So, I am being very prayerful about this next set of decisions I must make. I have been thinking about how the Lord would have me move forward and I feel its been narrowed down to two avenues: join an organization that supports independent missionaries or partner with an exisiting NGO/NPO that is already working in Kenya. I have been thinking lately that the Lord might want me to go to Kenya for a length of time to shadow the directors and activities of one organization. This way I can find out the ins and outs of such an endeavor...with people who will be more willing to give me details because I won't be visiting different places but rather focusing on one. At the end of that time, I will be able to make a wise decision on whether I am suppose to do the NPO/NGO process myself or if the Lord is going to connect me with something already established (and not necessarily the same organization i shadow)...like a branch or satellite ministry. As the Lord unveils His plan, of course I might be led differently but as for now I am moving forward seeing if it will pan out with the Lord's help. If it doesn't, I am flexible because I don't want to do it MY way.
In the meantime, lately I have been hearing about different disabled ministries in the states through different media like television, magazines, word of mouth, etc. Since I figure it can't hurt to contact them, I've been sending e-mails out seeing if we can connect and encourage each other. I am inspired by the stories of these ministries...a summer camp for disabled children, a church for the mentally challenged, a group that reaches out to parents of disabled, a home for the disabled and abandoned...etc. It is almost unreal how much lately i've heard about different groups like this so I know the Lord has His hand in it.
In addition, there is an organization right in my hometown that works with special needs and disabled children that wants to chat with me and have me visit their place. God is amazing on how He connects people.
So join me in praying over what God has for The SKY Mission and what the next step is. Thanks and God Bless!!
Hi Alysha!
ReplyDeleteI have this bookmarked now =) Thanks for taking the time to blog about the things you are walking through with the Lord. I don't know if you have picked out an organization to shadow yet but I met the most awesome woman while at AIM Mayfield. Her name is Marilyn Newman and she has been in Kenya for I think she said 50 years- wow.I think she is from Michigan
kenyaoffice@kenyahope.org
Peris, a lady from the organization even offered to help train Monica how to run the program and things to be aware of.
I am continuing to pray for you Alysha and know that God is with you and directing your path. After the fire , the "call" is purely Him - and He is faithful to provide for all He has planned.
"May the Lord direct you in the way of wisdom,may He lead you in upright paths. As you allow Him to guide your walk, your steps will not be impeded, and if you run you will not stumble." Prov. 4:11,12