Appalachia 2016 - Christmas in the Hills - A Kentucky Journey

[@countrychristian5077]

I love this,I grew up in Kentucky we were so poor we lived in an old one room school house an it had dirt floors.My father had cancer an mama had to take care of us 6 kids.Im so thankful for the one toy that we got at Christmas from a truck that went around or used clothing an shoes.My mom was a good southern cook,she could take nothing an make something for dinner.So when I see a need I try to help even though I’m not rich myself. God Bless💜✝️💜

[@janefriel6895]

I'm an Irish middle aged woman,mother,wife and grandmother.I love these documentaries.I have a profound connection to these people and there land.Im convinced I was there in another life.Or maybe it's because I am Irish and my ancestors are these wonderful people's ancestors also.Their music, language and spirit is just so parallel to us Irish.I wish them well.☘️💗🇺🇸

[@honeybear200]

Thank you from your celtic cousin's here in Appalachia

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@imcopper]

To anyone that's exploring and wondering about life....People helping People is what Life is all about..

[@marshawolford4329]

Debi Lee Mauterstock stay they can't leave no money

[@marshawolford4329]

@meine liebschkin I don't remember what this was about

[@marshawolford4329]

@meine liebschkin I am a care giver to my sister she had a stroke and 2 brain anuriselem masave ones

[@darbydavenport4442]

word

[@jerodbarrett6720]

Me and my brother were driving through Kentucky a few years back and we were lost so we stopped at a small gas station and and asked an older man that was pumping gas for directions, instead of telling how to get to the interstate he drove about 10 miles out of his way and had us follow him so we wouldn't get lost again. People here are not so helpful.

[@ivdddoxiemama7275]

What a beautiful thing to do for this community, these children, and families!! I will be praying for you all. So as God gave his son to the world. Born of a child and to die for us all!! God bless you!!🙏🙏💗

[@purplenights1]

Now THIS is what Christmas is really all about!! We need so much more of this kind of love for people everywhere!!

[@debbiealford4483]

Amen Larry....this is what CHRISTmas should be about!

[@countrychristian5077]

Preach

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@packingten]

Im disabled and take care of my disabled Wife whom I love dearly.My goal?..To sell our home and buy a motorhome so we can collect food toys and clothing for Appalachia I have to fix 3 rooms in my home and it is really hard with my heart condition but the Lord willing and with his help I will get to do this praise the Lord Jesus!.

[@countrychristian5077]

packingten Awe that’s sad,I’ll be praying for you

[@r.peebles3290]

God bless you both!

[@lisascott2449]

I think that is just wonderful how people come together!!! This is awesome!! God bless you all!!

[@michelleodom7679]

Tears of compassion for the love of our brothers and sisters. God Bless them all.

[@lenhowl]

Good to know there are still good people in this world. Well done.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

This brought tears to my eyes. God Bless the givers.

[@charlenespearns972]

God Bless!!!! the world needs more people like these giving,loving, understanding and very generous people

[@ecerv1]

oh my goodness....This has me balling up a storm. God bless you all for what you've done

[@bettyechols6405]

Wow, at the stuff you collected and took up there. The party blew my mind. God bless you all

[@cathelenealtamirano6803]

What a beautiful blessing for the children and their families.And I to believe that children will learn the blessing of giving at a young age so that they can share this lesson at a later time with others,the gift if giving, God is good God is great.I really enjoyed this video watching all the little children and their happiness...

[@ethanentsminger9580]

Thank you for all that y'all do for the people in these areas; especially the children. God bless all of y'all!!

[@Tameasa]

All of my family is from the Grundy, Virginia area. Thank you for all you do in those beloved hills and most of all sharing the love of Jesus with them. God bless your ministry.

[@MsCripplex]

I am severely physically disabled and run an organization that recycles equipment we need to survive free of charge. We also give out food, clothing, and other things that we need to survive! I have four offices all run by disabled people here in Vermont so we know what it’s like to go without. As a child I remember many Christmas holidays without presents or a dinner that was special, just having food was good enough. Giving to others is what God wants of us, not to be greedy but to give freely without expectation. Please remember this when the holidays come and give to those without and remember the joy is in the giving not the receiving!

[@gfersurvived6622]

It's my dream to be a part of something like you described. I have been physically disabled for ten years now, and my children have been the recipient of people donating. It's such a blessing.

