If you have been following along with the work that God is allowing me to be a part of this year, you will know that come January, I will be leaving on a missions trip called Kingdom Journeys. I am beyond excited for what God is going to do...and I am in awe that He is allowing me to be a part of building His Kingdom.
Many of you have asked...”What exactly is Kingdom Journeys??” And what is this Beauty for Ashes thing all about?? Are they the same thing? How can I get involved?
Sooo...here we go !
What is Kingdom Journeys??
Kingdom Journeys is a program of Adventures in Missions, an organization based out of Georgia. The program seeks to mobilize young people that have a heart for living out the gospel in radical ways, sending out groups of men and women (I will be working alongside a team of 6-8 amazing, Godly women) with a unified vision, to do the work that God is calling them too. Kingdom Journeys Women will be travelling to three different ministry locations, working with each one for a period of two months. In each location we will partner with the long-term missionaries on the field, seeking to come alongside them and be a part of the work that they are already doing. Specifically we are interested in serving women who are living in poverty, and affected by prostitution and sex-trafficking.
And what about Beauty for Ashes?
In each ministry location, we will be putting on retreats for women (called Beauty for Ashes) , where they will have the opportunity to be ministered to by the Holy Spirit, as they learn to be vulnerable with one another in authentic community, and gain a better understanding of who they are in Christ.
What are some of the goals of Beauty for Ashes Retreats?
We ultimately want to see women begin walking in their true identities as daughters of the King. Last year’s Kingdom Journey’s team actually had the opportunity to see many women who had worked in prostitution or as “bar girls”, come to Christ and leave that life behind ! Amen !!
We also hope to help foster a deeper sense of community among the women, and to provide resources and encouragement to the long term teams in each location.
Sooo...what about the long-term?
It is our hope that this will be a sustainable ministry, even though we are in each location for a short amount of time. The team will help to implement the use of follow-up materials and bible studies that are relevant to each ministry location. In addition, we will work closely with the long-term missionaries that are on the field in order to ensure they are supported long after we leave. It is also our hope that as we reach out to these women, one day they will be able to reach out to those around them. It’s a dream that really does make me all tingly inside!
I think that’s about it for now ...except to say that never in my whole life have I been so sure that God has actually created me for a purpose. I know through the very depths of my heart that this is a journey that the Lord has called me to, and I can’t wait to see what He does.
In order for this to be possible, I will need to raise a personal support amount of 12 000.00 (USD). It is my hope that I will have raised the compete amount by January 24th, 2014.
https://www.adventures.org/give/donate.asp?giveto=partFund&selected=Kingdom%20Journeys&desc=Kim%20McNamara
If you would like to support me, please click the link below to see your options. I would be so thankful for your investment in the Kingdom and the work He is doing through Beauty for Ashes.
If you have any further questions, feel free to shoot me an e mail at
[email protected]
Please note that since Adventures in Missions is an American Organization, unfortunately I am not able to get you a tax receipt (unless you are donating from the States of course!!) .