Tag Archives: slavery
Stand Against Trafficking at J3
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10) The Wesleyan Church today is very concerned about the thief’s work in the global problem of trafficking … Continue reading
Filed under Human Trafficking
start> Opportunities
November 8 is the last Sunday of the “start> Becoming a Good Samaritan” series here. It’s a little bittersweet; the last six weeks have been sprinkled with exclamation points of spiritual growth, a deeper understanding of global issues, and tender … Continue reading
Filed under Food Pantry, Global Outreach, Kids Hope USA, Local Outreach, Teaching Series, Volunteering
Modern Day Slavery
Here is a national news headline that caught my eye. 52 children rescued in nationwide sex-trafficking raid. Federal officials arrest almost 700, including 60 pimps, in a three-day crackdown on child prostitution. The youngest victim was 10, authorities say. [read … Continue reading
Filed under Global Outreach, Local Outreach
Start Becoming a Good Samaritan
This Sunday we kick off the much-anticipated six-week series called “Start> Becoming a Good Samaritan!” We’re pretty excited about it! There are a bunch of cool things planned during the series, including a Church @ Work weekend on November 6 & … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Stuff, Local Outreach, Teaching Series, Volunteering
A Modern Day Abolishonist
Here’s a guest post from Wendy Sale: As most of you know, over the past 2 years God has pulled at my heart strings and given me a passion to be a Modern Day Abolitionist. Currently there are more slaves … Continue reading
Filed under Global Outreach, Local Outreach
Still Stunned by Slavery
I just uploaded a video to the Global Outreach website that contains information and clips from the US State Department. Since I have been doing the print materials for the auction promotion, I have been reading the statistics and was … Continue reading
Filed under Global Outreach
Slavery in the Suburbs
I am working on the promotion pieces for the Heart for the World Auction in February. This year the event is raising funds to fight human trafficking. When first hearing the topic, I immediately thought of this issue affecting foreign … Continue reading
Filed under Global Outreach