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@baggerchicforever2687]

When I lived there the churches would go around and give every home a food box every thanksgiving and Christmas. ..it would have everything in it to make a good dinner. .from the turkey to potatoes, stuffing, cans of vegetables, bread, and pies ...

[@mikejones6898]

i live in middlesboro, kentucky , and i know good , hard working people like this...... love and peace

[@snuggleb100]

How beautiful this is for you all to care about the forgotten Appalachian folks of this country. No one should go hungry especially kids and to share not only toys but food as well. I'm apart of a food ministry here in Martinsburg, WV and hunger is real even here. So many kids go hungry it breaks my heart. But to bring them Christmas is so wonderful too! It blesses my soul. Sharing Gods love in this way shows them that God has not forgotten the Appalachian folks. I'd love to help. I have a craft business and am planning on making things to donate and would love to do that for you all if you take what I make. Anyway, God bless you all for your kindness and showing Gods wonderful love!

[@jaggirl]

It's disgusting. America is not a third world country. People should never go without the essentials. But they do. Very sad.

[@NightfireOP]

Hi Cathy. I live in California but recently I've been reading up on Middle America and especially the forgotten Americans of the rust belt. I feel God is compelling me to help out in some way, shape, or form. Do you by any chance know a local Christian charity that services the Appalachian folks I can donate to?

[@tammywines9771]

Hey Cathy I live right down the road from you in Jefferson county. Of you ever need my help please get in touch I will help so will my hubby. 304 283 3002 just leave me a message of I am working but I will get back asap. God bless you girl.

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@Mark-nu5vg]

Isn't this just wonderful so much love running through peoples hearts at this time.

[@judithhuling-cadieux1700]

You all are a blessing...thank you for being willing to be used by the Lord..as a parent...who once was beyond broke...knowing the heart break of not bring able to provide Christmas gifts for my children ...its truly humbling...to feel the touch of God...Go has blessed my family an myself now...and I'd like to donate to your organization... Blessed in Florida....God Bless you all!!

[@robertgarland805]

Tears streaming sharing Jesus with each family. Great Joy. Exceedingly and abundantly. I needed this more than you know. Of course Jesus knew. I LOVE YOU JESUS.

[@ethnalee9191]

What wonderful kind people, When I was young and growing up in Ireland 🇮🇪 People used to help each other just like you do now,but not anymore, They have Changed for the Worse,become Materialistic and other Stuff,No one helps anyone anymore..Its Such a pleasure to have watched such lovely 😊 kind people such as you all,God bless and keep you all Safexxx😃😘😍

[@sassy3923]

It's the love of Christ that does it. We all need to get back to biblical values before all is lost........

[@williamblair3610]

United States can send billions of dollars overseas to help other countries but they won't help their own what's wrong with this picture

[@charlenespearns972]

Same here in Canada very sad

[@tammywines9771]

@@charlenespearns972 Amen and this infuriates me.

[@debbiealford4483]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been hollering this for years! Makes no sense....to turn your damn backs on your own country but give and give to other countries! Stupid stupid stupid!!!!!

[@Prettyredflames]

Same in Britain too. Food bank use has gone through the roof.

[@Timo8.2.]

Yes like Israel. Israel isn’t even a poor country but they get billions of dollars a year.

[@lifeonwheels5756]

God bless this ministry

[@williamjordan6808]

Came across this video this morning on my birthday alone ,but i now no god is alive these are great christian people,the world we live in now adays alot of people don,t no there is a god,thankyou for this upload,thankyou lord.

[@donnamcfarland162]

What a beautiful soul!! Thank you, for all that you do to brighten the world for others!

[@charlenespearns972]

This is total unbiased love for humanity

[@realmseeker814]

PRAISE JESUS!!!

[@sheilabarron7206]

Thank you for Everyone Who As Helped Our Mountain People GOD is Awesome 🖤😊

[@Silkara78]

This is beautiful. God bless! I really wish I could just sell everything and move to some place like this in need and spend my life doing God's work for the poor. Maybe when I retire, I can do that ;)

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@conniepurnell6022]

If you want to know the spirit of Christmas this is it xxxxxx

[@karenkramer83]

God Bless all of these Angels who walk among us.

