MISSIONS

NATIONAL AWARENESS DAY TODAY!!!

2012-01-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Compassion International shares a moving post on thisTODAY IS THE DAY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
JANUARY 11, 2012

20 Things You Can Do to Fight Human Trafficking in the USA from "BEAUTY FROM ASHES" Ministry

PRAYER Service for an END to HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center

Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct

NOT FOR SALE Campaign (preparing for Feb. 26, 2012, Freedom Sunday)

Projects: STOP Himalayan Trafficking

"In response to the plight of captives around the world, Congress has recognized January 11 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

This month, we encourage all our SIS friends to take steps to spread the word about the dangers of trafficking and offer positive solutions. Will you join us as we spread the word to help prevent, rescue, and restore women and girls from suffering abuse and exploitation in some of the least-reached, highest-risk places around the world?" ~ SHE IS SAFE

MAY we come closer in 2012 to STOPPING this TRAFFICKING!

and doing whatever we can to help the victims

Diane Scimone wrote an excellent article also...

13 things I learned about child trafficking from an undercover operation

GREAT BLESSINGS from CANADA to MAZATLAN

2011-12-27T15:00:00.012-07:00

Plum Coulee - Mazatlan Mission Trip 2011 from amistadfamiliardesinaloa on Vimeo.
These are the Feeding Centers of Amistad Familiar here in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, MX.Pastor Carlos and Marilu MariñelarenaGaby (their daughter)and Mike (her husband from Canada)have organized families throughout the Mazatlan community from their church to daily minister to the children with physical and spiritual food from God's Word.
Special churches like this one from Plum Coulee make it their mission to come here and help.

Here's what Plum Coulee wrote with this great vimeo of God's Work here:

"A group from Plum Coulee went to Mazatlan, Mexico to show God's love and to serve the people. The group of 12 fed the children in the feeding centers, built a 2 room home for a family, visited the men in the prison and brought gifts for the sunday school program."
This took place 27 days ago here.
I have photos and videos from my cellphone of their recent Christmas Program... that I hope to be able to share (but the sound on the video is horrible... you can't hear the kids at all and the beautiful music is very garbled) ... You can catch the center scene in this Vimeo from the message the day after the performance with Pastor Carlos and Mike translating from 2 Timothy 3 (it's in English and Spanish).
Alexandra and all the teachers did an excellent job in putting this all together for December 17th... Everyone was involved from the babies to the teens to the adults!!!
This is why this church holds a very special place in my heart!!! Everyone counts and everyone blesses. Thanks to all of you from Plum Coulee and AMISTAD FAMILAR for giving to the community in Mazatlan. I love you all and pray for many blessings and fruit from your dedication to serve.

AIM ~ GIVE LIFE to a CHILD this CHRISTMAS

2011-12-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

AGAPE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONGIVE LIFE TO A CHILDTHIS CHRISTMAS
Read aboutRAHAB'S HOUSEHEREandmore
Something MUST be done toSTOPTRAFFICKINGandallowing children and womento be sovictimized
God help us! God help them!

COMPASSION Bloggers Travel in ECUADOR

2011-11-09T09:00:00.003-07:00

I'm late but not totally, at least I did not miss it completely! I'm right in the middle... of their journey. So this is how you do a blog in a HURRY! If I had not had MALWARE problems at this blog this past MON., I may have remembered this and had this posted then. ¡ QUE DIOS LES BENDIGA!

Follow the team of bloggers as they travel in Ecuador and experience firsthand the ministry of COMPASSION to children living in poverty. Follow their journey in Ecuador via words, pictures and video between November 8 and November 12, 2011 at their own blogs or COMPASSION'S BLOG

Amanda is a minister’s wife and work-at-home mom. She runs Baby Bangs, a blog dedicated to the adventure of motherhood.
Kelly runs Kelly’s Corner, is passionate about Jesus and loves sharing her faith through her blog.
Sophie runs BooMama and has been blogging for six years where she shares about her family and Jesus. You probably won’t ever find her blogging about clowns.
Ann is a Compassion advocate, best-selling author and blogger who runs A Holy Experience, a blog that will challenge and encourage your faith.
Melanie is a native Texan who runs Big Mama a blog about family life and all sorts of fun related topics.

PLEASE KEEP THESE BLOGGERS IN YOUR PRAYERS as they travel and return and also their own FAMILIES!

BLOG POSTS THUS FAR:

Ready or not, Ecuador. Here we come.

Twas the Night Before Ecuador

I’ve Been Preparing For The Jungle For Years

Paying Attention {1000 Gifts: The Ecuador Edition}

Aggressive Anacondas and Other Items

Ready or not, Ecuador. Here we come.

When Thanksgiving Becomes Thanks living …

Some Traveling Observations

The Planting Is So Very Good

Carita Feliz (Happy Face)

Because God Really knows How to Meet Needs

And this is just the first day

I never want to become numb

When What We Plant Together Grows

On the Equator. . .

All this talk of dreams makes me think of Van Halen

At Least I Didn’t Call Myself Mega Queso

Just One

Joy – Vol. 2

Seeing a glimmer of hope

And The Church Grows

Ecuador’s littles. . .

Courtesy of Compassion International: http://blog.compassion.com/compassion-bloggers-travel-in-ecuador/#ixzz1dKBi6vSh

I copied this because I could not find a web banner that was specific to ECUADOR like this except a small one for "Today is my birthday"... Hope it does not cause any more problems like the previous image that did the damage on Mon. but that was not from COMPASSION.

SPONSOR A CHILD FROM ECUADOR

SHOW YOUR COMPASSION TODAY!

and

REMEMBER TO PRAY!

BENDICE ALMA MIA ~ Bless My Soul

2011-10-29T18:00:00.006-06:00

Spanish speakers: Use the Google Widget to translate this written message >>> over on the right
Los que hablan el español: Usa el "widget" de Google para traducir esto escrito, a la derecha con las banderitas

I don't usually do this, but I'm linking up this song in Spanish to SOS (even though I realize most of you don't know Spanish), hopefully some of the passerbys will listen and be blessed. You will be also, if you give it a chance, the Holy Spirit will transform these words by His Spirit and you will receive the blessing from listening to it. I know that this is good SOAKING music!

Some of you may know that I have been in a constant battle with different health issues this past month from one thing to another. So I put on this CD to nourish my soul and speak healing to me. It has a beautiful instrumental piano intro by Klaus Kuehn, followed by 10 spontaneous healing songs. I could have chosen every one of these songs ... the CD is "YO SOY TU SANADOR" (I am your Healer) by Marcos Barrientos (a Spirit filled, anointed composer, musician, worship leader, pastor in TX)!

I have chosen this one to give God the glory for what happened because without a doubt to me, it was only through God's grace and benevolent love (OK a miracle to me) that in a moment's notice (and many bathroom trips) while I prayed, after 3 excruciating hours of pain, and after having resorted to going to a Mexican hospital Urgent Care the night before, while preparing to return... it past... just like that! I was in awe!

GOD HEALED ME!

ONLY GOD! And that part of me has been fine ever since. What He has done for me, He can do for you, too, just believe and receive, allow God to start His work in you.

I often proclaim God is my Healer and I definitely pray for other's healing, but as I laid my hands on my own body and prayed... He answered (along with any other's who may have been praying) He heard! ... Wed. pm. Were you praying? It may have been your prayer! My faith tells me that I am not only to give God thanks but also All the glory! And so with that I share this song:

"Bless the Lord, O my soul..."

*I have an entire Playlist of this CD at YouTube and added another Prelude (at the end) because I could not find the one for this. Even without knowing Spanish, I believe that as you listen and SOAK, you will find healing in your spirit and in your soul.
** I will try to add a translation in the comments (at least give you the idea since it's long and repeats) ... but don't look at mine until you tell me what you think the song was about... and I don't just mean "healing"... I'll give you the title again, "Bless My Soul" but it changes to "Bless the Lord, O my soul" when it's the complete line...
Here's a HINT: Psalm 103 or Psalm 104
HALLELUJAH!God is so good!
Bendice Alma mía, Al Señor;
Y rinde a su nombre, adoración.
Y no olvides, sus beneficios;
Bendice Alma mía, Al Señor.

Él es quién perdona,
Todas tus dolencias, Él sanará;
El que te rescata, y con sus favores,
Coronarás, te saciará.

Cantaré, de tu Amor;
A Tú nombre, siempre daré,
Toda Gloria y Honor;
Porque me rescataste, oh Señor, Jesús,
Y por siempre a Ti mi Alma, rendiré.

Bendice Alma mía, Al Señor;
Y rinde a su nombre, adoración.
Y no olvides, sus beneficios;
Bendice Alma mía, Al Señor.

Él es quién perdona,
Todas tus dolencias, Él sanará;
El que te rescata, y con sus favores,
Coronarás, te saciará.

Yo cantaré. . . . .

Cantaré, de tu Amor;
A Tú nombre, siempre daré,
Toda Gloria y Honor;
Porque me rescataste, oh Señor, Jesús,
Y por siempre a con mi Alma. . .

Cantaré, de tu Amor;
A Tú nombre, siempre daré,
Toda Gloria y Honor;
Porque me rescataste, oh Señor, Jesús,
y por siempre a Ti mi Alma rendiré.

