Our verse for this month is "Be devoted to one another in (sisterly) love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12:10
We have been given an opportunity to live out this verse in a very special and meaningful way & it involves Rahab's Hideaway & a teenage girl who is graduating from high school.
As you may remember, Rahab's Hideaway is a shelter & refuge for victims of human trafficking. Marlene Carson, the founder & main impetus behind this shelter, posted this on their website (www.rahabshideaway.org):
"Rahab’s Hideaway is many things to a select few. For the thousands of teen girls and young adult women who are leashed to their pimp and a self-destructive lifestyle by a chain of fear, we are a way of escape. For those who spend their nights turning tricks rather than their days turning the pages of a book, we are a means to an education. For others who have been sold so much that they feel they have nothing left, we instill value. These are the select few, but there are so many.
For those who are looking for a way out, Rahab’s Hideaway is a beacon of light. In October of 2008, Rahab’s Hideaway began to walk out purpose as its first resident was taken in, and a realization was had that for this one girl, it was worth all the sacrifice to get to this moment in time. As time writes yet another story, we watch as its characters grow, mature, progress, and survive. This is a story of liberation from physical, emotional, and even spiritual control, and it happens every day…at Rahab’s Hideaway."
At present, there are three teenagers & a pre-teen living at Rahab's. Against all odds, two of the teenagers are graduating from high school on June 11th. Praise God! Marlene is very proud of the girls & their accomplishments & gives all the glory to God for the great things that are happening at Rahab’s.
We have been asked to sponsor one of the girls. There is a great need for clothing & other personal necessities as she prepares to graduate. We will be accepting cash contributions over the next few weeks. Any amount that you could give toward this would be such a blessing & we would convert it to gift cards. Checks can be made payable to NAFCON & in the memo section, please put: Women's Ministries Project for Rahab's Hideaway. If you want to purchase a gift card on your own, please contact me & I'll let you know the store names that have been suggested. Please be assured that all contributions and gift cards will be put to very good use.
To protect their privacy, we are unable to share the particulars of what is needed but we would be happy to email you a list if you will contact us.
We can be reached at the following email addresses:
nafconwomen@gmail.com
randeeparker@gmail.com
We hope that you will put this young lady (& Rahab's) on your prayer list & also consider how you might be able to help.
Blessings,
Randee & the ICU Women's Ministry Team
