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27 March 2010. Women in Ministry at Cornerstone EPC took a bold step during their annual Mystery Missions Event to increase awareness of the devastating effects of international human trafficking.
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Human trafficking cases are a combination of runaways, kidnappings
and parents prostituting out their own children from home.
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Manipulation, Deception and Confusion. To press the point of the typical bait-and-switch techniques employed during the wicked, dehumanizing enslavement of millions of teenage girls, women and children worldwide, attendees were led to believe that this outing would be an upbeat occasion. Instead, this experience conveyed the harsh and degrading treatment used in human trafficking, that wrongly demands something of someone, and elicited a roller coaster of emotions to make a jarring point about this profound human exploitation.
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Human trafficking has become a $32 billion
global commodities industry marketing illegal goods.
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| A New Understanding. After listening to a speaker describe the effort being made on behalf of those who escape slavery, followed by a lunch discussion and an activity, the women felt encouraged about the hope and future that God provides for these unfortunate victims -- it is the exchange of beauty for ashes that God promises in Isaiah 61:3. Each woman left with an increased understanding about the tragedy of global slavery and human trafficking and the efforts being made to abolish this evil practice and reclaim the lives of women, children and men. |
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Human trafficking makes more money worldwide
than Google, Nike and Starbucks — combined.
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Restoring Shattered Lives. The compelling videos below (you can view either a 3-minute vor 7-minute versioin) are part of a proactive effort by Women in Ministry at Cornerstone EPC to promote awareness of this ruthless depravity of epidemic proportion and to encourage others to participate in various efforts to help eradicate modern-day slavery.
Please be aware that these videos contains images and information that are emotionally intense.
3-minute video
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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Michigan ranks 13th in the country for the number of sex traffic victims.
The average age is 12 years old.
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Become an Abolition Advocate. There are several ways outlined below in which you can become involved. You can also contact us via email to become directly involved in our church ministry.
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Donate. We are raising funds to complete a gripping 15-minute expanded version of the video above that will inspire individuals and churches to get involved in creative ways to raise awareness about human trafficking in their communities and spheres of influence.
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Pray. Ask God how you can respond to this critical issue of injustice in our world. The Body of Christ cannot remain silent about this criminal activity of epidemic proportions taking place in our local communities and communities worldwide.
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Get Involved. Below are several tangible ways you can make a difference and personally help abolish this evil practice.
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► Consider using the compelling small group bible study, Embracing an Aching Heart: Addressing the Horrors of Human Trafficking by Jennifer Brookes, in your church or neighborhood.
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► Make presentations to various church, civic and university groups to inform them about this horror.
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► Begin a media outreach campaign with local newspapers and radio stations to raise awareness and financial support to end modern-day slavery.
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► Start a legislative effort to encourage state government to enact stricter laws regarding this travesty.
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► Establish and support a Christ-based recovery program or transitional home for women and young girls rescued from the bondage of human trafficking.
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► Plan a Women at Risk home-based jewelry party as a way of supporting ongoing ministry with rescued women around the globe. Visit http://www.warinternational.org for other products and information. |
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