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The History Of
MULDRAUGH HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
(September 1, 2018 through Present)
During the church year of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018 there were:
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4 additions by baptism and 11 by letter
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Total recorded members was 555 with 483 being resident members
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The Sunday School Attendance average was 113
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The Sunday Morning Worship Service average was 165
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Vacation Bible School Enrollment was 142
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Total Mission Project Participation was 224
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Financial Giving
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Cooperative Program = $23,313
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Annie Armstrong Giving = $1,840
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Lottie Moon Giving = $3,103
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Association Missions Giving = $3,885
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Great Commissions Giving = $39,515
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Total Missions Giving = $45,952
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Organizational Structure for 2017 - 2018
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The recorded deaths were:
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Elizabeth Jarboe Farmer
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Iva Richerson Hardesty
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Ronnie Lee Benningfield
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Thomas Bernard Buckler
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on September 5, 2018. (Click to view a summary of
the minutes)
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on October 10, 2018. (Click to view a summary of
the minutes)
The Annual Trunk and Treat event was held on October 24, 2018. The weather was perfect
and there was lots of fun and fellowship as the church family and community friends
gathered to enjoy the activity on the church grounds. Hundreds of people participated in the
activities. MHBC youth and other volunteers served chili in the fellowship hall, with donations
going toward expenses for the youth to attend the Winter Xtreme event in December. A total
of $1,247 in donations was received. Younger children, dressed in various Halloween attire,
visited the many "trunk" sites offering all kinds of goodies, games, and entertainment.
According to calculations based upon the number of bags of candy passed out, there were
just shy of 200 trick or treaters.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on November 7, 2018. (Click to view a summary of
the minutes).
On Sunday evening, November 18, 2018, a Thanksgiving Meal was enjoyed by all
who attended. The church furnish ed the meat/bread/drinks and the rest of the meal
was potluck. It was a great time of Christian fellowship to thank God for His many
blessings.
The annual "Hanging of the Greens" service took place on November 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. It
featured participation of the entire congregation in the program. Gifts were placed under the
tree by those attending the service that will be given to Brookhaven Mission. At the
conclusion of the service, Bro. Billy Compton narrated the story of the birth of Jesus while the
children of AWANA created the Nativity Scene.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on December 5, 2018. (Click to view a summary of
the minutes).
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, the Sanctuary Choir presented their Christmas Cantata,
“Peace Has Come”, during the Evening Worship Service. View pictures as posted on
Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church Facebook page. Note: you don’t have to have a Facebook
account to see the pictures. Just click the “See More” link and then select “Not Now” when
asked for you to log in or create an account.
On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, several went Christmas Caroling to the shut-ins in our
community.
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, the Annual White Christmas Offering was collected
during the Morning Worship Service. A very generous amount of $24,145.62 was collected!
Of that total, $15,948.12 was placed in the general fund with the rest placed in
designated funds according to specifications made by the gifter.
On Monday, December 24, 2018, we had our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and
observed the Lord’s Supper at 6 P.M.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on January 9, 2019. Click here to view a summary of
the minutes.
Rev. Kit C. Yeaste died on January 12, 2019 at the age of 94. He was Pastor of Muldraugh
Hill Baptist Church from 1955 to 1958. He returned often for revivals and special services. He
was a faithful servant of God and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Click to view
Obituary.
AWESOME: Building Great Relationships Retreat Event!
The retreat was on Friday evening, February 1st and
Saturday morning, February 2nd. It was a winter retreat to
help us build above-average, healthy, awesome relationships
with family, friends, and co-workers. We want 2019 to be a year
where we grow together in a celebrative, loving fellowship with
one another in an AWESOME way! The group was blessed and inspired by guest presenter
and illusionist, Roger McCurry, former ministerial staff of Severns Valley Baptist Church.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on February 6, 2019. Click here to view a summary
of the minutes.
February 24, 2019 was “Youth Sunday” in our church.
What a great job by all the participants! We are so proud
of all the youth and the leaders!
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on March 6, 2019. Click here to view highlights and
summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on April 10, 2019. Click here to view a summary of
the minutes. There was a new document adopted regarding designation of funds.
