). In addition, the following grants were provided through an application process ($95,500),
for a total of $130,000 awarded!
At Large
Iglesia Bautista, Lancaster – $500
Green Valley
The Answer Center – $2500
Christmas Jail Ministry – $400
Local Partnership Missions – $500
Blackford Breckinridge
Food Pantry Ministry – $300
Greenup
Boys/Girls Residential Treatment Ministry,
First Baptist Church Russell – $700
Garner Missionary Baptist Church – $700
Wurtland Homeless Ministry – $300
Blood River
Land Between the Lakes Area Ministry – $500
Life House Pregnancy Care Center – $500
Boones Creek
Boones Creek Baptist Camp – $1000
Irvine
High Mountain Equine Outreach – $1250
Bracken
Association Block Party Outreach – $250
Caldwell / Lyon
Bright Life Farms (Special Needs Adults) – $500
HR Ministries (Prison Ministry) – $1000
Caldwell Lyon Community Festivals Outreach – $1000
Casey County
Associational WMU Community Ministry – $750
Central
Brookhaven Mission – $500
Springfield Baptist Housing Authority Outreach – $300
Central Network
Associational Toy Project Ministry – $1000
Feed the Hungry Ministry – $1000
Friendship International – $800
Liberty
LoveLoud, Student Missions Projects – $700
Lincoln
First Priority, Heritage, Student Outreach – $1000
Kings Mountain Memorial Community Center – $1000
Unto Me Home – $1000
Community Outreach, Jesus Film – $500
R/6 Ministry to Released Offenders – $2000
Little Bethel
Happy Trails Ministry – $2000
Net Builders, Student Missions Projects – $700
Little River
Camp Cadiz, Student Missions Projects – $700
“The Way” Christian Youth Ministries – $1000
Hillcrest Camp Scholarships – $600
Oneida Express Ministry – $600
Christian County
Operation “Love in Action” – $1200
Restorative Justice Jail Ministry – $800
Impact Ministry – $2000
Daviess McLean
Scholarships, Schafer Baptist Camp – $600
Jail Ministry Christmas Project – $750
Daviess McLean Baptist Center Tutoring Ministry – $600
Hall Street Baptist After School Ministry – $600
Enterprise
Baptist Campus Ministry – $1000
Haven of Rest Family Ministry – $3000
Graves
Liberty Baptist Ten Commandments Project – $500
Hope Center, Crisis Pregnancy Ministry – $500
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Long Run
Baptist Fellowship Center (Family &
Children’s Ministry) – $2000
Fern Creek Baptist Ministry & Missions Center –$1200
Christ Chapel, Churchill Downs – $1000
Iglesia Bautista Buenas Nuevas – $400
Iglesia Bautista Manantial de Vida – $400
Hands of Hope 4 Women – $2000
Louisville Rescue Mission – $4000
Refuge Ministries – $2000
Scarlet Hope – $2000
Walnut Street, Health/Community Ministry – $1500
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2015-16 EBO Special Ministry Grants P continued
Long Run /Nelson
A New Hope Pregnancy Center – $500
Russell Creek
Kentucky Changers – $3000
Monroe
Ministry to Needy Children, Mill Creek
WMU – $1000
County Fair Ministry – $350
Backpack Ministry, Monroe WMU – $1500
Southern KY Builders for Christ – $700
Salem
Family Fun Fest – $600
Shelby
A Loving Choice, Crisis Pregnancy Ministry –
$500
Open Door of Hope – $1200
Muhlenberg
Dunmor Baptist Quilt Ministry – $500
Kid Fest Ministry – $500
South District
Calvary Baptist Prison Ministry – $1000
Pit Stop Challenge Ministry – $1200
Nelson
Bardstown Baptist Church (Food Ministry) – $500
Iglesia Bautista Getsemani (Evangelism Ministry) – $600
Prison Ministry, First Baptist Church
Mt. Washington – $1000
New Life Pregnancy Center – $500
Northern Kentucky
Moore Activity Center – $2500
First Baptist Church, Newport
(Outreach to Children) – $2000
Ohio River
Youth Epic Evangelism Event – $700
Association Evangelism Projects – $700
Ohio Valley
Job Corps Ministry – $650
Oldham-Trimble
Good News Homes Kids Club/LIFT – $350
Pike
Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center – $500
Rockcastle
Community Missions Team – $750
South Union / Mt. Zion
BREAK Student Evangelism Ministry – $1500
Cedaridge Ministry – $1000
Christians By Choice Clown &
Creative Ministries – $1000
Association Block Party/Marionette
Trailers – $500
Ten Mile
Ten Mile Bible School (Correspondence
Program) – $500
Upper Cumberland
Kentucky Sacks of Love – $500
Warren
Curbside Ministries – $1000
Hope House Ministry – $2000
West Union
Freedom Forever Ministries Jail Ministry) – $1000
The Lord’s Store (Food Ministry) – $600
River City Mission – $1000
Whites Run, Owen, Ten Mile
Kentucky Raceway Ministries – $2500
And the King will answer them,
‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it
to one of the least of these my
brothers, you did it to me.’
