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Twenty-eight churches in Kentucky have (or will) participated in "You've Got the Time." This
Bible listening program is sponsored by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, in partnership with
Faith Comes by Hearing. Many Kentucky churches have listened to scripture during the
Lenten season. Others will listen later. Here are two testimonials from churches that have
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Freeman Thompson said of this experience: "Listening to the readings of the New Testament
has been an inspiration to me. Hearing the different voices has made the scriptures come
alive. I look forward, with anticipation, to each of our listening sessions. This new way of
encountering the Scriptures has aroused a deeper desire to be more faithful in my study of
the Bible."
Barbara Asher said: "You've Got the Time" is an amazing project. It has added a whole new
dimension to Bible study for me. I haven't been faithful in reading the Bible every day, but
this format has helped me to focus and get into the habit of being more disciplined. To think
of people all over the world also being able to hear the Bible in the same way, at the same
time, and in their own language, and to think of all the work and planning that went into
this project is mind boggling. I am so glad that our church is participating. Thanks to all
who had a part in promoting the idea."
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We have used the Proclaimer to read our scripture for the sermons over the past several
weeks. Doing this has shown us how they can be used around the world. I thank God that
we have been able to distribute the discs in several languages including Spanish, French,
Swahili, and Lingala. This is very important because some of our worshipers could hear the
Bible in their heart language. And all of this was done at no cost to us!
I have listened to much of the New Testament through a link on our website. From a
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship webinar I heard about having a tangible expression of
accountability and commitment. At Trinity we have two Mosaics at the front of our
sanctuary. Each week children and Adults add a piece of paper for each day or book
they have read. We have people who commute to work every day that are now working
through the New Testament for a second time!
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Youth from Broadway Baptist (Louisville), Crescent Hill Baptist (Louisville), First Baptist
(Shepherdsville), Highland Baptist (Louisville), and Ridgewood Baptist (Louisville) spent the
weekend of March 19-20 in fellowship, worship, and on mission in the Nada and Booneville
communities.Fifty youth and adults participated in community clean-up, beautifcation,
children's crafts, senior adult bingo, and building new relationships with friends from
Louisville, Nada and Booneville. Thanks to the work and planning of Paula Settle, and Emilee
Causey, this weekend of service was a great time for all.
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This difficult news impacts our friends who are directly involved with both the EEAM and the
Village of Hope in Ain Leuh. Additionally, some of our friends who are members of
congregations either as students or refugees in the EEAM congregations have been targets
and have been deported.
The KBF, CBF, and others are heartbroken over this latest news and continue to listen to our
friends along with other leaders for ways which we can assist. As for now, we are asked to
pray and to tell the story of this crackdown in a factual manner so that we can help bring
positive change to a challenging situation.
- Our friends sent to KBF the Official Response from the Protestant Church in France and the
EEAM in Morocco. Please read to gain a better understanding of the overall position these
faithful Christian leaders are taking against this injustice.
- Additionally, we received a brief explanation concerning the Moroccan laws regarding this
latest crackdown.
-Below you will find links to national press coverage regarding the Moroccan crackdown:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1973739,00.html
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2010/0311/Christian-aid-worker-purge-
Morocco-orders-dozens-in-five-cities-to-be-deported
Ben Newell, CBF Field Personnel for Together For Hope, Arkansas
encouraged participants to discover the assets of the Nada and Owsley
County communities. On Friday, March 12, almost 50 participants from
the local communities and churches who will be volunteering this
summer gathered at First Baptist Church in Winchester for the annual
Mountain Hope Community Development Conference sponsored by
Kentucky Baptist Fellowship. Ben divided the room into breakout
groups to discover their own assets based on their community.
The groups
discovered there
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Those present in the business session at the Spring Gathering in Stanford (April 24), will
have an opportunity to vote on a recommendation by the Coordinating Council that
Kentucky Baptist Fellowship move from observer status to full membership. Kentucky
Baptist Fellowship has been an "observer" in the Kentucky Council of Churches for several
years. In recent months, the Networking/Communication work group of the Coordinating
Council, Bob Coons, Chair, has studied the possibility of a more active participation with
Kentucky Council of Churches.
On behalf of his work group, Bob Coons, recommended at the March Coordinating Council
meeting that Kentucky Baptist Fellowship move from observer status with the KCC to full
membership. It was approved unanimously by the Coordinating Council that this
recommendation be brought to the full body in session at the Spring Gathering.
Dr. Marian McClure Taylor, Executive Director of the Kentucky Council of Churches, met with
leadership of Kentucky Baptist Fellowship on several occasions in the past several months,
and also spoke to the Coordinating Council in its March meeting.
