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In Memory....

Sunday, December 15, 2024 our friend, relative and co- worker of the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc went to be with Jesus.
 
My first memories of my brother Mark Mason were in Spurgeon, Indiana. Dad was preaching at the local Baptist Church and we met his family. He had a large family and his mother, Edith, was like my second mom. She could cook, can, grow a garden, actually there wasn't much she could do. We went to all their family fish fry's and cook outs.
Mark and my brother were the same age, and a lot of us kids in that town ran around together. The Heacock kids, the Richie Boys, the Potters, the Mortons, and so many others. My mom and dad adopted Mark like so many others, and the things we got into! Mom tied sheets together and attached them to our beds so if the parsonage caught on fire we could jump out the top windows. Mark and Tim decided one day to have a fire drill and broke Tim's bed! Shirley was not happy.
Mom used to take us all to the Evansville Museum and the Shrine Circus. One trip to the museum, mom saw a statue of a Naked man and said, "hum.....that call it art".....mark quickly replied, "mom.....how do your know what his name is!" He always had a quick sense of humor.
We had a great youth group and wonderful teachers that taught us the bible. Debbie and Shiela Julian and Nevelan Teague were just a few. We had Rock a Thon's to raise money to attend Camp Windermere in the Ozarks and that is where Lorrie Carlisle Higgs flew in her first helicopter as a small child. She still hates flying!
Mark made us laugh and was always the hit of any get-together! Mark was always in love with a girl on the bus named Judy. She had long hair and lived in the area. It was my honor, almost 4 years ago December, to marry them. Judy was always part of the Spurgeon community as well.
I could tell you so many stories, but his legacy speaks for itself. I will miss you my brother, but I rejoice in the fact I will see you again. I hope you keep your mom and dad and my mom and dad straight till I get there.
 
With Love,
Sherry Carlisle Smith and the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc family and board members.

In Memory

Chrisney, IN- Harvey A. Moore Jr. “Skip”, 76, of Chrisney, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. 

 

His father was a founding board Member of the Bread of Life Minisry, Inc

 

Harvey was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 28, 1948, to the late Harvey Alan Sr. and Lorida Jean (Stallings) Moore.

Harvey retired from Spencer Industries and he and his father had owned and operated Moore’s Custom Processing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, nature, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Harvey loved ALL his children and grandchildren dearly and they were everything to him. He was known as “Pawpaw” to his 18 grandchildren. He even had the opportunity to babysit a few of his grandbabies over the years. It was common for him to show everyone pictures of his grandbabies when given the chance.

Harvey leaves behind many nieces and nephews that loved their “Uncle Skip” and will always remember his BBQ cookouts.

Harvey was brought up in church and was a follower of Christ. He loved having biblical discussions any chance he could with his family. The family would like to thank Pastor Lisa Resler for visiting with Harvey during his illness.

In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his grandson, Henry Knepper, and special friend, Brother Bill Carlisle.

He is survived by his children, Desiree Richard (Mitchell), Sarah Simon (Matthew), Hannah Meadors (Andrew), Jessica Kincaid (Jonathon), Lydia Spurlock (Jerry), Harvey Moore III (Candice), and Jacob Moore (Krista); his grandchildren, Hunter and Jaxson Richard, Emma and Cole Simon, Maddie and Annabelle Knepper, Allie and Rachel Meadors, Wyatt and Miles Kincaid, Abigale, Peyton, and Mackenzie Spurlock, and Reese, Leland, Rylen, Grayson, and Emersyn Moore; his siblings, Linda Moore, Beverly Roach (David), and Terri Perkins; special friends, Bill & Peggy Lawson; and several extended family and friends.

Services are 10 A.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, Indiana with Pastor Lisa Resler officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Cemetery.

Visitation is 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bread of Life Ministry at www.br

New Additions - December 2024
 
God is blessing us! We are growing! Thank you Jim Webb for all the work you did on making us a second pick up window!
 

