The following letter comes to us from Annie Dieselberg at NightLight, a ministry in urban Bangkok, Thailand, that reaches out to women and children working in the bar areas of the Nana-Sukhumvit district. Located in a 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, and to combat the sexual exploitation of women and children, both Thai and Foreign. Thanks to Chris Laufer at the Midland, Texas-based Faces of Children for sharing exciting news from one of our Friends in Mission .....September 12, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Dear Chris,
We have exciting news to share that is a miraculous answer to prayer and a picture of God's heart for those affected by the sex industry.
An Exciting Opportunity
It has been an urgent need to expand our workspace and have room to employ more women.
It has been our dream to have a building in the very heart of the redlight district from which we could have an outreach center.
Amazingly, God is making both of those possible at the same time and we want to include you in this exciting venture.
Two Buildings for $1.3-million
For $1.3-million we will be purchasing two buildings. We had estimated this to be the price for one building but God has made two strategic buildings available at the same time for this price. We are so grateful and blessed to have already received a donation for the downpayments to secure the buildings and get us started.
Now we want to invite you to be part of this by donating and inviting your networks to contribute.
Prepared in Advance
The buildings are strategically located. One of them is next door to our present facility. This building will enable us to expand work space and open a store to sell the jewelry.
The second building is on the main street of the red light district and strategic to our vision for an outreach center offering assistance to women and children in the area. It is right in the path of the internationally trafficked women, the Thai streetwalkers, bar girls, and children who are at high risk and also those who travel to partake and exploit in this area.
This building will also fulfill the vision for a coffee house expanding opportunities for ministry and transformation in the red light district. Three years ago the Christian owner contacted me because she sensed God wanted us to use her building.The timing wasn't right for either one of us so we left it to God. Now in God's perfect timing they are selling and we are able to buy.
God's Glory Evident in the Improbable
$307,060 is the amount we need to raise by September 25, 2008 for the first building. We will move into that one October 2nd. November 2008 is our goal for the remaining $637,000 for the second building. Seem improbable? It would be except that this is so clearly an act of God that we are confident it will be done.
Economically this is a difficult time globally. We are aware of that but we also know that God uses such times for His glory to really be evident. This is another opportunity to show God's heart and passion to bring hope and transformation to people trapped in the sex industry.
How You Can Participate
If you want to contribute financially checks can be made out to "NightLight" and sent to our LA office at:
NightLight USA
PO Box 74850
Los Angeles, CA 90004
You can also donate through PayPal online. Please designate it to the "Building fund.
If you are not able to contribute financially we invite and ask you to join us in prayer and in sharing this news. We are all in this together and we are eager to discover all that God will do through these buildings.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. It is the result of many prayers and generous support. We are amazed and grateful for God's provision.
Sincerely,
Annie Dieselberg
NightLight
Bangkok, Thailand
Dear Chris,
We have exciting news to share that is a miraculous answer to prayer and a picture of God's heart for those affected by the sex industry.
An Exciting Opportunity
It has been an urgent need to expand our workspace and have room to employ more women.
It has been our dream to have a building in the very heart of the redlight district from which we could have an outreach center.
Amazingly, God is making both of those possible at the same time and we want to include you in this exciting venture.
Two Buildings for $1.3-million
For $1.3-million we will be purchasing two buildings. We had estimated this to be the price for one building but God has made two strategic buildings available at the same time for this price. We are so grateful and blessed to have already received a donation for the downpayments to secure the buildings and get us started.
Now we want to invite you to be part of this by donating and inviting your networks to contribute.
Prepared in Advance
The buildings are strategically located. One of them is next door to our present facility. This building will enable us to expand work space and open a store to sell the jewelry.
The second building is on the main street of the red light district and strategic to our vision for an outreach center offering assistance to women and children in the area. It is right in the path of the internationally trafficked women, the Thai streetwalkers, bar girls, and children who are at high risk and also those who travel to partake and exploit in this area.
This building will also fulfill the vision for a coffee house expanding opportunities for ministry and transformation in the red light district. Three years ago the Christian owner contacted me because she sensed God wanted us to use her building.The timing wasn't right for either one of us so we left it to God. Now in God's perfect timing they are selling and we are able to buy.
God's Glory Evident in the Improbable
$307,060 is the amount we need to raise by September 25, 2008 for the first building. We will move into that one October 2nd. November 2008 is our goal for the remaining $637,000 for the second building. Seem improbable? It would be except that this is so clearly an act of God that we are confident it will be done.
Economically this is a difficult time globally. We are aware of that but we also know that God uses such times for His glory to really be evident. This is another opportunity to show God's heart and passion to bring hope and transformation to people trapped in the sex industry.
How You Can Participate
If you want to contribute financially checks can be made out to "NightLight" and sent to our LA office at:
NightLight USA
PO Box 74850
Los Angeles, CA 90004
You can also donate through PayPal online. Please designate it to the "Building fund.
If you are not able to contribute financially we invite and ask you to join us in prayer and in sharing this news. We are all in this together and we are eager to discover all that God will do through these buildings.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. It is the result of many prayers and generous support. We are amazed and grateful for God's provision.
Sincerely,
Annie Dieselberg
NightLight
On a Related Note: Want to keep up on more developments for NightLight and their ministry? Check out "Annie's Journal."
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