He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you? But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

Sylvia: “You helped save my life and put me back on track.” 

Nancy: “I appreciate all that you have done through this class and for not giving up on me.”  

Serving as a case manager Michelle’s heart is to not only see trafficked and sexually exploited women find the resources they need to begin new lives, but to also see them find new life in Jesus and healing and hope in the pain they have experienced.  One survivor she has been working with for over a year, recently shared how she is now in her own apartment for the first time, doing so well in work and her healing.  Her arms were recently covered in scars from mutilation from her trafficker and herself and she created a beautiful tattoo of flowers and words that she now has replaced in her mind for herself.  Instead of despair she feels hopeful for the future.

Beautiful
                          Enough
   Overcome
                             Dream
  Grateful
 

We have 33 clients who are currently enrolled in our program, along with 42 alumni who Michelle regularly connects with for case management services and to encourage and share the love of Jesus with.

Please pray for these women.  Pray for them to continue to open up and trust—to have hope for the future and be open to trusting in the love of Jesus.  Pray also for our first in-person alumni event Michelle is a part of in October—it will be wonderful to give hugs to these women that Michelle has invested in over the years. Pray many would come and experience God’s love through their interactions with us.

Leadership Development

Joseph began working with Solid Rock Church over 9 years ago.  He helped them plant and begin their church. One process he has done with them is teaching them a process to develop leaders. There are now 3 churches in their Solid Rock church planting network and another church plant about to launch in 2025!  Now that there are many leaders, all the staff along with Joseph, met to redesign the leadership pipeline that would continue to develop more leaders, see many more people come to Christ, and plant more churches. It was fun to dream, make tactical plans on large Post It notes, and implement agreed upon goals and strategies. God’s favor has been upon us and the church leaders to see close to 200 people come to Christ and be baptized over the years. What’s even more amazing is the friendships among all the staff and Joseph that has extended to our family. We are grateful that this summer Jessica was even able to intern at the church and help them with their children’s ministry after going on her summer mission trip to North Africa with CBU. 

 Thank you also so much for your continual prayers and       financial support for us and the ministry here in Los Angeles.  We are truly grateful for each of you and are blessed. 
 

The school year is beginning!  Aleeya has entered Junior High years and has begun 7th grade! Jessica is preparing to return to CBU for her sophomore year at college.  Luke recently tore his ACL playing basketball and is awaiting surgery and Daniel is in full swing wedding planning.  Life is full but so very good.