Our Mission Partners: NightLight

Over the course of two weeks, the Thai Mission Team will be learning more about faith-based ministries among victims of human trafficking, displaced persons, and those fleeing persecution in Myanmar (Burma); aiding and supporting existing ministries among those people; and sharing the Gospel and encouraging leaders who are ministering there.

The mission will begin in Bangkok, where the team will meeting with NightLight, a mission dedicated to rescuing, healing and restoring victims of prostitution and human trafficking.

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2

NightLight reaches out to women and children working in the bar areas of Nana/Sukhumvit. Located in an urban Bangkok neighborhood with a growing sex trade, Nightlight’s vision is to share the Light of the world in both word and deed to those who live in darkness.

This is accomplished through Economic/Educational Opportunities - Providing alternatives through job training and education; Life Skills Training - To provide opportunities to train women and children on the risks of working in the sex trade and how to access the help they may need; Public Awareness and Involvement - To educate the public, Thai and foreign (religious and secular), of the physical, psychological, legal and economic consequences of prostitution and trafficking and to encourage their involvement in advocacy and follow-up care of the women and children; and Relational Evangelism - To introduce women and children to the love and mercy of Jesus Christ, to disciple them into a strong faith as people who will then impact their communities.

"God's provision comes through people," NightLight reminds us. "And you are an integral part of reaching this world."

Purchasing NightLight Design Jewelry is a great way of supporting the women’s efforts here and will help to maintain the company’s registered status as a legally operating company of Thailand. When you purchase these products you are helping women and children who are being exploited in the bars of Bangkok, Thailand. Monies received will help maintain the NightLight Center that offers emergency aid and educational and alternative employment opportunities.

It is also a great conversation starter when you wear the products ..... a chance to share with others the story of girls and women who are now off the streets, who are making the jewelry, and receiving competitive wages for their labor ..... who have seen the light promised by the prophet Isaiah, and are no longer walking in darkness.

If you do not wish to receive jewelry, donations of money - in any amount - to support these efforts, are welcome. You can pay by check, through the mail; or by credit card, online. Visit the Nighlight Support Page for more information.