FATHER BEITING APPALACHIAN
MISSION CENTER
“HAVE YOU ASKED GOD WHAT HE
WANTS YOU TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE?
Fr. Ralph Beiting
Our founder Father Ralph Beiting
January 1, 1924 – August 9, 2012
FBAMC is an outreach ministry of the
Diocese of Lexington, KY
Mission Statement: The Second Bishop of Lexington, Ronald Gainer,
established the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center in the eastern
portion of Kentucky to strengthen and increase the resources of the diocese.
By doing so, we will be able to continue to reach people of our diocese –
Catholic and non-Catholic alike – who are in material or spiritual need or who
are experiencing family crisis.
All are welcome!
We invite you to schedule
a visit to FBAMC for a tour
and to meet our staff of 8
full time and 2 part time
workers dedicated to our
mission.
God Centered
• Daily Mass
•Weekly Adoration
•Prayer in Service
•Seeking God’s will
“Preach the Gospel
at all times and
when necessary, use
words”
St.
Francis of Assisi
FBAMC seeks to bring the love of Jesus Christ to the poor and impoverished in
Appalachia by offering a variety of services, including the collection and distribution
of material goods, supportive housing for at-risk families, and home repairs for
families living in substandard housing.
Our Mother Mary prayer garden
Father Beiting always had a special devotion to Mother Mary.
We keep her close to our hearts and present at all our properties.
All FBAMC properties are smoke free
FBAMC Warehouse distributes donations throughout the diocese of
Lexington as well as parts of Ohio and West Virginia.
Our 25,000 square
foot warehouse
requires equipment
and maintenance at
an average cost of
$10,500 per month.
FBAMC fleet of trucks & cars require resources to maintain
their safety and reliability.
The average monthly vehicle expenses are $4,100.
Our fleet consists of 1 sleeper
cab, 5 trailer units, 3 box
trucks, & 12 trucks, vans, cars.
FBAMC Attic Thrift Store has something for everyone thanks
to donations received from throughout the country.
The beauty of Appalachia
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will
go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
FBAMC Outreach Program addresses needs of Appalachia
The average cost per home repair is $600.*
(*Volunteer groups often fund all or part of their work projects keeping FBAMC cost down.)
Home repairs: The needs are many!
Doors, windows, walls,
Roofs, ceilings,
Ramps, steps, floors,
Tubs, sinks, faucets and so much more.
FBAMC Outreach – Youth Programs
Crusaders and Ladies of the Lord, for youth ages 8-17, meets monthly.
The average monthly cost is $275.
FBAMC Overnight Camp – Volunteers recruit & lead bible study,
crafts, music, games, swimming, hiking, speakers, skits, and other camp activities!
The average cost per camper is $300.
FBAMC Vacation Bible School
Answering Gods call volunteers recruit, drive, & run VBS.
The average cost per VBS student is $150.
FBAMC Outreach – Transitional Housing Program
in collaboration with the local Ministerial Association.
The average program cost per resident is $300 per month
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Creative Arts Program
Breathing new life into donations
Donated
items
Finished
products
for sale in
the Attic
Thrift Store
FBAMC Volunteer Programs
Seasonal (I week), Internship Program (10 weeks), Long Term (1 year)
WE GET THINGS DONE!
volunteers@fbamc-ky.org
We sing God’s praises and dance for joy!
•Daily mass
•Adoration
•Reflection
•Social
We visit and learn about the culture.
Seasonal Volunteers: all youth
must be entering 9th grade or
older.
Interns and Long Term
Volunteers: minimum age is 21.
All volunteers 18 and up: need
Virtus training (child protection)
and a criminal clearance.
Our volunteer quarters are furnished with
donations and offer a retreat like environment.
Long Term Volunteer Quarters
St. Vincent de Paul
Prayer room
•The average
monthly cost to
maintain volunteer
quarters is $1,500.
Seasonal Volunteer Quarters
Padres Place
Houses 30
seasonal
volunteers
Seasonal Volunteer Quarters
Arc Angels
Houses 30 seasonal volunteers
Volunteer Quarters
•All volunteer quarters have a
washer & dryer, kitchens are fully
equipped, twin beds, pillows, &
blankets are supplied.
•Volunteers need to bring sheets
or sleeping bag, towels, personal
toiletries, food, and paper
products.
Is God calling you to help?
Ways to help:
• Pray: for us and those we serve
• Send money: to maintain our various programs
• Send new or gently used donations: of household items,
appliances, furniture, toiletries, winter coats, building
supplies and tools, clothing and toys.
• Volunteer: be God’s helping hands for a year, 10 weeks,
or a week.
We can not do any of this without our benefactors, donors,
and volunteers. God bless you and Thank you.
Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center
332 Riverbend Road
Louisa, KY 41230
Phone: 606-638-0219
Fax: 606-638-0220
www.fbamc-ky.org
dcapria@fbamc-ky.org
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