God Wants Lovers

"This ministry has been a blessing to take part in simply because it is nothing more than an overflow of our love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, His Kingdom and His people. We are so very blessed to be able to live our lives serving the Lord and shouting praises unto him. The following is a quote from a missionary to India that was involved in rescuing young girls out of the bondage of temple slavery. Her quote captures what it takes to be a powerful servant of God wholely. 

"God wants lovers. Oh, how tepid is the love of so many who call themselves by His name How tepid is our own-my own- in comparison with the lava fires of His eternal love. I pray that you may be an ardent lover, the kind of lover who sets others on fire." - Amy Carmichael 

2nd annual "Save a Generation 5k run" is coming up on May 12th 2012 beginning at 10:00am at Central Park-Ashland, Ky. We were so blessed to be able to help place 7 people into recovery programs with funds raised from last year's 5k run. Now, this year we are raising money for operational costs of our addiction resource center located in the Boyd County Courthouse as well as recovery scholarships. Every donation that we receive will be matched dollar for dollar by an independent donor so what you give matters!! 

Special thanks to Rep. Rocky Adkins who will be attending to help give out awards and to speak about Operation U.N.I.T.E coming to Boyd County in January of 2013.

Registration for a preregistered adult is 20.00/ on the day of the event is 25.00 

Registration for a college, high, middle, or elementary school student is 15.00 at any time

"Shadow Runners" will receive T-shirt to wear in support of the Save a Generation recovery outreach (if you are not able to run/walk in the races then you can pay the registration fees and wear your Save a Generation T-shirt. You must RSVP with us prior to May 4th in order to receive a shirt.)

Face painting and fun activities for children while the race is proceeding

One mile family fun walk/run for the people that just want to enjoy a beautiful stroll through the park on a spring day

Candle light prayer service for those of us who have lost friends/family members to addiction begins at 8:00pm on the same evening at Ashland Riverfront Park

Photo table will be provided for those who want to display a photo of their loved one during the prayer service. 

The speakers for the evening will include Pastor Chuck Lawrence of Christ Temple Church, Raymond and Bernadine Byrd of Karen's Place, Father Ralph Beiting of Father Beiting Mission, Pastor Rick Skeens of Journey to Calvary Ministries and Rabbi Jean E. Eglington of Binai Shalom Synagogue in Huntington, WV.

Refreshments will be served