Matthew 25:40 (ESV)
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2016-17 Eliza Broadus Offering Allocations
Be Ready…Live Ready
2016 ELIZA BROADUS OFFERING
Kentucky State Missions, Associations & Special Ministries, and Missions Education
2016-17 OFFERING ALLOCATIONS
Kentucky Baptist Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $860,500
Missions Mobilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399,000
Evangelism & Church Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461,500
Kentucky Baptist Associations & Special Ministries ......................... $135,000
All Kentucky Baptist Associations will be given a ministry grant of $500 provided the association meets
EBO grant guidelines. Additional requests for Special Ministries Funds may be made through an
application process. Kentucky Baptist affiliated ministries may apply, including ministries of associations,
MSC missionaries, etc.
The deadline for submitting an EBO allocation request from the 2016-17 offering is December 15, 2016.
Contact Kentucky WMU for an application form or download from www.kywmu.org/eboapplication.
Kentucky WMU............................................................................. $254,500
Missions Education, Leader Development, Resource Materials ..............................129,355
Missions Events, Kentucky Changers, Camps & Overnights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,945
Missions Promotion & Season of Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,200
ELIZA BROADUS OFFERING GOAL .... $1,250,000
Kentucky WMU • 13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive • Louisville, KY 40223
502/866-489-3534 • [email protected] • www.kywmu.org/ebo
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2015-16 Development Report
Cheryl Hatfield
Development Specialist P
The heart of the Kentucky
WMU Heritage Fund is
missions. This endowment
provides Kentucky WMU
with financial resources to
develop, promote, strengthen, and sustain its work
in Kentucky and around the world. The theme for
this year’s Annual Meeting is The Heart of the Story. I
want to share two stories that reflect the
importance of supporting the Heritage Fund.
The first story involves a very determined GA who
invited a friend and her family to Wednesday night
mission groups and to worship services. Not once or
twice did she extend the invitation, but many times
until the family became part of the church family.
This young lady’s perseverance and obedience
changed lives. But that’s not the end of the story. It’s
only the beginning. The mother in this family
attended GA JAM for the first time with her
daughter and step-daughter and she was impressed
with the event as missionaries told inspirational
stories of going, telling, and showing God’s love.
This mother is now serving God as the Co-WMU
Director and RA leader in the local church. The entire
family is now a part of the body of Christ.
The reason I tell this story is so we will understand
how the Heritage Fund supports events such as GA
JAM, Camp Courage, Overnights at Jonathan
Creek/Cedar Crest, Mission Adventure for
Kentucky Kids, church and associational
WMU leadership training, Western
Recorder articles, and much,
much more. The Heritage
Fund supports every
aspect of the work of
Kentucky WMU.
Donations to the
Heritage Fund for 201415 were $20,432.23 with
a distribution of $13,839.00
to support the work of
Kentucky WMU. The total value
of the Heritage Fund as of December 31, 2015 was
$517,819.00. Thank you for giving during this past
year to keep Kentucky WMU going and growing.
Other funds that impact Kentucky WMU work are
the Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment Fund (TTT)
and the Second Century Fund at the WMU
Foundation. The distribution from TTT was $1,025
and was designated for Kentucky WMU children’s
events in 2014-15. The Second Century Fund
distribution was $2,747 in 2014-15 and used for
Kentucky WMU leadership development resources
and materials.
The second story is one
from personal experience.
Many of us have a story to
share about the impact of
missions and missions
education in our lives. My
missions story happened
last summer when God led
me to Malawi, Africa with a
team from Kentucky WMU.
The purpose of this trip
was to teach pastors’ wives
who came from all over
that small, poverty stricken
South African country to In Lilongwe, Malawi
learn, encourage, and last July at the Baptist
fellowship. In the capital Seminary.
city of Lilongwe, where the Malawi Baptist Seminary
is located, we saw and heard things that would
forever change the way we see the world. Images
of a coffin lined road, houses and
buildings protected behind walls and
gates, and women washing clothes in a
muddy stream pulled at our heart
strings. The need for health care
reform was indicated by a high infant
mortality rate, little or no prenatal care, and
women who had never had a mammogram or
blood pressure check. However, despite
all their “lacking,” these women were
rich in the Father’s love and expressed
that love beautifully as they sang,
danced, and worshipped God.
I tell this story so that we will understand the
urgency of going, the urgency of telling, and the
urgency of showing God’s love here in Kentucky and
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Development Report P continued
across the world. These stories demonstrate the heart of missions and how we must tell
the story “of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.” That is the
purpose of the Kentucky WMU Heritage Fund: to tell His story to the nations.
During this Annual Meeting there are several opportunities to give from the heart to the
Heritage Fund and the Touch Tomorrow Today Endowment. New Heritage Fund “In
Memory” and “In Honor” donor cards will be
available at the Development display where
they can be fully addressed and mailed by
Kentucky WMU. Donor cards may also be taken
home to complete. Touch Tomorrow Today
note cards will be available for a donation.
