Up Close and Personal with the Ladies behind Houston KidzRAP

You know when we serve in a ministry together each individual brings something so unique and awesome to the team that the blessing to those involved and those being touched has a unique and special anointing. God has blessed each and every one of the women in KidzRAP Houston with humble hearts to serve those in need but not only that to please Him in every way.

It’s so important to be connected in so many ways that we wanted to share with you some things about us that are dear. So here are some little tidbits about the women you may not already know.

Amy Farque (KidzRAP Houston Leader)

Who is God to you, what does He mean to you? He is my everything; I realize and understand that without God I can do nothing. God is my directing compass in everyday decisions. My number one heart desire is to show God how much I love Him.

What scripture speaks most to your heart? Joshua 1:9 (AMP “Have I not commanded you? Be strong, vigorous and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”)-This scripture found its importance in my life when I had to move from the home town I had grown up in all my life with my family. I saw the scripture on the back of a bumper sticker and looked it up. From that moment I knew that it didn’t matter where God moved me He would never leave me.

How did you come upon KidzRAP and what is your mission for the ministry? Well after being in Houston for about 6 months I received an email from an acquaintance in Little Rock, Arkansas. The email informed me that KidzRAP was creating a new website. Now I had heard about KidzRAP in Arkansas but had been fully exposed to it. I checked out the website and felt deep down this is something that I could do. So I contacted Karman, we met and together we came up with a step by step game plan to have my first event.

My initial involvement in the ministry was due to the fact that my family was already serving together and I just thought how awesome it would be if we could get more families doing the same thing. It proved to be such a blessing in many ways to me. I was able to meet so many of God’s precious children that otherwise I may never have met.

I really believe the ministry of KidzRAP is so awesome in that it is a two-fold purpose; it helps and ministers to those in need as well as motivating families to develop a heart to serve and to eventually go out on their own and serve.

Share something that you enjoy? I enjoy reading historical Christian non-fiction. I also enjoy doodling on the internet with pictures. I love the outdoors.

Aaron Bearden (KidzRAP Houston Prayer Leader)

Who is God to you, what does He mean to you? I fully dedicated my life to Christ when I was twenty-one. He is my friend and my companion. He stays in my thoughts on a daily basis. My life’s goal is to please the Lord. I want to fulfill what He has for my life on a daily basis.

What scripture speaks most to your heart? Ephesians 2:10 (NIV “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”)- Oddly enough this is the scripture theme for KidzRAP but it was has kept me. I cling to this scripture because it gives me purpose in every area of my life. I’m not a hyper person but I have to admit that I can sometimes get anxious when I feel I may have missed God’s plan or purpose for my life. This scripture helps focus me letting me know that God created me and He knew beforehand that I would do and make the decisions that I have made yet His plans have not changed. I know that as long as I am seeking Him I am on the right track.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”)-This scripture has been a theme for my family. It has truly blessed us and focused on hearts on God’s plan for our lives no matter what happens.

How did you come upon KidzRAP and what is your mission for the ministry? I have a strong desire for my children to serve. I would think of things such as taking them to soup kitchens, helping with pantry’s…just thinking of ways to expose them and get them involved in serving. I wanted them to develop a heart for service. So one summer God laid it in front of me. A neighbor showed up at my door, I had lived in this neighborhood for over a year and we never really spoke. She began to share with me about the KidzRAP ministry. I knew this was from the Lord. I immediately wanted to know more about it. I found out when the next meeting was and attended. Ever since then I have been a part of the ministry and my girls and I both have enjoyed it.

I feel that there are steps in our lives to fulfill God’s calling and for my family KidzRAP is definitely one of them. KidzRAP plays a part in developing my family’s heart of service.

I would love to see this ministry touch moms in my position who have a desire for their children to serve. I would love to see KidzRAP expand into a TeenRAP and NeighborhoodRAP. I would love to see the vision that is unfolding in Karman’s heart to be birth in other churches all across Houston.

Share something that you enjoy? I enjoy doing something that is called Geocaching. This is an outdoor treasure hunt game where you locate containers with GPS devices inside. I enjoy doing this is with my family. I would love to do it every weekend if I could. I also love teaching. I love teaching kids of all ages. I enjoy seeing children develop a real understanding of the love of God. I also love how God reveals thing to children.

Crystal Kelly (KidzRAP Houston Communications Coordinator)

Who is God to you, what does He mean to you? God means everything to me. He is my guide every day. God is the revealer of my life. I’m afraid to move without Him. I know that there is nothing worth more than my relationship with Him.

What scripture speaks most to your heart? There are so many because I am constantly being faced with so many things that many times different scriptures will be my theme at that moment. But right now the scripture that speaks most to my heart is Luke 1:13, 20 (NIV “But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Vs.20;….which will come true at their proper time.”)-This scripture speaks so much to me. When I am in prayer over a situation and I cannot see the results this scripture encourages and ensures me that God has heard and He will answer at His appointed time. God has such a major plan not just for me but for everyone and His will is we through our lives glorify Him and all that will be accomplished through our faithfulness at His appointed time.

How did you come upon KidzRAP and what is your mission for the ministry? I actually came upon KidzRAP in my bible study class. Amy was also in my class and she praised God for the success and the blessings He was delivering upon what she had started with KidzRAP. Well I approached her to learn more about it. I had before then been praying for the Lord to open a door so that my daughter would have an opportunity to serve those in need. I wanted her to have a thankful heart yet full of compassion. I went to the next KidzRAP meeting and knew it was where I needed to be at the moment. I know God has amazing things for my family and I do believe this is a step in His plan. I feel that as we obey Him through each step more doors will open.

I hope to see more families involved in serving. There is so much need to be met and we are such a small group but even though small we can touch in a large way. I hope that through avenues such as the blog, Facebook and the newsletter that many more people would be alerted to how easy it is to help those in need and it can be done as a family entity.

Share something that you enjoy? I love writing. I always have since a young girl. I love playing dolls with my daughter. I enjoy seeing young girls free from the bondage of insecurity. I enjoy designing things.