The 2009 College Missions Trip to Eastern Kentucky had the objective to repair homes in Powell County.  Renovation of homes was under the direction of Harold Eddins and our Pastor Al Cadenhead.  A report on this mission trip was made on "Missions Report Night" last summer.  For more information, email:  BETH MCCONNELL.

The Sixth annual "Book Buddies Trip" to Eastern Kentucky was held in 2009 and the Seventh trip was conducted June 20-14 of 2010.  The objective is to distribute children's books and magazines AND adult books and magazines in the Nada community and through the elementary school in Owsley County.  During the month of May each year, members of the church donated new and "gently" used books to be taken and distributed by our "Book Buddies."  The books are examined and arranged into categories by the WMU of the church prior to their delivery to children and adults in the counties of Owsley and Powell.  If you are interested in this project, please contact Cindy Brewer.

The 2010 FAMILY MISSION TRIP is scheduled for July 18-23 2010.   Since 2004, more than 100 different members of Providence have traveled to Eastern Kentucky where their efforts were coordinated by our missionary in the area, Paula Settle.  Various activities and projects have been undertaken to improve housing and provide "wholesome" activities for the youth of the area.  In 2008, after our visits, thirteen students from the area visited us in Charlotte during the Christmas holidays..

The CBF's Rural Poverty Initiative "Together for Hope" was adopted by Providence in 2004 as a special 50th anniversary missions program.  By design, Providence's participation was not intended to be a one-time event.  Rather, it was visioned that our involvement in this missions endeavor would involve Providence members of all ages for years and touch many lives in this area of our country.  The original objectives have been realized.  Our church members have made many trips to Eastern Kentucky and we have taken a variety of materials to assist the residents.  Some of the items include:  school supplies, shoes, coats, luggage, toiletry items, clothes, books, and most of all, hope.  Also Providence gave a van to the School Board of one county.  In addition, many homes have been repaired, and some of the residents have acquired new skills that will improve their chances of getting jobs.  We look forward to our continuation in this missions project of our church.

For more information on the CBF's Rural Poverty Initiative, you may visit the CBF web-site at:  www.thefellowship.info/.