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Current Opportunities to Serve:
40 days of service U of L move-in day, OC football classic, Ironman race, medical clinic, repair affair, block party at Maple Springs, work day at the Closet, landscaping at the schools, business blast…from mid-August to late Sept, we will be doing these projects and more! Pick one or more of these incredible opportunities for you and your family to serve LOCALLY and sign-up! Register online at www.crestwoodbaptist.org – site will be ready in mid-July.
touched twice medical clinic Join other believers in providing a free, one-day medical clinic at the LaGrange Community Center on Saturday, August 28th, from 10am-2pm. The clinic will provide medical, dental, and vision care, along with a food pantry and clothing closet. Also need advocates who befriend clients, guide them through the clinic, and share Christ. Register at www.oldhamclinic.com.
empty coffee cans needed Donate your cans (with lids) for gift wrapping homemade cookies for Oldham Co. Christmas baskets; drop off cans in the donation center area.
the closet is now collecting school supplies and backpacks to be handed out to families beginning the first week in August. The goal is to provide a backpack filled with the needed school supplies. You can put items in the CBC donation area or bring them to The Closet on Thursday evening or Saturday morning and see what is going on! To volunteer, contact Rita Carrithers at 649-6527.
the pantry Donations are needed for the following items: instant oatmeal packets, Pop Tarts, Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, Chili Mac, peanut butter, crackers, jelly, soup (chicken noodle or vegetable), canned corn or green beans. We also need plastic grocery bags. If you would prefer to donate money, write your check to CBC and put “The Pantry” on the memo line.
multi-housing – Teaching people about our Lord and Savior is important. If you know Jesus and are willing to share His life and ways with others, then we need your help. We’ve been invited into another apartment complex to share the love of Jesus and leaders are needed for children, women and men’s groups. To find out more, call Rusti Morrison at 241-1174.
prayer teams – God is working in Crestwood! If you are available to be part of a prayer team that is praying specifically for Mission Crestwood and the multi-housing areas where God is working, email Clint Elliot at clint@crestwoodbaptist.org or call Rusti Morrison at 241-1174.
2009-10 Major Community Partnerships (click for more info)
Jefferson Street Ministry Center
Other 2009-10 Community Partnerships (click for more info)
Oldham County Ministerial Association
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Oldham-Trimble Baptist Association
Women's Volleyball at the Women's Prison
Men's Basketball at the Men's Prison
The Closet
The Closet is sponsored by members of CBC and provides clothing for all ages. The Closet is open for shopping on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The Closet ministers to spiritual needs of shoppers through volunteers on hand to explain the plan of salvation. We are in need of volunteers to donate clothing, sort donations at the Closet on Monday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, and to help shoppers on Thursdays and Saturdays. Located at The American Mini Storage, 7311 Hwy. 329, Unit 1003, Crestwood, KY. Call Rita at 649-6527.
Help a child by providing them with a backpack filled with school supplies. Backpacks and school supplies are being collected in The Closet collection bin to hand out to those in need.
Oldham County Foundation of Hope Food Bank
Although Oldham County is one of the wealthiest counties in the Commonwealth, there still are those who are without adequate food and clothing. The food bank is open on Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm and Fridays from 9 am to noon to provide food to those in need. We need volunteers to provide money to purchase food, help with food distribution, and meet repair needs as they arise.
Jefferson Street Ministry Center
Jeff Street Center ministers to the homeless through a day shelter program, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, meals and worship. Crestwood Baptist financially supports the permanent housing program for men who have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining mental health stability and sobriety. These men receive case management and professional treatment, including in some cases job training. We need volunteers to provide money to support programming as well as help with needed repairs.
Portland Promise Center
Executive Director Larry Stoess calls PPC a 3-D Ministry that focuses its energy and resources around three core values: spiritual development, leadership development, and community development. He believes the center is a place where church and community work together to anchor the Portland community in faith, hope and love, empower the area's children to be all God intends for them to be, and create a neighborhood that is safe and healthy. The center is located at 1831 Baird Street. For more information or opportunities to help, you can contact PPC at 502-776-2635.