We would like to "Thank" everyone that contributed to another successful Celebrity Benefit Weekend for the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc and the Museum of the Coal Industry!

 

You made it special, our volunteers, sponsors, workers, entertainers (Keith Burns, Cody McCarver, Diamond Farnsworth, Colton Potter, Austin Glover, Birdie Nichols and the Red Ridge Rider Band) 

 

This takes a lot of work to put on an entire weekend, and YOU made it possible!  We look forward to next year, and our dates are secured for September 12-14 of 2025.  Entertainers will be announced soon, we do have the the Chuck Wagon Gang already signed up for next year!

 

*See more pictures of the weekend in our Photo section of our website.

Press Release from Pearl River Guitars as Keith Burns and Sherry Carlisleare endorsees of these guitars.
Pearl River Guitars took center stage at the 11th Annual Celebrity Benefit Weekend hosted by Bread of Life Ministry Inc. and the Museum of the Coal Industry. Esteemed musicians Keith Burns and Sherry Carlisle proudly showcased their Pearl River guitars during performances, highlighting the brand’s commitment to supporting artists and meaningful causes.
The three-day event, which took place from Friday to Sunday, benefited the Bread of Life Ministry Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1973 that provides free food and clothing to individuals and agencies in need. Proceeds were shared with the Museum of the Coal Industry, a non-profit dedicated to preserving the region’s rich coal mining heritage.
 
Thank you Mill Road Baptist Church for your continued support of the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc ! We had a great time worshiping with you Thanksgiving weekend and seeing our dear friends Pastor John Kellough and his lovely mother, Corene! We appreciate your missionary support on all the great organizations you support and work with! Great to connect our Kentucky family ties again!

Thank you for changing lives and helping those in need through these great organizations! From all those at The Bread of Life Ministry, Inc, Thank you again to the Christian Science Irrevocable Trust award this year! November 2023

We appreciate the support from Gibson County Community Foundation for your continued support to the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc this year!  You are making a difference in lives by your donation!

Thank you Pike and Davies County Community Foundation for your continued support this year!  Accepting on behalf of the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc was Kelly Barrett Potter, board member and secretary.  We thank you with all our heart!

Thank you to Posey County Community Foundation for your support for the hungry November 2024.  Your support helps us, "help others" this holiday season.  Check presented to Kelly Barrett Potter, secretary and board member for the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc

 

 

Some of our past photos of our annual benefit.  Special Thank You to our photography by Debra Sheridan with intheRAWphotography.

Thank you so much D-Patrick Ford of Boonville, In!
We are honored to present this check to Bread of Life Ministry, Inc for all that they do in our community!
Bread of Life provides food and clothing to those in need as well as providing necessities to those in need from natural disasters such as tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, and more.
To learn more about Bread of Life, visit their Facebook page or their website at https://www.breadoflifeministryinc.org/

Thank you to the Black Coal Riders Association for their charitable donation to the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc in April of 2023!  Your support is so appreciated!

 

Thank you so much for your support and donation of cheese! We appreciate all you do to help us help others - Evansville Area Young Dairyman's Association and South Western Holstein Breeders for 550 lbs of cheese donated last week!

Thank you to the member of the American Patriot Vanguard for donating clothing to the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc this week!  Way to go!  You are helping us...."help others"

Thank you to The Winslow Fraternal order of the Eagles, Pictured here with George Robling and future eagle Garrett McKinney and Lorrie Carlisle Higgs from The Bread of Life Minsitry, Inc!  Their donation of $1000 will help us help others.  Their kindness is appreciated and we appreciate our Tri State areas that support our organization for the past 50 years!

 

Thank you Boonville, Indiana Beta Club for the Socks and underwear drive for The Bread of Life Ministry, Inc this Christmas Season!  Thank you to the individuals and families that have donated!

Thank you Perry County Community Foundation for your generous contribution this season to help those in need!