"Tú me has sanado Señor,
Tú rescataste del hoyo mi vida;
Tú perdonaste todas mis iniquidades,
Me has coronado con favores y misericordias;
Tú has saciado de bien mi boca,
Me rejuveneciste cómo el águila;
Y Señor, hoy vengo a decirte, que estoy agradecido,
Porque Tú has derramado tu sanidad en mi corazón".

Has derramado, Tú sanidad,
Has derramado, aceite fresco, oh Dios;
Has derramado, Tú bálsamo de amor, sobre mi corazón.

Me has perdonado, me has rescatado;
ooh Señor, me has sanado,
Con Tú bálsamo de amor, sobre mi vida;
Curaste mi corazón, con tu medicina Señor.

Cantaré, de tu Amor;
A Tú nombre, siempre daré,
Toda Gloria y Honor;
Porque me rescataste, oh Señor, Jesús,
Y por siempre con mi Alma. . .

Cantaré, de tu Amor;
A Tú nombre, siempre daré,
Toda Gloria y Honor;
Porque me rescataste, oh Señor, Jesús,
Y por siempre a Ti mi Alma rendiré.
Y por siempre a Ti mi Alma rendiré.
Y por siempre a Ti mi Alma rendiré.

Me rindo a Ti, en adoración.
Why not look around while you're here?

A21 CAMPAIGN... for November 11th... GLOBAL AWARENESS DAY

2011-10-24T12:00:00.002-06:00

Click HERE to be a part of the KEY2FREE Global Awareness Day on November 11.

To read more visit The A21 Campaign

The PROBLEM
SOLUTION

GET INVOLVED

Latest News

MORE THAN RICE

2011-09-04T19:00:00.000-06:00

A new book and upcoming movie(?)...Visit Pamela Chestnut (author) of MORE THAN RICE to learn more.

10 Ways You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking

THE BOOK

SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE

2011-08-03T12:00:00.000-06:00

God always is mindful to NOT let me forget

Alida gave us this THOUGHT FOR TODAY through a WORD FILLED WEDS. photo and this well chosen verse:

The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

Psalm 103:6

Just enough Lord, to keep this epidemic travesty before my eyes and see it STOPPED.

Diane S. share some GREAT news from BORN2FLY Project in Bulgaria, check it out!

And Beauty From Ashes, has shared their PRAYER NEEDS and more.

SOLD, with Rachel... is showing us how young people are helping and if they can, why not us?

We each can do our part to make a difference

bring JUSTICE

and

God's righteousness!

NOT ONE

NO ONE

should be

FOR SALE!

NOT FOR SALE

Campaign

Thanks Alida for permission to use this and for speaking out!

AMISTAD FAMILIAR FEEDING CENTERS for the CHILDREN in MAZATLAN

2011-07-30T18:00:00.002-06:00

5 Feeding Centers from amistadfamiliardesinaloa on Vimeo.
Church: Amistad FamiliarMazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Pastor Carlos and Marilu Mariñelarena

Let's HELP STOP...

2011-07-15T13:00:00.000-06:00

I received this email and thought it was far too IMPORTANT not to share with everyone! WE need to help STOP THE TRAFFICK. To learn more visit their website.

WHO IS STOP THE TRAFFIK?

What is Human Trafficking?

The race is on!

205 nations from across the world will descend on the UK as it hosts the 2012 Olympics. For many international travel is an opportunity that glitters with hope and promise; a chance to make their dreams of a brighter future come true.

For many this can take an unexpected turn. That one chance for a brighter future, a good job, a better education becomes nothing but a nightmare.

Some may be trafficked into our communities and into the communities hosting the Olympic events.

Become a friend and help us to beat the traffickers

STOP relies on regular donations to support their trafficking prevention work in the UK and around the world. If you want to do something sign up and donate monthly to help:

Raise awareness about what trafficking is in communities hosting the Olympics and around the world

Equip communities to make it harder for traffickers to operate

Make it possible for someone in trouble to know how and where to get help

Develop long term anti-trafficking initiatives in the most vulnerable communities worldwide

People should NOT BE BOUGHT or SOLD! Let's make others AWARE and keep current by visiting STOP THE TRAFFICK BLOG!

STOLEN

PERSECUTION RIGHT NEXT DOOR

2011-07-10T21:00:00.002-06:00

This is long overdue (happened in April 2011) but I just came across it and I'm sharing it directly from PERSECUTION.COM

MEXICO: PASTOR ABDUCTED IN CHURCH

"Mexico’s rampant drug violence spilled over into the evangelical community in April when a pastor was kidnapped during Sunday morning worship. Four masked men burst into the El Shaddai Christian Center in Lázaro Cárdenas on the morning of April 10 and opened fire with automatic weapons. They then kidnapped the pastor, Josué Ramírez Santiago, in front of 500 helpless worshipers. The kidnappers are thought to be drug traffickers who are active in the Michoacán area.

Michoacan is the lilac colored state on the Pacific side near the green state of Jalisco

The following day, the kidnappers demanded a ransom of 20 million pesos, or $1.8 million, from the pastor’s family. Even if the family could pay the enormous sum, it would not necessarily guarantee the pastor’s safety.
Arturo Farela, director of the National Fraternity of Evangelical Churches, told Compass Direct News that organized crime syndicates and drug cartels have targeted Christians because they view churches as revenue centers and because churches support programs for the rehabilitation of drug addicts and alcoholics.

Farela said more than 100 pastors have been kidnapped and 15 murdered in recent years. “Furthermore,” he said, “some 100 Mexican or foreign pastors who lived in Ciudad Juarez have had to abandon the city because of the threats and demands for money. And of course many pastors and their families have been victims of extortion, threats, kidnapping and homicide.” Compass Direct was unable to verify the number of kidnapped and murdered pastors."

Source: Compass Direct News
Posted: April 19, 2011

Full article in Christianity Today! PLEASE PRAY!

LETTER of the FATHER'S LOVE for you (in Spanish)

2011-06-19T00:00:00.003-06:00

Whether you are "fatherless", had a horrible earthly dad or were privileged to have a GREAT DADThis is a love letter from OUR FATHER in heaven,who LOVES youlike thisSpanish Father's Love Letter from Barry Adams on Vimeo.

I would have like to share the same videos as I have on aMazing Grace... for Father's Day in Spanish here, but I was unable to find them. So, in case you never heard the Father's LOVE for you... I am sharing the well known Father's Love Letter... in Spanish, of course. It is always available near the bottom of my home blog.

Carta de Amor del Padre

Mi Hijo

Puede que tú no me conozcas,
pero Yo conozco todo sobre tí Salmos 139:1
Yo sé cuando te sientas y cuando te levantas
Salmos 139:2

Todos tus caminos me son conocidos
Salmos 139:3

Aun todos los pelos de tu cabeza están contados
Mateo 10:29-31

Porque tú has sido hecho a mi imagen
Génesis 1:27

En mí tú vives, te mueves y eres
Hechos 17:28

Porque tú eres mi descendencia
Hechos 17:28

Te conocí aun antes de que fueras concebido
Jeremías 1:4-5

Yo te escogí cuando planeé la creación
Efesios 1:11-12

Tú no fuiste un error, porque todos
tus días están escritos en mi libro
Salmos 139:15-16

Yo he determinado el tiempo exacto de tu
nacimiento y donde vivirías
Hechos 17:26

Tú has sido creado de forma maravillosa
Salmos 139:14

Yo te formé en el vientre de tu madre
Salmos 139:13

Yo te saqué del vientre de tu madre
el día en que naciste
Salmos 71:6

Yo he sido mal representado por
aquellos que no me conocen
Juan 8:41-44

Yo no estoy enojado y distante,
soy la manifestación perfecta del amor
1 Juan 4:16

Y es mi deseo gastar mi amor en tí simplemente
porque tú eres mi hijo y Yo tu padre
1 Juan 3:1

Te ofrezco mucho más que lo que
tu padre terrenal podría darte
Mateo 7:11

Porque Yo soy el Padre Perfecto
Mateo 5:48

Cada dádiva que tú recibes viene de mis manos
Santiago 1:17

Porque Yo soy tu proveedor quien
suple tus necesidades
Mateo 6:31-33

El plan que tengo para tu futuro
está siempre lleno de esperanzaJeremías 29:11

Porque Yo te amo con amor eterno
Jeremías 31:3

Mis pensamientos sobre tí son incontables
como la arena en la orilla del mar
Salmos 139:17-18

Me regocijo sobre tí con cánticos
Sofonías 3:17

Yo nunca pararé de hacerte bien
Jeremías 32:40

Porque tú eres mi tesoro más precioso
Éxodo 19:5

Yo deseo afirmarte dándote
todo mi corazón y toda mi alma
Jeremías 32:41

Y Yo quiero mostrarte cosas
grandes y maravillosas
Jeremías 33:3

Si me buscas con todo tu corazón,
me encontrarás
Deuteronomio 4:29

Deleítate en Mí y te concederé
las peticiones de tu corazón
Salmos 37:4

Porque Yo soy el que produce tus deseos
Filipenses 2:13

Yo puedo hacer por tí mucho más
de lo que tú podrías imaginar
Efesios 3:20

Porque Yo soy tu mayor alentador
2 Tesalonicenses 2:16-17

Yo también soy el Padre que te
consuela durante todos tus problemas
2 Corintios 1:3-4

Cuando tu corazón está quebrantado,
Yo estoy cerca a tí
Salmos 34:18

Así como el pastor carga a un cordero,
Yo te cargo a tí cerca de mi corazón
Isaías 40:11

