When I accepted the challenge of the Kingdom Assignment, along with the other thirty-one members, I was at once wondering what I was getting myself into. Along with traveling all week with my employment, we are constantly trying to visit family as often as possible.

That afternoon I remembered the news article about the women's shelter closing for the renovation to accommodate the men for the winter. My reaction at the time I read the article was the usual response most of us make and move on, I wonder what I can do to help? I did nothing! The next couple of days were very busy and as I thought about the needs of the less fortunate women and their children, I knew that

was where I wanted my challenge to go. I made contact with the Urban Ministry program (Room in the Inn) and the Salvation Army Center of Hope, both of which explained the needs at this time.

            I chose to approach my challenge with a letter to my friends, family and fellow church members. In this letter I explained the needs and asked that others might assist me with this challenge. I passed the letter out to Sunday School classes and others and was encouraged at the interest given. Others said they would share the letter in various ways. My letter asked that the funds be directed through our church if possible to track the response and to eliminate my observing how others accepted my challenge to them. At this time I am not sure how the response has been, but I pray that the funds that we receive can make life easier for some needy persons.