Rose Harrison
I have been with the mission for 20 years, from January 18, 2006 to present.
I first heard about the camp through my mom. She helped out here. My mom, Dawn, and William Owens went to Bible school together. I attended and graduated from the same Bible college, Southland Bible Institute, from 1998 to 2002. While there, I served as a girls’ counselor, worked in Cubbies, and helped in the kitchen. I also went on a six-month mission trip to Carriacou in Grenada.
After that, I returned to SBI to help in the kitchen. I attended Temple Baptist Church, where I was a member. I taught in many classes at Temple, from Bible Buddies to teens, and sang in the choir. During that time, I felt God calling me to Kentucky Mountain Mission.
I let William know in the spring of 2003 and began raising my support. I joined full-time on January 18, 2006.
William has had me do everything from working in the store to hospitality, counseling in Cubbies, and helping in the kitchen. The only things I haven’t done are maintenance or the horses.
I was also a part of the Crusaders with Preacher Bill. Now I help out at the Lee County Recreation Center. I cook, clean, and help with special projects—whatever is needed. I attend Warrens Chapel in Owsley. I help with the little kids’ choir and assist with cleanup on Wednesdays. I also help serve the kids and teens a meal and assist the different mountain Wednesday night teachers with their classes.
God has taught me a lot over the years—to be willing and ready to help wherever needed. He has also allowed me, over the years, to lead girls and teen girls to the Lord. I appreciate God allowing me to be used to further His kingdom.
May God bless you.
Shirley Fryer made her move from California to Kentucky when she and her husband, Loren, retired in 2007. When they arrived at Kentucky Mountain Mission, Shirley did a number of odd jobs, from working in the mission office, hospitality, helping in the store, to assisting in Cubs Camp.
Upon the death of her husband, Shirley remained at KMM, helping wherever she was needed. Her favorite time is when the camp is overrun with young people running around having the time of their lives, playing games, spending time with friends, and especially listening to the Word of God during chapel services.