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This episode highlights the impact of local missions through RFK, a ministry serving children in the foster care system through a week-long summer camp. Unlike international missions, this work takes place within our own neighborhoods, schools, and churches—ministering to a historically marginalized and often overlooked population: foster children.

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 68:5–6 – “Father to the fatherless… God sets the lonely in families.”
James 1:27 – “Pure religion… is to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”
Mark 10:14 – “Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

The Mission of RFK:
Serve foster children (ages 6–12) with intentional love, care, and the Gospel.
Create “moments that matter”—memories rooted in dignity, joy, and acceptance.
Partner with Harvest Fields Community Church to live out its mission: Revealing God, Reaching People, Restoring Lives.
Serve not just children, but entire families.

Preparation & Commitment:
Year-round planning: fundraising, volunteer recruitment, curriculum development, and partnership with social agencies.
Over 60 volunteers serve at each camp.
Volunteer requirements: 8–12 hours of training, background checks, fingerprinting, and prayer support.
Camp includes roles in logistics, events, spiritual care, media, and counseling.

Spiritual Preparation:
Emphasis on prayer and devotion both before and during camp.
Volunteers encouraged to identify prayer partners.
Daily morning devotions and intercession during camp.
Transparency and emotional readiness are key, especially for volunteers with similar pasts.

Emotional and Spiritual Impact
Many volunteers and children experience healing and transformation.
Stories of campers ministering to their families after camp.
Volunteers witness emotional breakthroughs, especially on the final day of camp.
Kids are affirmed with titles like “Brave” during the King's Gala—a stark contrast to the labels the world often puts on them.

Ways to Support RFK
Prayer – For children, volunteers, funding, and guidance.
Financial Giving – Camp costs around $60,000 annually.
In-Kind Donations – Clothes, shoes, toys, birthday gifts.
Join the Team – Roles in production, media, logistics, nursing, counseling, and more.
Home Team Support – Serve locally, even if not going to camp.
Spread the Vision – Encourage other churches to adopt RFK chapters.