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Membership: Joining IOKDS
The King's Daughters and Sons (IOKDS or KDS) is one of the oldest Christian service organizations in the world. It is an interdenominational Christian association whose objectives are the development of spiritual life and stimulation of Christian activity."
The KDS is comprised of twenty-two Branches with over 5,000 members in the United States and Canada,and includes the following departments: Around The World, Chautauqua Scholarship, Health Careers, Juniors, North American Indian, and Student Ministry.
Projects include hospitals, accommodation for seniors, Meals-On-Wheels, programs for youth and numerous other endeavors. Religious, educational, and philanthropic programs and pursuits combine to sustain the biblical text, "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Mark 10:45. CLICK here to learn more about some of these undertakings of The King's Daughters and Sons which support all people without discrimination.
If you would like to BECOME A MEMBER or organize a Circle and assist in these or other projects, please contact our Membership Chairman, Christine Dawson at john_christinedawson@rogers.com, and/or fill out the New Membership Form (click here) and send to:
The King's Daughters
and Sons
P.O. Box 1017
Chautauqua, NY 14722
Email: iokds5@windstream.net
International dues are $25.00 annually and may be paid by check or credit card.
The office staff will happily put you in touch with a member in your area. See a map showing KDS Circles in the US and Canada here.
Continuing members who are not involved in Circles or Branches are asked to complete the Member-at-Large Form (click here), and send to the address above.
JOINING
IOKDS
The benefits? You did not allow me enough words to say! Serving the Lord,
under His guidance, improves one's self-esteem. The main thing I have
been blessed with after joining the Order is long lasting and loving friendships.
Friendship and memories - gifts from God.
Debbie,
PA
Throughout the world, thousands of men and women are enjoying their membership in The King's Daughters and Sons.
Albert of Ontario states that the Order gives him "the opportunity to work with like-minded Christian men and women. I enjoy the chance to share Christian ideas."
Charmian, an active member of a Circle in Missouri, wrote, "When I was new in my town, a neighbor told me of The King's Daughters and Sons. Through my activities, I have learned a lot, increased my faith, and made new friends."
A member from Mississippi expressed her joy at being a King's Daughter. She said, "Through service I have been able to contribute self not just money."
"I never realized how joining (the Order) would impact my life and give me new opportunities to serve Jesus Christ"...Martha (Mississippi)
From Virginia, a member wrote: "This is a wonderful Christian organization in a world where Christ is often ignored. The members reach out to the disadvantaged, the disenfranchised, the sick, and those needing to be rescued."
These are just a few statements from the young people and adults who have found fulfillment through their work with the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons. Won't YOU join us?
See map with KDS Circles in the US and Canada here.
