Red Bird Mission Trip 2008
July 6 - 12, 2008
Beverly, Kentucky

During the week of July 6th - 12th, 5 adults and 3 youth set out on an adventure to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky.  After arriving and meeting the other teams, our assigned mission was to build a 40 foot handicap ramp for a local resident in Beverly.  With no instructions or blue prints, we had to depend on the exceptional knowledge of our own Mike Hall and Ken Byrd to build this ramp.  After digging the holes for the footers, we were able to 'chalk' a straight line to determine our descent from the front porch to the driveway.  Didn't look possible after the initial line was drawn, but after a few sections were laid, the descent was perfect.  Project was completed as planned with concrete laid at the bottom of the ramp to complete the route to the driveway.  Also during the week we met together for supper each night (always interesting) and a time of worship after.  We were also able to tour a lot of the different buildings that are used at the Red Bird Mission.  Talent night was fun as we were able to see different groups come up with unique talents to share with the group.  Our time of sharing in worship the last night was powerful as we shared our experiences with the families we met during our mission work.  For the eight of us, the unending joy of helping others will forever be etched in our lives.  Pictures below are just a 'glimpse' of our time together.