CBC partners with this ministry at various times throughout the year. Watch for projects and make a difference alongside Christian friends in the Portland community. View their webpage here
Prodigal Ministries
This is an aftercare program helping men and women transition back into society and avoid prison return. Participants are offered transitional housing, job training, and mentoring. Prodigal Ministries was founded in 1994 and now has 3 homes. Two homes are located in Oldham County: the McCauley House in downtown Crestwood, and the Wright House in Buckner. Volunteers are needed to contribute money to help with costs of programming and help with maintenance of both homes.
Other 2009-10 Community Partnerships
Women on Mission
This vital ministry has impacted the world many times over in its years of existence. These women work diligently to learn about and support world missions. Join them any time. They meet the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Contact Connie Meredith at 618-3413 or 876-3025 for more information.
Oldham County Ministerial Association
OCMA makes Matthew 25 come alive! Although Oldham County is one of the wealthiest counties in the Commonwealth, there still are those who are without adequate food and clothing. OCMA coordinates efforts of the churches to meet physical and spiritual needs of struggling families. In the fall, they collect school supplies to assist hundreds of students getting ready for the school year. During the holiday season, hygiene/needs baskets are gathered to distribute to the elderly. You can help in the following ways:
- Bring dry and canned foods for the OCMA food pantry and place them in the marked container outside the church office suite.
- Volunteer to provide transportation for people with medical and emergency needs.
- Volunteer to serve lunches to children included in the La Grange summer food program.
Fellowship Fund
This fund benefits those in our church family and community who are in crisis/need. Needs are made known to the church office and then our benevolence team considers how we might provide assistance. Please call our church office (241-8534) to express a need you or a friend might have.
Servant Evangelism
We are being USED by God to show God's love in a practical way through a variety of projects. You may find us in a neighborhood raking leaves, at an intersection passing out free Pepsi's, in an apartment complex distributing Christmas stockings full of goodies, or at a local business providing a cup of coffee along with a pastry to the workers. Projects are planned four-six times each year. It's great for families! To get involved or find out information about our next project, contact Chris Platt at 241-8534.
SENT is a team committed to evangelism. Jesus said in John 17:18, "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world." This team senses they have been sent by Jesus into our community specifically to do one-on-one witnessing at various Oldham County events throughout the year. Any person with a passion for evangelism is welcome to join the team! For more information or to join the SENT team, please contact Bernie Koontz by email, or by phone at 502-225-0142
Habitat for Humanity
Each spring our Men's Ministry coordinates CBC's involvement in the building of a Habitat house. In recent years our projects have been located in Louisville's west end. We work side-by-side with Christ-followers from other evangelical churches to complete the house. Skilled carpenters lead the way but this ministry is not limited to the experts! If you can hammer a nail, hang a door, or paint a wall, you are welcome to join the team!
Prison Ministry
Oldham County is home to some of our state prisons and CBC has not missed the opportunity to minister to the inmates at KSR, Roederer, and Luther Luckett. Our men have been involved in evangelism, discipleship and encouragement. Below is a list of current activities and contact persons:
- Unit 5 Bible Study, Roederer, Tuesday nights - Chuck Littrell, 241-7816
- Unit 5 Worship Service, Roederer, Sundays 12:30-2:00 p.m. - Chuck Littrell, 241-7816
- KSR Bible Study, Thursday nights - Craig Kidwell, 241-1528
- Luther Luckett Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m., Lambert Franklin, 243-0309
- KSR Basketball - Kim Maikranz, 243-8821
Repair Affair
Each fall our men's ministry leads the way in assisting a family through the Oldham County Repair Affair. The Oldham-Trimble Association's Director of Missions provides us with a project. In recent years, we have replaced sinks, repaired front doors, painted the inside and outside of the house, and shared the love of Jesus with the homeowners. Thanks for praying.
