In this motivational training, Ann Dunagan focuses on good decision-making skills, including 4 steps to knowing God’s will, from the teachings of George Muller.
–It’s the rest of Lesson 1 in our 12-lesson Daring Daughters e-course, including a FREE mp3 audio (to download) and a PDF “Action Pack” (for your notebook).
What does it mean for us to be disciplined and “radical” followers of Jesus?
In this training session, Ann Dunagan talks about “Decisions & Discipleship”
–It’s our first Daring Daughters e-course lesson, including a FREE mp3 audio (to download) and a PDF “Action Pack” (for your notebook).
Missionary Kathy Knepper with her husband Pastor David and their children: Eddie, Katie, Trinity, and Rachel
Today, on “Dare to Rejoice . . . in Missions!” we’re meeting missionary Kathy Knepper and her family, from El Salvador, and talking together about Kisses from Katie, by Katie Davis.
Thoughts about ‘Kisses from Katie’
from Missionary Kathy Knepper:
“This whole book is written in such a transparent and heartfelt way that it’s hard to pick a favorite part.
The first time I read it, I know that the part that spoke to me the most was the chapter, “Counting the Cost” because it touched on a situation that I was going through at the moment.
But I can say that what I love about this book is the spirit of courage that poured forth from such a young woman, not because she was brave, or had it all together, or was financially stable and had a 5-year-plan, but simply because she chose to be obedient to her God and Savior, KNOWING that He is able to complete that which He sent her to do.
The moments of self-giving, sacrifice, and pain are poignantly portrayed here without reservations, yet even as he speaks of those times of pain, sorrow, frustration, and suffering, there written down is also her willingness to bear these with joy because it’s His hand that sustains her. Awesome encouragement. Love it.” — Kathy
Ministering to a child suffering from malnutrition, he had not been held in days
Meet Kathy Knepper and her family in El Salvador
We are a family of missionaries who were called by God to serve Him in the foreign mission field and sent out by our church Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. We have 4 wonderful kids ages: 15, 13, 11 and 10, and we’ve been working among the people of El Salvador for nearly 6 years now.
The heart of our ministry is the power of the Word of God to save lives, we study the Bible verse by verse and look at the full counsel of God. We also have a helps ministry that ministers to the homeless, orphaned and sick by praying with, ministering to and providing practical needs for those who are in need in the name of Jesus. Among other things. The Lord has blessed us abundantly and poured out His grace upon us and allowed us to serve Him, for that we are truly grateful.
Our church in El Salvador, full of precious lambs
Helping a wonderful organization “Sus Hijos” to build homes for needy homeless families
Everything is ready to feel the homeless a warm meal and cup of hot coffee
The Lords provision for the hospital and homeless is placed in a large bucket, and at times our ‘cupboard runneth over!’
The recipients of our free English classes during our award ceremony
Ministering to special needs orphans
Reach for God-Sized Dreams . . . with Daring Daughters!
Come join the discussion (with a comment below).
Add a thought about Kisses from Katie . . . or a word of prayer or encouragement for Missionary Kathy and her family:
Invite moms to listen to an encouraging discussion:
10 Practical Ideas for “Doing Missions” With Young Children
How Can We Balance a Passion for Missions with Motherhood?
Do you know any young Daring Daughter moms, with a heart for world missions and a love for motherhood? Share this link and give her some encouragement!
Invite moms to listen to an encouraging discussion:
How can we “do missions” with a baby or little ones?
How can young moms be a part of God’s Great Commission, even now?
How can we balance our call to missions with our call to motherhood?
How can we find contentment, when we’re at home . . . and longing to go?
Do you know any young Daring Daughter moms, with a heart for world missions and a love for motherhood? Share this link and give her some encouragement!
Photos from Carlyn’s YARD SALE . . . for Rapha House in Cambodia:
Ready to go! Fresh baked cookies, raspberry lemonade, brochures and magnets . . . and, of course, the scarves!
In process! wow! That’s a lot of stuff!
Lilli at the “ethnic” table
The girls taking a mid-day break and I caught them doing some reading! Ha!
“Vintage finds” section of the sale!
The finished scarf “display” – God was faithful down to the last detail! This was the exact image I had in my mind when I was thinking of how I wanted these precious and beautiful items displayed!
A lovely “customer” – our first scarf purchase!
A woman from Kenya, tying one of the silk scarves “African style” on Bella
Thank you for praying with us! We praise God for all He has done!
“They desired only that we should remember the poor,
the very thing which I also was eager to do.” 1 Peter 2:10
Today, continuing this week’s series, “Dare to Rejoice…in Missions!” Ann talks with her dear friend and missionary, Katy Ricards, who works alongside her husband, John, with Ministry to Christian Nationals (MCN) in the Philippines.
Katy shares how God surprised her by going “outside her box” of what a missionary call should look like. Highlighting over 20 years of mission ministry to village pastors (Tribal Gospel Fellowship) and their outreach to impoverished villages (Remember the Poor) Katy also shares how God can link believers to specific areas of missions, even through hobbies and interests, like gardening or travel.
Click below for the LINK to today’s ONLINE audio . . .
Dare to Rejoice . . . in Missions #4:
Mission Photos from John & Katy Ricards in the Philippines:
Filipino Pastor Mateo (left) with Katy’s husband, missionary John Ricards. Here they are standing at the site where the tornado wiped out the village church and where Pastor Mateo’s family died. Please keep them in your prayers.
Clean Water Filter
Drinking water in tribal villages most often comes from open surface water sources which are easily polluted. Outbreaks of diarrhea, amoeba, liver fluke, typhoid and other water borne diseases are common occurrences in tribal areas and many die each year from these diseases, especially children and the elderly. This photo shows a clean water filter, which (for only $50) can help a family or village.
Nurse Merly (in the center) assisting with medical needs
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