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What's Been Happening at Muldraugh Hill?
Special events and activities
happen throughout the year at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
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special event or activity.
If you have pictures of
activities that you would like to share on the website for
visitors of the site to enjoy, please email them to
Kaylene Poff. Thank
you in advance for your help to keep the website current and
interesting.
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A church-wide golf scramble was held Saturday, September 16 at
Rosewood Golf Course in Lebanon. The event was for folks of all ages are encouraged to participate.
Tee time for the best-ball event was at 10:40 a.m. |
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thoughts and prayers are with the family of Algusta "Gus"
Benningfield upon his death on September 3, 2017.
Lyon DeWitt Berry Funeral Home in Bardstown in charge of
details. He was the brother of Ronnel Lee Benningfield. |
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of John Call upon
his death on September 3, 2017. Barlow
Funeral Home in Bardstown in charge of details. He was the
father of Joan Stansbury. |
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Posted September 3, 2017: Bro. Steve
presented his resignation as pastor of Muldraugh Hill
Baptist Church to the Chairman of the Deacons, Mark Carney,
and to the congregation at the conclusion of the Morning
Worship Service. His last day will be September 24, 2017. |
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The Deacons and church officers were installed
for new church year, on Sunday August 27th during
the morning worship service. Also,
Trent Pyles was ordained in a special Deacon Ordination
Service. Bro. Steve Skaggs performed the ceremony. The
following deacons participated in the
"Laying of the Hands" Ceremony: Roger Barnett, Larry Bright, David England, Sam Graham,
Jim Sabo, Jr., Jim Sabo, Sr., Mark Speer, Josh Veatch, and Dennis Wise.
Trent’s wife, Carey, stood at his side. His daughters and mother were also
present during the ceremony. |
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The Annual Women’s Luncheon
was on Saturday, August 26th
at 11:00 A.M. Peggy Richardson was the guest
speaker and Melissa Skaggs was the guest vocalist.What a
great time fo fun, fellowship, and great food! Several men
participated as the servers. Pictures of the event were
posted by Josh England on Facebook.
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The Annual "Men and Boys Skeet Shoot" will be held
August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Daniel Raikes was
the guest speaker for the event this year. What a great time
of fun, fellowship, and great food! Pictures of the event
were posted by Jennifer England Bland on Facebook.
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 Congratulations
to Nathan and Ashley Wise upon the birth of a daughter,
Katherine Mae “Katie”Wise, born on August 18, 2017!
She weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce with length of 20 1/2 inches. |
The Bimonthy “Golden Days” Group met on August 10,
2017 in the Fellowship Hall at noon. They enjoyed a
potluck meal with the meat furnished by the church. There
wer 18 people in attendance. Eaxh person was asked to bring
two $1.00 gifts for the games to be played. Margaret Pyles
does a great job coming up with new games. Those present
were divided into two groups and played 3 different games.
They played "Chain Reaction", "Hersheys Kiss" (open gifts
while wearing brown jersey gloves) and "One Word Clue
Guessing Game". It was a great time of good food, fun, and
fellowship. Anyone sixty or over is invited to join in the
fun. Bringing a friend is welcome and encouraged.
Pictures
were submitted by Catherine Sabo.
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Muldraugh Hill “Senior Adult” Appreciation Meal, sponsored
by the Deacons, was on Saturday, August 5th at
6:00 P.M. Dr. James Jones was the guest
speaker. |
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The Annual “Back-to-School Bash” was on
Friday, July 28th, starting at 6:00 P.M. The event
had to be held inside due to inclement weather. |
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National WMU, Kentucky WMU, and Central Association of
Kentucky Baptists partnered together for FamilyFest in
Lebanon and Springfield for family service projects,
backyard Bible clubs, Vacation Bible School, block parties,
and other ministries July 22-27, 2017. More
than 150 volunteered from all across the country. They
conducted 46 different ministry projects at 18 locations.
MHBC was in charge of projects at The Village of Lebanon.
