To the Least of These

A couple of summers ago I was able to hear one of my favorite singers perform the song "Kings & Queens" by the Newsboys. The song was written as a testament to the grace of God that has been shown to the weak, poor, and often socially unacceptable around the world. Songs, sermons, and scripture have led to a transformed heart by God's Spirit compelling me to serve 'the least of these.'

Naomi's Village
This summer I have the opportunity to shine the light of God's grace among the people of Kenya. Our team will be working with Naomi's Village, an orphanage founded by Bob and Julie Mendonsa located more than an hour from Nairobi, to "provide warm nurturing love, full nutrition, healthcare, excellent education, leadership training, spiritual care and counseling, and exposure to the world at large."

Our goal will be to join the mission established by the Mendonsa family to love the children and equip them to become the 'pace-setters' of God's kingdom in their own country. We will work directly with the staff of Naomi's Village, Cornerstrone Preparatory Academy, and Cure Hospital. My hope is to see the people of Kenya through the lens of God's love and to encourage others who are spreading His love through the work of Naomi's Village.

Why Go?
God has called.
As a seven year old kid, God radically changed my life when He saved me. As a fourteen year old teen sitting on the beaches of the Gulf Coast, God placed a call on my life to 'preach the gospel.' So, for me to abandon that call would be insanely forfeiting the experience of His grace.

God has equipped.
God has allowed me to experience the joys of success and pains of defeat to prepare me for a day like this; a day when my accomplishments pale into insignificance compared to the work He's done in me. God is using every day to prepare me for the next day; and so I'm choosing to use my experiences to help equip others to experience the joy of knowing Him.

God has promised.
God's plan is to use His church to make His name known among the world. So, when I go, God promises that His fame will be raised throughout all generations. I cannot surpass the opportunity to see how proclaiming His name will mark this generation.

How You Can Help
The most desirous gift I could request is for my Christian brothers and sisters to commit to pray for our team and the individuals we will interact with during our stay. My prayer is ultimately for God to reveal Himself in a powerful way. Additionally, we want to pray for the salvation of Kenyan souls, encouragement for all believers, safety and good health for the team, and patience and understanding for every circumstance that we may encounter.

Another way that you can help is through a financial gift to help to support the efforts of our team. While I'm certain God has commissioned me to go, I also believe He has called upon the body, His church, to participate through praying, sending, and sharing. Even the smallest financial gift would be greatly appreciated to help ensure the message that our team will be sharing, the message of Hope experienced through God's Love, is spread through the reach of Naomi's Village and beyond.

Additionally, you can follow me on various social media outlets to help share my experience with others. While internet access will be limited in Kenya, I will update my Facebook and Twitter feeds as often as possible. I will also attempt to use my blog to give a more detailed narrative of our experiences while on the field.

If you would like to make a financial contribution please mail your gift to the address below:
Kortney Jones
PO Box 1608
Chatsworth, GA 30705

Thank you in advance for your prayers, support, and gifts and I look forward to sharing with you the work that God is doing around the globe!

God Bless,

Kortney Jones