Last year, because of financial gifts made to our ministry, we met urgent needs of precious children and families and introduced them to the life-changing love of Christ. Help a child DREAM BIG this year.
This year, we are pleased to offer three video options for the annual offering:
Helping a child DREAM BIG is crucial to changing the life of One More Child. Every single gift has immense potential to provide hope and healing.
At 7 years old, Johnny* and his younger sister, Jasmine*, were removed from their home and placed in separate foster families. Johnny, who was placed with the Williams* family, cried every day after being separated and dreamed about being with his sister.
Heartbroken by Johnny’s sadness, the Williams requested a visitation take place immediately between the siblings. The Williams, with space to spare in their home and a willingness to provide all of the necessary resources, pushed for Johnny and Jasmine to be reunited.
The Williams labored tirelessly for the siblings, constantly communicating with case managers and agencies in order to get resolution. Finally, after six weeks of advocacy by the Williams, the siblings were reunited. Johnny and Jasmine, overjoyed and full of love, held and kissed each other over and over. Johnny repeatedly told Jasmine, “I’m never letting go again!”
Johnny, once filled with anguish and hopelessness, is now dreaming big and carries a constant smile after being reunited with Jasmine in a safe, loving and Christ-filled home.
At 44 days old and weighing merely 3 pounds, Baby Carlos* was helpless when he arrived at the Malnutrition Center in Guatemala. After he was abandoned by his mother, the government placed Carlos at the center. He struggled to eat, gain weight and sustain a sufficient body temperature. Carlos’ circumstances were so grave that even a doctor at the center found himself shaking his head in concern.
More than 3,500 miles away, unknowingly, three young women from Boston boarded a flight for the Malnutrition Center with bags packed full of supplies like special formula for premature babies. One of the women, Felicia*, was a clinical advisor with extensive experience with premature babies. Twenty-four hours later, the team attended orientation. Carlos’ grave situation was explained to the team for the first time. When group assignments were determined, Felicia was assigned to Carlos’ group.
Approximately five days after Carlos’ arrival, hope emerged in his solemn situation.
A few ounces at a time, Carlos gained weight, grew in strength and became more responsive every day. Within a few months, Carlos had more than doubled in weight as mission teams and staff at the Malnutrition Center continued to be part of Carlos’ story. Every bottle, every cradle and every prayer mattered in the most critical moments of Carlos’ life.
Although Carlos’ future looked hopeless, his dire need was met in the name of Jesus Christ by people and through resources that gave him the opportunity to dream big!
With phone and ticket in-hand, 18-year-old Robin* raced to the airport in search of meaning, acceptance and love. Robin had been befriended by an older man on the internet who offered her a “better life” by distancing Robin from her parents. The man then sent her a burner phone and money for a one-way airline ticket from Tampa to another country.
As Robin drove to the airport, anti-trafficking staff members received a telephone call from a victim advocate who explained Robin’s situation. With the help of several agencies, Robin was detained at the airport and prohibited from boarding the plane.
Robin began the healing process, shared more about the incident and was provided education and awareness. Robin recognized that she was in the process of being trafficked, but in her heart, she didn’t want to believe it because the older man (the trafficker) said, “I love you.”
Because of training, awareness and identification of trafficking signs, as well as key partnerships with various law enforcement agencies and community shelters, Robin was rescued from the heinous crime of trafficking.
Incredible stories of intervention like this are only possible because of the gifts of monthly supporters, generous donors and compassionate volunteers to fight against the horrific sex trafficking industry.
*Names have been changed for confidentiality reasons.
