Missions

Thanks for visiting our Missions page on the Bethel Baptist Church web site.
The body of believers that make up the Bethel Baptist Church are unwavering in their commitment to missions.
We believe the words our Lord spoke in the book of Acts chapter 1 and verse 8 are not a suggestion but rather a mandate.

Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

On the local level we support in our budget many faith related ministries as well as supply volunteers to staff these ministries.
We have over 25 people trained in Disaster relief work; ready to respond to any type of emergency whenever we are called upon to share the love of Jesus in a practical manner.

On June 15th 2006 three of our men wemt to Botswana Africa to be part of Preaching Crusades in 5 different villages there.

Pastor Kenny as well as Brother Randy Linville and Brother Richard Garrell travelled along with 5 others from the Tates Baptist Creek Association on a 14 day trip sharing the wonderful love of Jesus.

Also three of our members Kenny Murphy and Randy and Judy Lamb went to Alex, Oklahoma to help in the construction of a new church.

In Christ Service
Pastor Kenny
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

	Our mission teams are prayed for before they leave.

2006 Mission Trip Report @ Alex Oklahoma Date: June 17th 2006 Location: Alex Ok. Population: Less than 500 Bethel Baptist Builders: Approximately 100 persons from Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky and Oklahoma participated in the 2006 Alex Ok building project. Other states may have been represented also. BBB Project Leaders: Tim & Kirsten Agee Facility: New Church (Approximately 15,000 square feet) We began our building effort on 6-17-06. The Alex Southern Baptist Chapel team had the site prepared and the building materials ready and waiting. 6-17-06: The first day went well but we had some wind damage from a storm. 6-18-06: Father’s Day: Brother Ralph Heiney brought a great message and God blessed. A young lady was saved. One other note of interest, the Sunday Service and meal was held at the local school. The school is from kinder garden through high school. 6-19-through 6-21-06: Worked started early, about 6:30AM, and continued until 5:30 PM. We were blessed with good weather. 6-21-06: Wednesday night service is held in the new church. The Wednesday service is a time for Fellowship, Worship, Praise and Testimony. Daily devotions are held after supper. Mission Call: We learned that Tim and Kirsten Agee have accepted a (2) year job assignment in New Orleans, La. We wish them well and pray God will use them in a mighty way. We want to personally thank everyone for their prayers. God Bless you, Randy & Judy Lamb Kenny & Paula Murphy.









*Botswana 2006 Mission Trip* On June 15th 2006 a team made up of 8 people from the Tates Creek Baptist Association began a journey to Botswana Africa to hold Crusades in 4 different locations. The teams shared their faith and preached the Gospel as well as conducted Bible studies. The Team was made up of members of 4 different churches. Neil and Mary Prather represented the Hayes Fork Baptist Church Carl Powell represented the First Baptist Church of Richmond Ed Hubbard and Amanda Smith represented the White Lick Baptist Church Randy Linville, Richard Garrell and Kenny Davis represented the Bethel Baptist Church. The team flew from Lexington to Atlanta and from Atlanta to Johannesburg South Africa and from Johannesburg to Gaborone Botswna. In Gaborone they were picked up at the airport by the IMB missionary Robert Fortenberry who transported them to the town of Lobatse Botswana. The missionary compound in Lobatse served as the central point for Crusades conducted not only in Lobatse but also in the villages of Molopowabojang, Lotlhakane and Digawana. We were Blessed to see 198 souls come to Christ for salvation and many others who recommitted themselves to serving Jesus Christ!!! Check back in the Days and weeks ahead for new photos taken while we were on this wonderful mission for the Lord. If you are viewing this page and are not 100% certain that you are saved and on your way to heaven please click on the button labeled The Plan of Salvation and find out what the Bible says about being saved. In Christ Service Pastor Kenny Davis Jr. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

This photo is of the team taken at the airport in Lexington Kentucky prior to their departure.	This photo is team at Airport in Johannesburg South Africa following a 15 hour flight from Atlanta.

Team unloading luggage in Lobatse Botswana. It was over 38 hours since any of the team had been in a bed.	Randy Linville catches up on his Bible reading in the compound house in Lobatse.

Randy and myself had to go and visit the Chief in order to secure permission to hold crusade services in the village.

Missions

This photo is of the team taken at the airport in Lexington Kentucky prior to their departure.

This photo is team at Airport in Johannesburg South Africa following a 15 hour flight from Atlanta.

Team unloading luggage in Lobatse Botswana. It was over 38 hours since any of the team had been in a bed.

Randy Linville catches up on his Bible reading in the compound house in Lobatse.

Randy and myself had to go and visit the Chief in order to secure permission to hold crusade services in the village.