The 10/12 challenge is a recurring heart gift for
12 months. By giving $10 a month for twelve
months, you can make an impact on missions
in Kentucky and across the world now and into
the future. Kentucky WMU offering envelopes
will be available at the Development display in
packs of 12 for your convenience. You may now
also set up a recurring monthly gift online at kywmu.org/heritagefund.
Come visit the Development display table and meet those who serve on the Development
Committee. Maybe you have an idea about how to promote the Heritage Fund or you
have a heart story about missions to share. Let’s celebrate the greatest story ever told as
we gather for the Kentucky WMU 2016 Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting. P
To learn more about ways to give to the Heritage Fund or
other Kentucky WMU Endowment funds through gift
annuities, wills or other estate planning please contact the
Kentucky WMU office or Laurie Valentine at the Kentucky
Baptist Foundation. Donations may also be given through
the Kentucky WMU website kywmu.org/givenow.
For more information:
KENTUCKY WMU HERITAGE FUND
Kentucky Baptist Foundation
PO Box 436389
Louisville, KY 40253-6389
866-489-3533 (toll free in KY)
502-489-3533
www.kybaptistfoundation.org
KENTUCKY TOUCH TOMORROW
TODAY ENDOWMENT
WMU Foundation
PO Box 11346
Birmingham, AL 35202-1346
877-482-4483 or 205-408-5525
www.wmufoundation.com
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Kentucky WMU Scholarships Awarded Fall 2015
Anniversary Scholarships
University of the Cumberlands – $1000
Nicholas Monroe, Daniel Reeves, Bethany Younts
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College – $1000
Joshua Blanton, Landon Copley,
Cassandra Dowell, Shane McKenney
Oneida Baptist Institute – $500
Everett Kirkman, Seth Shockley, Trey Stout,
Ivan Gonzalez, Madison Kehler, Elizabeth Reed
Wetterer Scholarship – $1000
Clarissa Oldham – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Scholarship awards vary yearly based on fund
earnings and applications received.
Scholarships are not awarded when there are
no eligible applicants. Scholarships available
from Kentucky WMU include:
Janie Cree Bose Anderson Scholarship – $1000
Erin Withowski – Eastern Kentucky University
Mrs. George Eager Scholarship
Erin Johnson – Campbellsville University
Snider-Creal Acteens Scholarship – $1000
Dixie Major – Western Kentucky University
Alli Porter – Morehead University
Kentucky Changers Staff Scholarships –
$250 per week worked awarded
Chesney Lancaster, Campbellsville University – $1000
Matt Stickel, Columbus State Community College – $500
Timothy Scholomann, Eastern
Kentucky University – $1000
John Hollinger, University of Arkansas – $500
Maria Kay, Eastern Kentucky University – $250
Khera Gray, Boyce College – $750
Matthew Moore, University of Kentucky – $500
Brooklyn Walls, West Kentucky Community
& Technical College – $250
Drew Farlow, Sullivan University – $250
Brianna Walls, West Kentucky Community
& Technical College – $250
Areil Paige Ponder, Eastern Kentucky University – $250
Personal Witness Scholarships – $600
Ryan Acton – Boyce College
Kassidy Catron – Somerset Community College
Patricia Good – Boyce College
Cassie Hack – Boyce College
Hannah Horoshchuk–Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary
Amelia Little – Western Kentucky University
Charity Peeler – Boyce College
Using distributions from several funds at the
Kentucky Baptist Foundation, Kentucky WMU
awards scholarships based on the stipulations
of each scholarship. Starting with 2016
scholarships, all scholarships use the same
application form. The Scholarship Committee
will determine scholarship eligibility. All
applications are due by February 15 for the
subsequent school year. Additional scholarship
information, requirements to apply, and an
application form are found at
kywmu.org/scholarships.
Anniversary Scholarships
(In 2015, selected by school president; by
application starting in 2016) For students
training for missions or full-time Christian
service.
Rubye D. Wetterer Scholarship
For women/men attending Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary preparing for a career in
missions or WMU work.
Janie Cree Bose Anderson Scholarship
For women preparing for Christian service
attending any accredited college or seminary.
Mrs. George B. Eager Scholarship
For women in Christian graduate school or
seminary.
Snider-Creal Scholarships
For Acteens and Kentucky Changers/Camp Staff.
State Missionaries’ Children Scholarship
For children of state missionaries attending a
Kentucky Baptist College or any collegiate
nursing program.
Personal Witness Scholarships
Awarded only when there are funds available
and worthy students apply who do not fit the
criteria of other scholarships. May be awarded
to students attending college or seminary.
For more information about Kentucky
WMU Scholarships:
kywmu.org/scholarships
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Baptist Nursing Fellowship Report
Donna Mitchell
Kentucky BNF President P
“I’m an ex-convict. I have AIDS. I’m a
prostitute. I’m poor. I’m old. I’m a lesbian. I
aborted my baby. I’m a teenage mom. I’m a
drug addict. I’m alcoholic. I’m a beggar. I have
cancer. I have a contagious disease…but the
nurse said, ‘I’ll take care of you.’ ” (anonymous)
The nurses in BNF can provide this care
because their hearts are receptive to the heart of the story of God’s love
and grace. As the nurses minister to others, they convey that love
through their actions, and share the story through their words.
