Extreme Build: June 8 - 16, 2012

Fees for 2012:
1-2 Days on site - $40 per person
3-4 Days on site - $75 per person
5+ Days on site - $100 person
(Fee includes donation towards house, meals, t-shirt and incidentals. 
You are responsible for making your own accomodations in McCreary County)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

CONTACT JOSH SPEIGHT FOR INFO

Dreaming Big

For the past week Shannan and I have been holding things down at the office while John and Josh are at the CBF General Assembly in Tampa.  My duties have consisted mostly of putting the finishing touches on Extreme Build.  I have unpacked all the materials, sent out ‘thank you’ letters and have made a few ‘thank you’ phone calls.  The overall sentiment from the people I have talked to seems to be that this year’s Extreme Build was one of the best yet.  With few glitches and a great team of workers it is not hard to understand why people share this feeling.  Other than a few rainy days, we had a very smooth build.

Now that Extreme Build has wrapped up, I hope you take time to continue to think about and pray for the Privett family.  As they adjust to a new home and create new memories, pray that they continue to seek the plans God has for them.  As we learned of Brenda Perry (the first Extreme Build home recipient) opening her kitchen to help serve food to those around her, we are reminded that the houses built during Extreme Build help more than just the people moving in.  Pray the house that was built this month will help the Privett family to dream bigger than they ever thought possible.  The twelve days of hard work by the Extreme Build team could serve the McCreary County community in ways we never could have imagined.

Update from Extreme Build 2011

Extreme Build Home, Noon on Friday (6/10/11)

By the time work ended Friday afternoon in McCreary County, the Privett's could see the outline of their new home.  With walls and sheeting in place, volunteers can see the fruits of their labor come together as what was once wood, nails and glue is now in the shape of a home.  After three hard days of work, we are ready to "Raise The Roof" on Saturday morning.  

Friday evening, we kicked-off our Extreme Build week at the McCreary County Park. Food was provided by Central Baptist Church of Lexington.  Bluegrass band Kentucky Wind provided musical entertainment while both new and old friendships were made over dinner.  

Come and see the good work happening in McCreary County this week!

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Forming Relationships

My first two weeks as the Mission Intern with KBF are coming to a close and already I have been able to meet many great people. 

With Extreme Build quickly approaching, last week I was able to go with Josh to McCreary County where the build will take place.  Not only did I get to see the foundation of this year’s house, I also got to meet the recipients of the house.  Jerry and Geneva Privette, the parents of the family receiving the home, are kindhearted people who are so thankful for this opportunity.  Jerry repeatedly expressed that he would never forget the people with KBF who are helping to make his new home a reality.  He vowed to always take great care of this valued gift.   

The new hope these parents have for their family’s future is evident. I am eager to continue to build a relationship with this family throughout our time at Extreme Build as well as throughout this new chapter in their lives. 

While in McCreary County, I also met Jim Cmolik, the founder of Hills and Hollers Ministries.  It was encouraging to meet someone with such a passion for helping people and spreading God’s abundant love.  His exuberance provoked even more excitement in me about this summer.

I know throughout my time at KBF I will be able to connect with many more people from whom I will be able to gain so much insight. I am enthusiastic about developing these relationships as I progress throughout my internship.

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Meet The Privette Family - 2011 Extreme Build Home Recipients

EXTREME BUILD 2011 - JUNE 10-18, 2011

Kentucky Baptist Fellowship is pleased to announce the 6th McCreary County Extreme Build Family recipient - the Privette Family.  Jerry and Geneva live in Strunk, Kentucky, with their two children Kesha (19) and Zachary (14).  Jerry and Geneva were born and raised in McCreary County and have lived in moblie home over the years that is now falling down.  The Privettes are excited to a part of the Extreme Build partnership and look forward to achieving their dream of home ownership for their children.

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