Howard Farris, a church deacon since his ordination on June 28, 1959 by Bro. Richard
Shields, and who served in many positions on church committees and as a Sunday School
teacher, passed away on April 23, 2019 at the age of 92.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on May 8, 2019. Click here to view a summary of
the minutes.
A vote was made at the Monthly Business Meeting on May 8, 2019 to start the first
phase of the process to expand the church parking lot at an estimated cost of $19,230.
The initial motion and second to do this project was first presented at the Business
Meeting on April 10, 2019. As per the MHBC Constitution and By-Laws (Church
Finances, Section 4):
"A motion to make a purchase with a cost greater than $10,000.00 but less than
$25,000.00 may be made at any regular business meeting. It will require a
second but the final vote cannot be taken until the next regular business
meeting. During the time between the meetings, an announcement shall be
placed in the church bulletin describing the purchase. "
The announcement was placed in the bulletin and on the church website prior to the
May meeting. The PowerPoint Presentation done by the Vision 20/20 Committee at the
April Meeting was made available for viewing on the church website.
Mothers Day was celebrated on May 12, 2019 with a special baby dedication
ceremony. Click for details and pictures.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on June 5, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
Vacation Bible School was June 9 - 14, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. There was an
average of over 100 in attendance (learners and workers) studying God’s Word and
enjoying activities such as music, crafts, and recreation. Friday night was family night.
What a great week!
Father’s Day and the Men’s Day Service were combined and celebrated on June 16,
2019. Click for details and pictures.
On June 30, 2019, we enjoyed a time celebrating Lidiane
"Ms Ligi" Macedo's past year serving as our Minister of
Music. During the Morning Worship Service, Ms Ligi
shared her special musical talents with the assistance of
several members of the congregation, including: a group
of ladies called “The Sisters”, members of the Children’s
Choir, the Adult Choir, some of the AWANA kids, Bro. Billy,
and other special friends. She concluded the worship
service with a beautiful performance of “My Old Kentucky
Home”. Afterwards, we enjoyed a church-wide meal with
her. A special love offering taken today and during the
past month was presented to her express our thanks for
her work here at Muldraugh Hill. We wish her the best as
God leads her forward in this new direction. We know He
has great plans for her. Ms Ligi will be returning to Brazil
July 2, 2019.
Ernest Carol Taylor passed away on July 6, 2019 at the age of 84. He made a
Profession of Faith as a young child and was a life-long member of Muldraugh Hill
Baptist Church. He was ordained as a deacon January 25, 1976 by Bro. Earl Pike and
was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on July 10, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on August 7, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes and the Organizational Structure for the church year
beginning on September 1, 2019.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on September 4, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes. It was noted during the Business Meeting that Debbie Farris
presented her letter of resignation effective in two months. Debbie has been the
church secretary for 43 years since the fall of 1976.
During the church year of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019 there were:
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9 additions by baptism and 6 by letter
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Total recorded members was 562 with 490 being resident members
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The Sunday School Attendance average was 116
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The Sunday Morning Worship Service average was 204
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Vacation Bible School Enrollment was 136
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Total Mission Project Participation was 816
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Financial Giving
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Cooperative Program = $25,269
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Annie Armstrong Giving = $3,374
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Lottie Moon Giving = $4,484
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Association Missions Giving = $4,212
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Great Commissions Giving = $39,589
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Total Missions Giving = $45,771
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Organizational Structure for 2018 - 2019
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The recorded deaths were:
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Darrell Bright
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Rita Wilcher Wise
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Shirley McNear Benningfield
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Lyle Thomas Farmer
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William Howard Farris
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Ernest Carol Taylor
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Evelyn Colvin Burress
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Ronnel Lee Benningfield
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Paul William Farmer
The Annual Men’s Skeet Shoot was held on September 14, 2019 at 4:30pm. What a
great time of fun and fellowship.
On September 15, 2019, Betty Moore was recognized during
the Morning Worship Service for her 43 years as the a Sunday
School teacher at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. Betty was
presented with a crystal service award to remember her years
of faithful and dedicated service by Sam Graham and Josh
Veatch.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on October 9, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
The Annual Trunk ‘N Treat event was held on Wednesday night, October 23rd at
6:00 P.M. Vehicle trunks were decorated with a variety of themes by members of the
congregation for children to visit for treats in the parking lot. The weather was perfect
for the event. Members of the Safety/Security Team assisted with parking and
safety/security of the facility and grounds during the event. The youth group served
chili and sandwiches inside the fellowship hall as a fundraiser for Winter Xtreme. It
was a great night of treats, great food, fun, and fellowship.
