Hello Everybody,
I am writing this blog today for the purpose of informing you of an opportunity to serve along side of me here in Thailand, and also to shed some light on a very dark and real problem in our world.
As many of you know, this month I have been serving in the Red Light District of Chiang Mai Thailand, which is the 2nd largest city in Thailand. The other World Race girls and I have been spending several hours every night building relationships with the people who work, attend, and run the bars in hopes that an opportunity will present itself to speak life over them, and hopefully share Jesus, as well as give them an opportunity to leave the bars if they so desire. The atmosphere is very dark here, but even so the girls have welcomed us with open arms, and after only 4 days we have already seen tremendous victory. The girls look forward to us coming, and are sad when we can’t. Even many of the bar owners, of which we are working to build relationships with, have asked us to return, even though many of the girls spend time with us instead of “working”. (Can you say “favor”). It has been amazing to feel the anointing and power of God in such a dark and heavy environment. Although we are only 8 American girls, we always feel that we are safe and protected, covered by the blood of Jesus… it is truly AMAZING.
The girls that we have been working with range from ages 16 to 43. They are as sweet as can be These girls are daughters, moms, sisters, nieces and granddaughters. Many of them have families that they have to support, whether this be their parents or children.
Also, we have had the opportunity to work with some of the men who are confused in their identity, and therefore walk around dressed as women In Thailand this is a very prevelent thing for men to do, as they don;t understand the gift they carry in walking as men of God.
Although we are so enjoying building relationships with these men and women, and we can see God moving, it is getting very expensive. To be aloud to sit down in the bars costs the price of a coke, sprite or coffee. It costs 8 dollars to buy a girl to be able to take her out of the bar scene and spend time with her, which we desire to do. It costs a little over a dollar to buy a rose to add value to the girls and show them that they are loved. This is where I am asking you to help!
If you pray about it and feel so led, I am asking for your financial support in this area. There is no way for us to continue as we have been on our own budget. Even if its just a dollar, that will go a long way.
If you feel that you would like to help please call Dennis at
810 982 3924
or
810 689 8229
He will either give you an address where you can send the money, or will try and meet with you to get the money from you. All money will go into my personal bank account and will be set aside for the purpose of serving these girls. If there is a specific way that you would like your money to be used, such as buying a rose or a dinner, please specify to Dennis and I will make sure that your donation is used in just that way. Also, this money that you are donating will be divided up between the other 7 girls and myself to bless and serve these girls.
Thank you all so much for your help in this area. It is one that is very heavy upon my heart and it means so much to me that you would partner with me in this way. Timing is very important as we only have 2 1/2 weeks to work with these girls, but the money that is put into my account will be available to me immediately!
Thank you all!
In HIM,
Jordan
