4430 Highway 289
Lebanon, Kentucky 40033
Church Phone: (270) 692-2420
Cell Phone: (270) 402-1123
e-mail: steve@muldraughhill.org

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Special events and activities happen throughout the year at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. Click on a link below to view details of a 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.


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.
SympathyOur 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.
SympathyOur 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Baby NewsCongratulations 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.
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.
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.
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. 
SympathyOur 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.
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”!
Baby NewsCongratulations 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.

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:

 

 

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.
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SympathyOur 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.
SympathyOur 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.
SympathyOur 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.
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.
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.
Donnie RichersonDonnie RichersonDonnie 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.
SympathyOur 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.
SympathyOur 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.

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).
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)
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.

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It's a Boy!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 1Ethan Cobb 2Ethan 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.
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:


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.

Ernest and Evelyleen Taylor

"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.
Baby NewsCongratulations 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.

Easter Holy Week Activities

  • Sunday, April 9th, Palm Sunday
    •  Sanctuary Choir will present their musical program during the Morning Worship Service.
  • Monday/Friday, April 10th-14th, Holy Week of Prayer
    • The church sanctuary open from 7 A.M. to 9 A.M.
  • Wednesday, April 12th
    •  Easter Egg Hunt at 6 P.M.
    •  All children and adults are invited to attend and requested to bring sandwiches, snacks, or any of your favorite finger foods for everyone to enjoy.
    • Kids will hunt eggs and hear the story of Easter.
    • We will not have Prayer Meeting on this night.
    • Please invite families to attend.
    •  If you can help we need donations of individually wrapped candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. We will collect the candy through Sunday April 9th. You can place your candy donation in the basket on the table in the church vestibule.
    •  This year during our Easter Egg Hunt we are asking for individuals to donate prizes for our special eggs. It can be a small monetary donation ($5 or less) or a kid friendly gift. (Example: a gift card from Dairy Queen or McDonald’s. For the child to receive their gift you will need to place a note inside the egg for the child stating what they will receive and from whom they need to see to redeem their gift. This helps the kids to know the adults and vice versa.)
  • Thursday, April 13th
    •  Maundy Thursday Potluck Meal at 6 P.M.
    • The church will furnish the meat, bread, and drinks for the meal.
    • Observance of the Lord’s Supper to follow at 7 P.M.
  • Sunday, April 16th, (Easter)
    • Sunrise Service-time to be announced.
    • Morning Worship Service at 11 A.M.
    •  No Evening Worship Service/Choir Rehearsal/AWANA/Youth
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.
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.

  Spring Break     Spring Break
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.

Warm Blesssings

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.

GAs Picture
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

GAs Picture

GAs Picture

Braxton BenedictBraxton Benedict and familyBraxton 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 important decision. He will be baptized at a later date.
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!
Couples Retreat   Couples Retreat
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!
On Saturday, December 24th, we had our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and observed the Lord's Supper at 6:00 p.m.
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.
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! Click to view pictures.
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”.
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.
The Eighth Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party was on Friday night, November 11th at 6:00 P.M.
The Annual Trunk N Treat event was on October 26, 2016. See pictures as posted on Facebook.

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: Click to view.
Baby NewsCongratulations 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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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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Updated 09/16/17