Mrs. William R. “Frances” Beard passed away on October 27, 2019 at the age of 94.
Her husband, W. R. Beard, served as pastor of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church from
1950-1954. Click to view obituary.
On November 3, 2019, Debbie Farris was recognized during
the Morning Worship Service for her 43 years as the
Secretary/Treasurer of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. She has
served in this position since the fall of 1976 when Bro. Earl Pike
was pastor of MHBC. Her service continued with Bro. Vic
Stansbury, Bro. Steve Skaggs, and with Bro. Billy Compton. She
performed her duties in a faithful, dedicated, knowledgeable,
dependable, and precise way and she reports that she felt that
it was God who called her to serve. Debbie was presented with
a crystal service award to remember her years of service at
MHBC. During the presentation, the congregation gave her a
standing ovation.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on November 6, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
Thank you to all our veterans. A special recognition was given to all the veterans
present during the Morning Worship Service on November 10, 2019: Thomas Moore,
Robert Farmer, Jim Sabo, Sr., Joe Brown, Jim Bob Moore, and Cameron Gaines. Also,
the veterans who have passed away in the past year were recognized: William E.
Benningfield, Lyle Thomas Farmer, William Howard Farris, Joseph Paul Helm, Everett
“Les” Richerson, and Ernest Carol Taylor.
We enjoyed our annual Thanksgiving Meal in the church fellowship hall on
November 17, 2019 at 6 P.M.
Our “Hanging of the Greens” Service was held on November 24, 2019 at 6 P.M.
Many church members took part in the decorating of the sanctuary. Non-perishable
food and misc. items were collected for the Brookhaven Mission during this service.
Also, a Freewill Offering was collected for the Brookhaven Mission.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on December 4, 2019. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
On Sunday, December 15, 2019, the Sanctuary Choir will presented their
Christmas cantata, “Celebrate Christmas”, during the evening worship service at 6
P.M.
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, we went Christmas Caroling to the shut-ins in
our community at 6 P.M.
On Sunday, December 22, 2019 , we collected our White Christmas Offering during
the morning worship service. A total of $17,002.63 ($12,765.63 to the regular fund and
the rest of the money designated to special funds).
On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, we had our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and
observe the Lord’s Supper at 6 P.M.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on January 8, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
January 26, 2020 was Connie Gough Gerstler’s last day as Interim Music Director. She
has recently moved to Owensborough, KY and had been commuting the last month to
continue her role in the church. The Personnel Committee will start the search for
someone to fill the position.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on February 5, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
A church-wide "Shaped to Serve" retreat took place at Barren River State Park on
February 21-22, 2020. The guest presenter for the Saturday morning sessions was
Rick Howerton, the Kentucky Baptist Convention leader of Church revitalization Team.
The event was a great time of fun, fellowship, and with a goal to improvie relationships
to God and each other.
Online giving became available at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church on February 29,
2020. After some tweaking, by the middle of March there were several methods
available to members to donate to the church and for activities or ministries:
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Give with cash or check in the offering plates
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Give on church website
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Give from a mobile device on the app
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Give from a mobile device by text
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Donations could be designated to specific funds and given as tributes in memory
of or in honor of someone.
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Give with the options of: by credit card, debit card and/or electronic check
There was a vote taken by paper ballot in a Special Called Business Meeting during the
Morning Worship Service on March 1, 2020. The motion carried by 64% of votes taken
by members present to enter into a capital campaign contract over the next 3-year
period with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, with Alan Witham as the consultant.
Click here to view a summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on March 4, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the spreading
coronavirus a pandemic. The virus, called COVID-19, “probably originated in bats….is
believed to have started infecting people in Wuhan, China, in late November or early
December. Since then the virus has raced around the globe.” Upon recommendation
by the CDC, President Donald Trump, and KY Gov. Andy Beshear, large gatherings of
people were prohibited and “social distancing” was encouraged. Muldraugh Hill Baptist
Church, along with other churches, finally, on March 15, 2020, had to cancel services
and activities and go to online telecast or upload video messages for the congregation
until further notice.