The results of the week were four professions of faith
decisions. |
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thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jimmy "Beaver" Burress
upon his death on July 19, 2017.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of details. He was
the brother of Don Witham. |
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Posted June 26th:
The E.A.R.F. (Education Area Revitalization Fund) Committee
reports that the Barbeque Fund Raiser Meal after church yesterday,
raised a little over $3,900.00 (yes that’s correct) that will go
towards projects to update our education areas. Thank you to all
those that participated in making the fund raiser a success
yesterday! Love those “Wise pork burgers”! |
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Congratulations
to Kailey and Briar McVay upon the birth of a daughter,
Braelyn Ann McVay, on June 20, 2017. She
weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. She
is the Great Granddaughter of Donald and Betty Joyce
Witham.
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Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church showed appreciation to all
the fathers attending the Morning Worship Service on
June 18, 2017. A gift in honor of them will be
given to Sunrise Children’s Services. They were also each
given a mini tire gauge. Special recognition was given to (See
Pictures):
- The “Oldest Father Present”: Jim Bob Moore
(91 years)
- The “Youngest Father Present”: Dustin
Benningfield (29 years)
- The “Fathers with the Most Children, Grandchildren,
and Great-Grandchildren present”: Charlie Poff
and Ernest Carol Taylor (7 each)
- The “Father with a Child Born Since Last Fathers
Day”: Jason Underwood
- The “Oldest Father not Present”: Howard
Farris (represented by son, Mark Farris)
See pictures as shown on Facebook:
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Children Vacation Bible School (for children from Nursery
age to 6th Grade) was Sunday,
June 11th through Friday, June 16th fro m 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
The theme this year was “Galactic Starveyors....Discovering
The God of the Universe”. Friday night was Parent's Night.
See pictures as posted on Facebook:
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of John R.
"Johnnie" Hardin upon his death on June 15, 2017.
Carey & Son Funeral Home in charge of details. He was the
uncle of Todd Hardin. |
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of William Robert "Bob" Watson upon
his death on June 14, 2017.
Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in charge of details. He was the father of William Watson. |
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of Christopher
Lucas "Luke" Mattingly upon his death on June 12, 2017.
Campbell-Fisher Funeral Home in charge of details. He was
the son of Chris Mattingly. |
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The "Golden Days" Group met on
Thursday, June 8th, for their regular meeting in the church
fellowship hall at 12 noon. There was a
potluck meal with the meat furnished. Each person was asked to
bring two (2) wrapped $1.00 gifts for one game that was played.
It was called "Penny Toss" (when a penny was tossed and
landed on a colored piece of paper a prize was awarded with
what was sitting on that paper). The group also played "Who
Is It?" Some of the younger church members drew portraits of
our older adults and then the group had to guess who the
picture was. Thank you to those who contributed pictures
drawn for the game: Marissa McCubbin (drawing of Mark
Speer); Maddie, Riley and McKenzie Harding (drawing of
Goldie Graham and Shirley Skaggs); Ethan Cobb (drawing of
Dennis Wise); Dale Keeling (drawing of Kim Skaggs); Laurel
and Tracy Cochran (drawing of Smith Mays); Megan Pyles
(drawing of Jim Sabo, Sr.); MaKenna Pyles (drawing of Bro.
Steve); and Margaret Pyles (drawing of Annette Dennison). Staple food items were collected for the food pantries in Marion
and Taylor counties. Both counties have several families who need
help with food during the month and this will be a big help in
meeting that need. The congregation is asked to participate in this
collection for a good cause. Anyone age 60 or above are invited to attend
the Golden Days Group meetings.
It's alway a great time of fun and
fellowship.
See Pictures. |
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Youth Vacation Bible School (for students in Grades 7 to 12)
was Sunday,
June 4th through Friday, June 9th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. |
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Richerson made public his Profession of Faith decision
at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church on June 4, 2017
during the Morning Worship Service. His wife, Kim, stood
with him as members of the congregation filed by to
congratulate him on this important decision. He will be
baptized at a later date. |
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of William Maurice
"Billie" Veatch
upon his death on June 1, 2017. Visitation
will be held from 5:00-8:30 P.M. Sunday, June 04, 2017 at
Bosley Funeral Home and on Monday from 1:00 P.M. until the
time of service at the Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 05,
2017 at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church; officiated by Rev.
Steve Skaggs. Interment to follow in New Market Cemetery. Bosley
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Billie was the father of
Bonnie Wicker, Bobby Veatch, and Mary Estelle Brady. Please keep
them in your prayers.
