Blogger - Patrick

Hey, I'm Patrick Rowe and I am a Junior at the University of the Cumberlands. I am from Lawrenceburg, KY and now I am a Human Services major with minors in Math and Criminal Justice. I have been involved with AM for a year and a half, and during the school year I am now one of the leaders at Brush Arbor. I am very excited to serve on the AM Summer team 2012 and to see how we will grow this summer.    

Blogger - Eric

Hey blog readers. My name is Eric Wright. This coming fall I will be a junior here at University of the Cumberlands. I am a Biology major, but I am picking up my certification in secondary education to teach high school. I have been involved with Appalachian Ministries over the past few semesters now and God has made it evident for me to serve and love children of all ages. I am usually involved with the Tuesday night Brush Arbor team which hosts a group of kids from an apartment complex for a bible lesson, snacks, games, and music. This summer there is a lot in store for our team, but our main plan and goal is to put "love in action" and to share the one and only love God has for all of us to children, youth, and anyone we come into contact with. So... please read on and let the summer begin!

Blogger - Lee

My name is Lee Sharp and I'm a junior at the Cumberlands. I'm from Paris, KY. I am a Missions and Ministry Major, or for short Religion Major, and have been involved with AM for about a year in a half now. I'm very excited about this summer and the many locations the team will be working. God has alot in store for this summer and prayers would be much appreciated.

Blogger--Tess Henderson

My name is Tess Henderson. I'm from Hindman, Kentucky.  I am a Public Health major at the University of the Cumberlands.  My parents are missionaries at Camp Nathanael, a camp in Emmalena, Kentucky, where I have volunteered the past 6 years.  I love working with kids and teaching them about Jesus! I am excited to be on the Appalachian Ministries summer team and am excited to see how God is going to work this summer. It's gonna be amazing! Please be praying for the team and for all of the places we are going to serve this summer.

Blogger -- LeAnn

Hi!  My name is LeAnn.  I've been volunteering with AM for 2 years.  I served on the summer team in 2010 and this year I am serving as student coordinator.  I am from Waynesburg, Kentucky, and in December I will graduate from University of the Cumberlands with a degree in Religion and a minor in Church Music.  I love to sing, play piano, and learn to play new instruments.  I like hanging out with kids and youth, and teaching Bible stories.  My other favorite thing to do is plan and organize events and people.  Nerdy, huh?  I am thrilled to be able to use my abilities to serve Christ this summer, and I am very excited to minister alongside the team.

Blogger-Tom

Hi, I am Tom. I am from Harlan County, Kentucky and I will soon be Majoring in Missions and Ministries. I currently attend The University of the Cumberlands and serve on the 2012 Appalachian Ministries Summer Team. I play guitar and am playing some songs for worship on the team this summer. I have worked with the youth of Canada Town through Appalachian Ministries and hope to do it some more! Enjoy the blogs!

Blogger--Michelle

Welcome to the Appalachian Ministries blog! My name is Michelle! I am an Appalachian Ministries volunteer and I have been for the past four years while attending University of the Cumberlands. This is, unfortunately, my last summer serving with this amazing program, but it has helped shape my life and has helped my walk with God grow tremendously. I am from Rosebud, Missouri. I have 14 brothers and sisters. I just graduated University of the Cumberlands with a degree in Early Elementary Education. I love getting to serve by ministering to children and showing them Christ's love! This summer we will be traveling to many different places doing a VBS in a different location every week, and help run a youth camp and kids camp! It will be fantastic! I can't wait to see what the Father has in store! Please be in prayer for the team and for all of the people we encounter this summer! God bless!