Kentucky BNF is currently 41 members strong, with three new members
since last April. We are working diligently to let everyone know of BNF's
existence and purpose. The Western Recorder featured interviews with
several of our nurses, and we set up an information table at the Long
Run Association meeting. We were shocked at the number of Baptist
leaders who were unaware of our ministry. We are appreciative of
everyone’s help in distributing our brochures and newsletters
throughout the state. Networking efforts have had positive results,
connecting us with previously unknown missionary nurses and nurses
from other states who are encouragers and excellent resources.
BNF activities since April 2015:
• Held a spring meeting in conjunction with Kentucky WMU Annual
Meeting. We were blessed to have Debby Akerman as our speaker who
challenged us to “put on the armor of God in our nursing profession as
we serve Him.” During the Annual Meeting we offered blood pressure
screenings and educational information for attendees.
• Provided wellness checks, health education information, counseling,
and a “listening ear” at several KBC Senior Celebration events and at
the Women of Worth Conference. The nurses’ expertise was greatly
appreciated - particularly if there was a medical emergency.
• Presented a continuing education program at our summer meeting on
“Starting a Church Health Ministry.” An adapted version of this
program, which included information about BNF, was presented to a
local Women on Mission group and small Bible study group.
• Collected supplies for a missionary nurse from Kentucky who was
serving overseas.
• Participated in mission trips. Our vice president went to Malawi where
she taught health classes to over 185 pastors’ wives.
• Provided wellness checks, medication counseling, health education,
blood pressure and blood glucose screenings for the KBC Mission
Board and KBC staff during the May meeting, and again during the KBC
wellness fair held in August. We also provided the same services for
pastors’ wives during the KBC Annual Meeting in November at Severns
Valley Baptist Church, Elizabethown.
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BNF’s outreach is widespread association meetings, wellness fairs,
KBC Annual Meeting, through exercise
classes, ministry projects and more.
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Baptist Nursing Fellowship Report P continued
• Taught a series of nutrition classes at the Corner of Hope, a
rehab facility for female drug abusers.
• Led a nutrition support group using Rick Warren’s book The
Daniel Plan as the guide. The group continues to meet twice
a month.
• Planned and supervised Baby Boot Camp program offered
in September and February at a church in downtown
Louisville. Another Baby Boot Camp was held in Mt.
Washington with BNF nurses teaching the basics of baby
care and a wholistic approach to parenting. This is a full day
educational program for first time pregnant ladies, most of
whom are unwed and low socio-economic status. This
program includes a devotional and a surprise baby shower
at the end of the day. Sixteen young women were
ministered to through this program.
• Attended the National BNF meeting in Shocco Springs,
Alabama in September. Currently, only 28 states (includes
Washington D.C.) currently have an active BNF and only half
of those were represented at the meeting. Kentucky had
five members present and was one of four states that
submitted an annual report. Mission projects were a
portion of one day’s activities. The details of the joint
membership of state and national BNFs will be announced
and voted on at the September 2016 meeting. The
outcome of the vote and additional information will be in
the October 2016 report.
This list does not reflect the many individual efforts such as
one-on-one counseling, prayer, and hospital and home visits.
BNF members often provide emergency medical support to
their church congregations during Sunday services. The
mission field is often inside the walls of our churches and the
surrounding neighborhoods. For example, the health
ministry team (all BNF members) at a local church
participated in trunk-or-treat event where they handed out
Ziploc bags containing Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, and a Bible
verse to over 500 children in the neighborhood.
Nurses continue to be involved in non-nursing areas of
service in their churches as deacons, Sunday School teachers,
Bible study leaders, Women on Mission, WMU, and GA
leaders. Others reach out into the community, providing
meals to students through Baptist Campus Ministry and
visiting residents in senior living facilities.
As I submit my final report as President of Kentucky BNF, I
would like to again express my gratitude for the continued
support, leadership, and guidance of WMU. It has been an
honor to serve in this capacity.P
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Mitchell, RN, MSN
President Kentucky BNF
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Kentucky Baptist
Nursing Fellowship
Summer Meeting
June 25, 2016
10:00am – 2pm
Severns Valley Baptist
Association Office
500 College Street Road
Elizabethtown
Bridges Out of Poverty
Understanding the culture of poverty
to be equipped to meet the health
needs of the poor.
Led by Benita Decker
$20 BNF members
$25 non BNF members
For registration information,
contact Wanda Walker at
[email protected]
2016 Annual Meeting Program Guests
The Childress Family has been singing throughout western Kentucky for many years with a
ministry that now spans into its fourth decade and third generation. The Family consists of
Teresa Childress Lutz along with her husband, Jamey, who sings lead and has been labeled one
of the smoothest voices to come along. Teresa is pianist and alto singer. She adds that wellrounded tone that every artist needs for a great sound. They have a young adult daughter,
Courtney, who has become a regular in almost every concert setting. Carla, sister of Teresa,
plays bass guitar and is the soprano singer. Their mother, Marlene Childress, does most of the
dialogue for concerts. She is married to Ken Childress, who along with Marlene, originated the
group and still travels with them to many engagements. The Childress Family has appeared
with several artists in the Gospel Music Industry and has recorded numerous songs.
