Kairos Torch

05/23/2014

Why Mentor?

Crisis of Fatherlessness

• Over 40% of American youth are born to single moms.
• The divorce rate is high both inside and outside the church.
• Motherless

Biblical Call to Mentor:

Father to the fatherless
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalms 68:5

Helper
But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 10: 14

04/30/2014

Mentoring - Mentoring is designed to assist the participant in finding ways to improve themselves and to become useful, productive members of the community. It is focused on developing their life skills and self-esteem while equipping them to interact with people and groups of all backgrounds. It does this by developing positive, personal relationships. This dynamic is accomplished by connecting each weekend participant with a mentor who is a member of the team and who has committed to mentor the participant for at least twelve months. This has been modeled through the weekend, as each participant will be assigned a “guide” for the weekend. The guide will embody what a mentor is, or can be, for the participants during the weekend. The guide and the participant meet at several critical times called “Guide Meetings.” The mentor dynamic encourages the participants to examine who they are, where they are, where they are going, and how they can get there. Most Important Aspect of Ministry

Mentoring is defined as the establishment of
a relationship within a Christian context that
may be conducted on a weekly, or bi-weekly.
(It is our aim to maintain contact on a weekly basis). This relationship should be close and frequent enough that each mentee knows their mentor by name--as a friend and someone who cares about them individually. Mentoring may be done on a one-to-one, two-to-one, or couple-to-one basis. The actual mentoring meetings will be done in a visible group setting, under guidelines established by the group. Given the wounded nature we find in children with incarcerated parents, considerable relationship and self-esteem building goes on in Torch. Spiritual journey

Kairos Torch is designed to meet the needs of the children of incarcerated parents between the ages 13 – 21 years. An experience of this type creates an opportunity to introduce a spiritual journey, which their parent or loved one may also be experiencing while incarcerated. One purpose of the experience is to introduce God. They receive a message that God offers unconditional love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Spiritual Journey - Kairos Torch is designed to meet the needs of the children of incarcerated parents between the ages 13 – 21 years. An experience of this type creates an opportunity to introduce a spiritual journey, which their parent or loved one may also be experiencing while incarcerated. One purpose of the experience is to introduce God. They receive a message that God offers unconditional love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

We need your support.

04/27/2014

WHICH WAY WILL HE GO?
Adam is just one of many young people, who face the reality of having a parent in prison. Statistically, we know that a child with parent in prison or jail are on course themselves to being locked up! There are other options

Kairos Torch Washington has been raising awareness and funding solutions to this specific issue. Creating opportunities for mature Christians Adults to work with young minds and assure guidance finding alternatives through unconditional acceptance, encouragement and mentoring. The year long program will refocus efforts one-child-at-a-time.

Light the Torch! Send Tax Deductible Gifts to: Kairos Torch Washington
P. O. Box 7104—Bellevue, WA 98008— IRS Tax Exempt Organization.
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED NOW!
Mentor—Match Weekend, June 26 –29, 2014
Camp Berachah Christian Retreat & Conference Center
Contact:
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The Mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of men, women, and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.

03/17/2014

May you always have work for your hands to do,
May your pockets hold always a coin or two,
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

~ Irish Blessing

03/15/2014

AN OPPORTUNE TO SERVE

Join us at the Kairos Torch Team Meeting on Saturday, March 22,2014 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church 18615 SE 272nd street, Kent, WA 98042

We are recruiting mature Christian to serve on a Kairos Torch Team. Team members need to have a heart for working with the youth and a commitment to mentor them for one year was given to me as some one that be interested in be a Mentor for the Washington Kairos Torch Program. Below is some information about the program. I have attached a Brochure and Team application. If you are interest please complete the application and mail it. If not please pass this information to someone you think will be interested. Hope that you can be a part of this Kairos Torch Weekend; I would love to work with you again with you in God’s service.

What is you commitment :

Ø Complete a Torch clearance form

Ø Attend 40 hours of Training

Ø Attend Kairos Torch Weekend June 26 to June 29, 2014
At Camp Berachah ~ Christian Camps & Conferences, 19830 SE 328th Pl , Auburn, WA 98092

Ø Mentor a young person

03/07/2014

O LOVING CHRIST who waits for all
to move forward,
to change inward,
to love outward.
Wait now with me as I long and learn to become more like you.
Guide me to wait with the lost,
to stand with the weak,
to have a heart for the brokenhearted.
Amen.

