Our mission began humbly in 2008 with just four or five families, comprising both baptized Orthodox Christians and converts. These founders shared a vision: to establish an Orthodox Church in South Central Kentucky. In the early years, our growth was nurtured by external support and donations. With the blessing of our Bishop and the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese, we purchased a house on nine acres in 2014. Every family gave generously, enabling us to support our full-time priest and pay off the mortgage by 2022. Yet, our numbers have continued to grow beyond the capacity of our space. After 2021, we experienced a profound movement of the Holy Spirit throughout our region. People from all walks of life began to find their way to us, searching for the roots of Christianity. In just three years, our Sunday services now average 90-110 worshipers in a tight sanctuary. Let us take a moment to reflect on our journey. In 2014, the Holy Apostles Orthodox Church transformed the house on our nine-acre property into a place of worship. During the renovations, the building inspector discovered "Praise the Lord" etched into the chimney—a poignant reminder that God had long prepared this space for us. Through the efforts of our parishioners, the house was lovingly transformed into a sanctuary where we could grow together in faith. Since then, our congregation has expanded far beyond the walls of this modest structure. Today, we are blessed with 130 registered members, including 64 children. Our growing numbers reflect the ongoing movement of the Holy Spirit. New families continue to join us weekly—many with young children, filling our fellowship hall and overflowing our classrooms. With this growth comes a joyful challenge: we are out of space. Over 60% of our congregation stands in the back or waits in the narthex until Communion begins. Our fellowship hall, which doubles as Sunday School classrooms, has reached its capacity. Even our two single-stall bathrooms often have long waits. Despite these challenges, we continue to serve our community and those in need. From our early days hosting Room at the Inn and donating fresh produce from our Community Garden to local charities, to our current work with organizations like St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, St. Gianna's Pregnancy Center, and Barren River Area Safe Space, we have always prioritized giving back. Our parishioners have been faithful stewards of the resources God has provided us, living within our budget and saving every extra dollar for our building fund. To date, we have raised $300,000 toward our goal of $2,500,000. With your support, we hope to construct a new sanctuary, a larger fellowship hall with dedicated classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and an expanded parking area to accommodate our growing congregation. Our mission is clear: we must create space for the Holy Apostles Orthodox Church to continue its vital work, both spiritually and in service to our community. Please consider supporting this holy effort with a gift. Let's join hands to keep our parish a shining light of faith, service, and hope for generations to come. Thank you for your generosity and support! With gratitude and prayers, Rev.Father Terence Johnston, Parish Priest of the Holy Apostles Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church and Wes McAdams, President, Holy Apostles Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church Parish Council & Chair, Capital Campaign Committee