[@ValerieSunshine]

Thanks so much for sharing! Great to see all the help..We have all been there at one time or another. Great ministry..The opioid epidemic is getting out of control,however judging is not going to help--getting the community together to help somehow is what will help. God give us the knowledge to figure this out..You all are inspiring..

[@lisalane6498]

What a blessing you are!!!!! God working thru you in an such a way so so many wonderful people! Blessings!

[@donniegray553]

Matthew 25:35 "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: (40) part b,)) Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, (children) ye have done it unto me." KJV (parenthesis mine)

[@margaretdevries8090]

Wish they could spread to everyone in need ....God Bless Them ALL

[@collettewhosthatgirl1330]

God bless everyone of you, its awesome what you all are doing, and warms my heart...😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@floral-smoke]

These wonderful human beings are truly living like Christ. Christians through and through. May God bless everyone of you, and every family

[@mystic4528]

krissjay is

[@atozentertainment9828]

What a beautiful video.

[@LadyPercy.]

Bless you all at the church, outreach recipients and volunteers. It is really heartwarming to see faith and compassion in action. I live in the UK and had no idea communities in real need, really existed.

[@LittleBird777]

Beautiful people, Earth angels.

[@debbiecooper1677]

I was born and raised in Ashland my people are from pikeville . hard working people.

[@karenjones4864]

God Bless all, his sweet loving souls.....

[@hookedforlifejeremymorgan1288]

made my heart tear up .it's amazing to see the blessings of GOD.if more people had love in their heart for one another same as these folks the world we live in would be a better place .john 3:16 a love for US all.

[@jaggirl]

True... Love is not meant to discriminate. It's for all, and everything that goes along with it. Like kindness, compassion etc.

[@carolinepercy1216]

✌\m/✌

[@debracloy8957]

Thank you Dove Ministry, thank you for sharing JESUS CHRIST 📖⛪🗡♥🐑🛡🔥🐡😎

[@marthahumphrey3849]

Instead of adopting a child from another country for missions, Americans should adopt a family from these poverty stricken states.

[@meboneme1]

Easier said than done. You have to go through so much crap to even FOSTER a child,let alone adopt. It is not as easy at it appear; I know first hand.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

Christian Appalachian Project already does this. You can sponsor a child, or a family, or you can just give your money, and mark the box, 'where it's needed most'.

[@debbiealford4483]

Amen!!!!! USA please adopt from your own country! Stupid!

[@jenniferglosser4034]

you have to go through so much b.s. to adopt in this country and it doesn't help anyone especially the children.

[@dianabrown5821]

So sad almost like all the homelessness in California

[@sidneypoole3290]

i cant take this, I cry to much. I wish I could do more

[@rethastoneking4680]

Sidney Poole Sidney, If you can’t help financially, you can always pray. prayer is always needed...Bless you ..

[@vols3307]

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeannineduncan2982]

What an amazing ministry. May the Lord continue to bless them!!

[@virginiawilliams8648]

I grew up in Clay County WV....grew up very poor and seen a lot of people do without...after the floods of 2016 it has been devastated....would love to see this place helped

[@bettyturner2940]

Virginia Lanford

[@comanchespirit14]

God Bless you all!!! Christ can be shown in more ways that in Church!!!!

[@jaggirl]

Real Christians get out of the confines of the church, and take it were its needed. Jesus didn't come for the wealthy!!!

[@karencrutcher3030]

Well, if you believe in Jesus, I can't understand you stating that Jesus was discriminatory! You don't think the rich will get into your heaven?

[@julies1ify]

Karen Crutcher, dumb comment. Shes just stating all are welcome in Gods Kingdom

[@lisabaltzer3163]

Karen Crutcher All people who believe I Jesus as their Savior and REPENT of their sins, will go to heaven.

