1. “Red Bird Mission” Beverly, Kentucky
Philippians 4:6-7
Bishop Peggy A. Johnson
August 11-17, 2019

2. Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

3. AppalacHia is a land of great poverty, isolation and unemployment

4. Red Bird Mission began because of prayer
the women of KY prayed that God would send help
1919 – the Women’s Missionary Society requested that the church send a ministry to KY
1921 – An education and evangelism program began with Zelphia Roberts as a teacher in a one-room classroom and Rev. J.J. DeWall was sent as their first pastor

5. This is land of great poverty due to coal mining abuses of the people and the land through the years

6. People continued to pray
1922 – The first nurse arrived and started a clinic
1926 – The first doctor arrived
1928 – The first hospital was built
1959 – The first medical center was built
1960 – The first clinic was built

7. People prayed and God sent pastors to start churches
Red Bird Missionary Conference was formed
22 churches are in the area
There is a local pastors training school

8. Through the years people continue to pray and there are many services: education
Red Bird Boarding School
GED Classes
Teacher training programs
Summer camps

9. Health Services Clinic and lab/X-ray services
Health and nutrition education
Dental program
Hearing Aid program
Services for the Elderly

10. Economic development and services
Gardening and farming program
Food pantry and emergency needs
Thrift store
Crafting
House repair training

11. Work Teams come from around the country to fix homes and build relationships

63. Where do you see a need in the world?
Pray about it
Ask God to use you
Ask what people need and don’t assume you know
Ask God to show you what skills you have
Be patient in prayer
Give thanks to God for the answers

64. “And the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”