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Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jerry R. Bertram
upon his death on May 26, 2017.
Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of
details. He was the brother of Phyllis Wise.
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On May 28, 2017, there was special time of
solemn remembrance of friends and loved ones who had died since last
Memorial Day. The names were read in order of death as follows:
- Thomas Clarence "Tommy" Kelly (b. July 7, 1955; d. May 29,
2016)
- Julie Sabo Jones (d. June 20, 2016)
- Marilyn Faye Poff (b. January 21, 1940; d. June 21, 2016)
- Robert Harold Gribbins (b. September 13, 1940; d. August 8,
2016)
- Dale Alfred Napper (b. March 9, 1942; d. November 8, 2016)
- James Robert Caulk (b. August 4, 1930; d. November 30, 2016)
- Brent Douglas Hamilton (b. February 18, 1997; d. December
17, 2016)
- Carroll Benningfield (b. August 16, 1945 - December 21,
2016)
- Margaret Rucker Dennison (b. September 18, 1928; d. March
24, 2017)
- Margaret "Maggie" McMahan (b. March 31, 1927; d. April
29, 2017)
- Ruby Miller (b. November 20, 1925; d. April 29, 2017)
- James Monroe Reynolds (b. May 7, 1925; d. May 13, 2017)
- Raymond James "Jim" Rowe (b. January 18, 1937; d. May 15,
2017)
- Helen Crews Gribbins (b. September 18, 1931; d. May 16,
2017)
- Leon Sullivan (b. November 7, 1930; d. May 17, 2017)
- Eula Ray Kirkland (b. June 7, 1938; d. May 21, 2017)
- Jerry R. Bertram (b. June 16, 1950; d. May 26, 2017).
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On
May 21, 2017 all the graduates of 2017 that
were present durng the Morning Worship Service were recognized
during the service. Each one was presented with a book by
Bro. Steve entitled, "If God Were Your Life
Coach". The graduates present were:
Erin Cox, Micah Franklin, Taylor Nelson, and Allison
Sallee. See pictures
(with their families) as taken
by
McKenzie Hardin.
Congratulations to all our graduates for 2017:
- Erin Cox (Campbellsville University)
- Kaitlynn Farmer (Marion County High School )
- Micah Franklin (Taylor County High School)
- Mat Livers (Marion County High School)
- Taylor Nelson (Marion County High School)
- Danielle Pelphrey (Marion County High School)
- Caroline Reed (Marion County High School)
- Allison Sallee (Marion County High School)
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Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church showed appreciation to all the mothers
attending the Morning Worship Service on May 14, 2017
by presenting each of them with special gift of a “Godly Women Are a
Treasure Beyond Measure” bookmark. Also, a $250 donation was given
in honor of the mothers to Sunrise Children’s Services . Amanda and
Jacklyn Farmer provided special music. Special recognition was given
to
(See Pictures):
- The “Oldest Mother Present”: Janet Moore
- The “Youngest Mother Present”: Jessica Paris (represented by
her mother, Janice Chappell)
- The “Mother with the Most Children, Grandchildren, and
Great-Grandchildren present”: Helen Mays and Phyllis Wise (8
descendants each)
- Mothers present with “A Baby Born Since Last Mother’s Day”:
Shane and Katie Morris with daughter; Jill Montgomery with
daughter; Mindy Bright with daughter and son; and Judy
Benningfield, representing Tiffany Underwood, upon the birth of
a son.
- Bro. Steve recognized Clara Evans as being the “Oldest
Mother on the role of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church”. She is 97
years old.
See pictures as shown on Facebook:
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 Congratulations
to Jason and Tiffany Underwood upon the birth of a son, Logan
Parker, on May 8, 2017. He weighs 8 pounds, 6
ounces and is 19.8 inches long. |
  Ethan
Cobb made public his Profession of Faith Decision on
April 30, 2017 during the Morning
Worship Service. His Mom and Dad, Rhonda and Nick, stood at his side
as the congregation filed by to congratulate him on this
important decision. He will be baptized at a later date. |
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We are so proud of Jacklyn Farmer and Maddie Hardin as they
participated with the KBC All-State Children’s Choir on
April 23, 2017. They sang at Walnut Street on Sunday
morning and Bowling Green FBC on Sunday afternoon. What a wonderful
performance!
