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First Basketball Camp on New Court!
Dennis and Mary Herko had the dream of having a basketball/volleyball court to give the youth in the Old Harbour community, a positive outlet for their energy. Many young people in the Old Harbour community end up in destructive lifestyles. Many of the boys begin to affiliate with “possies” gangs and Old Harbour has an extremely high rate of teen pregnancy.
Thanks to many who have donated to this effort. A special thanks to Jeff Schlueter & Mark Roberts (pictured), John Anderson, and the members of Center Pointe Christian Church in Liberty Township, OH, this dream of a multipurpose court has now become a reality.
    In July, 2015, a short term mission team from the Center Pointe Christian Church in Liberty Township, OH, came and conducted the first basketball camp on the new court. Over 100 high schoolers participated in the camp. They were taught basketball skills, life skills, and moral values. One camper was baptized during the awards ceremony. Community leagues are in the process of being established. The national TV station, CVM, did a news story on the camp, that aired during their sports segment. (To see the newscast click here).
 
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Kroger Update
If you are already helping Herko Family Mission through your Kroger Rewards shopping, you must re-select Herko Family Mission as your charity! The annual re-selection process begins in September of each year.
If you are not helping Herko Family Mission through your Kroger Rewards shopping, you can help and the process is easy. Go to: www.kroger.com/communityrewards. On the “My Account” tab, select Herko Family Mission Fund, Inc. or our Kroger number: 12254 as your “Community Rewards” organization.
The Kroger program only works for individuals in the Mid-South Region, to support Herko Family Mission. The Mid-South Region includes most of Kentucky, middle Tennessee, and a small part of southern Indiana (near Louisville).
We are asking individuals, churches, and groups who live in this region to consider helping the mission as Kroger will donate a percentage to the mission.
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If you would like to schedule a mission trip for your church, we are now setting our schedule for 2016.
(859) 619-5384
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Surgery for Dennis
Please pray for Dennis, as he is scheduled to have partial, knee replacement surgery on December 7.
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