Our Mission is made possible because of those everyday folks who know that sharing the gifts they have been given is what Christ calls us to do.  I have had the pleasure of working with so many amazingly talented and faith filled people in my brief time in Eastern Kentucky.  I want to share with you just one of many who has left a lasting impression on Eastern Kentucky and all those who visit the Mission Center with their “SIGN of LOVE .”

Jim Wertner and his family own a sign shop in Pennsylvania.  Father Beiting came back from speaking at St. Mark’s in Green Castle, PA and gave me Jim’s contact information and said he may be able to help with some of our sign needs at the new Warehouse and Mission Center.  I called Jim and knew right away I was working with a professional.  Jim asked me for a list of our needs and some design suggestions.  I provided and he took it from there.  The results speak for themselves.  I consider myself honored, blessed to spend the time I did on the phone and through emails working out the details with Jim Wertner.

Wertner Team - Jim, Andy, Geremie and Ben - thank you for your gift to Eastern Kentucky.  Your signs will direct those to a place where needs will be met, lives will be changed and people will grow.

To all those who share their gifts – know that the fruits of your labor make a difference in so many lives in Appalachia.

Please take the time to view the following video.  It is of a volunteer group from Bowling Green State University in Northwest Ohio.  They took their Spring Break in the Mountains.  One of the projects they accomplished was the installation one of Wertner Teams’ signs.  Another ”Sign of Love.” 

Christ’s Blessings,

Phillip Teague, FBAMC Director of Operations – pteague@fatherbeiting.org

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The construction of the new Mission Center facility is nearing completion!  The staff at the Mission Center can’t wait to move into the brand new building, which will feature 42,000 square feet of warehouse space, adminstrative offices, conference space and the Attic Treasure Thrift Store.  The new facility will allow us room to grow for many years.  Future plans include collaborating with the Catholic Charities to provide affordable mental health counseling and other services.

These photos, courtesy of Jack Prietsch, are from a recent trip Jack and his wife made to Louisa.

Father Beiting and Candy Prietsch enter the warehouse portion of the new Mission Center through the small truck loading dock.

The new warehouse will have plenty of space for donations!

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