Roger Dale Barnett passed away on March 25, 2020 at the age of 70. He became a
deacon at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church on October 21, 1990 and was ordained by
Bro. Vic Stansbury. He served on many committees and in many positions at MHBC.
He was a dedicated and faithful servant of God.
While the church was closed due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Bro. Billy Compton delivered
a message every Sunday by video. It was played LIVE on Facebook during the 10:00 or
11:00 a.m. hour. It was shown also on YouTube, the church website, and Vimeo. Bro.
Billy would drive down from his home in Louisville, Ky to the church during the week
and deliver the message while being videoed by Josh England. Josh then edited the
video, adding captions, and lyrics to the songs being sung by our Interim Music
Director, Regean or our guest musician, Jonathan Rideout. Josh also added some video
of the church taken with his drone as it flew over the church property and inside the
church sanctuary. This weekly video allowed our church family and visitors to continue
to congregate from a distance to hear the word of God. The videos were viewed locally,
in many of the United States, and several countries. These were the messages
delivered each week:
March 20, 2020 - “Real Fear Factors”
March 22, 2020 - “Responses in a Sudden Storm”
March 29, 2020 - “God’s Answer to Worry” based on Psalm 23
April 5, 2020 - “It Is Finished”
April 10, 2020 - “He Chose the Nails”
April 12, 2020 - “What’s the Big Deal about Easter?” (Easter message)
April 19, 2020 - “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
April 26, 2019 - “Why We Need Each Other”
May 10, 2020 - “This Is No Ordinary Supper”
May 17, 2020 - “Faith/Fear: Facing the Giants of Life”
On April 29, 2020, Gov. Beshear announced that churches will be able to re-open
worship services only, with reduced capacity and maintaining “social distancing”
guidelines, on May 20, 2020. Therefore, Bro. Billy and the deacons have been meeting
and preparing Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church to be re-opened on May 24, 2020. There
will be two worship services: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 – 12 noon, with 30 minutes
allowed between the services to re-sanitize the area. Each service is expected to allow
for 70-75 attendees each.
The Monthly Business meeting was held on July 8, 2020 (the first one since March).
Click here to view a summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business meeting was held on August 5, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes and the Organizational Structure for the upcoming church
year.
Adam Bland was ordained as a deacon in the two morning worship
services at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church on August 23, 2020. Click
to view details.
During the church year of September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 there were:
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2 additions by baptism and 2 by letter
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Total recorded members was 537 with 465 being resident members
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The Sunday School Attendance average was 106
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The Sunday Morning Worship Service average was 163
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Vacation Bible School Enrollment was 0 because of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Total Mission Project Participation was 458
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Financial Receipts:
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Undesignated Receipts = $231,955
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Total Receipts = $271,412
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Financial Giving:
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Cooperative Program = $27,835
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Annie Armstrong Giving = $2,325
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Lottie Moon Giving = $5,123
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Association Missions Giving = $4,439
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Great Commissions Giving = $46,732
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Total Missions Giving = $49,392
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Organizational Structure for 2019 - 2020
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The recorded deaths were:
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Joseph Paul Helm
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Everett Leslie “Les” Richerson
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Imogene Benningfield
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Roger Dale Barnett
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Howard Michael “Mike” Farris
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Dorothy Jean Porter
The Monthly Business meeting was held on September 9, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes and the four proposed amendments to the Constitution and
By-laws document.
September, 2020 - Bro. Billy received this letter from the Kentucky Baptist Convention:
“How excited I am about what Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church is doing to be
witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and around the world!
I want to commend you for being one of the Kentucky Baptist
Convention’s TOP 10 SENDING Churches!
Your church must be full of people with beautiful feet (Romans 10:15). That is
something to celebrate and is based on an ACP formula that includes primary
worship and missions project participation from years 2018 and 2019. As you
know, the ACP defines “missions sending participation” as local community
ministry, short term missions, church planting efforts, disaster relief work,
vocational ministry, or long-term missionary service. I trust this recognition as
one of Kentucky’s TOP 10 SENDING Churches will be an encouragement as you
lead your church to be on mission every day of every year.
