Baptist Friendship House
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Meeting Needs Through Love, Action & Truth
 
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Kay Bennett, DMin
Director
Kay grew up on a dairy farm in Kokomo, MS and received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi. In 1989, Kay graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. While in seminary, she worked at Brantley Baptist Center in New Orleans. In January 1990, she was appointed as a missionary with the Home Mission Board at the Brantley Center. In 1997 she moved to the Baptist Friendship House as Director as a missionary with the North American Mission Board. Kay's training is in the areas of life skills counseling, vocational evaluation and literacy. Kay is also certified to begin and lead a Christian Woman's Job Corps program. Kay received a Doctor of Ministry degree in Counseling/Psychology from NOBTS in 2008. The title of her project in ministry was Equipping Staff Members of Baptist Friendship House to Minister to Abused Women Post-Hurricane Katrina.
Email to: kbennettbfh@aol.com
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DeShannan Paddock, BA
DeShannan grew up in a small town in western Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Murray State University in 1998 in Child Development. She was a US/C2 missionary at Carver Baptist Center from 2004-2006 before becoming a US/C2 missionary at Baptist Friendship House in 2007. She is currently serving at BFH as Seminary Intern while attending New Orleans Theological Baptist Seminary.
Email to: deshannan@hotmail.com
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Michelle Bruss, LMSW
Michelle grew up in Summit, Mississippi. She has served as a Summer Missionary in 2003 in Arizona and BFH in 2004. She received her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2006 and her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2007 both from the University of Alabama. She began as a US/C2 Missionary at Baptist Friendship House in 2007. She is attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Masters in Christian Education as she serves at BFH as a Seminary Intern.
Email to: mrbruss@yahoo.com
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Matt (BA) and Sarah (BSW) Parks
Emma and Eli
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Jessica Dawson US/C-2 Missionary From Oklahoma! We will be updating soon!
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Kendall Wolz
Kendall became a member of our staff in May 2010 as a summer missionary. She was a group leader for our camp Up2HOPE. Over the course of the summer, she felt God’s calling and chose to extend her time in New Orleans. She grew up in North Carolina. Kendall has a younger sister and brother, Kelly and Gunnar. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill, but is currently attending the University of New Orleans. She plans on pursuing a psychology degree, but knows that is subject to change according to God’s will. |
Ministries At Baptist Friendship House
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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EDUCATION | HEALTH EDUCATION | JOB READINESS | EMERGENCY AID | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS |
| Bible Study | Literacy Training | Nutrition Class | Resumes | Clothing Closet | Shelter | Self-sufficiency Skills |
| Discipleship | GED Preparation | Hygiene Supplies | Applications | Food | Hot Meals | Mentoring |
| Counseling | Computer Lab | Health Fairs | Interviews | Snack Packs | Showers | Needs Assessment |
| Chapel | Life Skills | Health Referrals | Job Skills | Referrals |
Housekeeping Skills | Resource Development |
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Bible
Distribution
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School Supplies | Health Counseling | Job Bank | Baby Supplies |
Sewing/Crafts Skills | Networking |
| Christian Literature |
Parenting Resources | Screenings | Vocational Testing | First Aid |
Laundry Skills | Evaluation |
| Summer Programs | English as a Second Language | Wellness Program | W.I.N.G.S.(Wisely Initiating New Goals & Skills) | Case Management | Covenants | |
| Up 2 H.O.P.E. | First Aid Supplies |
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** If you cannot view the listing of our ministries above or would like to request a brochure and/or newsletter, please call (504-949-4469) or email us at: kbennettbfh@aol.com.
UPDATE
ALSO
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Transitional Housing Program
In March 2007, we started our Transitional Housing program again. We've had to make some changes to the program because the city has changed drastically since Hurricane Katrina. Things have become more expensive so it is more difficult for families to transition into their own homes. Please pray as we seek to minister effectively to homeless women and children in New Orleans, LA.Upcoming Events
Fall Fest: October 31, 2011
Thanksgiving Community Meal: November 24, 2011
*Check us out on Facebook and at our Blogspot for updates on BFH happenings!
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Please check out our Prayer Requests page! Click on the events located in the calendar and it will give you prayer requests for that particular event. There is a list of some of our daily ministries and ways you can pray and donate to these ministries. Please keep us in your prayers as we minister to women and children in New Orleans.
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Directions to Baptist Friendship House
East: Take I-10 East toward New Orleans. Exit off the Elysian Fields Ave. exit. Turn to the left at the light. Go left on Elysian Fields Ave. 3-4 miles going towards the Mississippi River. Make a U-turn at Dauphine St. You will then be in front of our building. It has beige columns and a black rod iron fence with fleur-de-lis.
West: Take I-10 to I-610 split. Take the I-610 split toward Slidell. Take the Elysian Fields Ave. exit to the right. Go 3-4 miles on Elysian Fields Ave. towards the Mississippi River. Make a U-turn at Dauphine Street. You will then be in front of our building. It has beige columns and a black rod iron fence with fleur-de-lis.
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