- Pamela C. Hawkins
The Awkward Season: Prayers for Lent

02/26/2014

KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY OF WASHINGTON
SPRING FLING INVITATION
Sunday, March 2, 2014
4 pm – 7 pm
Camp Berachah Ministries
19830 SE 328th Pl Auburn, WA 98092

Meal & Raffle Tickets for tickets call or email me or anyone you know with Kairos

Dinner, Music, Raffle, Dessert Auction, Ministry Update
Suggested Donation - Meal Tickets $25 each, $40 per couple
Suggested Donation - Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5.00

KAIROS INSIDE, KAIROS OUTSIDE, TORCH

02/10/2014

Kairos of
Washington
Spring Fling
Raffle

Suggested Donation
$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Woodland Park Zoo
2 Adults, 2 Child Passes to
spend a day exploring the
award winning Woodland Park
Zoo
Value $61.00
Celtic Hand Painted Cross

$50 Gift Card – Outback Steak House

$50 – Gift Card – Olive Garden Restaurant

Prayer Basket

Death by Chocolate Basket

Break Time Basket
Relax with this fun bag with
everything you need for a little
coffee or tea break!

Thirty-One Insulated Tote, Peets
Coffee, Assorted Bigelow Teas,
Hershey's Nuggets in an adorable
decorated tin.
Value: $35
(Kairos Torch)
Peugeot Watch

Handmade Quilt
Mariner’s Baseball Basket
4 Game Tickets
Autographed ball by Hishahi Iwakauma
Ken Griffey Jr Signed Bobblehead –
Mariners Hall of Fame
Felix Hernandez Bobblehead
Dustin Ackley Gnome Bobblehead
Bat broken by Kyle Seager
2 hats, beanie, 2 shirts
Tom Wilhelmsen Train Engine
Value $400.00
(Kairos Outside Western Washington)

02/05/2014

Death by Chocolate Basket
1. The Book of Chocolate
2. Two Cups
3. Cookies Plate
4. Coco Truffles
5. Mochi Chocolate Ice Cream
6. Banana Bites Chocolate Covered
7. Swiss Miss
8. Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger
9. Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
10. Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
11. Chocolate Covered Pretzels
12. Chocolate Mug Cake
13. Belgian Chocolate Thins
14. Dark Chocolate Coconut Lacey
15. Marshmallow Chocolate dipped Lollipop
16. Coco Mixes’
a. Mexicoca
b. Milk Chocolate
c. Salted Caramel
d. Dark Chocolate
17. Dark Chocolate spread
18. Small Chocolate Bar
a. Sea Salt dark chocolate
b. Chipotle chili dark chocolate
19. Dark Chocolate Tea
20. Milk Chocolate Coins
21. Two Chocolate Soda
Please join us Sunday March Sunday March 2, 2014, 4 pm – 7 pm, at Camp Berachah Ministries, 19830 SE 328th Pl Auburn, WA 98092 for the First Annual Spring Fling event. You will enjoy dinner, entertainment and raffles. Suggested donations for dinner are $25 per person and $40 per couple. Suggested donations for raffle are $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. Dinner reservations are due no later than Monday February 10. Don’t miss this wonderful event to benefit all Kairos Ministries.

02/05/2014

Kate Russell is the 2014 Team leader for Kairos Torch #4 for children with incarcerated parents. What Kate thought would be a one year project has graduated to four years. There is something about working on Kairos Torch that keeps calling Kate back every year. Jesus said, "It is better to give than to receive." There really are not enough words to describe the rewards that come from reaching out to these children. But Kate can tell you that it is a transforming experience that softens the heart and give your life new purpose. It truly is better to give than to receive. So, this year when you're making those resolutions for 2014, Kate and I ask that you consider giving your time and make a difference, not only in your life, but in the lives of these children. So, we invite you to come and be a part of the transformation of your heart and hearts of our young people by leading them to a life in Christ.
The following are the date scheduled for Kairos Torch Meeting
Feb. 8; March 22; April 12; May 17 all meeting are from 9AM to 2PM at Peace Lutheran 18615 SE 272nd St. Kent, WA 98042
Weekend Retreat at St. Mary's Episcopal Church , 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW , Lakewood, WA 98499 on June 6th and 7th from 6PM
to 2 PM
Question call Roberta Newell email [email protected]

08/30/2013

Attention organizations working with youth in Pierce County. Your kids can participate in the 4-H National Youth Science Day during the week of October 7th! The experiment is targeted for upper elementary (4th-5th grades), middle, and high school students.

