Ministry part 1- A MUST Read

For The Sake of One

Did that get your attention? Because it should have.

This weekend MOSAIC Minstries hosted Melissa Woodward, a sex-trafficking survivor.  From right here in America.  Right here in Texas.  Right here in Dallas. That hits home.  Unfortunately some last minute issues came up and Melissa was not able to be here to share her story in person, but we did get to watch the video from her interview on the 700 Club. Please take 25 minutes and watch it here.  Please. It is more than worth your time.

 

Two other ladies who work with Melissa at this organization came to share more about this rising crime in our own backyard.  Here are just a few quick stats that got my attention.

1. Sex trafficking of children is the second largest crime, just under drug trafficking.

2.  Texas is #3 in the country in sex trafficking.

3.  Dallas is #1 for boys.

4 Average age is between 12-14.

I had no idea. Sure we hear about it and expect it in "other countries" but not America.  Our conversation with these ladies brought on many sickening details and truths about precious little children who are sold into this lifestyle.  There typically aren't many survivors.  In fact, only 1% are estimated to survive.

 

How does this happen you wonder?  Sadly, many of these boys and girls are sold into sex trafficking by family members.  Others are lured in.  Most runaways will be approached by a sex trafficker within 48 hours.  One of the easiest places to lure girls in is at the mall.  It's always been a pet peeve of mine about the number of young girls that are dropped off and left at places like this.  For those who live close to me, how many times have you been to the Harbor and seen the droves of middle-school and high-school kids walking around all hours of the night with no parent any where to be seen?!?! And don't even get me started on what they are wearing.....PARENTS: wake up!  How do you not see this as a dangerous thing? what message are you sending to your daughters and sons? Especially Christian parents!  There are so many parents who are more interested in being their child's friend instead of their guardian.  Christians: We will answer to the Lord for our decisions as parents.

 

What is this organization's goal? Prevent-Rescue-Heal

Raise Awareness- Please share this link with everyone you know. Get the word out! This is real.

"For The Sake of One's primary purpose is the establishment of recovery homes."  The few that are rescued need a place to go for recovery and healing, both physically and mentally.  This organization provides that with only funds that are raised and donated. 

 

I beg you to take time to watch the interview and share.  The best part of her tragic story is the redemption God provides.  The redemption she found in the Lord. He and only He carried her through.