[@williamblair3610]

Karen Crutcher the Bible says it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle then rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven

[@maxbien2382]

LIFE IS ABOUT SHARING THE WORD, BUT SHARING TOO ALL IN NEED TO ALL WE MUST SHARE OUR TIME, OUR LOVE, OUR THINGS, AS WE ALL SHARE ONE ANOTHER IN THE PROCESS THAT WHAT LIFE IS ABOUT MAKING SURE ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS ARE HAPPY, AS WELL AS THE THE KIDS, GRAND PARENTS, PARENT, AND EVERY THING THAT MAKE US MOVE THROUGH NATURE AND ALL

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

What you do is an inspiration to us all. There is nothing more beautiful than a child's wonder of Christmas. May God bless you all and keep you safe - and I pray that there will be many more Christmases for those who need just a little to make it good for their families, and that they have folks like you there to give that bit of help. If you need a volunteer, and give me a bit of notice (I live in NW Michigan), I'd be happy to help however I can. 🎄🎁✨💖💖💖

[@pippinbaker8440]

Amber dear, we all will be going home about the fall of this year, 2o18, bless you so much, see you all at home, may the joy of the Lord be your strength,see yuall at home. Pippi queensland Australia.xxx

[@paulabrogan707]

this is great thing you do i dont have much but i always pick a couple of kids that wont have much christmas and give them christmas

[@margaretcrane7477]

My church has been there on a mission trip. Bessie and Lester are God’s hands in Jenkins.

[@brendabrown3949]

That is such a great blessing for people like you. God bless you all I love you all.

[@jodyconley3595]

Thank you.

[@yolandalittleshields1884]

Im so interested in this area of the world, my great granddad 3times over was from Kentucky, an ex -slave from back in the 1800's. He was brought over to Fort Benton, Montana back then and he met my Blackfoot grandmother phillisy , and so the family begins,

[@pamelaworley4122]

This is God love in action. For those who question where is Christ here he is

[@philipgermani1616]

Very touching documentary. May God bless and provide for these wonderful people.

[@maxbien2382]

I KNOW SINCE I WAS BORN I WAS TAUGHT TO SHARE WITH ALL WHOM COME YOUR WAY, AND I DO TILL THIS DAY, GOD GAVE ME THE BEST WISH OF ALL KNOWLEDGE FROM MY ONLY ONE GREAT HIGH FATHER THE ONE WHOM TAUGHT ME MY WAY STILL THIS EVER SINGLE DAY I TRY TO HELP OTHERS DAILY, NO MATTER WHERE I WALK THANKS FOR GOD

[@conniesmith8365]

I wish they would do something like this in Owen County Kentucky because our only factory has closed and many are without jobs. My sister is raising 3 of her grandchildren and cannot afford anything for them. She is barely able to feed them. God bless organizations like these!

[@nuttybar9]

Contact them and ask.

[@lovelife7249]

Amen Brothers and Sisters in Christ. God Bless you all. Love and prayers being sent to you all from Good O'l West Virginia.

[@ellenbarnette9261]

God bless all of you . God needs to be with all of us

[@realmseeker814]

All I could think and say while watching this is “ Thank a you Jesus” over and over and over!!! Oo how I love the Father,Son & Holy Spirit.

[@kenshan5378]

Thank you for this. I know so so many people who could use the help for sure. I am from Morgan Co. Tn. Morgan Scott project would be one to get in touch with in this area.

[@debbiealford4483]

I have wanted to move here since I was a teenager....💙

[@deborahchesser7375]

All the billions in aid sent elsewhere, breaks my heart.

[@charlottewhite1277]

I wonder where this first family is now. and If they still live there? Did he go back to the mine or learn a new trade? What dear hearted kind folks 💜

[@maxbien2382]

I JUST VERY GLAD THEIR ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT TRULY CARE FOR THE THE PEOPLE IN NEED THESE PEOPLE THAT I SEE ARE GOD SENT TO ALL ALL YOU CAN SAY IS THANK YOU TO THOSE WHOM REALLY CARE NEVER GIVE UP HOPE BECAUSE GOD IS WATCHING US ALL FROM A VERY HIGH DISTANCE WE CAN'T HIDE ONLY SERVE THEIR BOTHERS AND SISTERS

[@curtis8954]

god bless the good people that help these poor children, and give them a better life. you are amazing christians!!!!!!!!! there is a special place in heaven for you!!!!!

[@anekaye4446]

I can't find one for 2022...I love these I rewatch tbem

[@jonathanhicks163]

I love what you guys do. I wish I had the time to commit to something like that and maybe one day I could. Helping others in need and watching them and their faces brings tears because you know they really appreciate it. Keep up the good and hard work, and hopefully this Christmas you all will be able to help the families 🙏. God bless you guys and please God please help us get threw this time of crisis.