Un día Yo te enjugaré cada lágrima de tus ojos y quitaré
todo el dolor que hayas sufrido en esta tierra
Apocalipsis 21:3-4

Yo soy tu Padre,
y te he amado como a mi hijo, Jesús
Juan 17:23

Porque en Jesús, mi amor hacía tí ha sido revelado
Juan 17:26

Él es la representación exacta de lo que Yo soy
Hebreos 1:3

Él ha venido a demostrar que
Yo estoy contigo, no contra tí
Romanos 8:31

Y también a decirte que Yo no estaré
contando tus pecados
2 Corintios 5:18-19

Porque Jesús se murió para que
tú y Yo pudieramos ser reconciliados
2 Corintios 5:18-19

Su muerte ha sido la última expresión
de mi amor hacía tí
1 Juan 4:10

Por mi amor hacía tí haré
cualquier cosa que gane tu amor
Romanos 8:31-32

Si tú recibes el regalo de mi Hijo Jesús,
tú me recibes a Mí
1 Juan 2:23

Y ninguna cosa te podrá a tí
separar otra vez de mi amor
Romanos 8:38-39

Vuelve a casa y participa de la mayor
fiesta celestial que nunca has visto
Lucas 15:7

Yo siempre he sido Padre,
y por siempre seré Padre
Efesios 3:14-15

La pregunta es...
¿quieres tú ser mi hijo?
Juan 1:12-13

Yo estoy esperando por tí
Lucas 15:11-32

Con Amor,
Tú Padre Omnipotente Dios

"Father's Love Letter Used By Permission Father Heart Communications Copyright 2001-2008 Translated by Sergio Acevedo www.FathersLoveLetter.com" www.FathersLoveLetter.com/Spanish

RAIN DOWN

2011-06-11T20:00:00.000-06:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bUHnNmfOcQ
KIM WALKER
This year I shared the PRAYERS from Global day of Prayer (GDOP) for the 10 days up to Pentecost over at The Lighthouse of Prayer (in the comments) of "10 Days of Prayer". Here I am sharing their PRAYER FOR THE WORLD being shared today, June 12th:
PLEASE JOIN in this PRAYER and SHARE with others

“They lifted their voices to God with one accord…” –Acts 4:24

Almighty God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

Together with believers all over the world,

We gather today to glorify Your Name.

You are the Creator of heaven and earth.

There is no one like You, holy and righteous in all Your ways.

We submit to Your authority as the King of the universe.

We pray with one voice to enthrone You in our hearts

and to honour You before the world.

Lord God, You alone are worthy of our praise and adoration.

Our Father in heaven,

Thank You for loving the world so greatly.

You gave Your only Son, Jesus Christ,

to die on the cross for our sins

so that we could be reconciled to You.

We are grateful to call You Father and to be called Your children.

Nothing can separate us from Your love.

Thank You Father, for adopting us into Your family
because of Jesus Christ our Savior.

Lord Jesus Christ,

You alone are worthy to open the scrolls of history,

for You were slain and have redeemed us to the Father by Your blood.

We confess that You are Head of the Church

and Lord of all heaven and earth.

May people from every tribe and language become Your followers

so that Your blessing brings transformation among all peoples.

Let Your kingdom be established in every nation of the world

so that governments will rule with righteousness and justice.

And may Your Name be great, from the rising of the sun to its setting.

Jesus Christ, You are the Saviour of the world and the Lord of all.

Father of mercy and grace,

We acknowledge that we have sinned

and that our world is gripped by the power of sin.

Our hearts are grieved by injustice, hatred and violence.

We are shamed by oppression, racism and bloodshed in our land.

We mourn all loss of life in murder, war and terrorism.

Our homes are broken and our churches are divided by rebellion and pride.

Our lives are polluted by selfishness, greed, idolatry and sexual sin.

We have grieved Your heart and brought shame to Your Name.

Have mercy on us as we repent with all our hearts.

God of mercy, forgive our sins.
Pour out Your grace and heal our land.

Spirit of the living God,

Apart from You, we can do nothing.

Transform Your Church into the image of Jesus Christ.

Release Your power to bring healing to the sick,

freedom to the oppressed and comfort to those who mourn.

Pour Your love into our hearts and fill us with compassion

to answer the call of the homeless and the hungry

and to enfold orphans, widows and the elderly in Your care.

Give us wisdom and insight for the complex problems we face today.

Help us to use the resources of the earth for the well-being of all.

Holy Spirit, we need Your comfort
and guidance. Transform our hearts.

Lord Jesus Christ,

Because You were dead, but are now risen,

and the Father has given You a Name above all names,

You will defeat all powers of evil.

Tear down strongholds and ideologies that resist the knowledge of God.

Remove the veil of darkness that covers the peoples.

Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death.

Bring deliverance from demonic oppression.

Break the hold of slavery, tyranny and disease.

Fill us with courage to preach Your word fearlessly,

and to intercede for the lost faithfully.

Almighty God, deliver us from evil.

King of Glory,

Come and finish Your work in our cities, our peoples and our nations.

We lift our voices in unison with believers from Africa and Asia,

from the Middle East and Europe, from North and South America,

and from Australia and the Pacific Islands—together we cry:

Lift up your heads, O you gates!
Be lifted up ancient doors
so that the King of glory may come in!

As Your deeds increase throughout the earth,

and as Your blessings abound to all the nations,

they will seek You, asking, “Who is this King of glory?”

Together we will answer:

He is the Lord Almighty!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Come fill the earth with Your glory as the waters cover the sea.
The Spirit and the Bride say:

Amen! Come Lord Jesus!

~ by Global Day of Prayer

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

2011-06-01T00:00:00.001-06:00

CLAI
Here in Mazatlan2011

COMPASSION in the PHILIPPINES

2011-05-25T00:00:00.003-06:00

COMPASSION

2011

Follow the TEAM of BLOGGERS going with COMPASSION to the Philippines! Let's pray for them as they get ready and during this trip.

Bloggers

Trip Leaders

Follow the team of Compassion Bloggers as they witness and write about the ministry of Compassion International to children living in the Philippines. Follow their journey in words, pictures and video here May 29-June 4, 2011.

Here are some BEFORE leaving blog posts by some of the ones going:

"Confessions of a Poverty Virgin" by Emily Freeman

"I love how God Writes Stories" by Kat (Inspired to Action)

"Frugality as a Means of Giving" by Stephanie

What do you know about the Philippines?

GO HERE

"Challenge for Prayer

Philippines’ great economic and political potential is not yet realized despite a wealth of natural resources, deeply democratic sentiment and a well-educated population. Failures by successive governments to deal with serious economic and social issues hold back development, accelerate unsustainable urbanization and keep half the population in poverty. Pray specifically for:

a) A government that actively pursues justice and righteousness. Increasingly, committed Christians take major posts of leadership; pray that they may decisively influence the nation for good. Pray for the Fellowship of Christians in Government, which promotes biblical standards in state structures and among Christian public servants.
b) The end of corruption and graft, which has robbed the country of $48 billion in the last 20 years. A flawed political system helps maintain endemic greed and cronyism and keeps the country’s elite in power and wealth. The fact that the Philippines is Asia’s most Christianized nation – yet is the fourth most corrupt – is scandalous.
c) Recovery from the tropical storms of 2009. A series of storms battered the country, displacing millions of people, killing over 1,000 and causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The aftermath revealed the need for change in a number of areas: government that mishandles disaster relief and assigned relief funds, deforestation that leads to flooding and landslides, and poverty that leads to illegal shantytowns forming in high-risk areas. There are no easy solutions, but many pressing problems.
d) Much needed reform to land ownership issues. Most farmers are landless. Changes would hugely improve the lot of the tens of millions of poor. Reform laws passed in 1988 are not implemented; continued injustices produce frustration and violence and perpetuate poverty for millions of farmers. Long-term investment into health, education and other basic infrastructures is also greatly needed, but requires commitment, huge sums and long-term vision by the government.
e) Peace in Mindanao among the marginalized, resentful Muslim (Moro) population, the government and the local “Christian” majority. Islamist factions, such as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, will not compromise. They claim four provinces, two with Muslim minorities, for an Islamic state. Pray for a fair, workable solution that ends the cycle of military presence, violence, kidnappings and suffering. Pray also that centuries of perceived “Christian” oppression might end with freedom and respect for the gospel." ~ Operation World

ANSWER THE CALL

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEydWtYVp7osung bySteve Green
God has a purpose for youHis call to youWill you answer today?

PRAYER

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SLAVERY ABOLITION PRAYER GUIDE

The impact of your prayers will be eternally significant and are priceless to the Kingdom of God. Please
agree with us in petitioning the Lord for these precious and hurting soulsʼ names to be added to the
Lambʼs book of Life, that we may one day rejoice with them in the very presence of the Lord.
Thank you for taking the time to answer theCALL2XXX. Together we will make a difference.

"If My People . . . will humble themselves . . . "
1. Pray that we as Christians will bow before the LORD each day, so that we may receive His
grace daily, as we should (Jas. 4:6-10).
2. Pray that those who have a personal relationship with the LORD will walk in a spirit of humility,
as Jesus walked, and live in recognition that pride leads to destruction & humility proceeds honor
(Mic. 6:8; Prov. 18:12).
3. Pray that Christian husbands & wives will be humble in spirit in order that their prayers may be
answered (1 Peter 3:7-15).
4. Pray that young Christians will be clothed with humility, respecting their elders lifting all their
concerns to God, and trusting God to exalt them @ the proper time (1 Peter 5:5-10).
5. Pray that times of crisis would be tangible reminders "what we deserve" apart from the mercy of
God (1 Peter 3:13-17; Titus 3:1-9; Psalm 40:1-3; 68:19-20; 103:1-5; Romans 6:23).
6. Pray that God’s people would assume responsibility for the moral & spiritual erosion our nation
& world (Ezra 9:6; Psalm 51:16-17).

