Our Missions  Please take some time to learn more about some of the important missions supported by our church. Across the Pond Ministries Alysen Merrill is a 2005 graduate of KCU.  In 2003 Alysen did an internship in England and felt strongly the great need for help among the struggling Churches there.  In June of 2005 she returned to Central Avenue Christian Church in Wigston, UK.  This Church is located approximately 1 and 1/2 hours from London.  She has committed to work with this Church for 3 years.  Willing to serve in any capacity, she also has some specific goals planned.  Some of these include helping to train those already in leadership positions; build relationships and mentor the established Mums and Tots group; make new contacts in the community; work specifically with 15-18 age group and work with other leaders from the local burrough to form a concentrated youth outreach." Alysen Merrill * P.O. Box 141375 * Columbus, OH 43214 * alysen1000@aol.com Church of Christ Mission Dr. Pacheco, born in Mexico, came to KCC to be trained as a minister.  He later became a medical doctor and uses his talents to preach Christ and tend to the physical needs of congregations in the Monterrey area. Two of their children, Jose and Anita, are graduates of KCC as well. Dr. Lonnie & Roberta Pacheco * Apartado 4494 * Monterrey, N.L. Mexico * drg@peoplepc.com C/O M/M David Gould * 4180 Derrwood * Fairlawn OH 44333-1134 Christ Reaching Asia Mission Worldwide , Inc C.Y. spent some years in prison before finally being released.  Unable to go back to the work they had been doing prior to his imprisonment, C.Y. and Patricia were led to begin outreach ministries to China and North Korea.  In Huchun, China, they have constructed an education center where 100 disabled students attend daily.  Plans for a boys and girls dormitory have been drawn up as well.  Ongoing ministries include underground church work in China. C.Y. and Patricia Kim * c/o Gary and Susan Craig * P.O. Box 563 * Bedford, IN  47421 Crimean-American College From the beginning, the effort to establish a stronghold for Christ's church in the former Soviet Union has been a faith walk. CAC is educating for international leadership as students prepare to become leaders in: 1) Education - several graduates have completed graduate degrees in the U.S. and returned to teach at CAC; 2) the Church – graduates provide servant-leadership at Simferopol Christian Church; 3) in the Public Square; and 4) Outreach Ministry – Project Sasha (care for homeless street children), Tabitha Clothing Stores (provides very low cost used clothing to the poor), and Dyetski Dom (fully equipped home and care facility for children). God is at work in Crimea; He has truly blessed the efforts of those who have partnered with Crimean-American College. Thank you, First Church, for your continued prayers and financial support! Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine * Ex Dir: Keith P Keeran C/O Terri Waggoner * KCU Box 2055 * 100 Academic Parkway * Grayson KY  41143 * cac@teamexpansion.org Glad Tidings Ministries Bill and Jackie Brant served as missionaries in Africa for 30 years and Spain for two years.  After Bill’s death in 1999, Jackie returned to the states and is currently working as a missionary volunteer in the Intercultural Department of KCU.  Glad Tidings Ministries is a global outreach that serves intercultural and international students, encourages and supports missionaries at home and abroad, and promotes missions through teaching and participation in workshops and conferences. Jackie Brant * P.O. Box 305 * Grayson KY 41143 * jbrant@kcu.edu Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly is a non-profit church camp that serves over 70 Christian Churches/Churches of Christ in the Tri-State area.  Events are held year-round for all ages ranging from Day Camp to Senior Saints Day.  Summer camp is the busiest time of the year with camps running nearly everyday from early June until mid August.  In 2004, HMCA had a ten year high of 533 campers and 36 baptisms!  First Church of Christ in Grayson has supported this camp since it was originally purchased in 1960. Camp Director: Tim Yankey * Route 2 Box 118 * Ona, WV 25545 * (304) 743 4332 * www.howellsmill.org International Disaster Emergency Service IDES had its beginning 30 years ago when Milton Bates had the idea for a ministry of Christian churches working together to assist with disaster relief around the world. Since it's founding in 1973, IDES has grown to become a global agent of God's mercy, meeting needs in over 80 countries. IDES is a non-profit organization of our Churches with each of their staff responsible for supplying support.  