We will recognize your church as one of the KBC’s TOP 10 SENDING
churches during the KBC annual meeting on Tuesday, November 10th in
Owensboro, KY.
I hope you or someone from your church will be present as we will recognize
and honor those churches that are sending members out on mission. The top
100 KBC SENDING churches will be printed in this year’s issue of Kentucky
Today, available at the annual meeting.
Additionally, the Missions Mobilization Team would welcome the opportunity to
present the award to the church in an upcoming worship service as well. If
you’ll let us know of a good time, one of our team members will make plans to
be there in worship with you.
For far too long we have fallen prey to the idea that church “success” is
measured by how many attend rather than how many we send. Your church is
making a gospel difference by placing the focus upon missions sending. We are
excited that you have embraced this challenge to swim against the current of
popular trends and send out more from your church for the cause of the
gospel. To send out and be sent is to have beautiful feet, gospel feet.
I look forward to recognizing your church at this year’s annual meeting. Please
let me know if you have questions about the KBC annual meeting or
presentation of the award in your service.
Sending with you,
Eric Allen, Leader”
A “One Call” system was purchased and registered in September 2020 that would
make it easier to communicate with church members, keeping them informed of
important news related to church activities.
The Monthly Business meeting was held on October 7, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes
Martha Dowell Shields (wife of Rev. Richard Shields) passed away on October 19,
2020 at the age of 93. Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown in charge of
arrangements. Bro. Shields pastored MHBC from 1958-1961.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the church had a “Drive-Thru Trunk or
Treat” activity on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The
theme was “Shine With The Light of Jesus!” Everyone stayed in their car while candy
was given out in bags to each child as drove through the lot.
James Robert “Jim Bob” Moore passed away on November 2, 2020 at the age of 95.
He was a faithful servant of God and longtime Trustee and member of the Cemetery
Committee.
The Monthly Business meeting was held on November 4, 2020. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
Operation Christmas Child was done a little differently this year. There was not a
packing packing party due to COVID-19. Boxes were packed by individuals and
brought to the church on November 15, 2020 at which time they were prayed over in
both services. 72 boxes were collected and were delivered to Stewart’s Creek Baptist
Church in order to be shipped to their destination.
Bro. Billy’s mother, Margaret J. Compton, passed away on November 17, 2020 at the
age of 94.
On the afternoon of November 18, 2020, Governor Beshear announced that he has
modified the restrictions for the state secondary to the increase in COVID-19 positive
diagnoses, hospitalizations and deaths. As a result of these changes, the deacons
made the decision to CANCEL worship services and all activities for the next two
weeks. There will be no worship services on November 22nd or 29th. This decision has
been made to best protect the health and well-being of our members and visitors.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, this year there was no Hanging of the Greens Service.
November 29, 2020: Governor Beshear has ordered restrictions for the state to
continue at least through December 13, 2020 secondary to the increase in COVID-19
positive diagnoses, hospitalizations and deaths. As a result of these restrictions,
there will be NO WORSHIP SERVICES on DECEMBER 6, 2020. Also, the December
Business Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2020 will be postponed to a later
date, yet to be determined. The deacons and Bro. Billy will be meeting on December
9, 2020 to make a decision regarding services and activities to be held later in the
month. These decisions are being made to best protect the health and well-being of
our members and visitors.
The December Business Meeting will be delayed until January 6, 2021.
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing regulations, and our goal to do what we could
to protect our members and visitors, the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, on
December 24, 2020, was VIRTUAL this year. The service took place at 6:00 p.m. and
was viewed on Facebook and Vimeo. The Lord’s Supper was observed during the
service, using individually prepared communion cups that were provided to those
present during either of the Worship Services on December 20, 2020. Bro. Steve
Skaggs and Lidiane “Ms Ligi” Macedo (video-taped from her home in Brazil) shared
their musical talents during the service with a message delivered by Bro. Billy
Compton.
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we collected our Annual White Christmas Offering
during both Morning Worship Services at 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. We appreciated the
very generous offering of $25,358.00 ($1,720.00 of this was given to designated
funds). We will also collected canned and other nonperishable items that we normally
collect during the “Hanging of the Greens” service that had to be cancelled. This year
the items will be given to local school resource centers since the collection date for
Brookhaven will have already passed.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on January 6, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business Meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021 had to be cancelled
due to hazardous weather conditions of freezing rain and snow.