This year’s experiment explores how geography, maps, and GIS are used in community planning. Youth work in teams using GIS mapping techniques to plan and design a park. Each member designs certain features and draws it on a sheet protector. This simulates GIS technology as they stack the clear layers on top of each other to create their park.

It’s easy to get involved! And it’s FREE!

Contact Christina Murray at [email protected] to sign-up for a pre-scheduled 45 minute orientation at the 4-H office in Tacoma on the last week of September or first week of October.
You will receive:
¨science kit and materials for your class to participate in the experiment
¨ facilitator and youth experiment guides
¨ additional science and life skill development curriculum

**Contact us by September 23rd as supplies are limited**

Funding for this event only allows us to partner with schools and after school and child care programs within Pierce County. If you are outside of Pierce County, contact your local WSU Extension 4-H office for information.

Apologies for cross postings. Feel free to pass along to others that may have an interest.

Cheers,

Christina Murray
4-H Program Coordinator
Phone: (253) 798-3223; Fax: (253) 798-2820
[email protected]
WSU Pierce County Extension, www.pierce.wsu.edu/
3602 Pacific Ave. Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98418

4-H is a nationwide organization serving young people who are learning citizenship, leadership and life skills. 4-H is built upon the principles of developing belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.

Washington State University Pierce County Extension connects the people of Pierce County to the research and knowledge bases of the state's land grant research university providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies.

04/08/2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

We are recruiting mature Christian to serve on a Kairos Troch Team. Team members need to have a heart for working with the youth and a commitment to mentor them for one year was given to me as some one that be interested in be a Mentor for the Washington Kairos Torch Program. Below is some information about the program. I have attached a Brochure and Team application. If you are interest please complete the application and mail it. If not please pass this information to someone you think will be interested.

What is you commitment as a Mentor?

Complete a Torch clearance form
Attend 40 hours of Training
o May 6, 2013
o May 17 and May 18, 2013
o June 15, 2013
o June 22, 2013
Attend Kairos Torch Weekend June 27 to June 30, 2013
At Camp Berachah ~ Christian Camps & Conferences, 19830 SE 328th Pl , Auburn, WA 98092
Meet with a child one to one weekly for a year

About Kairos Prison Ministry International

Kairos Prison Ministry International (KPMI) is a Christian faith based ministry which addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth and their families. By sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, Kairos hopes to change hearts, transform lives and impact the world. KPMI sprang from the Cursillo movement and is supported by volunteers from the 4th Day movement such as Cursillo, National Episcopal Cursillo, Presbyterian Cursillo, Lutheran Via de Crist, The Upper Room’s Walk to Emmaus, and independently ecumenical Tres Dias as well as volunteers from independent and non-denominational churches. As a ministry, Kairos embraces a diverse group of volunteers working together to fulfill Christ’s call to action in Matthew 25:36.

About Kairos Torch

Children of Incarcerated Parents (CHIP) program a Washington State Pilot is designed to meet the needs of the children of incarcerated parents and is appropriate for children and youth between ages 13 and 21. An experience of this type creates an opportunity to introduce a spiritual journey, which their parent or loved one may also be experiencing while incarcerated. The purpose of the experience is to introduce them to God. The message is that God offers unconditional love and acceptance. Torch is initiated with a three and a half day retreat followed by a comprehensive mentoring program using materials and tools that provide external developmental assets and holistic life skills to enhance the youth’s overall development.

Kairos Torch, started in 1997, is the ministry program that reaches out to incarcerated youth through a two and half day weekend experience. The program strategy is to introduce incarcerated youth to Christian mentoring, recognize the masks they wear and process the value of forgiveness of self and others. The long-term mentoring relationship is characterized by weekly mentoring sessions and monthly reunion meetings. These provide youth another way to look at their life while inside, prepare for life outside, and develop a vision of success upon release. After their commitment has ended, a group Bible Study is offered for those youth interested in continuing their spiritual journey.

Contact

To learn more about Kairos Torch, please contact
Roberta Newell, Chair of Torch Advisory Council
Post Office Box 7104, Bellevue, Washington 98008-1104
(253) 383-7279) or 253 – 753 -5958 cell
[email protected] or [email protected]