" . . . and pray . . . "
7. Pray for the physical, mental & spiritual protection of those called to the light in the darkness of
this industry, their families & those associated with them (Ps. 91, 37).
8. Pray that God’s people would lay aside their differences, and unite behind the desperate need
for an outpouring of God’s presence in our lives (Ps 133:1-3; Eph. 4:1-6).
9. Pray that a healthy fear of God would permeate our hearts & minds. Ask God to deliver us from
the fear of man, the lust of the flesh & impart unto a desire to be holy as unto Him (Prov. 1:7, 9:10,
29:25; 1 Thes. 4:3-8, Heb. 12:14).
10. Pray that the scriptures would guide all decision making (Prov. 21:30-31).
11. Pray that God would raise up an army of prayer warriors who are willing to persevere & wage
war on their knees (Lk. 18:1-8).
12. Pray that urgency & fervency would characterize our prayers (Is. 64:9).
13. Pray that God will increase our belief in His ability to intervene supernaturally & do the
impossible. Pray for a desire to fast as we seek the face of God (Heb. 11:6, Mark 9:23; Jas. 15:16-
18; Is. 58:6-12).
14. Pray that our first response as Christians will be to pray when we become anxious about any
circumstance (Mt. 6:25-32; Phil 4:6-7; Jer. 33:3).
15. Pray that Christians will seek God before getting physically involved in God’s daily assignment
for them (Mt. 6:6-8, 33; Ps 32:6).
16. Pray that God’s people would unite in praying & submitting to the authority placed over them,
that we may lead quiet & peaceful lives in godliness & holiness (1 Tim. 2:1-4; 1 Peter 1:14-16;).
17. Pray that all Christians called to this type of ministry be filled with the Holy Spirit daily, their
lives be fully surrendered & in order to the LORDSHIP of Christ (Acts 2:1-5; Matt. 3:11; 2 Cor 6:17;
Rev. 22:1)
18. Pray that the marriages of those in this type of ministry to be protected strengthened & protected.
Where there has been separation or even divorce, pray for humbleness, forgiveness, reconciliation,
healing & restoration (1 Cor. 7:27; Heb. 13:4; Eph 6:11-14; Exo. 15:26; Ps. 103:3; 147:3)
19. Pray that the Father’s love & character will radiate from believers, the words spoken would be of the
Holy Spirit and that people would see Jesus in us despite ourselves (Col. 2:2; 2 Thes. 3:5; James 2:8).
20. Pray that what we say, where we go, how we act & what we do would reflect the character of
Christ & not the world (Ps. 139:19-22; Matt. 5:6).
21. Pray that God’s people would not be self-sufficient. May we see our dire need for help from
God & others (Jn. 15:5; 2 Cor. 3:5; Neh. 6:16; Jer. 2:31-31).
22. Pray that God’s people receive revelation of who they are in Christ in order for them to operate
in the fullness of their destiny, as well as the dominion & authority that is their inheritance (Eph.
3:19; 2 Cor. 10: 3-6; Lk. 9:1).
23. Pray that deep inner healing will take place in the lives of those that are freed from the bondages of sin & the body of Christ as a whole (Exo. 15:26; Ps. 103:3; 147:3)
24. Pray that the intercessional influence of the righteous will result in cities & regions being
spared. (Genesis 18:26,29,30,32;19:22;26:4,5,24; 1 Kings 11:12,13)
25. Pray that adult Christians will set a pattern in seeking the LORD in all things so that younger
generations find their strength & hope in the LORD (Ps. 27; Ps. 91; Acts 17:26-27; John 17:3).
26. Pray that the world will recognize us by our love for one another & the fruit of the Spirit will be
bountiful in our lives (Rom 12:10; 1 Titus 6:11; 1 John 4:7; 2 John 5:6, Gal. 5:23)
27. Pray that God will send the purifying & sanctifying fire into the hearts, lives & that which God
has entrusted to His people (Acts 2:3; 2 Cor 6:17; Rev. 22:1)
28. Pray that where there are false teachers & prophets that they either submit to God’s perfect
will for there lives or that the evil that controls them will be exposed. Stand in the gap for those
being led astray by the forces of darkness controlling these people. May they repent & become
teachable by the Word, thus walking in the fullness of the destinies for their lives (Titus1:8; 1 Tim.
1:3-11; 6:3-6).

" . . . and turn from their wicked ways . . . "
29. Pray that Christians will meditate daily on the Word of God, allowing God to conform them to
the image of Christ (Ps. 119:9-11; 1 Peter 1:13 – 1 Peter 2:3; Romans 8:29; Phil. 1:6; 2 Cor. 7:1).
30. Pray that God’s people will honesty acknowledge their sins, seek God’s forgiveness & expose
all sins appropriately (Ro. 2:1-2; Gal. 6:1).
31. Pray that believers will accept accountability from godly people (Jas. 5:16)..
32. Pray that genuine repentance will characterize our response to sin & the LORDSHIP of Jesus
Christ would rule our lives (2 Cor. 7:9-10; Mt. 7:21).
Pray that new believers would become disciples & that holiness would be a lifestyle of ’Christians’
(Heb. 12:10-11, 14; Ps 139:19-22, Matt. 5:6).

" . . . then I will hear from heaven . . . "
33. Praise God that His hand is not too short to save. Claim the promise that the LORD draws
near to those who call upon Him in truth (Is. 59:1; Ps. 145:18).

" . . . and I will forgive their sin . . . "
34. Thank the LORD for His promise to extend mercy to those who "confess & forsake their sin"
and that He is faithful & just to forgive sin & to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (Prov. 28:13; 1
John 1:9).

" . . . and will heal their land . . . "
35. Praise the LORD that He promises to heal those who have fallen away and bind up the wounds
of the torn & bruised, replace beauty for ashes & restore the years the locust have eaten (jer. 3:22;
Hos. 6:1; Isa 61:4; Joel 2:25).

International Justice Mission
A Heart for Justice
The A21 Campaign
Beauty from Ashes

Modern Day Abolitionists

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Today, there are more people held in slavery than at the height of the transatlantic slave trade.

There are many fine groups and individuals doing outstanding work to help trafficking victims.

Organizations like Anti-Slavery International, Free the Slaves, International Justice Mission, ECPAT(End Child Pornography and Trafficking), Not For Sale and Polaris Project have fearless team members at the frontlines, risking their lives in lawless lands, to help those most vulnerable.

Keep Reading on CNN.com: The CNN Freedom Project

Source: CNN

Read MORE here

"Sex Trafficking in the USA"

"Martine McCutcheon raises her hand to protect child victims of trafficking"

Human Trafficking Facts

TREAD ON TRAFFICKING

2011-04-23T09:00:00.002-06:00

WHAT IS TREAD ON TRAFFICKING?

Originating in the Love146 Boston Task Force, Tread on Trafficking is a virtual event that happens across the globe beginning May 1st, 2011.

Those who tread on trafficking put their foot down to raise awareness about child sex slavery and funds to care for survivors and those vulnerable to exploitation. Treaders ask sponsors to support them for the number of miles or hours they spend running, swimming, biking, or working out in some form over the eight week period of May & June.

Becoming a treader is really simple, anyone, anywhere can sign up. All proceeds raised by those treading benefit the work of Love146.

GO to LOVE 146 and LEARN HOW YOU CAN "TREAD ON TRAFFICKING" and sign up to be a part or sponsor someone who is...

"I Was Abused, too!"

2011-04-08T00:00:00.007-06:00

Countless number of children, sadly can say this and we,collectively MUST do something to STOP it and each of us can make a difference...
APRIL 2011 is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9LoAVy1rg4

This is the recent series that was shared at Life Today - Wednesdays with Beth. The above video is just the conclusion of this series. Betty and James Robison are currently reaching out to victims of Human Trafficking through the ministry of:

Mission: RESCUELIFE

Many of the following videos share about this after Beth Moore does her teaching on Deborah:

A Story Fit for a Song Pt. 1

A Story Fit for a Song Pt. 2

A Story Fit for a Song Pt. 3

A Story Fit for a Song Pt. 4

A Story Fit for a Song Pt. 5

13:38

"For victims of sex slavery, it is often difficult to overcome the shame of their pasts.

Isaiah 54:4 is the hope RESCUELife shares,

"Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth . . . "

15:09

28:31

Please BE SURE to visit Diana Scimone's recent blog post "Negotiating the sale of a 3 yr. old..." and read

what an abolitionist film maker shares from the documentary "Playground"

Here is another new voice Stella's Voice sharing about sex trafficking in Moldova (shared by Cathy, another concerned blogger friend)

* ribbon image source: "Stop Street Harassment", who share 10 Ideas... for National Sexual Assault and Prevention Month that are well worth checking out doing...

ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE TAKES ALL OF US... Let's not join the "crude" and the "jaded" ways of society, let's change and break through this stronghold and destruction of purity, wholeness and innocence with justice for all. Let's do something and take back what's being done against women and children. BE THE SOLUTION!