Below is the performance as televised by Walnut
Street Baptist Church and posted on Facebook:
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Ernest C. and Evelyleen Taylor’s 60th Wedding
Anniversary celebration was held on Saturday, April 22nd at 2:00 P.M.
The couple renewed their vows with reception followed in the church
fellowship hall.
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"Golden Days” Senior Adult Group Meeting was on
Thursday, April 20th at 12:00 P.M. in the church
fellowship hall. The meat for the potluck meal was
furnished. Following the meal, the group had a time of fun
with Michael Dennison. This always one of the groups favorite times
as Michael works hard to come up with intersting activites and
information.
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Congratulations
to Jonathan and Mindy Bright upon the birth of a daughter, Ava
Elizabeth, on Saturday April 15th! She weighs 8
pounds; 12 ounces. She is the granddaughter of Larry and Gayle
Bright.
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Easter Holy Week Activities
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The MHBC Women’s Ministry six week Bible study
concluded on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:00 P.M. "A
Woman Who Doesn’t Quit" by Nicki Koziarz was the study guide. The
study offered “5 Practical Habits to Keep Your Eyes on God” from the
book of Ruth. “Every woman will eventually face it: the temptation
to give in and give up. But something transformative happens when a
woman decides to persevere in the face of difficulty and pain. A
woman who refuses to quit influences her world in ways she could
never have imagined.” Jennifer England Bland and Carolyn Morris led this
study for women of all ages. Over thirty women participated
in the Bible study.
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The Young at Heart Sunday School Class provided lunch for
about 60 school age children at Brookhaven during the week
of Spring Break (April 3rd to April 7th, 2017).
Pictures provided by Shirley Farmer.
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Posted on March 31, 2017: MHBC group
serving meals to the folks at Warm Blessing. Thanks to
all that helped. Pictures provided by Shirley Farmer.
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Muldraugh Hill G.A. Sleepover was Friday,
March 17th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. They enjoyed a fun
time of good food, fellowship, games,
crafts, mission projects, movies, a time of devotion and a little
sleep. Pictures submitted by Kim Skaggs.
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Front: Lydia Bennett, Kaylee Reed,
Kacy Mattingly, Makenzie Gordon, Kaylen Bartley, Marissa
McCubbin, Cora Lynn Yates, Maddie Hardin, Shelby Davis,
Addilyn Bartley, Maddie Lamkin, Chloe Gibson, Makenna Pyles
Middle: Kim Skaggs, Madyson Ward, Emily Davis, Makayla
Yates, Laurel Cochran, Jelsie Benningfield, Kaela King,
Madeline Spalding, Karli Veatch, Aubrey Benningfield,
Brooklyn Thomas, Stacy Livers
Back: Emily Mejean, Lexi
Osborne, Aubri Osborne, Isabella Hayden, Laura Livers
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Benedict made public his Profession of Faith Decision on
February 26, 2017 during the Morning
Worship Service. His Mom, Dad, and sister stood at his side
as the congregation filed by to congratulate him on this
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The 3rd Annual Marriage Retreat was on January 20-21,
2017
at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Fourteen couples
attended the event: Bro. Steve and Shirley Skaggs, Donnie
and Beth Veatch, Josh and Jessica Veatch, Steve and Carolyn
Morris, Steve and Shannon Lee, Tony and Michelle Yocum,
Jason and Tiffany Underwood, Trent and Carey Pyles, Tommy
and Wanda Buckler, Ray and Beth Osborne, Mark and Kelly
Carney, Nick and Rhonda Cobb, David and Lori England, Adam
and Jennifer Bland. Everyone had a great time of fun and
fellowship. The weather was awesome!
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The annual church Birthday Meal was on
Sunday, January 15th after the morning worship
service. The church furnished the meat and drinks for the meal;
everything else was potluck. There was a good attendance with lots
of fun, good food, and fellowship! |
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On Saturday, December 24th, we had
our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and observed the Lord's
Supper at 6:00 p.m. |
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The Annual White Christmas Offering was collected during the Morning
Worship Service on December 18, 2016. There was low
attendance due to bad weather. However, a total of $18,835.00 was
received ($13,885.00 was placed in the general fund with the rest placed
in designated funds according to specifications made by the gifter). Thank you to everyone who participated in this special service.
