Here is an informational video on the benefit of transitional housing in Moldova.
Harvest Church is not affiliated with this particular ministry, but the object of our mission is similar to what is portrayed in this video.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Transition Homes In Moldova
Transitional homes in Moldova help teens prepare for life outside of the orphanage.
Here is an informational video on the benefit of transitional housing in Moldova.
Harvest Church is not affiliated with this particular ministry, but the object of our mission is similar to what is portrayed in this video.
Here is an informational video on the benefit of transitional housing in Moldova.
Harvest Church is not affiliated with this particular ministry, but the object of our mission is similar to what is portrayed in this video.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Called To Moldova
During church on December 9, 2012, God spoke very clearly to me. While it is not time to reveal the full vision God gave me, I will share that the country of Moldova weighed heavy on my heart. Moldova is a country in between Ukraine and Romania, and is the poorest country in Europe. It is the sex trafficking capital of the continent and recently has been known for harvesting human organs for illegal transplants around the world. Here is an informational video about the country of Moldova. My church is not affiliated with this particular ministry, but found that it had the best overall description of the country with the most accurate statistics.
Our church partners with a ministry in Moldova called New Hope International. Their most recent mission is to build transition homes for teenage girls that are nearing the end of their time in the orphanage. Once these girls turn 15-16, they are kicked out of the orphanage with little money, no life skills, and no where to go. Often their information is sold to sex traffickers so that they can be targeted. These transition houses will provide a safe, Christ-centered environment for these girls to live in. These homes will have a set of Christian parents that will love and mentor these girls. They will be taught life skills, how to survive without being exploited, and about the promise of our Savior. Our pastor was encouraging the congregation to get involved by donating to this cause, However God called me to specific action.
In June of 2013, my church will be going on a mission trip to Moldova. While we are there we will be spending time with and playing with orphans at an orphan camp. This will likely be the best week of their life. Hopefully, we will also be helping build the transition homes. It's my prayer that we will make an impact of the lives of Moldovan orphans, and that my life will also be changed for the better during this mission.
In light of the recent events in my life, and losing my precious baby girl, Jordyn Sierra, God has taught me that I am truly blessed. He's reminded me that he gives, and He most certainly takes away. I want to help those who are less fortunate than I. These orphans have been abandoned, and have no family to care for them. The least I can do is love on them and share with them the promise of eternal life with Jesus.
I initially was scared to take such an action. I mean - going half way across the world? To the sex trafficking center of Europe? That's scary, right? Then I thought to myself, "How in the world will we be able to come up with the funds to go on this trip?" But Pastor Chuck said "Don't let fear keep you from doing something good." I knew then what the right thing was. This will be a significant test of faith. Where God leads, He will provide. The next 6 months will be a time of fund raising, and it will be interesting to see how and where God manifests himself. I am so excited to share with yall this journey that God has set before us. Will you join me in prayer that God will provide all that we need in order to accomplish His Will?
...more exciting news to come.
Our church partners with a ministry in Moldova called New Hope International. Their most recent mission is to build transition homes for teenage girls that are nearing the end of their time in the orphanage. Once these girls turn 15-16, they are kicked out of the orphanage with little money, no life skills, and no where to go. Often their information is sold to sex traffickers so that they can be targeted. These transition houses will provide a safe, Christ-centered environment for these girls to live in. These homes will have a set of Christian parents that will love and mentor these girls. They will be taught life skills, how to survive without being exploited, and about the promise of our Savior. Our pastor was encouraging the congregation to get involved by donating to this cause, However God called me to specific action.
In June of 2013, my church will be going on a mission trip to Moldova. While we are there we will be spending time with and playing with orphans at an orphan camp. This will likely be the best week of their life. Hopefully, we will also be helping build the transition homes. It's my prayer that we will make an impact of the lives of Moldovan orphans, and that my life will also be changed for the better during this mission.
In light of the recent events in my life, and losing my precious baby girl, Jordyn Sierra, God has taught me that I am truly blessed. He's reminded me that he gives, and He most certainly takes away. I want to help those who are less fortunate than I. These orphans have been abandoned, and have no family to care for them. The least I can do is love on them and share with them the promise of eternal life with Jesus.
I initially was scared to take such an action. I mean - going half way across the world? To the sex trafficking center of Europe? That's scary, right? Then I thought to myself, "How in the world will we be able to come up with the funds to go on this trip?" But Pastor Chuck said "Don't let fear keep you from doing something good." I knew then what the right thing was. This will be a significant test of faith. Where God leads, He will provide. The next 6 months will be a time of fund raising, and it will be interesting to see how and where God manifests himself. I am so excited to share with yall this journey that God has set before us. Will you join me in prayer that God will provide all that we need in order to accomplish His Will?
...more exciting news to come.