REACH ONE MORE FOR JESUS...

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...that's what I'm living for

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtI3QoP48lM
...what about you?
April Prayer Alert for Beauty From Ashes MinistriesCan you commit to pray for these victims?Can you pray for these needs?Can you do something in your community or church to STOP this?to REACH out to them?Can you make others aware of this?Can ONE make a difference?Can you help expand these projects to other countries in need?
Please don't let ONE more become a VICTIM or think they are forgotten?
GOD NEVER FORGETS REACH OUTTOBEJESUSFORONEMORESOULCRYINGOUT

*linking up with SUPER SON~~Sun~~day, why not JOIN us! Shine a little SON on your Sunday!

BGEA in JAPAN: Responding to Crisis ~ Continue to PRAY and Support

2011-03-24T10:38:00.001-07:00

I took the video off since it automatically plays but you may view it here...
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

"...As the Vice President of Programs and Government Relations for Samaritan’s Purse, Isaacs is working closely with BGEA Associate Director of Asian Affairs Chad Hammond in a joint effort to bring help and hope to hurting people following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami... Reporting by phone Thursday, Isaacs said that the nuclear cloud was keeping him cut off from his team to the north in Sendai.

CNN reported that close to 200,000 people living within a 12-mile radius of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant – the hardest hit of several nuclear plants affected since the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami – had been evacuated. Authorities banned flights over the area...

Isaacs is calling on the Christian community around the world to continue to pray for the recovery efforts.
Here’s some ways you can pray specifically:
• That Japan’s military will be able to assist the team from Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA transport 93 tons of supplies that arrived Saturday from the airlift.
• For wisdom from the Holy Spirit in all decision-making.
• Continued favor with Japan government officials.
• For much-needed fuel (for trucks).
• For protection from radiation.
• For the people of Japan, who are very fearful and anxious.
• That people will come to see God’s love in spite of their suffering and in the midst of their suffering.

"Despite the challenges our team is facing in Japan, we have much to be thankful for,” Isaacs said. “Please join us in praising God for the help of the U.S. military, Japanese government officials, and local Christians. Thank Him that our charter flight arrived safely in Japan. Thank Him that our team has remained safe and healthy." ~ TO READ MORE of this article or in its entirety, please go HERE

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL INVOLVED IN THE RESCUE EFFORTS, BOTH SPIRITUALLY and PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY...in every way... there is need for Our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

ONE HEART has shared a powerful, poignant post on JAPAN that will stir your HEART to pray.

"TO HAVING IT ALL"

SO MANY PRAYER ALERTS...

2011-03-21T10:00:00.002-07:00

I am compelled to share the Global Day of Prayer's email once again and please check out the links and these sites and PRAY... God is calling us and giving us an opportunity to MOVE by His Spirit and cover these:

So much is happening in the world around us. Minute by minute things are changing and more prayer needs are generated. Please visit our website www.globaldayofprayer.com for frequently updated prayer information for the nations.

Join us as we pray for:

JAPAN

LIBYA

COTE D’IVOIRE

Japan: Christians reach out to a shaken nation

On March 11 the nation of Japan was shaken by a heavy 8.9 magnitude earthquake, followed by a devastating tsunami that left tens of thousands of people dead, missing and unaccounted for.

At the moment of writing a serious nuclear disaster is on the horizon as a result of overheating and explosions at the nation's Fukushima power plant. A radio-active cloud is threatening the capital Tokyo, with 13 million inhabitants one of the most densely populated city regions in Asia. As Japan is the world's third largest economy, there are also large economic effects as stock markets are tumbling.

According to a report posted at Crosswalk.com, Christian organizations based in Japan are using social networking sites to coordinate relief efforts. Christian Relief, Assistance, Support and Hope (CRASH Japan) is working closely with JEMA (the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Association), to coordinate a large network of experienced volunteers who live in Japan and are familiar with the nation's culture and language. Leaders set up a command center in Tokyo with bases in affected areas. Christian aid teams will work through local churches who know the community's needs.

More than 300 churches exist in the area affected by the tsunami. The status of most of them is unknown. Asian Access, a Missions organization that works with over 1,800 churches throughout Japan, has been trying to contact their partners, but communication has been difficult. For more information about the Tsunami relief fund and a message from the President of Asian Access, Joe Handley http://asianaccess.org/A2-Japan-Tsunami-Relief-Fund.html

Peter Howard with Food for the Hungry says: "For a modern country, the scale of this disaster is unparalleled. Many churches in Japan are opening their doors to receive the survivors. "We believe that the church is God's vehicle for spreading the Gospel of love and compassion and the message of peace," says Howard. "We're really hopeful that the Japanese church supported by churches all around the world will rise up and truly show what Christians are all about."

"The Fukushima and Tohoku Bible chapels are in some of the hardest hit areas," says Stephen Van Valkenburg, a director of Christian Aid. "They have already been evacuated because they are all situated close to the endangered nuclear power plants. There is a lot of panic and help is being distributed to refugees in emergency shelters. These missionaries have some of the most effective outreaches in Japan, so we know that they are sharing the love of God in both word and deed during this tragic time."

Japan is one the wealthiest 'unreached nations' in the world. Its population exceeds 127 million, yet less than one percent of those consider themselves Christians. Society is highly materialistic. Those who do claim a religious preference typically blend elements of Shinto and Buddhism. The regions hit hardest by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan’s northern Pacific coast is considered 'hard ground' by missionaries. Disasters always bring up existential questions. This certainly is a time for Christians in Japan and around the world to show God's love to the Japanese people in their time of need.
Prayer points:

· Pray for all those in Japan to have presence of mind, and for those who are believers to rise to the occasion with the power of the Holy Spirit to meet the needs as He directs them.

· Pray for the Church to unite to reach out to help in the aftermath. Pray for wise response, order and resources applied appropriately.

· Pray for the global Church to wake up to the need to be prepared in order to be His hands and feet in these situations as they begin to unfold so quickly around the world.

· Pray for God's mercy, that there will be more than enough messengers of the gospel in every place to share the good news of His mercy and grace to those who do not yet know Him.

Used with permission from Joel News International, a weekly e-zine on the advance of God's Kingdom globally. Check it out at www.joelnews.org and sign up for yourself!

LIBYA on the brink of war

Government forces are continuing to fight the rebels who took control of several cities after protests and violence broke out last month. While Western nations are working to establish a no-fly zone over Libya, leader Muammar al-Qadhafi appears to be preparing to lay siege to the rebel held city of Benghazi, as well as other towns along the coast.

PRAY FOR:

· The salvation of Muammar al-Qadhafi. Pray for this leader to stop ordering deadly attacks on his own people. (I Timothy 2:1-3)

· Political freedom for Libyans and for the Gospel to reach them. Pray for them to be liberated from the oppression of the current regime and from the oppression of Islam. (Isaiah 42:6,7)

· The Gospel to be made known in this Muslim nation. Ask the Lord to draw the people of Libya out of the dominion of darkness and into the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.(Colossians 1:13)

· A great harvest of souls during this time of instability. (John 4:35)

Courtesy of Window International Network

Christians attacked, killed in Ivory Coast

Mission News Network – 21 March 2011

Christians are now a major target in violence which is teetering Ivory Coast on the edge of civil war.

When the post-election violence began in November, believers were almost immediately at risk. Laurent Gbagbo refused to step down from his post as president when candidate Alassane Ouattara was voted in as president, despite international recognition of Ouattara as the country's new president.

Now Christians are in danger!

"In the city of Abidjan, there's a call by Islamic clerics against the Christians," confirms Carl Moeller with Open Doors, USA. "The fact of the matter is, in this part of the world, politics and religion are very difficult to separate."

Where does religion fit in? Gbagbo calls himself a Christian, and Ouattara calls himself a Muslim. Many Muslims associate believers with Gbagbo whether they actually support him or not.

Christians' prayers for peace in Ivory Coast are seen as further evidence of Gbagbo loyalty.

As a result, Christians have been targeted directly. "Our coworkers on the ground say that several churches have been already burned, and many Christians have been beaten up. And there are actually--although we don't have firm numbers on this according to our coworker there--Christians who've been killed in these attacks," says Moeller.

The U.N. reports that over 430 people have died as a direct result of the hostilities.

Thousands of believers have been made homeless, and due to the lack of hospitals, many of them are dying as well. 40,000 people are gathered at churches in and around Abidjan. Christians undoubtedly make up some of the hundreds of thousands of refugees since violence began.

Pray for:

· Pray for strength for our brothers and sisters in Ivory Coast right now.

· Pray for the safety of Open Doors workers as well, and that ministry would continue.

· Pray that believers would still manage to be a light for Christ in the middle of misunderstandings and malevolence.

Open Doors works to build the church in Ivory Coast.

Source: http://www.mnnonline.org/article/15486

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PRAYER ALERTS pdfs

JAPAN

Middle East

Operation Mobilization in the Middle east

Dangerous Assignment (see GDOP)

The African continent has many as well from LIBYA to Cote d'lvore

I shared many of these at The Lighthouse of Prayer and then I thought... MISSIONS (this blog) also needs to share the many countries and our brothers and sisters reaching out during these difficult times.

WORLD WEEKEND OF PRAYER coming June 4th-5th, 2011

Here's a sample from their PRAYER DIARY

The Prayer Diary
"Children have always been a priority for Jesus; when children were brought to Him, He placed His hands on them, prayed for them, and blessed them. It is therefore imperative that as Christians we too prioritise the needs of children, especially those who are vulnerable and hurting.