Linda Cooper was unanimously elected as the 23rd president of national WMU® in June 2015
at the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting. She was president of Kentucky WMU
from 2010–14 and served for one year as national WMU recording secretary (2014–15). Linda is
a native of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she
earned a degree in dental hygiene and was the top clinician in her class. She has ministered to
others through a 36-year career as a dental hygienist in the same dental office in Smiths Grove,
Kentucky. Linda and her husband, Jim, have also been married for 36 years. They are members
of Forest Park Baptist Church, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where Linda participates in Sunday
School and Sunday morning worship, is a member of Women on Mission, and serves as
stateside committee chair and church clerk. She also assists with churchwide WMU projects
and participates routinely in domestic and international missions opportunities. The Coopers
have an adult son and daughter, and two grandsons.
Benita Decker is the Worship Leader at Farmdale Baptist Church. She is also president-elect of
Kentucky Baptist Nursing Fellowship. Benita is employed as a Program Director in the Division
of Women’s Health at the Department for Public Health in Frankfort. Benita has been involved
in WMU activities throughout her life. She has participated in mission trips in Kentucky, North
Dakota, and Malawi, Africa. She has been a WMU director and a Children in Action Leader and
has participated in multiple Baptist Nursing Fellowship initiatives. Additionally, Benita has
coordinated several mission efforts in her association and church. Benita is currently a
member of the KBC Mission Board where she is chairperson for the Agencies and Institutions
Committee and also serves on the Administrative Committee. Benita is a widow and lives in
Frankfort. Her daughter, Ashley, and her son-in-law, Adam, live in Independence, Kentucky.
Jan Hill dreamed of playing a harp as a child, but that dream was not realized until much later
in life after she had nearly completed her career as a Baptist missionary to Southeast Asia. Born
in Nebraska and raised in Oklahoma, Jan and her husband Les went with their two small
children to make a home in the Philippines where they served for nearly four decades with the
IMB. Jan home-schooled her children and taught Bible, English, and music classes for many
years to young Filipino men and women. The Hills finished out their missionary careers at the
Philippines Baptist Seminary. Les served as president and Jan taught music. At age 60, Jan felt
God leading her to pursue the long-held dream and asked Him to provide her a harp in the
land of guitars. God provided and with just two years of instruction, Jan began taking her harp
to the local hospital and playing for patients. She was encouraged by their positive response
and pursued harp studies in Singapore and later in the U.S. In 2001 the Hills retired to
Lexington where Jan bought an electronic (and far more portable) harp than her grand harp.
Jan has two CDs and plays for many different occasions.
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Ron Leonard and his wife, Marilyn, minister to military families at Fort Campbell and
beyond. God led them to serve in a military ministry meeting physical and emotional
needs in order to build a bridge to meet the deepest need, knowing Jesus Christ
personally. Ron and Marilyn are MSC missionaries with the North American Mission Board.
They reside in Hermitage, Tennessee along with Molly, a trained therapy dog, who helps
them in ministry.
Wayne & Barbara Myers are both from Kentucky and were IMB missionaries in Swaziland
for over 22 years. Both are also graduates of Cumberland College (now University of the
Cumberlands) and Wayne graduated from Southern Seminary in 1981. Before missionary
service Wayne served as Minister of Youth/Music in two churches in Kentucky and was
pastor of churches in Kentucky and Indiana. Presently Wayne and Barbara are residing in
Shelby County and waiting for the Lord’s direction in the next chapter of their lives.
Ruth Ripken and her husband, Nik, are veteran overseas workers for over 30 years. During
those years they have served in the fruitful harvest fields of Eastern and Southern Africa
along with their three sons. Since 1991 they have labored in countries which are
predominantly defined by persecution toward those coming to faith in Jesus Christ.
Following the deaths of many converts to faith in Jesus within a Muslim setting, mainly due
to their relationship with foreign workers, they also experienced the death of their 16-year
old son on Easter Sunday morning due to an asthma attack in 1997. Soon after this the
Ripkens began a global pilgrimage among believers in persecution to recapture a biblical
missiology of witnessing and house church planting within environments of persecution
and martyrdom. To achieve this goal the Ripkens have interviewed hundreds of believers
who live in environments of persecution in countries around the world. The Insanity of God
was written to tell the stories of these believers. Nik’s second book, The Insanity of
Obedience, provides insights for making Christ known in the midst of persecution.
Terry Sharp served as an IMB missionary in Spain and Brazil and then spent 10 years at the
Tennessee Baptist Convention as a director-first in the language church planting
department, and later in partnership missions. He has also served on the staff of numerous
churches, the last as missions pastor. He presently serves at the International Mission Board
as State, Association and Urban Mobilization Strategies Leader.
Melody Stafford is a member of First Baptist Church in Owenton, Ky. where she is a
Sunday School teacher and church pianist. She has been married to Dallas Stafford for 40
years and they have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She works as a nurse consultant for
the Department for Public Health and her favorite pastime is reading. She is a motivational
speaker and loves to lighten the load of others with her comical stories.
