Human Trafficking Awareness Day

As many of you know, we have been planning this "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" for about 2 months now.  We did one in May for our church to begin to create awareness as to what is going on all around us in regards to Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation.  After doing so, a member of the OIJ (the local FBI) asked us to duplicate this same program for the local gov't and local organizations.  We feel like this was a HUGE open door from the Lord as nothing else like this has been done here in town.  After much planning and prayer, we held the Awareness Day on Wednesday and it was more than a success!  We showed the movie "Nefarious-Merchant of Souls" and we shared a short video that we filmed of a lady we minister to who was trafficked and is now out and free.  A local Costa Rican friend who attends our church was the spokesperson and did a wonderful presentation about the reality of this in our country and in our town.  It was so well received because she was a local speaking to her own "countrymen".  We had over 100 in attendance and there were many tears and many who are ready to help however they can.  God was truly glorified as scripture was shared and the video shared how Jesus is truly the only answer.  As I sat there I had a moment of "wow, I can't believe this is really happening" and I know it is because we serve an amazing God who wants this country back!!!  PLEASE continue to pray as we move forward.  We don't know what the next step is for us and we know God will show us in His timing.  I will share that we had a meeting a few days later and though I can't disclose anything due to safety/protection, God is MOVING and AMAZING things are happening!!  Thanks so much for your continued prayers!!!!!  We love you!!!

 

People praying over the chairs before the event began

 

Our sweet friend, Yocsy, who was our spokesperson for the event

 

The people are arriving...

 

Preparing to show the documentary