The Prayer Diary is produced in response to prayer requests from various children’s ministries across the globe. There is a theme for each week and a different request for each day. We hope you will find this a valuable resource as you pray both for children at risk and also for the Christians caring for them.

1. January - March
Dear Praying Friends,
This issue of the Prayer Diary is made up of requests from Africa. Africa has many problems that we in the West often have difficulty appreciating or understanding. We will look at some of these issues each week. "

And please REMEMBER... this area of TRAFFICKING that God has placed on my heart

with NOT FOR SALE and FREE 2 PLAY TOUR

Free2Play in Thailand 2010 from Not For Sale Campaign on Vimeo.

Freedom and new features in PERU

"Working on the streets of Lima, Peru, we know that it’s not enough to rescue individuals out of exploitation and bondage. We must also equip them to create a new future for themselves — one in which they have employment opportunities and are no longer vulnerable to the threat of traffickers.

At Not For Sale Peru, we are building a Vocational Center… and providing the first round of Vocational Training as we build!" ...to read more go here

Let us PRAY for one another!
Children should not be sold, they should be able to enjoy playing.!
This is our mission!

PRAY FOR LEAST REACHED PEOPLE

2011-03-11T21:00:00.001-07:00

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER NEWSLETTER

PRAYING FOR THE LEAST-REACHED PEOPLE GROUPS

“Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” --Habakkuk 1:5

What is the problem?

2,000 years ago Jesus commanded His disciples, “Go make disciples of all ‘nations’.”

More than 6,800 of the 16,000 “ethnê” or ethnic groups living today, to which He referred, lack a community of believers with adequate numbers and resources to successfully fulfil His command. Simply stated, 1 in 4 people remain without reasonable access to the gospel—The Forgotten One Fourth World! This simply means that, although there may be a few believers or even a few churches, they are a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources to evangelize their own people group.

Where are they?

These groups are found around the world, not only in the so-called 10/40 Window nations.

Go to this link http://www.joshuaproject.net/ethne.php?es=6 to find the least-reached people groups in each nation.

Why are they still least-reached?

· GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS: remote, harsh climate, difficult access, or nomadic.

· LINGUISTIC BARRIERS: illiterate, no scripture in their language, unwritten language, terminology confusion.

· POLITICAL BARRIERS: restricted access, evangelism forbidden, hostile environment (war?).

· CULTURAL BARRIERS: persecution, closed to change, Christianity viewed as a “foreign” religion.

· UNRECOGNIZED: believers unaware of the need or the group, small in size, prejudice, isolated from the society in which they live.

SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO TO CHANGE THIS?

Jesus told His disciples in Luke 10:1-3, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Jesus’ solution to the dilemma of the plentiful harvest with few workers was prayer.

In her book, Intercession, Thrilling and Fulfilling, Joy Dawson echoed this call to prayer, “God’s priority plan to reach the un-evangelized is the mobilization of His people in united prayer. We are to pray with clean hearts, according to His will and His ways from His Word, in faith, energized by the Holy Spirit.”

Prayer changes things! Prayer…

Ushers us into God’s presence which changes us.
Reveals God’s plans so we can cooperate with them.
Obeys Jesus’ command to ask the Lord of the Harvest to send workers.
Invites God’s presence and participation in the process.
Removes hindrances to the gospel and prepares the hearts of unbelievers to hear and respond.
Releases resources for the task.
Insures protection for the workers and the work.
Releases spiritual power to fulfil the call, and,
Exercises divine authority to change situations and people.
Prayer IS the battle, and prayer maintains the victory.

How can we pray effectively?

Begin with these five simple prayers based on scripture:

SEE: Pray that believers will see the hearts among every least-reached people group that are ready to hear and respond to the Gospel (John 4:35).
SEND: Pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send labourers among these “no-choice” peoples (Luke 10:2).
UNITY: Pray that the Lord will help the Body of Christ to labour together in the unity of the Spirit to bring good news where it’s never been heard before (1 Cor. 3:9).
SUPPLY: Pray that God will supply and multiply the resources necessary to support His workers and their work (2 Cor. 9:8-11).
SUCCESS: Pray for 100-fold fruit that remains for God’s glory and transforms each group by its presence (Matt. 4:20).
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f27IfBpAow to view the “Unreached—Did You Know?” video to see the challenge remaining. [ABOVE video]

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F10apDwF4B0 to be challenged to be alert and ready for the opportunities God is pouring out in response to believing prayer for these unreached groups.

Ethnê partners have prepared tools to facilitate specific prayer for the remaining Least-Reached Peoples:

One is a DVD set of 12 video testimonies of believers formerly from unreached peoples now reaching others, one for each region with coordinating bulletin inserts and prayer bookmarks [Find these at www.gcni.org/pray40 ]

These videos are available at www.youtube.com in English as follows (other languages are available on DVD):
- South Pacific http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ-AiYs-TMY
- Southeast Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv3Tanu-ONA
- Northeast Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X19I3ewwes
- South Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOmQVTi9aDI
- Central Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikIiAUuC0Qo
- Middle East/North Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaxSMZjMCoY
- Eastern and Southern Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHRXJw_83Y
- Western and Central Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wpzsdVFBro
- Eastern Europe/Eurasia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azeyv0uK43o
- Western Europe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4zZkkrb3I
- Central and South America http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPcb73v8Yh8
Other useful links:

·        Joshua Project www.joshuaproject.net/ethne.php is joining hands to provide further detailed information on the Least-Reached Peoples;
·        Global Prayer Digest is offering day-by-day prayer guides region by region for the least-reached peoples through the year www.globalprayerdigest.org.
·        PrayerGuard provides links to guide you through three-minute scripture-based prayerswww.prayerguard.net .
·        Etnopedia provides a growing number of multi-lingual profiles on the unreached groups atwww.etnopedia.org and ten different languages are available at present.
·        Love to Skype? www.unreachedprayer.org offers you the opportunity to build a Skype prayer team around a particular unreached group of your choice and to link to others with the same passion.
·        Visit the Ethnê website www.ethne.net for linking, further information, and tools or emailprayer@ethne.net to receive the latest updates.

From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Name of the Lord is to be praised.
The effective, fervent prayers of a righteous man avail much! Join hands with God and believers around the world month by month moving from east to west in this Harvest-Linked Prayer Strategy (HeLPS), peoples joining together to glorify God among all peoples…Ethne to Ethne…Pass it on…in your own network…in your own language.

*Lighthouse of Prayer has a PRAYER CHALLENGE and/or LINK UP please click here and read. This is a great focus for PRAYER!

DIANA SCIMONE, ORLANDO, Florida Freedom Rally

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Diana Scimone, of Born 2 Fly Project, will be here speaking but go over to her blog to learn more

January 16th, 2011 1PM to 5 PM
FREEDOM RALLY at 3PM; ORLANDO RESCUE and RESTORE COALITION Facebook
Florida Abolitionist

I know many do not live in this area as I don't either but we can stand with them to STOP Trafficking and PRAY for this event and the results to do just this.

1-11-11 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

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[source: SOLD Project]

Monday, January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Across the country, anti-trafficking organizations are hosting activities, from film screenings to training on community response efforts.

Because I have been involved with this special (heart) project since the weekend (in part) because I thought it may be related to this "issue", which is my vision and mission project here in Mexico to STOP this, I did not post this yesterday as I should have, but now have posted it on that day, so it will be on the right day. And I still do not have time to write about NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY because of what I am currently involved with and am not at liberty to share, I am just linking you to two bloggers, who I follow and admire much for their dedication to do 'whatever' they can to STOP this from continuing and not one more victim. I would like for you to get to know them as well and pray or assist them in anyway. Thank you so much!

I HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN

with Diana Scimone, Born 2 Fly Project

(see button to the right)

BEAUTY FROM ASHES

Julie Shematz from Beauty from Ashes™ Ministries

NOT FOR SALE

January 11th Freedom Walk and Freedom Fair

CAST and partners lead local efforts to raise awareness during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month For a second year, President Obama has once again proclaimed the month of January 2011 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In the proclaimation's opening paragraph, President Obama states: " Our Nation was founded on the enduring principles of equality and freedom for all....

Friday, January 7, 2011

CAST

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

*please see the brief prayer request in my WFW and the children of a beautiful young couple lost and being deceived and join me by PRAYING

"AND SHE WENT OUT..."

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Today, I am sharing a guest post from a dear sister in Christ, with the heart to serve Our Lord.

I met Micey (Michelle Anderson) here when I did MISSION 4 MONDAY as a meme, and sporadically through Spiritual Sunday. I have seen her beautiful heart for the Lord through her service as a surgical nurse, right where she lives to those around her and in Haiti (two times and even extended her stay the last time)(it may be three times??? I should have asked her).