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Memorials
Marilyn Lamkin, May 2015
Kentucky WMU Executive Board, 1985–89, 1990–93
Kentucky WMU Development Committee, 2000–2015
Marie Wilkins, October 2015
Kentucky WMU Executive Board, 1967–73
Dorothy Owen, December 2015
Kentucky WMU Executive Board, 1982–85
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KENTUCKY WOMAN’S MISSIONARY UNION, INC. BYLAWS
PART 1
ARTICLE I – Membership and Voting
Section 1. Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union is comprised of the membership of WMU organizations in Kentucky Baptist Churches.
Section 2. Only members of local church WMU organizations may vote at meetings of Kentucky WMU.
ARTICLE II – Officers
Section 1. The officers shall be President, vice president, recording secretary, and the Executive Director-Treasurer who will be ex officio.
Section 2. The officers, except the Executive Director-Treasurer, shall be elected at the Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union Annual
Meeting and shall hold office for one (1) year or until their successors are elected. The term of office shall begin at final
adjournment, and shall be limited to four (4) years. One (1) year shall elapse before a President is eligible for reelection to
the Executive Board. The vice President and secretary, without the necessity of one year off the Board, are among those
eligible to be nominated as President. Nominees for President shall be present or former members of Kentucky Woman’s
Missionary Union Executive Board.
Section 3. Officers elected by the members shall not be employed by Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union concurrent with their terms
of office.
Section 4. The officers shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor. Should there
be more than one nominee for the office, election shall be by ballot. The nominee who receives the plurality vote shall be
elected.
Section 5. Each Kentucky WMU officer shall be a member of WMU in a local church and elected at the Kentucky WMU Annual
Meeting.
Section 6. In the event the office of president becomes vacant between Annual Meetings, or for any reason the president is unable to
serve, the Vice-President shall fill the office of President until the next Annual Meeting. This provision shall be stated verbally
at the time of the election of the Vice-President.
Section 7. A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by the Executive Board after hearing nominations, including nominations from
the Nominating Committee.
Section 8. The duties of the various officers shall be such as are specified in these bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order.
ARTICLE III – Meetings of Members
Section 1. An Annual Meeting shall be held in the spring on a date and at a time and place set by the Executive Board.
Section 2. Special meetings of the members may be called by the Executive Board.
Section 3. No legal notice of the annual meeting of the members shall be required. A special meeting shall be preceded by notice to
the membership. The notice shall include the place, date and time of the meeting and the purpose of the meeting. Only the
subject described in the notice may be acted upon in the special meeting. Notice shall be given to the members through
Kentucky Notes mailed at least twenty days before the special meeting to each Woman’s Missionary Union in churches and
missions of the Kentucky Baptist Convention as they appear on the records of the corporation.
Section 4. Conferences and other meetings, not formal meetings of the members, shall be held as authorized by the Executive Board.
Section 5. Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union members present in any session of an Annual or special meeting shall constitute the
voting body. No proxy or cumulative voting shall exist.
Section 6. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the registered members.
ARTICLE IV – Executive Board
Section 1. The Executive Board shall be the board of directors of the corporation. Thirty persons shall constitute the Executive Board:
the three officers, not including the Executive Director-Treasurer, three members from each of the eight geographical areas,
a Royal Ambassadors /Challengers Representative appointed by the President to serve a term of up to three years, and, by
virtue of their offices, the President of the Baptist Nursing Fellowship and the Development Specialist.
The members representing the geographical areas shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee and elected by the
members in the annual meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor.
A geographical area member shall be elected for a term of one year. She shall be eligible to serve a total of three full
consecutive one year terms, except as provided in the following paragraph. Thereafter, she shall not be eligible for election
to the Board until one year has elapsed from the last day of her service as a member of the Board.
One Executive Board member from each area shall rotate off the Board each year. If a member is not subsequently elected
to each of the three terms for which she is eligible, the person elected in her stead shall be eligible for reelection to
additional consecutive terms according to the eligibility of her predecessor in office, thus maintaining the rotation.
In the event a vacancy occurs in an area position on the Board between Annual Meetings, the President may, in consultation
with the Executive Director-Treasurer and the chairwoman of the Nominating Committee, appoint a person to fill the
unexpired portion of the one year term.
Section 2. A member of the Board elected from an area shall not be employed by Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union concurrent
with her term(s) of office.
Section 3. The Executive Board is authorized to elect an Executive Director-Treasurer. The Executive Director-Treasurer shall be the
Executive officer of Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union. The Executive Director-Treasurer shall be responsible to the
Executive Board for the administration, development and execution of established policies and broad program plans of the
Executive Board.
Section 4. The Executive Board shall elect all executive/professional/supervisory (EPS) personnel on the staff of Kentucky Woman‘s
Missionary Union.
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Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union, Inc., ByLaws, Part 1, Article IV Executive Board (continued)
Section 5. The President and the Executive Director-Treasurer are authorized to represent Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union at state,
national and international groups. Such reports as Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union may be invited to make to other
groups shall be made by the President, the Executive Director-Treasurer or by others as designated by the Executive Board.
