Believe me, nobody is more surprised than I am at this "interesting twist of fate"! Anybody who knows me will agree that mine would be the last name on a list of who would be called to travel half way around the world to serve the Kingdom of God.
In August 2005 I was part of a team that "sent" 350 missionaries from the Crystal Cathedral to Swaziland, Africa in partnership with Dream For Africa. I realize now how pivotal that experience was to my life. First, I met a new friend, Denise Davenport, who worked with Dream For Africa at that time. Second, I joined Pastor Muffin's team at the Crystal Cathedral.
This sojourn began innocently enough with a desire to visit my friend, Denise, who is now serving the Lord in Nairobi, Kenya. Very quickly, however, it became apparent that God had a much bigger plan. I will join Denise in her work in Nairobi, Kenya and I will meet with Reformed Church (denomination of the Crystal Cathedral) missionaries and other people who have contacted the Crystal Cathedral.
However, I realize that while I am there I will be exploring this call that God has put on my life. I truly do not know what His plan is, but I do know that He goes before me on this journey and that I am safe in His hands. I am grateful for the love and support of friends and family who are praying me through this adventure!
To learn more about what Denise is doing in Kenya - check out her website at http://web.mac.com/denisedavenport/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html
Please journey with me!
I would love to have you join me on this Kingdom adventure! There are two significant ways you can do that.
The first, and most important, is to pray. Pray that the perfect plan of God will be carried out daily, that He will bend my will to His as I walk the path He has set before me, that His blessings will flow freely in Africa.
Then, if you feel led to respond with your financial resources, I promise to pray for wisdom in the area of stewardship in the use of all funds donated on my behalf.
Here is how you can make donations:
Make check payable to my mission agency:
Ripe for Harvest World Outreach, PO Box 487, Monument, CO 80132. Be sure to include "account #31" in the note section of your check. They have set up an account for me to track all donations made on my behalf.
Visit the RFH website to donate by Credit Card or Electronic Funds Transfer:
http://www.ripeforharvest.org/givin/
Please also visit their homepage to learn more about their mission and vision for outreach.
Blessings to you as you bless others through your prayer and financial support.
The first, and most important, is to pray. Pray that the perfect plan of God will be carried out daily, that He will bend my will to His as I walk the path He has set before me, that His blessings will flow freely in Africa.
Then, if you feel led to respond with your financial resources, I promise to pray for wisdom in the area of stewardship in the use of all funds donated on my behalf.
Here is how you can make donations:
Make check payable to my mission agency:
Ripe for Harvest World Outreach, PO Box 487, Monument, CO 80132. Be sure to include "account #31" in the note section of your check. They have set up an account for me to track all donations made on my behalf.
Visit the RFH website to donate by Credit Card or Electronic Funds Transfer:
http://www.ripeforharvest.org/givin/
Please also visit their homepage to learn more about their mission and vision for outreach.
Blessings to you as you bless others through your prayer and financial support.
Ripe for Harvest
About Me
- Joanna Kelley
- Nairobi, Kenya
- For as long as I can remember all I ever wanted was to be a mom. Then God blessed me with Amanda. For many years being Amanda's mom was enough. Then, the Lord put a new desire in my heart - to serve Him. Now that Amanda is grown and married it is time for me to discover how God wants to use me for His Kingdom's highest good. Currently, He is using me as a missionary to Africa, serving as Director of Finance with a young church, Life Community Church, as a cell group leader and with New Hope Int'l Min working in Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya.
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