Living Out Our Mission: The Lockshield Ministry in 2026

Living Out Our Mission: The Lockshield Ministry in 2026

The Lockshield Ministry: I Will Show You My Faith by My Works

At Lockshield Partners, our mission extends beyond financial planning. We believe in building meaningful relationships, serving our neighbors, and using what we have been entrusted with to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Our Lockshield Ministry gives us the opportunity to put those values into action. Through fellowship, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with organizations throughout our community, we continue to look for ways to serve with purpose and reflect the love of Christ in our everyday lives.

Friends of Lockshield: Growing Together in Community

One of the most rewarding parts of our ministry continues to be our Friends of Lockshield community. Our monthly Coffee Hours provide a welcoming space for clients and friends to slow down, enjoy meaningful conversation, build new friendships, and stay connected beyond the office.

Throughout the year, we have enjoyed gathering for coffee, sharing laughter, and welcoming new faces into the group. We also introduced new opportunities to spend time together, including Coffee & Curtain Call at The SKYPAC, where friends gathered over coffee for conversation, lighthearted trivia, and an appreciation for the arts in our community.

We even made time to focus on wellness! Claire Klein led a chair Pilates session for our Friends of Lockshield group at the Warren County Public Library, reminding us of the importance of staying active and taking care of ourselves at every stage of life.

We are especially grateful for the friendships that continue to grow through these gatherings. Whether we are enjoying coffee, trying something new, or simply catching up with familiar faces, our hope is that everyone who joins us feels welcomed and valued.

If you are interested in becoming part of Friends of Lockshield, we would love to have you! Call our Lockshield Ministry number at (270) 235-3522 to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to connect.
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A Little Beauty, A Lot of Love: Flower Arranging

Our seasonal flower-arranging gatherings have become a favorite Friends of Lockshield tradition. In partnership with Petal Seekers, we have enjoyed opportunities to gather, create beautiful arrangements, and share time together.

This year, those flowers also gave us an unexpected opportunity to extend our ministry beyond the event itself. Rather than let the leftover blooms go to waste, Jamie and her mom, Gabby, partnered with the Ministers of Care to deliver arrangements to parishioners who were sick or homebound.

Each bouquet was a small gesture of kindness—a way to bring a smile, offer encouragement, and remind someone that they were being thought of and prayed for.

It was a beautiful reminder that something as simple as a flower can communicate care and compassion in a meaningful way.
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A New Ministry Focus: Visit the Sick

This year, we expanded our ministry focus to include Visit the Sick, building on our desire to care for people not only in seasons of celebration, but also during times of illness, uncertainty, and loneliness.

Our partnership with the Ministers of Care offered one tangible way to put this focus into practice. By sharing flower arrangements with sick and homebound parishioners, we were able to offer a personal reminder that they are not forgotten.

We are continuing to explore ways to support this ministry through opportunities such as blood donation, hospice outreach, and other efforts to care for those facing difficult seasons.

We believe that ministry does not always require grand gestures or perfect words. Sometimes, it simply means showing up, offering encouragement, or letting someone know they are not alone.

As we continue developing this ministry focus, we look forward to finding more ways to serve those who need a little extra care and compassion.

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Feeding the Hungry: Serving Our Neighbors

Feeding the Hungry remains an important part of our commitment to serving the community. We are grateful for the organizations working every day to help individuals and families access nutritious food, and we are proud to support their efforts.

Top Crops is a local organization dedicated to growing fresh, healthy produce for individuals and families in our community. Through their work, produce is harvested and sold at the Farmers Market, and we're grateful to play a small part in the meaningful impact these dedicated gardeners make.

We also enjoyed participating in the third annual REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run at Kereiakes Park. Clark and the Hayden children joined the community for this fun event, which supports the fight against food insecurity throughout South Central Kentucky. With an ambitious goal of providing one million servings of food to local families, the event brought people together around a cause that affects so many in our region.

Whether through hands-on service or supporting community-wide efforts, we are reminded that caring for our neighbors often begins with meeting their most basic needs.
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Community Involvement: Investing in the People Around Us

Our ministry is one part of a broader commitment to being involved in the community where we live and work. Throughout 2026, we have been grateful for opportunities to support schools, nonprofits, youth programs, and organizations doing meaningful work throughout South Central Kentucky.

St. Joseph School: Investing in Students and Teachers

Education is an important part of a thriving community, and we were honored to support St. Joseph School in several ways this year.

We served as the title sponsor for the school's annual benefit auction, With Love, From Paris. The evening supported the heart of the school—its students, teachers, staff, and future. Funds raised help enhance the learning environment, provide valuable resources for students, and support the dedicated educators who make a lasting difference every day.

