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Children’s Ministry Dream Team

As Beargrass looks to the future of the Children’s Ministry, a “Dream Team” has been appointed by the Executive Board to ensure continuity with the strong foundation of our existing programming while also imagining new ways to help it grow by adding new opportunities for children and families to connect with one another. Over the…

Harun Family Update

We’re pleased to report that the Harun’s have settled into their new home and community quite nicely over the past half-month. Fortunately, KRM was able to provide them with a used washer and dryer set, which puts a nice finishing touch on their home and is also quite a luxury for this family of seven.…

Reconciliation Ministry Offering, 2024

Sunday, September 29 – Sunday, October 6 By Mike Puckett, Mission Support You are invited to financially support the Reconciliation Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) during the coming week. This ministry was given birth at our 1968 International Convention, so its existence now exceeds a half century.  Here is its vision: It…

The Harun Family is Here!

By Mike Puckett What an incredibly compassionate and generous congregation! The Harun family of 7 arrived late Tuesday evening to a warm, inviting, and well-furnished 3-bedroom apartment in central Louisville, just off Goldsmith Ln. Thank you sincerely, Beargrass, for all you’ve done over the past 12 days to extend them God’s love and welcome–the monetary…

In High Gear with Pedal Power: From Straight A’s to Survival: Jenell’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

“Addiction never takes time off.”  Jenell knew of our limited experience with drug and alcohol additions, so she stumbled to find the right words to help us understand.  Still, she could not have said it better. Jenell was at one time the smartest kid in school.  Straight A’s’ were not uncommon.  Her superior high school…

In High Gear with Pedal Power: Raydel’s Story – from Cuba to Kentucky, a Journey of Resilience, Refuge, and Generosity

Every month, Raydel, a Cuban immigrant drives a white box truck from Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) to Beargrass where he loads 30 to 40 bicycles repaired by Pedal Power for refugee families.  The truck often comes filled with furniture, appliances and numerous household goods.  But Raydel finds space to squeeze in the bikes.  He is…

An Invitation to A Discussion on Refugees (9/8), and to Support Our Incoming Refugee Family

By Mike Puckett, Chair of the Beargrass Mission & Outreach Division “We are led by love, compassion, and kindness–following the example and commands of Jesus to love our neighbors as ourselves and to serve the ‘the least of these’”. I believe these words, taken directly from the Beargrass Mission & Vision Statement, speak to the…

Beargrass’ Youth and Young Adults Summer Mission: A Journey of Service, Growth, and Gratitude

Rev. Rob ShraderMinister of Youth & Young Adults, [email protected] Beargrass Youth have a long tradition of summer mission trips. In addition to blessing the communities we serve, these week-long immersion experiences are a huge opportunity for relationship building, life skill learning, and spiritual growth. And they’re always a ton of fun! For the last three…