Note: $1,670 was also donated to the White Christmas Offering with $100
of the total donated on the December 11th and the rest on December 25th. |
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The “Golden Days” Group met on December 8th at
12 noon in the church fellowship hall for a potluck
meal. The meat for the meal was furnished by the church. After the
meal the group had their annual White Elephant Auction to
raise money for the Marion and Taylor County Schools
Backpack Program. The program helps children who may not
have enough food to eat over the weekends when they are not
in school. A total of $692.00 was raised to divide between
the two counties. All Golden Days participants were asked to bring
at least 4 wrapped items per person, for the auction. Some
great items were sold and bidding was aggressive at times.
Two items return each year, a 2005 calendar and a furry hat
which Anita Lanham and Betty Inman took home respectively. The
group enjoyed a great time of good food, fun, and
fellowship!
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The GA’s, RA’s and Mission Friends met in
the church sanctuary following to the fellowship hall on December 7th at 6:00 P.M.
for a “Kids Christmas Party”. |
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Our Annual Hanging of the Greens Service, a
traditional service that helps us kick-off the Advent and Christmas
seasons, was held on November 27 at 6:00 p.m. Non-perishable food and misc. items
was collected during the service for the
Brookhaven Mission during this service. |
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The Eighth Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing
Party was on Friday night, November 11th at 6:00
P.M.
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The Annual Trunk N Treat event was on October 26, 2016. See
pictures as posted on Facebook.
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month. So on October 23,
2016, at the conclusion of the Morning Worship Service, the
Chairman of the Deacons, David England, presented Bro. Steve
and Shirley a monetary gift and an autographed picture from
the congregation to show appreciation and thanks for their
years of service and dedication at Muldraugh Hill Baptist
Church. See pictures as posted by Facebook:
And more pictures as taken by Kaylene Poff:
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view.
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Congratulations
to Jason and Jill Montgomery upon the birth of a baby girl
on Friday, October 21st at Hardin Memorial
Hospital in Elizabethtown. Her name is Jasey Nicole
Montgomery and she weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19.6 inches
long. |
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The Golden Days Senior Adult Group met on October 13, 2016
at noon. They enjoyed a potluck meal together. Then
they played games and enjoyed a time of fellowship with each
other. Attendees brought a picture of themselves, between the ages of birth to five years old.
One of the games was to see who could identify which person
the pictures belonged to. Faye Porter won the prize for this
game. The attendees also played a
"Toss the coin" game to win prizes. Everyone had a great
time! |
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Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church hosted the Central
Association of Kentucky Baptists Annual Fall Meeting on
Monday, October 3rd from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
A potluck meal was provided for
the event. Approximately 100 people attended the event. |
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Church-Wide Hayride was on September 25th.
There were multiple wagons with about 80 people riding that
left the
church at 5:00 P.M. and then returned for a bonfire and wiener
roast. The church provided the hot dogs and buns.
Individuals attending brought chips, drinks desserts, snacks etc.
to complete the meal. What a great time of fun and fellowship! |
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The Fourth Annual Ladies Luncheon was held on
September 17th at 11:00 a.m. The ladies
gathered purses for women at the Louisville Rescue Mission in a
project they call “Purses with Purpose.” They also heard from a
dynamic speaker, Susan Bryant who is president of the Kentucky WMU,
about the Bucket Project, a ministry through the KBC and Baptist
Global Relief for women in Africa who are dying from Aids. Melissa
Skaggs, daughter-in-law of Bro. Steve and Shirley Skaggs, provided special music.
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Sunday School
Perfect Attendance Awards for the Church Year of
September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 were presented during the
Morning Worship Service on September 11, 2016 for the following:
Karli Veatch (3 years), Jean Sallee (4
years), Anita Lanham (12 years), Michelle Gribbins, (13 years),
Jessica Veatch (15 years), Annette Dennison (16
years - absent for the photo), Ann Lee (18 years)
and Josh Veatch (28
years).
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