We also helped welcome teachers and staff back for a new school year by treating them to fresh donuts from the Groovy Gus Donut Bus. It was a small way to show appreciation for the people who pour so much into their students.

And we were glad to support the school's beloved Spaghetti Supper, another community tradition that brings families and friends together.

We are thankful for opportunities to encourage the educators, students, and families who help our local schools flourish.
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Life's Better Together: Luck Casino Night

We had a fabulous evening at Highland Stables supporting our friends at Life's Better Together during their annual Luck Casino Night, themed the Rhinestone Cowboy Affair.

Life's Better Together provides practical financial support to local families facing a critical illness. The organization helps ease some of the financial burdens that accompany an already difficult season, allowing families to focus on what matters most.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that comes alongside families when they need it most.
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Supporting Families and Individuals in Need

We were also honored to support St. Gianna's Crisis Pregnancy Home at its annual An Evening in Paris Gala. St. Gianna's provides a safe, loving home and compassionate support for expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances. We are grateful for organizations that offer hope, encouragement, and practical care during such important seasons of life.

In addition, we enjoyed supporting Team Barren at the annual DSSKY Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk at Bowling Green Ballpark. We are thankful for the opportunity to stand alongside friends who support individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and we especially appreciated Chad and Jennifer joining us for the event.

These partnerships remind us that a strong community is one where people come alongside one another with compassion, encouragement, and a willingness to help.
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Supporting Our Four-Legged Friends: BGWC Humane Society

Lockshield Partners was honored to support the Bowling Green–Warren County Humane Society's annual Fur Ball.

Through compassionate care and dedicated service, the Humane Society provides shelter, hope, and second chances for animals in need while strengthening our community. We are grateful for the volunteers, donors, and advocates who make this work possible and for the opportunity to support their mission.
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Vette City Hockey Club: Supporting Local Recreation

We were excited to sponsor the Vette City Hockey Club in Bowling Green, home to the first indoor roller hockey rink in our community.

The club offers youth and adult recreational leagues, skill clinics, tournaments, and a competitive travel team. These programs create opportunities for players of different ages and skill levels to learn, compete, and build friendships through sports.

John is personally involved with the club as a player and coach and is preparing to serve on its board. We are proud to support an organization creating opportunities for recreation, teamwork, and community connection.

Owensboro Catholic High School: Soccer Trivia Fundraiser

We were proud to sponsor a team and trivia round at the 15th annual Owensboro Catholic High School boys' and girls' soccer fundraiser.

The event brought the community together for a fun evening of friendly competition while supporting the school's soccer programs. Lana and Greg joined Joe and Betty Kunkel, Brian and Tina Wright, and Nick and Barbie Boling for the festivities.

We love opportunities like this that combine fellowship, school spirit, and support for programs that make a difference for students.

Purple Lane: Football, Food, and Community

Friday nights at Purple Lane are all about good food, football, and community!

Before Bowling Green High School football games, Lockshield provides food and BG swag for anyone who wants to stop by and enjoy the tailgate. BGHS volunteers help grill and serve, making it a true community effort.

Jeremiah is a familiar face at Purple Lane and enjoys being hands-on with this ministry opportunity. We are grateful for the chance to gather with our neighbors, serve together, and cheer on the Purples!

Society for Lifelong Learning at WKU: Learning at Every Stage

We are proud to highlight the Society for Lifelong Learning at Western Kentucky University, which gives adults age 50 and older opportunities to learn, connect, and explore new interests alongside others in our community.

This fall, Dan is teaching a course on retirement do's and don'ts, offering practical insight and thoughtful conversation about navigating retirement well.

We believe learning and personal growth are lifelong pursuits, and we are glad to support opportunities that help members of our community continue to grow, build relationships, and discover new interests.
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Barren Inc. Chamber Classic Golf Scramble

We also enjoyed participating in the annual Barren Inc. Chamber Classic Golf Scramble at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.

Events like this provide an opportunity to build relationships with other local businesses and community leaders while supporting the connections that help our region thrive.

We are thankful to be part of a business community that values collaboration, fellowship, and investing in the place we call home.

Looking Ahead: Serving Together

We are reminded that living out our mission is about more than the events we attend or the organizations we support. It is about the people we meet, the relationships we build, and the ways we choose to show up for one another.

From a cup of coffee shared among friends to a bouquet delivered to someone who is homebound, from supporting local schools to serving families, each opportunity gives us another way to put our faith into action.

We are grateful to our clients, friends, community partners, and the entire Lockshield team for helping make these efforts possible. Every conversation, volunteer opportunity, sponsorship, and act of kindness contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

At Lockshield Partners, we believe that when we use our time, talents, and resources to serve others, we have the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to continuing to serve, connect, and care for our community in the year ahead.

“I will show you my faith by my works.” — James 2:18