Dr. McClure Taylor shared information about the Kentucky Council of Churches, starting with
the simple question, "Why should KBF cooperate?" She answered that question by saying
that KBF cooperation with Kentucky Council of Churches is a logical step from the
cooperation already happening in Kentucky Baptist Fellowship.
Dr. Taylor gave a brief history of the ecumenical movement, beginning in 1910 at the World
Missionary Conference in Edinburgh. Over time, the ecumenical movement continued to
work together in partnership and friendship in missions and service. Kentucky Council of
Churches was established in 1947, succeeding the Kentucky Sunday School Union, which
began in 1865. Over its 133-year history, KCC has sought to extend the ministry of Christ
by expressing unity in Christ and enabling cooperative ministry, especially in Christian public
service. Kentucky Council of Churches hopes to continue that tradition of partnership and
friendship with its eleven denominations, other affiliations and congregations.
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Kentucky Council of Churches will have a display table at our Spring Gathering and Dr.
Marian McClure Taylor will be present during the Friday afternoon and Evening sessions and
will be on hand to answer questions. Chris Skidmore, Associate Director, will also be
present on Friday and will lead a breakout workshop on Saturday.
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Recently Baptist Seminary of Kentucky celebrated its 2
annual Glenn Hinson Day by inviting Dr. Loyd Allen, the
Sylvan Hills Chair of Baptist Heritage and Professor of Church
History and Spiritual Formation at McAfee School of Theology
in Atlanta, Georgia, to speak on the theme "Conversation as
Pilgrimage." Hinson and Allen are shown together in the above
photo. 75 people attended, including a group who visited Cane
Ridge Meeting Housing during the day.
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College students interested in summer internship opportunities can apply now through
Student.Go. It's a great way to spend a summer to make a difference in our world.
Passport Missions
1-800-769-0210
Passportkids! 1-800-769-0210
Additionally, you may contact Josh Speight to inquire about other opportunities with
Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville, Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty in Louisville,
Together For Hope in McCreary County, Owsley County, and Powell County, or any other
options.
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Field Personnel serve in Kentucky and beyond. There are
many opportunities for you and your congregation to connect with their service.
Support with your gifts to the Offering for Global Missions www.thefellowship.info/OGM
Go with your presence - 2010 mission opportunities can be found here and at www.kybf.org
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Registration Information:
Register online.
New for 2010, KBF has developed a powerpoint explaining our Extreme Build in McCreary
County. Utilize this information during Sunday morning worship, Wednesday evening
fellowships, or anytime you want to promote Extreme Build and encourage interests in our
5th build June 9-19, 2010. As always, Josh Speight - Associate Coordinator for Missions - is
available to meet with any individual or church group to help with promotion regarding
Extreme Build and/or Mountain Hope.
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DOWNLOAD EXTREME BUILD POWERPOINT (clicking this link will take you to another
webpage)
Build your own Assembly by finding events that interest you. Start as early as Monday with
a missional event for college students. Pick and choose through Sunday when you are
encouraged to join a CBF partner church in the Charlotte area for worship).
Browse the event schedule, and register in advance for events including:
· Essentials Conference
All new training event that your church leader
(deacons, committee members, teachers and more)
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PLUS
Explore areas of ministry passion and join others who have a similar passion. Learn more
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John Lepper and Joshua Speight are available to speak/teach/lead at your church. Please
contact the KBF office at 502-426-1931 for information and availability. Schedule seen here
was up-to-date at the time of delivery.
CALENDAR
April 11 Louisville 2010 KBF Youth Choir Festival Cluster Gathering - 3:00-5:00pm Highland
Baptist Church - 1101 Cherokee Road, Louisville, KY 40204
April 11 Lexington 2010 KBF Youth Choir Festival Cluster Gathering - 3:00-5:00pm Calvary
Baptist Church - 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY 40507
April 11-16 Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation: Spirituality and the Modern Prophet -
A Retreat for Clergy and Lay Leadership - Atlanta, GA
April 16-17 CBF of Missouri General Assembly, University Heights Baptist Church, Springfield,
MO
April 23-24 2010 KBF Youth Choir FestivalStanford Baptist Church, Stanford, KY (in
conjunction with KBF Spring Gathering) Led by Dr. John W. Campbell, Georgetown College
April 23-24 2010 Kentucky Baptist Fellowship Spring Gathering - Stanford Baptist, Stanford,
Kentucky
April 23-24 CBF of South Carolina General Assembly - Pelham Road Baptist Church,
Greenville, SC
June 6-12 Footsteps of Faith on the Civil Rights Trail - Sponsored by Alabama CBF
July 28-August 120th Baptist World Congress - Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Cultivating Partnerships.
Engaging in Missions.
Phone: 502-426-1931
Fax: 502-426-1612
Website: http://www.kybf.org/
KBF STAFF
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