Sunday Style - Shopping with a Purpose

For the last couple of year, I have had the privilege of helping my best friend with an incredible event.  The women at Lifetrack Christian Church organize and host an event called World Market.  Vendors for the event are either local artisans or ministries that provide work opportunities in countries and communities where slave labor exists.

Each year, the event has grown, involving more ministries and more attendees.  It has been fun to watch it grow into something pretty amazing!!  People come from all over southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas travel to little Frontenac, Kansas to shop with purpose!!

Some of the ministries that have been featured are Ornaments4Orphans, Mata Traders, BelJoy Haiti, Rahab's Rope, Compassion International,  and 31 Bits .  The first two year, I helped with the Rahab's Rope booth.  Rahab's Rope's exits to give hope and opportunity to women and girls that are at risk or have been forced into the commercial sex trade of India.  A safe and loving environment enables the women to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually.  The women are provided a basic education and vocational training that will allow them to integrate into their communities in a positive and constructive manner.

The women from Lifetrack Christian Church research possible ministries and then select options that they think will be a good fit for World Market.  Each year, different ministries are included and/or introduced.  

It has been a joy to see the different ministries that are popping up that are meeting so many needs for the oppressed.  When I went to Cambodia several years ago, I saw the immense need of providing a source of income, education, and opportunity for children and women who were being forced into sex trafficking.  Individuals around the world have found a new path for themselves and their families with a job, an education, and vocational skills.

My outfit today is made up of several pieces from World Market that I have picked up over the past three years.  

Dress - The Impact Collection 

Necklace - Rahab's Rope

Earrings - Mata Traders

Button Ring - Future Hope

Woven Bracelet - Future Hope

The work on each piece is incredible!!  One of cool things about the World Market is there is literally something for everyone - soaps, chocolates, spices, ornaments, clothing, jewelry, housewares, journals, purses, bow ties, coffee, t-shirts. . . . 

Check out some of these ministries and see if there is a way you can support them!!

Enjoy your Sunday!!