Ira and Missy Burgess grew up in Trigg County.  They’ve raised two children here. They understand better than most that, for many youths in the area, there’s not a lot to do after school. At least, not a lot of positive things to do.

That’s one reason they decided to make their business – Consignment World & Antiques – a Proud Sponsor of The Way.

“I feel Cadiz needs activities for our youth,” Missy said. “Our youth also need Christian role models. I feel The Way will be great for our community. We are proud to call Trigg County our home and want to give back to our community.”

Consignment World & Antiques offers hidden treasures for everyone.  As you stroll around the shop, you’ll find items that do everything from spark a memory from your childhood to give you an idea for a unique gift.

Antique and Amish-built furniture. Vintage and primitive items. Antique toys and tools. Glassware and cast iron. Vintage and new jewelry. Burlap and grapevine wreaths. Wood letters. Homemade Amish jams and jellies. Wind & Willow dry mixes. Dixie Belle chalk paint. UK items. Consignment clothing and shoes.

And to keep that healthy glow year round, the shop even offers tanning bed packages and lotions.

Consignment World & Antiques is located at 344B Main Street. It’s open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

Our ministry is delighted to announce Lake Barkley Insurance as our most recent Proud Sponsor of The Way.

The business was founded in December 1997 by Bill Kearny, who is currently semi-retired and still helps the agency with certain accounts. Lake Barkley Insurance offers home, auto, life, farm and commercial insurance. Its goal is to make sure businesses, families and individuals are covered in times of desolation.

As one staff member told us, “We are proud to support the work being done for the youth of Cadiz.”  The Lake Barkley Insurance staff, standing left to right, are: Bill Kearny, Margaret Moody (newest board member of The Way), Adam Murphy (commercial lines sales), Amanda Pool (personal lines account manager), and Amanda Hargis (commercial lines account manager). Seated left to right are Mara Orange (personal lines account manager) and Karen Horton (receptionist).

Lake Barkley Insurance is at 67 Main Street. The phone number is 522-9964.

No one likes to find herself in a prickly situation.  However, many women – and quite a few men – in Cadiz enjoy finding themselves in The Prickly Peach, the newest Proud Sponsor of The Way.

The Prickly Peach is a boutique, florist and gift shop that opened in 2012.  Owners Kathy Goodwin (left) and daughter Kayce work with customers to find or create one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and loved ones.

Besides a great selection of flowers and corsages, The Prickly Peach offers birthday, wedding and sympathy floral arrangements.
The store also carries a full line of clothing and accessories from well-known brands: Mud Pie, Magnolia Lane, MSC, Tervis, Big Buddah, Southern Belle, It’s A Wrap, Initiallyours, Raz, Holy Moly, Blu Pepper, Umgee and many more.

Located at 63 Lakota Drive, the store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Some people say you should never trust a used car salesman.  Lance Stallons has spent much of his life proving them wrong.

It’s one of the many reasons why The Way is pleased to welcome Stallons Auto Sales as a Proud Sponsor of The Way.

“The Way is a great help to the youth in our community,” Lance said. “We are glad to support The Way and would encourage others to do so.”

Lance has spent most of his life around cars. As a boy, he helped his father Jimmy wash them.  He later spent nearly seven years at a new car franchise. In 1995, he and his father Jimmy opened Stallons Auto Sales at 1944 W. 7th St. in Hopkinsville. The dealership specializes in quality used cars, fair prices and excellent customer service.

Lance and his wife Angie are Trigg County natives. The attend New Hope Baptist Church, where Lance serves as deacon and music leader.

Few pastors in the area have led the same church for 32 years. Brother Daniel Swartz, pastor of Emmanuel Bible Church in Cadiz, holds that rare distinction.

And his church now holds the distinction of being the latest Proud Sponsor of The Way.

Emmanuel Bible Church was started in 1982 by local families who felt the need for a Trigg County church that emphasized the systematic teaching of God’s Word.  In January 1983 the church was officially charged with the name Logos Christian Fellowship Church. Later that year, they called Daniel Swartz to be their full-time pastor.

In the 1990s, the church underwent two significant changes.  It changed its name to the present one in April 1996.  In August of that year, the church – which had been meeting in an American Legion building – hired an architect to design a new sanctuary.  The present sanctuary and foyer were completed in October 1998.

Emmanuel Bible Church is located at 2887 Hopkinsville Road in Cadiz.  Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship services at 10:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

One of the first churches in Trigg County to bless The Way financially on a monthly basis was Canton Baptist Church. We’re honored to call them a Proud Supporter of The Way.

“Canton Baptist Church is grateful to participate in the ministry of The Way,” said Interim Pastor Larry Baker. “We pray that God will use this ministry mightily in reaching the youth in Trigg County for Christ and providing them with wholesome activity while pointing them to the local church.”