Christian Medical & Dental Association
The CMDA is an interdenominational Christian movement on campuses across the United States. Their mission is to see lives changed by the timeless message of Jesus Christ. CBC supports the ministry to the students of the University of Louisville medical and dental schools. Go to www.cmdalouisville.com for more information.
M25 Offering
When the new CBC facility was built, the vision was cast that over the next ten years we plan to raise $1,000,000 (over and beyond our tithes) to meet the needs of the poorest of poor. This offering was named M25, the Matthew 25 offering. Twice each year an offering is received to meet the needs of the poorest of the poor in "Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Thus far, funds have helped a local food ministry and homeless shelter. Other funds have assisted a food and clothing ministry in eastern Kentucky, an outreach to lepers in Ghana, a feeding center in Dominican Republic, and a ministry to street children in Romania.
Rosehaven
Rosehaven is a transitional home located in LaGrange, Kentucky, for women and children victims of domestic abuse. Their mission is to change lives, one at a time. They are the only program of this kind in the tri-county area of Oldham, Henry, and Trimble counties. Rosehaven not only provides a place to reside but also unconditional love. This is accomplished through the offering of services that enable individuals to be equipped with the necessary skills to become self-sufficient and to establish a healthy working family unit. For more information or opportunities to help, you can reach Rosehaven at 222-1128. Visit their web site.
Red Cross of Oldham County
CBC partners with the Red Cross to care for people in need. Those with emergency needs are directed to this agency for immediate help. Our second connection point is blood drives. Our recreation ministry coordinates dates with the Red Cross to keep blood supply levels strong.
EDGE Outreach
"Generating excitement about missions through partnerships near and far"
EDGE OUTREACH connects youth, adults and churches to long-term mission partnerships locally, nationally and abroad. It engages the talents and resources in our community with people already on the mission field. EDGE not only trains volunteers for the work they'll do on-site, but encourages them to pursue a lifestyle of serving others everyday. Executive Director Mark Hogg can be reached at 568-6342. Visit their site for more information.
Oldham-Trimble Baptist Association
Baptist churches across Oldham and Trimble Counties share resources and work together in strengthening churches and community ministries and reaching this area with the gospel. CBC prayerfully and financially supports OTBA. OTBA can be reached at 225-9449.
Iglesia Bautista de Amanecer
Churches of the Oldham-Trimble Baptist Association sponsor Iglesia Bautista de Amanecer, a Hispanic church meeting in Ballardsville. God has done a great work through this ministry in reaching and discipling Hispanics living in this area. CBC's involvement has included prayer and financial support as well as providing meals from time to time. We follow the Acts 1:8 model in planting churches - this church fulfills our desire to plant churches in " Jerusalem ."
Cooperative Program
CBC gives generously to the Cooperative Program. Southern Baptist churches across the United States give a portion of their offerings to the Cooperative Program to fund missionary work both home and abroad, seminary training for ministers, and a plethora of ministries. Visit their site to learn more.
Moms in Touch
Moms in Touch provides a structure for women to meet and pray for students, teachers and schools. We also have a Moms in Touch group that goes into the women's prison to pray with inmates who are separated from their children. We need women to volunteer to go into the women's prison the first Saturday of each month.
Mom's in Touch goes to KCIW on Friday afternoons to pray for the women of KCIW and their children & their caregivers.
Women's Volleyball at the Women's Prison
CBC partners with four other area churches to go into the Women's Prison and play volleyball with the residents. The goal is to be able to play once a month on Monday evening. Volunteers start with prayer and then play a match. After the match, they break for devotion, prayer requests, and visiting with the ladies. Around 25 to 50 residents come out each time to watch the match. Volunteers are needed to play volleyball. Contact Tammy Wright at 243-4177.
Men's Basketball at Men's Prison
CBC has a team that gets together 6 or 8 times a year to play basketball with the residents at the Men's Prison. Names of volunteer players are needed in advance of the games. Volunteers are needed to join the teams. Contact Kim Maikranz at 265-1700.