Thank you to Christian Fellowship Church for donating #3,239 worth of food procts!  Thank you to North Friendship Wonens Ministries for their sock and underwear drive this season!

Bonnville Christmas parade 2022 with the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc Volunteers this year!

 

We would like to thank everyone for at Peoples Bank and the Christian Science Irrevocable Trust for your generosity and including us in the recipients for 2022! Pictured below, this year's recipients including President, Mark Hendrickson of People's Bank and Sherry Carlisle Smith representing the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc.
 
Peoples Bank is excited to announce the recipients of donations from the Christian Science Society Irrevocable Trust. This trust was established in 1994 to distribute funds to support non-profit charitable, civic, and educational community organizations in Warrick County. This year's distribution totaled $60,000. Congratulations to the following organizations!
Sharon Elementary, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Lynville Elementary PTO, Warrick County Council on Aging, Point Man Ministry, Warrick Public Education Foundation, Warrick County Museum, Chemo Buddies, Youth First, Chandler Cumberland Presbyterian Church Food Bank, Warrick Ecumenical Soup Kitchen, Warrick Resource Center, Wesley Food Pantry, and Bread of Life Ministry, Inc.
We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday Week. Please take note of our Holiday Hours for this week, and share with a friend.
Tuesday, Nov 22 - normal hours 9:30-2:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 23 - ONLY working 1/2 day. Closing by 12:00 noon
Thursday, Nov 24 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
Friday Nov 25 - CLOSED
We will reopen on Tuesday, Nov 29th with regular hours of operations.
Thank you, The Bread of Life Ministry, Inc
Thank you to the Posey County Community Foundation for their $2,100 donation for food for the hungry project to The Bread of Life Ministry, Inc this week. Accepting the donation from the Bread of Life, Lorrie Carlisle Higgs.
 

 

"Thank you" to the Pike County Community Foundation for $4,200 donated to the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc for Food for the Hungry. You are "helping us help other!" Accepting for the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc, President, Jim Webb.
 
 

 

News & Events

"2022 Benefit Weekend Fundraising Extravaganza"

 

 September 17, 2022 our 8th Annual Golf Scramble and Silent Auction at the Boonville Country Club in Boonville, Indiana.  All proceeds benefit the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc and we have a great time for a great cause!  This was an exciting and very SUCCESSFUL benefit for the Bread of Life Ministry and the Museum of the Coal Industry in September this year!  Special thanks to YOU that made this possible with your participation and our special guest including; Keith Burns of Trick Pony, Mike Booth, entertainer/auctioneer, Austin Glover, entertainer, Birdie Nicols (entertainer) and family, Bishop Jimmy Tyson and the Gathering Place Church, The Red Ridge Riders with special guest Dino Pastin.

 

Our golf scramble winners this year were:  1st place - Jimmy Haynes team, 2nd place - Ed Colburn team, 3rd place - Dale Adams team with celebrity golfer, Keith Burns, 4th place - honorary mention went to Jacinta Winsett team with celebrity golfer, Mike Booth

 

Longest Driver Winner:  David Turner 

Closest to the pin: G. Humes

Longest Putt: Dale Adams

 

Another special thanks to The Boonville Country Club, The Museum of the Coal Industry, our Catering Service, our Volunteers, auction donations, corporate and individual sponsors, and many others behind the scenes that made our 8th annual event so successful.

 

We do have auction items that need to still be picked up, and we will be advertising the items left for auction thru the holidays for your charitable donation.

 

You may call 1-812-922-5424 for more information on how to participate in our 9th annual event in September of 2023, as we are planning it now and you should sign up early to secure your spot.  This will be our 50th year serving the needs of those in our Tri-State area and outreach to individuals and agencies with food, clothing and toys at Christmas.

 

 

*Added events to our weekend this year 2022*

2021 Pictures from Last Year's Fundraising Event below!

CONCERT PICS 2021 Keith Burns of Trick Pony and the RRRiders

 

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