[@carebear7027]

Thank you for helping these people and God bless y'all😍

[@americanclipshitj.b3173]

god bless you all, this is just wonderful how people help each other

[@JupitersRealm]

Beautiful...

[@ellensstory4429]

God Bless you all.

[@h.e.pennypacker4567]

Only imbeciles could dislike this heartfelt documentary. (Sorry for my harsh words, its just so annoying)... There are good folks in this world that help others. We cannot depend on the government, we need to depend on others and ourselves, especially when times are tough. God bless. ✝️🙏

[@virginiaeasterling4347]

God Bless You All

[@debbieriddle9429]

I would love to know how this family is today. God Bless them.

[@corieaskew1211]

God is so GOOD!!

[@pippinbaker8440]

God bless all of GOD'S HELPERS, SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS, pIPPI.

[@twowheeltony6310]

Awesome god is good amen my god is an awesome god peace love twt

[@nuttybar9]

@Barry Beatty Atheist!

[@teresaglaros9457]

We are supposed to meet the great USA, so sad that our country is helping other countries get by when we’ve got our own people we need to look at and help, Lord Jesus help us

[@candyevans4964]

THANK YOU GOD FOR HELPING THE MINISTRY HELP THE POOR AND KIDS AND FAMILIES IN NEED

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Prayers for this ministry.

[@gailenefuller8330]

Thank you for your goodness

[@karentensley6281]

wonderful

[@janemann3045]

America needs to take care of their own poor families not other countries

[@maxbien2382]

JESUS TALKED TO ME IN MY DREAMS TO HIM HE ANSWERED ME WHEN I SPOKE TO HIM JESUS GAVE ME INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACH TO LOVE TO BE PATIENT, TO ROOT OUT THE WEEDS OF THE GARDEN AND I LISTED AND I;M STILL HERE SERVING ALL PEOPLES AND ANIMALS AND IM VERY HAPPY DOING SO FOR EVER AND EVER

[@deadone3503]

FUCK JESUS 666

[@megank9355]

Now imagine if they set up training for other jobs or other trade skills instead of 'just wait it'll get better' messaging

[@njsmkmmsthatsit3518]

Watching this from another country and i am glad someone is doing something for people with very little or nothing. Why is it that there is no one with any power or influence that seems to want free health care and better welfare, not just hand outs but hands up for people that so desperately need it. I think all these people that donate and volunteer are fantastic but why must it always come down to acts of charity.Yes it's better than nothing but all of those people and their children are entitled to more than just a few random acts of charity every year................. So sad, no wonder there are huge drug problems in communities like this,

[@parrotafrica2996]

Amazing work well done... ❤️❤️❤️.. I hope the government puts more funds in to this towns..

[@animalizzed]

It seeme like more hardships in life you have endured kin life always brings you closer to Christ, bc if shows you good people can be, and that nothing is impossible without Jesus!!

[@Mig-nr8hc]

Thank god fir churches and missionary!

[@kristiecox7350]

This had me crying through most of it.

[@s1234pro]

How loving and wonderful. The children are so happy. Such a shame the adults choose to spend what little money they have on tattoos. I, like Judge Judy, just don't understand it.

[@luna-xl1xx]

I watched it, but don't understand your comments about the tattoos

[@tammywines9771]

@@luna-xl1xx She doesn't either some ppl just have to assume they know WTH has really happened. These ppl had good paying jobs before Obama started his war on coal !!

[@sharronlee4641]

I didn't see the tattoo but it may be a gift from before the job loss or sickness or whatever.

[@robinthiessen7947]

A lot of people have tattoo parties where they actually tattoo each other and it’s free so don’t automatically assume that they’re paying hundreds of dollars to have these tattoos done

[@spiritwings4592]

Don't judge others before you judge yourself first!!!!!! Secondly why don't you get off your high horse and walk in these peoples shoes before you open your ignorant mouth

[@jonimichalski69]

Happy Holidays

[@ohmeowzer1]

Did the father get his job ? I hope so

[@jaggirl]

It's a great thing you do. Putting smiles on their faces..But what happens the other 364 days of the year?Governments have a lot to answer for. But hide behind other issues, such as terrorism etc.

[@maxwellmc9734]

jaggirl 2003 let's hope