Bro. Richard Maurice Shields passed away on February 13, 2021 at the age of 94.
Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements. A memorial
service is being planned for later in the spring. His wife, Martha, passed away last
October 19, 2020. Bro. Shields pastored MHBC from 1958-1961. Click for more
information.
Sunday morning worship services had to be cancelled on February 14, 2021 due to
freezing rain and snow.
Sunday evening services and Youth Group meetings were resumed on February 21,
2021 at 6:30 p.m. Each meeting place was sanitized before, during & after each
meeting with all CDC COVID-19 “social distancing” protocols being followed.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on March 10, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
The Children’s Easter Egg Hunt was held on Wednesday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. in
the Fellowship Hall. Temperatures were taken at the door. Masks were required for all
adults. Tables were set up in a covid friendly manner. Pizza, bagged chips and cookies
were served by individuals wearing gloves. The children shared in a time of devotion
while they ate. Due to the weather forecast, the egg hunt was done inside the church.
It was a fun time for everyone.
Maundy-Thursday was held April 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. We gathered around the Lord’s
Table for a very special and unique time of worship that focused on the Last Supper.
On Good Friday, April 2, 2021, our sanctuary was open for prayer between 10:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. During these hours, worshippers were invited to come on their own
time and prayerfully journey—individually or in groups—through Christ’s path to the
cross using Scripture, prayer and devotional art.
Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021, culminated the events of Holy Week as we
gathered to celebrate and worship our risen Savior!
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A sunrise service began at 7:30 a.m.
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Worship services in the sanctuary began at 10:00 (159 in attendance) and 11:15
a.m. (141 in attendance); a total of 300 in attendance for both services!!!
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There was no evening service or activities. Members and visitors were asked to
spend this time with family while recognizing the blessings from God and what He
has done for us.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on April 7, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
Teresa Parrott, Missions Mobilization
Coordinator for the Kentucky Baptist
Convention, presented Muldraugh Hill
Baptist Church with the 2020 KBC
Missions Award on April 11, 2021
during the Morning Worship Services.
MHBC has been recognized as one of the
top ten churches in Kentucky with the
largest increase in participation and missions giving from 2018 to 2019. Thank you,
MHBC family and visitors, for supporting this ministry as we spread the Gospel.
On April 18, 2021, Sunday Evening children’s activities were started back, meeting
during the Evening Worship Service hour. The activities will continue until the end of
May when schools recess for summer break.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on May 5, 2021. Click here to view a summary
of the minutes.
Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church celebrated mothers during both Morning Worship
Services on May 9, 2021. Each mother present was recognized and given a special gift
from the church of a "Blessed is the Mother Who Walks with God" notebook and a
carnation. "The Oldest Mother Present" was presented with corsage (1st Service: Betty
Moore & 2nd Service: Faye Porter). "The Mother with the Most Children,
Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren Present" was presented with a corsage (1st
Service: Dinah Newcomb & 2nd Service: Wanda Buckler). A beautiful vase of flowers
was given in recognition of "The Oldest MHBC Mother" at the age of 93, Helen Smith.
Bro. Billy delivered a special Mother's Day message entitled, “I Remember Mother”
with Biblical reference to Proverbs 31:10, 25-31. It was a blessed day at MHBC.
Mothers blessed with a son or daughter born since Mother's Day (May 12, 2019)
were recognized Sunday, May 16, 2021, during the Morning Worship Service(s) at
Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. We missed out in the celebration of these new births
last year while we were closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. We also failed to recognize
these mothers this past Sunday during our Annual Mother's Day Recognition Service.
All the children born the past two years, since Mother's Day 2019, were recognized in
the 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. services.
Fathers Day was celebrated on June 6, 2021. The oldest father present, the youngest
father present, and the father with the most descedents present were given special
recognition during each of the Morning Worship Services. All the men present were
recognized with a special gift from the church.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on June 9, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
Graduates were recognized and honored on Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, in both
services. They were each given a gas money gift card from the church.