Section 6. The Executive Board shall have authority over the affairs of Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union between Annual Meetings,
except in modifying any action reserved for and taken by the members. The Executive Board shall receive and administer
all funds, properties, trust funds and securities coming within possession of Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union.
Section 7. The Executive Board shall adopt and may amend bylaws in Part 2. Any additions or corrections in Part I must be adopted
or amended by the members of Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union at the Annual Meeting.
Section 8. Two (2) regular meetings of the Executive Board shall be held annually.
Section 9. Special meetings may be called by the President, and shall be called by the President at the request of one-third (1/3) of
the voting members of the Executive Board.
Section 10. A report of the Executive Board shall be made to Woman’s Missionary Union in its Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE V – Committees
Section 1. Committees, standing and special, except those otherwise provided for in these bylaws and those committees and task
forces and special groups authorized by the Executive Board, shall be appointed by the President as authorized in the
Annual Meeting.
Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall be elected by the Executive Board. It shall be composed of eight (8) members of the
Executive Board, one (1) from each geographical area.
ARTICLE VI – Parliamentary Authority
Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union shall use as its parliamentary authority Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.
ARTICLE VII – Amendments
These Part 1 Bylaws may be amended at the business session of any regular Annual Meeting of Kentucky Woman’s
Missionary Union by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present provided the proposed amendment shall have been
submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least three (3) months before the Annual Meeting and published in Kentucky
Notes before the Annual Meeting.
PART 2
ARTICLE I – Authentication of Records
The recording secretary shall prepare minutes of the meetings of the members and of the Executive Board and shall
authenticate the records of the corporation.
ARTICLE II – Officer Vacancy
If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Executive Director-Treasurer, the Executive Committee shall determine the manner
in which her duties shall be discharged until the next meeting of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE III – Meetings of the Executive Board
Section 1. The Executive Board shall have two (2) meetings annually, one in the fall for planning and promotion, and one preceding
the Annual Meeting.
Section 2. All committees of the Executive Board shall meet preceding the fall meeting of the Executive Board and shall bring reports
to that meeting.
Section 3. A special meeting of the Executive Board may be called by the President, and shall be called at the request of one-third
of the voting members. This request shall be made in writing to the President and Executive Director-Treasurer who shall
fix the place and time, and then notify all members at least ten (10) days prior to the special meeting.
Section 4. The suggested agenda for all regular meetings of the Executive Board shall be prepared by the President, in conference
with the Executive Director-Treasurer, and shall be sent to the members at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. At the
beginning of the meeting the agenda shall be adopted by the Executive Board.
Section 5. Three-fourths of the members of the Executive Board in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 6. The Executive Director-Treasurer of the Kentucky Baptist Convention shall be an invited guest to the general meeting of
the Kentucky WMU Executive Board and Executive Committee.
ARTICLE IV – Executive Committee
Section 1. There shall be an Executive Committee which shall have authority over the affairs of the Executive Board between
meetings. The Executive Committee shall adopt the budget for Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union. However, the Executive
Committee shall not have the authority of the Executive Board in reference to amending, altering or repealing the bylaws;
electing, appointing or removing any member of the Executive Committee; vesting the authority of the Executive Board in
any committee; appointing or removing any member of the Executive Board or any officer of the corporation; amending the
articles of incorporation, restating articles of incorporation, adopting a plan of merger or adopting a plan of consolidation
with another corporation; authorizing the sale, lease, exchange or mortgage of all or substantially all of the property and
assets of the corporation; authorizing the voluntary dissolution of the corporation or revoking proceedings therefor; adopting
a plan for the distribution of the assets of the corporation; or amending, altering or repealing any resolution of the Executive
Board.
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Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union, Inc., ByLaws, Part 2, Article IV Executive Committee (continued)
Section 2. This committee shall be composed of the President, vice president, recording secretary, Executive Director-Treasurer,
associates, chairwomen of standing committees and chairwomen of promotion committees. Salaried workers shall serve
without a vote.
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall have a winter meeting. Minutes of the meetings shall be sent to all members of the Executive
Board.
Section 4. Three (3) voting members of the Executive Committee may call a meeting of the Committee by written request to the
Executive Director-Treasurer, setting forth the reason for the meeting. The Executive Director-Treasurer, after consultation with
the President, shall fix the place and time for the meeting, provided the matter demands immediate attention and notify all
members at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.
Section 5. Nine (9) voting members shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE V – Appointed Committees
Section 1. The President, in conference with the Executive Director-Treasurer, shall appoint all committees except the Nominating
Committee, schedule meetings, and notify members.
Section 2. The Finance Committee shall recommend all policies involving finance, the annual budget and all allocations for the Eliza
Broadus Offering for State Missions to the Executive Board. All matters requiring the expenditure of money not provided for
in the budget shall be referred to this committee.
Section 3. The Personnel Committee shall study and recommend personnel objectives, policies and broad programs to govern the
operations of the EPS personnel and recommend executive/professional/supervisory (EPS) personnel to the Executive Board.
