[KIND]red

I have developed a God-given passion for Africa. Meaning that it did not exist even a little while ago, so God must have put it there. I have to say some people are naturally charity and giving oriented people. I am not one of those kind. I am normally interested in charity work that involves myself or my family. So, I think God in his infinite wisdom wanted to change that about me, and He put it in my heart to care about Africa. Specifically, the mission that is affiliated with our [Southside] church, Brackenhurst Ministries. Every time I went to my favorite tea house, Tea Fusions (thus teahousejunkie is no accident) there they were. These little orphans begging for my extra dollars. Not literally of course. The management at Tea Fusions works closely with Brackenhurst in supporting their orphanage and even travelling there firsthand. As I am guzzling my favorite rooibos* chai with cream and sugar, I start to realize what a great cause this is. Then I pick up an issue of Fayette Woman, and there Brackenhurst is again. One of my childhood friends, Kim Pace, is the director of the mission program in Limuru, Kenya. Imagine that. (I couldn't, but I tried anyways. God did not put it in my heart to be a full-time missionary).


But what could I do? I am a leader of a married group at Southside. So far, our group is offering prayer for the missionaries in Kenya. And prayer is a lot. One specific prayer I have is that God would allow our group to organize a 5K run here in Peachtree City to benefit Brackenhurst. This is a perfect way to get the community involved and increase awareness of the ministry. At the same time we would be using the paths here and getting the runners (PTC is home to the most registered triathletes) involved. I even have the T-shirt already in mind! It would say:

[KIND]red on the front, and Brackenhurst/Southside on the back.

Even the former me would have bought one.

I am praying this idea is realized!!

*With 30 times more antioxidants than green tea, this herb from South Africa is high in vitamins and minerals and helps to boost the immune system. One cup of Rooibos tea is equivalent to 8 cups of orange juice in vitamin C. Soothing to the central nervous system, this tea is also great for digestion. Rooibos tea is naturally caffeine free and can be iced or hot.