Partners Invited

Now that the house is done and the staff has been hired the dream of serving women leaving the adult entertainment industry is quickly approaching. We are 27 days away from opening the ministry doors. Wow! It is hard to believe all that God has done in making this a reality. Thank you so much for everyone that has come alongside this ministry. People are still asking what they can do to help. A significant way to be involved in the coming days is becoming a regular financial contributor.
A goal that I have set between now and the end of the year is adding 300 new regular contributors. You will see on the website that there is an option for giving 10 dollars and up. There is no gift too small because God is in the miracle grow business and has a way of exponentially multiplying faithfulness and obedience. We need $14,666.00 a month or $488.00 a day to provide this opportunity to the guests that God is sending to us. Over the next 27 days would you consider partnering with us so that money is never a concern for the women while they are with us. We appreciate you and your prayers. Lives will be transformed as a result of your involvement. www.refugeforwomen.org/donate.html

Enjoying the journey,
ked

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Special Children

We went to the Legends game the other night and because of the weather were only a handful of folks in attendance. Due to the few number of children our kids were given the opportunity to participate in activities between innings. Julianna was invited to go out on the field and announce players and the winner of the competition would go to the press box and announce for an inning. Julianna won the contest beating out 2 little boys and we went to the box and she was handed the microphone. She did awesome and her mother cheered the entire inning for her. :) Nathaniel was asked to help pariticpate in keeping Earth clean by putting on the sanitation clothes and walking around with a garbage bag picking up trash. They had lots of fun and Julianna was given a certficate for us to stay at the Ramada for a night and Nathaniel won a baseball. Lots of Fun!!!!

Gardening For Dummies

i have learned the secret to a great garden. Ask your neighbor if they would be willing to care for it and then share the vegetables. I went out tonight to look at the garden and saw life coming forth from the ground. I hate to seem so shocked but i havent used the words garden and life much in the same sentence. The only harvest I got from my garden last year was a couple of radishes, nothing else survived my tender loving care. :)
My neighbor has dug up the dirt, lined off spaces to mark different vegetables, and today added a small fence around it to protect it from animals. AMAZING!!!! IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!

Worship

15 minutes before worship was to begin around the bonfire Saturday night the rain started to fall. We moved the prayer and worship into the farmhouse and never missed a beat. Thanks to the 30-40 people that made the night an awesome atmosphere. The presence of the Lord was with us as He shows up where worshippers are gathered. We prayed throughout the house and called upon Him as the hope for lives to be changed. Thanks to Heather Summers and Kurt Vernon for leading us before the throne. May this be the first of many more hours of prayer and worship to ring from that old house.

God's Timing

God is never early...never late...but always right on time. Dont ever think God is not hearing your prayers but if the answer has not come keep trusting and believing the answer is on its way and will make more sense in days to come.

Reflective Prayer

Our staff went to a woman's house yesterday by the name of Laura Beach for a time of spiritual development. Laura started a ministry called Equipping Lydia and leads prayer retreats and various other spiritual exercises. It seems very clear that God is leading our organizations to partner together and serve one another. Laura and her team directed a time of reflective prayer and it was so refreshing yesterday. If you are interested in learning more about her ministry you can find her at www.equippinglydia.org

Give Me Some Feedback!!!!!!

What is the verse God has put in your heart for today? I would love to hear what you have been thinking about today and where the Spirit led you in the Word. The verse for me today was Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the Peace of God , which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I have thought of it all day and in many situations referred back to it. The Word is active, alive, and relevant each and everyday.

YOU ARE INVITED To The Refuge for Women Farm

The house at the farm will be completed this week. I cant believe it!!! Now that the physical structure of the home is done it is time to invite God to do his work in preparation for our guests arrival. May 15th we are having a night of prayer and worship at the farm. We will gather around a bonfire and invite the Spirit to move over the land. We want you to come and be a part of it. The worship will start at 8:00 pm on that Saturday night. We will meet between 7:15 and 7:30 at the Lowes parking lot in Nicholasville to caravan to the farm. Spread the word and lets worship together.