Section 4. The Scholarship Committee shall consider requests for scholarships and make recommendations.
Section 5. The Partnerships and Ministries to Missionaries Committee shall:
1. Consider and recommend opportunities for Kentucky WMU to participate in missions partnerships; and
2. Review and make recommendations regarding Kentucky WMU ministries to missionaries.
Section 6. The Bylaws and Policy Committee shall consider and interpret all bylaws and policies governing Kentucky Woman’s
Missionary Union and recommend changes when necessary.
Section 7. The Week of Prayer Committee shall plan and promote the study of state missions and the observance of a week of prayer
for all age-level organizations.
Section 8. The Development Committee, a special committee, shall recommend all policies involving development, the disbursement
of Heritage Fund income, and all matters governing new and existing development funds. The Development Committee shall
promote, develop, strengthen and sustain Kentucky WMU including the following: The Heritage Fund; Partnership 2000;
Second Century Funds and WMU Vision Fund of WMU, SBC; and other Woman’s Missionary Union funds.
Section 9. The committees for promotion shall develop and recommend to the Executive Board programs and events for promoting the
work of the respective age-level organizations.
ARTICLE VI – Nominating Committee
Section 1. The Nominating Committee shall be elected by the Executive Board. It shall be composed of eight (8) members of the
Executive Board, one (1) from each geographical area. If an elected member cannot serve, one of the members of that area
presently serving on the Executive Board shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the chairwoman of the
Nominating Committee.
Section 2. Prior to the meeting of the Nominating Committee, the Executive Director-Treasurer shall provide the chairwoman with a list
of members of the Executive Board and their tenure of office, and sufficient copies of the Guidelines for the Nominating
Committee, as approved by the Executive Board.
Section 3. The Nominating Committee shall present to the Executive Board at its spring meeting the names of the Nominating
Committee for the coming year. They shall serve for one (1) year beginning at final adjournment of the Annual Meeting. The
chairwoman shall be chosen each year by numerical rotation of areas.
Section 4. The Nominating Committee shall meet not later than November. The consent of all nominees shall be obtained before the
report at the Annual Meeting.
Section 5. The Nominating Committee shall recommend a replacement for the unexpired term of an officer. The Executive Board shall
be polled.
ARTICLE VII – Planning and Promotion
Section 1. The work shall be promoted through a program of enlistment, mission study, mission action, and mission support.
Section 2. Meetings, conferences and camps shall be held as authorized by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VIII – Reports
Section 1. All executive/professional/supervisory (EPS) personnel shall give promotional emphases at the meetings of the Executive
Board and the Committee.
Section 2. The Executive Director-Treasurer shall prepare an annual report for the Executive Board to be submitted to Kentucky Woman’s
Missionary Union at the Annual Meeting. This report shall include objectives, broad programs and work achievements of the
previous year.
ARTICLE IX – Authority
The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern the Executive Board.
ARTICLE X – Amendments
These Part 2 Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Executive Board by a two-thirds vote, notice having
been given in writing at the previous meeting of the intent to move to amend the bylaws, the content of the amendment, and
the rationale offered in support of the amendment.
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Executive Board Nominee Recommendation
Submit one form per nominee. Duplicate form as needed.
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY • PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY • PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
I recommend _______________________________________________________________________________________ for consideration as a nominee for:
® WMU Regional Executive Board Member
(Print Name of Nominee)
To be eligible for election as a regional board member, a nominee MUST:
1. Possess a thorough knowledge of Woman’s Missionary Union, its organizations and ministries,
through personal involvement in a Kentucky Baptist Convention church and association.
2. Be available to attend Executive Board meetings, committee meetings and the Annual Meeting
of Kentucky WMU.
3. Not be an employee of Kentucky WMU or the family member of an employee.
® WMU Officer (Nominee MUST have served on Executive Board to be eligible to hold office.)
Church-Related Information
Nominee Information
Address____________________________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip Code__________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Church__________________________________________________
Pastor__________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________________________________________
City / State / Zip____________________________________________________
Phone ( ______________ )____________________________________________________________
WMU Director _______________________________________________________
Occupation ______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
Approximate Age______________
City / State / Zip____________________________________________________
List Current Leadership Positions Nominee Holds:
Church
Association
Denominational (State or National)
_________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
This Section to be Completed by Person Making Recommendation
I have observed and/or worked with this person in these
situations (e.g., ministry involvement, WMU leadership):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________ Date______________________
Print Name ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
I acknowledge that my recommendation does not guarantee
nomination by the Kentucky WMU Nominating Committee and/or
election by Kentucky WMU. However, I understand that my
recommendation will be given serious consideration and that if
selected, the Nominating Committee will secure her consent to serve in
the capacity I’ve recommended.
City / State/ Zip ______________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________________________
Phone ( ___________) ___________________________________________________________
Church_______________________________ Association________________________
Mail recommendations to: Kentucky WMU, 13420 Eastpoint Centre Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
Address
Louisville, KY 40223
Email
[email protected]
Web Site
www.kywmu.org
Phone (Louisville Area)
502.489.3534
Toll Free (in Kentucky)
866.489.3534
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