Our church Vacation Bible School was held June 13-18, 2021. The number of chldren
attending reanged from 25 - 42 per night. There was a competitions between the boys
and girls to donate the most money to assist other children in need at Brookhaven
Ministries. The boys won. A total of $1,169.57 was donation during Bible School and
on Parent’s Night. The children and adults had fun while studying scripture, learning
and performing new music, making crafts, and playing games. Thank you to all the
voluntteers that helped to make this week possible.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on July 14, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on August 11, 2021. Click here to view a
summary of the minutes.
During the church year of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 there were:
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6 additions by baptism and 2 by letter
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Total recorded members was 537 with 465 being resident members
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The Sunday School Attendance average was (no formal Sunday School meetings
due to the COVID-19 pandemic; two adult classes started meeting in the summer
of 2021 but no records kept of attendance.)
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The Sunday Morning Worship Service average was 154
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Vacation Bible School Enrollment was 76
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Total Mission Project Participation was 55
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Financial Receipts:
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Undesignated Receipts = $223,383.80
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Total Receipts = $275,369.23
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Financial Giving:
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Cooperative Program = $26,809.05
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Annie Armstrong Giving = $3,802
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Lottie Moon Giving = $3,760
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Association Missions Giving = $4,468.16
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Great Commissions Giving = $41,474.21
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Total Missions Giving = $52,151.85
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Organizational Structure for 2020 - 2021
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The recorded deaths were:
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Robert Sanders
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Dixie Wise
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Josephine Holderman
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Goldie Graham
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James R. “Jim Bob” Moore
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Helen Mays
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Smith Mays
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Donald Whitehouse
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on September 8, 2021. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on October 6, 2021. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
We began our “Embrace Tomorrow” Capital Campaign 36-month giving committment
project in October 2021 as we plan for our church facility renovation.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on November 10, 2021. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
We had our “Embrace Tomorrow” Capital Campaign Celebration Banquet on
November 14, 2021 in the fellowship hall after the two morning worship services in
which members ceremonially dropped their committment cards in the little white
church used for the Annual White Christmas Offering.
On November 21, 2021, Operation Christmas Child Boxes (92) were blessed during
each of the morning worship services before being taken to Stewart’s Creek Baptist
Church. They were then transported to the processing center in Boone, North Carolina
before being sent to their final destination.
November 21, 2021 was the “Embrace Tomorrow” Capital Campaign Revelation &
“First Fruits Offering” Sunday. During both services, those participating in the 3-year
campaign were asked to bring part of his/her commitment. These offerings and tithes
were dropped in the little white church used at all our annual White Christmas
Offering Ceremonies. Then it was announced what the financial results (total pledges)
of our Embrace Tomorrow capital campaign which was $236,000.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on December 8, 2021. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
On December 19th, during the morning worship service, we collected our White
Christmas Offering. A total of $25,057.69 was collected for general and designated
funds. Thank you for your generous giving.
We had our annual Christmas Eve Services on December 24, 2021. The first service
was at 4:30 P.M. with 96 in attendance. The second was at 6:00 P.M. with 93 in
attendance. The Lord’s Supper was observed along with candle light and singing of
Silent Night. Everyonone enjoyed a time of fellowship as we celebrated the true
meaning of Christmas.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on January 12, 2022. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bro. L.D.
Kennedy upon his death on January 27, 2022 at the age of 97.
Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN was in charge of
arrangements. Bro. Kennedy served as interim pastor three
months in 1969, between the pastors Bro. E.V. Carrier and Bro. R.
B. Hullette.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on February 9, 2022. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
Love and Service committee review and appreciation luncheon was held Sunday,
February 13th at 12:30 in the fellowship hall. Lunch was provided for all committee
members as we serve together in 2022 around the theme of “Knowing Jesus and
Making Him Known”.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on March 16, 2022. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on April 6, 2022. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the assistant church clerk.
On Sunday, May 1, 2022, the schedule of services changed as follows:
Sunday School
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9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
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10:30 a.m.
Evening Service
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6:30 p.m.
A Special Called Business Meeting was held during the Morning Worship Service on
May 1, 2022 to vote on whether to proceed with the renovation project at an
estimated cost of $360,000. Click here to view the minutes as recorded by the church
clerk. The motion passed as follows:
90 - Yes (84%)
17 - No
The Monthly Business Meeting was held on May 4, 2022. Click here to view the
minutes as recorded by the church clerk.
Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 8, 2022. Click here to view details and pictures.