Canton Baptist has served Trigg County since 1855. In 1930, it reorganized and reopened an old community church building that had been obtained from the Methodists and Presbyterians who had abandoned it. In 1988, the church began building the facility where it worships today.

The church’s slogan is: “Teaching The Word, Doing The Work: People Reaching People For Christ.” Two Canton Baptist members who embody that message are Richard and Vonnie Holsapple, pictured at left with Pastor Baker. Richard and Vonnie are volunteers at The Way, and we greatly appreciate their participation.

Canton Baptist Church is located at 423 Boyds Landing Road in Cadiz.  It holds an early service at 9:00 a.m. Sunday and a late service at 11:00 a.m., with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.  Sunday evening service is 6:00 p.m., and there’s a Wednesday prayer and Bible study starting at 6:00 p.m.

Oak Grove Baptist Church has supported The Way since the ministry’s beginning in 2011.  It now supports The Way’s building fund, which makes it officially a Proud Sponsor of The Way.

“The Way is a good home mission project for our youth,” said Brother Larry Wilson, current interim pastor.

Oak Grove member Martha Davis is one of the hardest-working volunteers at The Way.  She’s not only a member of the board of directors and a weekly volunteer at the youth center, but she’s also co-chair of The Way’s fundraising efforts for a new building.

The church began when a group of Baptists in the Oak Grove community began meeting for worship in a grove near its present location. This group reportedly used the Guier Schoolhouse until a church was erected in 1875 on land donated by Stanley Thomas and Humphrey Lawrence.

A new house of worship was built in 1904, with the current sanctuary being erected in 1973.

Oak Grove Baptist Church is located at 45 Floyd Sumner Road in Cadiz.   Sunday School is at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 a.m.

Ponderosa Baptist Church was one of the earliest Proud Sponsors of The Way. It was one of two churches to partner with us when this ministry began in 2011.  Today, the church continues to support The Way with prayers, participation and financial contributions.

David Underhill (center) and his wife Beverly were original members of The Way’s board of directors. Sonny Black helped establish our information technology capabilities. Jerry Schissler (right), with assistance from his wife Ann, is the project manager for building our new facility.

And Pastor Norman Cotton (left), a former youth minister with a heart for reach young people for Christ, leads a church group who comes to The Way once a month to provide a gospel message, bring refreshments, and interact with the students.

The Way thanks the Lord for the kindness and generosity of Ponderosa Baptist Church. We’re proud to be yokefellows with them in serving Jesus Christ.

The church is located at 6283 Rockcastle Road in Cadiz.  Sunday School starts at 9:00 a.m. Worship services are at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Ronnie Clark grew up in Trigg County.  He raised his three children here.  He understands how important The Way’s new youth center will be for the kids in this area.

That’s why Ronnie made his business – Trigg County Realty – the latest Proud New Sponsor of The Way.

“The Way is a good thing for the youth,” Ronnie observed. “We need something to keep our youth busy, something with a good influence.”

An avid hunter and fisherman, Ronnie is a member of the Cadiz-Trigg County Chamber of Commerce. He’s also been a member of New Hope Baptist Church for 40 years.

Ronnie owns and operates several farms in the area, which may explain why farms are a specialty with Trigg County Realty.  The firm also offers free market analyses to its clients.

Few if any people know Trigg County real estate better than Ronnie.  And one piece of property he no doubt will be watching during the year will be 197 Lafayette – future home of The Way.

Mallory Lawrence owns and manages Hancock’s Neighborhood Market. And as anyone who lives in Trigg County knows, no one is a bigger supporter of “neighborhood” than Mallory.

That’s why we’re pleased to announce Hancock’s as the latest Proud Sponsor of The Way.

Mallory’s backing of The Way goes far beyond monetary contributions. She served on one of the ministry’s first fundraising committees, providing invaluable insights. Last year she sponsored and hosted a major fundraising event at her market.  Her involvement is based on her understanding of the community’s need for a youth center.

“I believe in The Way and what it does for our youth,” Mallory says. “It helps give youth a place to go after school and keep them off the streets. They hear Christian devotions. Many do not attend churches. Trigg County needs this youth center.”

Mallory’s parents opened the supermarket in Cadiz in December 1991, putting their daughter in charge as manager. During the past quarter-decade, they have expanded every department in the store and grown their number of employees from 15 to approximately 50 full- and part-time workers.

Mallory purchased the business from her parents in April 2009. Today, Hancock’s prides itself on attentive customer service, friendly employees, quality meats and produce, a fully-stocked deli, and delivery service for those who can’t shop for themselves.