KBC Recognizes Elkhorn City Missionaries for 25 Years of Service 06/27/2008 ELKHORN CITY – The Kentucky Baptist Convention has recognized Greg and Alice Whitetree for 25 years of service as directors of the Freeda Harris Baptist Center in Elkhorn City. KBC Mission Service and Ministries Department Director Eric Allen presented the Whitetrees with a gift of appreciation during a June 22 reception at the center, where 125 community members gathered for the celebration. The couple has served at the center since their appointment as missionaries by the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board in 1983. Freeda Harris Baptist Center provides food, clothing, craft classes, children’s Bible clubs, teen leadership courses, sports leagues, vacation Bible schools and more to community members. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC Communications