They are currently providing aid for Tsunami victims around the Indian Ocean. Executive Director: Rick Jett * P.O. Box 60 * Kempton, IN 46049 * ides@ideas.org Kentucky Christian University Kentucky Christian University has been educating students for Christian leadership and service since 1919. KCU is engaged in comprehensive Great Commission activity, which prepares students to serve as ambassadors for Christ both here at home and throughout the world. The University is also advancing the Lord’s Kingdom internationally by strategically working to enhance the delivery of Christian higher education in six different countries. KCU offers more than 20 undergraduate majors and three master’s degrees. President: Dr. Keith Keeran * 100 Academic Parkway * Grayson, KY 41143 * pres@kcu.edu * www.kcu.edu KYOWVA  Evangelistic Association KYOWVA has helped to start a number of congregations in the Tri-State area since 1950. Hoyt and his wife Shara began their 21st year with KYOWVA this January.  The newest church that has been started is in Parkersburg, W.V. South Parkersburg Christian Church has as their evangelist/minister George A. Hall. Jr Director: Hoyt Allen * 1541 S 7th St * Ironton, OH 45638 *kyowva@zoomnet.net * www.kyowva.com Mashoko/Hippo Valley Christian Mission - Zimbabwe In 1956 John and Marjorie Pemberton went to Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, as missionaries with Central Africa Mission. Their work has centered on establishing churches, training leaders of the churches, evangelism, and establishing schools where Bible is taught as a required subject. John and Marjorie retired from the mission field to Grayson, KY in 1994. Their sons John Mark and Bob have worked hand in hand with other local Christian co-workers to build on the foundation they began. The schools continue to be a powerful tool of evangelism as well as a training ground for future leaders in the church. Since John Mark’s untimely death in November, 2005, Leanna has been asked by the Board to remain fulltime as Hippo Valley Christian Mission continues it’s work, with a team of ministers in the Mashoko/Hippo Valley area, in discipling and church planting. This has included working with repatriated Mozambican refugees, where the Lord has raised up three evangelists and five congregations. In response to the incredible AIDS crisis in Zimbabwe, Chiredzi Christian Children's Home and Chiredzi Christian Children's Village have been opened for orphans where children victimized by AIDS find refuge and hope through Jesus. The Pemberton Families * 132 W Main St * Grayson, KY 41143 * hvcm@hippovalley.com Mexico Christian Children’s Home In 1970, Bob and Bev Wright went to Mexico to care for abandoned and homeless children.  They also started a church in 1990 which serves their mission area.  They have an outreach to Cuba by sending boxes of material and New Testament Bibles.  Our church had been involved with this work very personally through mission trips that involves members of the congregation spending time building, repairing equipment and working with children. Bob Wright * APDO Postal 646 * Queretaro, Qro. Mexico * wright@ciateq.mx * www.mcch.info Orchard Group Church Planting This is a progressive mission which serves to establish congregations in the Greater New York area. The new name comes through the effort to do more than plant churches in and around the 'Big Apple'. They are focusing on planting entire orchards. Through the use of television and videos their ministry has reached areas all over the United States.  Paul is the son of David and Margaret Williams. Director: Paul Williams * P.O. Box 9 * East Islip, NY 11730-0009 * www.orchardgroup.org P.V. Alexander Ministries P.V. along with his assistant George Kurian, are involved with a work that reaches multitudes in this area of the world. The ministries include churches, bible colleges, schools, orphanages, a printing press, hospital and nursing school. From the beginning of the ministry in the early '70's up to the present time, it has been the earnest desire of P.V. and the directors to see this ministry grow for the glory of our wonderful Lord and continue the saving of souls for whom He died. Church of Christ Mission * P.V. Alexander * Ayur—691533 * Kerula, India * www.pvalexanderministries.com