Wheels Up – Ride for Charity

Bikers, mark your calendar for September 15 for the “Seventh Annual Mary Kendall Bike FUNd Day” to
support the children of Mary Kendall in Owensboro. It’s at Panther Creek Park, v. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. It’s hosted by Settle Memorial United Mehtodist Church.

It will occur at the Panther Creek Park Trailhead Shelter.

Every registration dollar goes directly to the children. From family friendly routes to routes for the most
experienced bicyclist. Adults are $30 and Children (15 and under) are $25. Family fun packs are $90 for two adults and two children.

Registration forms can be downloaded here.

Here’s more about the Mary Kendall Home – Our Message

Early in the 20th Century, Mary Kendall, wife of Settle Memorial UMC’s pastor Rev. T. H. Kendall, led a women’s non-denominational Bible study group. This group, called the Women’s Union Bible Club, not only delved into studying God’s word, but also reached out into their surrounding community to perform benevolent acts to aid the less fortunate.

The Mary Kendall Home was purchased in 1984 and became a part of the Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children,  under the direction of Dr. Donald Durham. Since the Mary Kendall Home came into
existence because of an effort spearheaded by United Methodist Women, it is fitting that the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes would step in to save Mary Kendall. The rich heritage of both campuses combine the 100-year-old  history of the Mary Kendall with the 134-year-old history of the Kentucky
United Methodist Children’s Homes to make us one of the finest agencies in the state. The Mary Kendall Campus of The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children serves a similar purpose as it did when it was established-that is to help those children and families who are suffering to receive help and hope. We
are serving more children and providing more services than ever before. All of this is possible because years ago compassionate Christians united to help women and children who were thrown into desperate situations. We have much to  celebrate with our Mary Kendall Campus!