Micey is currently preparing for a trip a lot further than Haiti...to Uganda... please PRAY for her and listen to your heart, in case God is speaking to you to GO to UGANDA with MICEY. I know from her Haiti trips that she takes the time to update us as she goes... here's a link to a slideshow to meet her and Haiti...
yes, Micey has the heart of a missionary and loves Jesus and the people she serves... she's going with PIONEERS (Michelle Anderson and her account information is on her right sidebar)

(She emailed and asked me to update the 39 days to 66 days as God determines her steps) So without further ado... MICEY

Uganda in 39 days! 66 days

Posted on January 5, 2011 by micey

I’m so excited to start making serious preparations to go to Uganda! Today, I drove to Sarasota, Florida to begin the rabies vaccine series. Now don’t fret. They don’t give those injections in the stomach anymore. It was a small, painless injection in the deltoid muscle. I will go back next week for shot number 2 and 2 weeks after that for shot number 3. The most painful part of the vaccine is the cost in time and money. Why rabies? I’m going to be in the middle of nowhere, Uganda. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

I checked the tracking on the visa. So far it’s still at the embassy. It’s all good though because I trust Jesus to take care of all the details. I have made my list of things to do and pack and have begun to check things off. I need to buy a mosquito net tent because most of the weird African diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes or flies.

The next big thing I need to do is ask you if you would prayerfully consider making a small donation to help fund my trip. I need to raise approximately $1000 over the next 39 days. This will help cover the expense of actually being in Uganda – room + board, transportation. If just 100 people would donate $10, we could raise this amount in no time! Please join me on this trip. I would be so honored to have you along. I will write a post a day while I am in Uganda so you won’t miss any of the adventure! Thanks for your consideration! And of course prayers are most definitely coveted!

If you would like to help me get to Uganda, please click this Paypal link to donate. If you would prefer to send a check via snail mail, use the contact form above and I will provide my address. Thanks!

His… Michelle

http://micey.wordpress.com

these are no longer available from what I found
http://onceiwaslost.wordpress.com
http://haitishope.wordpress.com

UPDATE and why: UGANDA in 66 days (and counting on YOU, GOD and His divine steps)

"THE LEAST OF THESE" ~ JOURNEY UNIT CONTENT PAGE: American Bible Society

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Journey Unit Content Page | Journeys | American Bible Society: DAY 1: PEOPLE

I started a 40 day JOURNEY today with American Bible Society (ABS) called "The Least of These". It has been offered to churches to start on January 16th... so I'm a little ahead of the church starting day. ABS has so many options available. I had started reading the full Bible at the beginning again but I wanted a plan that would challenge me in my MISSION purpose and serving "the least of these".

Here is ABS description of this one:

LEAST OF THESE \\
Poverty, war, famine, disease; there are a lot of things in this world that are unsettling. While the solutions aren’t always so clear to us, God’s Word can be a frequent reminder that everything is under God’s control and that in the end, he will bring justice to all who have been oppressed.

However there is also one on JUSTICE and POVERTY and individual concerns as well, like DEPRESSION, LONELINESS, ANGER, ANXIETY, PRAYER etc. with 7 day, 40 day, 100 day, ongoing choices. [I highly recommend checking out BIBLE JOURNEYS under Bible Ministry with ABS]

DAY ONE for me on MY JOURNEY is PEOPLE!

So for TODAY INSTEAD OF JUST READING FROM GENESIS, which I had done earlier (chapters 22-24),I was able to go back and read Genesis 1 starting with verse 26 and 27... but READ more to REFLECT on "being made in God's image"

"Many have argued over what it really means to be “made in God’s image,” but at the very least, it indicates something profoundly significant about humans. To mistreat people is to forget this crucial fact: they are made in the image of God. This affects not only who we are, but how we behave.

These words in Genesis help us understand that each of us - every man, woman and child - bears God’s stamp. As we understand and live this out, our lives reflect the One who created us. Instead of oppressing others, we empower them; instead of standing idle, we get involved. We stand up for justice, speak out for the powerless, and love the unloved.

Why? Because we’re taking after our Father in heaven."

and RESPOND to a great suggestion ABS makes and their prayer:

"Build up a picture of what God is like. Every time you read the Bible, write down what it tells you about God, perhaps in a journal.

Lord, I look at the stars at night, and I wonder why you care about us. I look at the earth, and I wonder why you’ve been given us such immense responsibility. You are the ruler and yet you trust us to rule. You are amazing!" ~ ABS, JOURNEY, "THE LEAST OF THESE"

WHY NOT JOIN ME ON THIS JOURNEY?... or choose another... they're all great!!!

...and because I wanted to be up to date, I read up until DAY 7, which was CHILDREN (perfect for my MISSION or anyone) from the reading in Matthew 19:13-15

"Jesus also gives stern warnings about anyone who causes them to fall into sin (18.6). The abuse, neglect, oppression and exploitation of and exploitation children can do exactly that: tripping them up and ensnaring them in sin, self-destructive behavior, shame, despair and rage.

It’s a rescue mission: go find them, save them from the hands of those who would exploit them, give them what they need to flourish and, most of all, bring them into the presence of Jesus." ~ ABS, "The Least of These" ...

DAY 2: POWER; DAY 3:LITERACY; DAY 4:BODY; DAY 5:FOOD; DAY 6:TREE and
Journey Unit Content Page | Journeys | American Bible Society DAY 7: CHILDREN

PRAYER for the CHILDREN: yours, mine, and others... each one matters to God! Thank You, LORD for these gifts from You, their joy and laughter, their energy and enthusiasm; their precious loyalty and love. Guard each on and protect them. Bring them each to the saving grace and knowledge of You as their Lord and Savior! Each of us as Your Children have been made in Your image. Thank You Lord!

PRAY FOR OUR SISTERS in the CONGO

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Today (actually Thurs.) I was reading through and catching up in my Google Reader, my heart broke for these women that I don't even know... through a blog friend's post (that I have not visited for a long time), Sharon's Quiet Reflections, I came to be awakened to yet another horrific injustice...

I had to post this back a few days from when I actually read "I Can Not Forget" by Sharon and followed her link to WHEN WAR CAME but I knew that I had to share this here and read further about this dilemma.

This is appalling...WHY??? why is this allowed to go on... why? A BATTLE AGAINST BRUTALITY

“Since fighting began in August 1998, 5.4 million Congolese have lost their lives in the second deadliest conflict since World War II. Some 45,000 people die each month; children account for 47 percent of those deaths…Killing is routine. And so are sexual crimes against women and children. In Eastern DRC, the prevalence of rape and other sexual violence is described as the worst in the world. The situation is grim, complex and largely ignored by the Western world.” (American Bible Society)

I am so thankful for AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY! If you take the time to read any or When War Came
you will hear much about this wonderful woman...

I thank God for you Mama Jeanne, you are HOPE in the Congo for so many... and I agree with this article
GIVING ABUNDANTLY (where I borrowed your beautiful photo)... when John Walter writes:
"I smile when I realize I have seen a face of Christ." How very true!

PRECIOUS IN GOD'S EYES (each and everyone) how can these people be so forgotten? and we think our lives are complicated or we feel forgotten... does not even come close to these horrific stories. I plead with you to become aware and make others aware...take the time to read the stories of 7 who shared in WHEN WAR CAME ... and Sharon's Quiet Reflection where love and passion drive compassion to share from her heart for these sisters in Christ.

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ~ BIBLE SUNDAY

I truly do not have the words to share about this other than to ask you to PRAY and ask God to STOP this.
I have no idea how this nation can be called Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) because this is so far from democracy or JUSTICE!

"There is a desperate need for ABS and the Church in the West to sit up and take notice of what's going on in the region" Briggs says. "We're going to do all we can to help."

His promise to the Congolese: We will not forget you. ~ from American Bible Society(ABS), A Battle against Brutality

We can no longer close our eyes to what's happening in the world. Just taking time to read this or pray is taking time away from you, but it's a small sacrifice in comparison to what others are suffering.

*comments are closed so you take that time to read at least one of these links... and PRAY

JANUARY is NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING MONTH!!!

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January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and on Monday President Obama proclaimed the month of January to be National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Part of the proclamation:

"...The victims of modern slavery have many faces. They are men and women, adults and children. Yet, all are denied basic human dignity and freedom. Victims can be abused in their own countries, or find themselves far from home and vulnerable. Whether they are trapped in forced sexual or labor exploitation, human trafficking victims cannot walk away, but are held in service through force, threats, and fear. All too often suffering from horrible physical and sexual abuse, it is hard for them to imagine that there might be a place of refuge.

We must join together as a Nation and global community to provide that safe haven by protecting victims and prosecuting traffickers. With improved victim identification, medical and social services, training for first responders, and increased public awareness, the men, women, and children who have suffered this scourge can overcome the bonds of modern slavery, receive protection and justice, and successfully reclaim their rightful independence.

Fighting modern slavery and human trafficking is a shared responsibility. This month, I urge all Americans to educate themselves about all forms of modern slavery and the signs and consequences of human trafficking. Together, we can and must end this most serious, ongoing criminal civil rights violation...."

Check out this great list of actionable items that you can do to help end human trafficking and slavery in 2010: http://www.endslaverynow.com/take_action. There's something on there that every single person has the power to do. Use this honorary month as motivation to lend a hand and get started!

[source: CCAHT]

wherever you are throughout the country, join us on 1-11-11 and wear white.

Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, Cry for Justice, Doctors at War,

End Slavery TN, Free for Life International,

Operation Broken Silence, 2nd Life Chattanooga

Stop Child Slavery

and also SEE the list of WOMEN and CHILDREN with many more
in my sidebar here and my other blog

GOD'S OUTPOURING from AMISTAD FAMILIAR

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A summary of the work done at Amistad Familiar in Mazatlan, Mexico 2010
Un Resumen del trabajo en Amistad Familiar en Mazatlan Mexico 2010

Amistad 2010 from amistadfamiliardesinaloa on Vimeo.
Pastor Carlos and Marilu Mariñelarenaand the church ofAmistad Familiarreaching out throughout Mazatlanin the Name of Jesus Christ

MARCH FOR FREEDOM

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Thanks to Diana Scimone, and her BORN2 FLY Project and her own blog, I finally know about something before it's over. [And don't forget to join her Born2Fly Project "virtual" team; just go here, scroll down the list of teams til you find Born2Fly, and make a donation to "walk" with BORN2FLY]. You certainly can go read about this at Diana's blog.

I am hoping to once more make us AWARE of making a difference to STOP this human tragedy

The best place for you to get the details of DC Walk for anti trafficking for this upcoming
Saturday would be DC Stop Modern Slavery WALK

October 23rd, 2010
National Mall
Constitution Garden
Washington DC

"On October 23, 2010, thousands of people will gather on the National Mall for the DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk, a united effort to celebrate human rights, raise awareness about human trafficking, and raise funds for organizations working to end human trafficking."

This event is organized entirely by the volunteers of DC Stop Modern Slavery (DC SMS). No one on the organizing team is paid.

"DC SMS is an all-volunteer grassroots organization with over 850 members. They seek to help end modern slavery through community education and action. Their diverse membership includes entrepreneurs, lawyers, teachers, business people, military personnel, nurses, authors, bloggers, nonprofit leaders, and many more. They are brought together by a common desire to build a world without modern slavery and guided by a shared belief that we can affect change if we work together."

STOP MODERN SLAVERY

How will my donation help the cause? Your donations will help:
Provide emergency, short-term, and long-term care and services for victims of human trafficking
Create, strengthen, and implement anti-trafficking laws
Operate the national human trafficking hotline that handles tips of potential human traf-ficking situations, provides general information to the public, and offers training and tech-nical assistance
Train law enforcement to identify victims and implement laws effectively
Rescue victims of human trafficking
Raise awareness about human trafficking
FOR MANY MORE QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (FAQs) please GO here.

Help save 27 million SLAVES worldwide. Take a STAND & Walk!
DC Stop Modern Slavery WALK
October 23, 2010 ** National Mall
REGISTER TODAY: http://walk.stopmodernslavery.org

OR SUPPORT
DIANA SCIMONE
virtual team

BROKEN and SPILLED OUT

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"Real caring is the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness
into the gateway to joy."
~ Henri Nouwen

Steve Green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPXAju9z7Cs

Today, I learned of a new carnival/meme called ONE WORD at a TIME with Bridget Chumbley and today's WORD was

BROKENNESS

I'm linking up late with them because I sensed God leading me to share not on my brokenness but on SOME OTHER PRECIOUS ONES and their BROKENNESS.

Each one of the bloggers that linked had wonderful writings about 'brokenness' as I lurked and read most of the day, many of the 30, so I did not want to forget these many bloggers and what they wrote and shared from their hearts. My writing does not compare to theirs, but my heart does and the cause that I am sharing is ONE of extreme BROKENNESS!

I could not help but think of this SONG, the many times that I've wanted to write on brokenness in my own life yet never have. I cannot help but think of Mary in the Bible and her Alabaster Jar. I certainly cannot forget, Our Lord and Savior "broken and spilled out". It is certain that brokenness is usual thought of as a sad, hurtful time, but there are also positive parts to brokenness. We are often eluded of any hope in restoration, while in the midst of our personal brokenness.

"What is the final objective of the Lord's working in our lives? It is to break this earthen vessel, to break our alabaster box, to crack open our shell. The Lord longs to find a way to bless the world through those who belong to Him. Brokenness is the way of blessing, the way of fragrance, the way of fruitfulness, but it is also a path sprinkled with blood. Yes, there is blood from many wounds. When we offer ourselves to the Lord to be at His service, we cannot afford to be lenient, to spare ourselves. We must allow the Lord utterly to crack our outward man, so that He may find a way for His out working. " ~ The Importance of Brokenness

Since I am sharing this over here at MISSIONS, I would like you to consider the "brokenness" of the many children and women being trafficked. These victims are broken over and over again. Their process to "healing" and restoration, if they are ever rescued from this horror, will take years and many compassionate hearts. It takes a church, a people open and ready to minister & reach out.

Definition

Brokenness

Scriptures:

Leviticus 26:13
Freed from Shame
As we walk closely with God, our burden of guilt is broken.

Psalm 124:7
Delivered from schemes
Praise God for the countless times He has delivered us from our enemies.

Psalm 34:18
Rescued in humility
By surrendering our stubbornness and arrogance, He accepts our brokenness and hears the prayers of the righteous.

Isaiah 53:5
Healed from within
Those who trust in the Lord receive inner peace, as His brokenness satisfies God's price for our sin.
Luke 4:18
Restored eternally
Jesus, the long awaited Messiah, fulfills Isaiah 61:1-2 prophesy of renewal.

LOVE THAT BREAKS
Matthew 26:26
LOVE THAT ENDURES
John 19:36
LOVE THAT REMEMBERS
1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Here's a STORY of just one such teen in the USA that was a VICTIM of this HUMAN TRAFFICKING, and will be shared with Dottie on her radio show this Thurs., Sept. 23rd... I'm sure many of you were thinking that Human Trafficking is just for other third world countries like India, Thailand, or even here in Mexico... YES, it does happen there BUT IT IS RIGHT WHERE YOU LIVE!!! HERE'S another eye opening story and there are so many more.

"Imagine yourself or your daughter: you are living in a brothel (or a place that
is keeping you against your will to profit from you).
Imagine the pain each day. Day after day after day, you are held hostage
and raped repeatedly.
Imagine how your hope weakens each time you pray.
You go to bed every night praying for the pain to stop.
Yet every morning you wake up to another day of beatings and rape.
Your hope wanes. You see no end in sight.
You are told vehemently and violently,
anytime that rescue is brought up
that it will never be possible
and you will live out your
entire life in this
situation.
[many times, they are told that they know where their family is and will threaten them]
[many times they are told that they are in debt to their captors]
~ this is taken from the 3rd devotional of a pdf from a book
called
"Priceless"

So when I think of my times of brokenness, I am put to shame as I am reminded of these unknown yet known victims; women and worse, CHILDREN that are stripped of all human dignity, mistreated and abused. There is no reason for their brokenness through something that they did, but what was done to them. This is extreme injustice! And I, for one, am ANGRY about this. They are left with the scars for a lifetime, unfairly imposed on them and we have the chance to do something to put their pieces back together or STOP IT from ever happening.

Here's ONE of many things that you can DO about this by joining BORN2FLY with Diane Scimone - go to her blog by clicking on the link to read more about THIS:

10/10/10 Twitterthon to stop child trafficking

MORE OF
WHAT WE CAN DO:

• Donate: Use the Chip-in widget above (or here) to donate $10. (You don't have to wait til 10/10/10 to donate of course.)
• Email: Tell 10 people about 10/10/10 and send them to www.born2fly.org or this blog.
• Blog: Post about 10/10/10. Include the Chip-in widget (see code below).
• Facebook: Talk about 10/10/10; include the Chip-in widget.
• Twitter: Tweet about it. Follow me, @DianaScimone, director of The B2F Project.
• Updates: Check my blog for the latest: www.dianascimone.com
• Paste: Copy and paste this code for the Chip-in widget onto your blog and Facebook:

"Traffickers think kids are commodities. On 10/10/10, tell kids they’re priceless. All it takes is $10." ~ Diane Scimone

LET'S CHANGE THEIR
BROKENNESS!!!

ONE at a TIME

WE CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!

This is a WORD for each broken heart!!! Yes, you being trafficked and even you, the traffickers (may God have mercy & redeem you from your evil, sick hearts & may you find forgiveness too)... and any among us that the Lord sees as BROKEN:

"I Am Walking Among You to Heal Your Broken Hearts"

The following corporate prophetic word was given by Eileen Fisher on September 7, 2010 during her weekly Prophetic School of the Holy Spirit meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado:

The Father would say, "Here I am walking among you. I am walking among you to heal your broken hearts. For I have come in the midst of you to heal your broken hearts. For have I not said in My Word I have come to heal the broken-hearted and set the captives free?

"I am coming tonight to read the disappointment that is in your heart. For the enemy has come and he has tried to set up a camp of rejection. And in that camp of rejection there has been heaviness in your heart. And I have come tonight as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords to bring My joy to renew your strength; to bring hope where there was despair; to bring answers to where there are questions; to have you understand that lo, I am with you always.

"For I have not forsaken My own, nor shall I forsake My own. For I have sealed you with My Spirit," says the Lord your God.

~ Elijah List; Eileen Fisher, prophet

URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED

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PLEASE VISIT THIS MISSIONARY FAMILY IN LA PAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA
AND
PRAY FOR JAYNEE

THE LOCKWOOD FAMILY- 2009

THE LOCKWOOD FAMILY MINISTRY to MEXICO

Other Prayer Requests (for more specific requests, please visit the "current news" section):

That many will be saved and baptized
For spiritual growth of the believers
That God will give me boldness to preach
For the filling and working of the Holy Spirit
For protection of our family
For strength for Jaynee in the home schooling
That the Lord will raise up leaders in our little church
The God will bring us a likeminded Hispanic family to work with us
The God will bring more missionaries
That we will be good managers of our time
That the Lord will give me wisdom to make many decisions