In July, 11 from our group were able to spend a week in Pikeville, Kentucky with Youth on Mission doing reconstructive work on some local homes. Our team was given the task of putting a new shingle roof on a house, tearing up the entire front porch, replacing it, and custom building a new set of steps for the front porch. This task was said to take about two weeks. Thanks to the hard work of our team and the strength of the Lord, they were able to finish this project in 2 days!! This allowed them time to help another group finish the roof they were working on at another home. Without the help of SMASH, it is very likely that this project would not have been finished within the week.

For several weeks before our team left, we did a study on Wednesday nights entitled Get Uncomfortable. (see info @ http://www.lifeway.com/product/005035540/) This study reminded us that ministry is not always easy or comfortable; however, faith in Christ and concern for the poor go hand-in-hand. Several on our team had little or no experience with roofing or major construction work. Throughout the week our team worked in extreme heat as well as the pouring rain. Despite these facts, each team member remained faithful to the task and was not deterred by the conditions around them. We are so proud to have a group that is so dedicated to the work of the Lord and ministering to those in need.





Josh Cannon, our main contractor on the trip writes...

"Having the opportunity to go on another mission trip to Kentucky with our church was awesome. Getting to go on a mission trip with SMASH was even better. I went to Pikeville, Kentucky with eight college age kids and two other adults to do a construction project for Ms. Roberts. I had no idea what I was getting into with these guys and believe you me I didn’t regret one minute of it. With the Lord’s help we all took a two week project and knocked it out in two days. To God be the glory. This allowed us to help another team out from Mississippi on another roof project. God showed out again and allowed us to finish a metal roof up for another lady in need. I’ve never been around a group this age that worked so hard with no complaints, knowing why they were doing what they were doing, and why they were there. I consider it a joy, honor, and privilege to have the opportunity to do mission work with such a great group like SMASH."

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