Washington, DC
Have been in DC since Wednesday Night, it has been an incredible time. Have connected with an organization called 'International Justice Mission' www.ijm.org
Absolutely incredible the work that is going on through the ministry of these lives in the areas of slavery, human trafficking, citizenship rights, childhood prostitution. Andrey Sawchenko my dear cousin, is the Director of operations for the Thailand base in Chiang Mai. He and his wife Jen moved there approx. a year and half ago and the work that is happening over there and in many other countries of the world is so incredible! Currently, I am at the annual global prayer gathering for IJM and for the first couple of days David, Doug and I met with a few key IJM leaders to talk about various partnership ways that we can work together in the area of Justice as this is a personal mandate from the Lord that we are putting our hands to in the context of what we are pioneering in our current Los Angeles context (Basileia) and then into the International scope. Of course we also spent a full day/evening touring DC -wow what a place! The monuments/museums/parks/waterfront and restaurants (Georgetown). Definately a fun day was had!!
Today so far I have spent time in the prayer rooms with IJM Thailand, Rwanda, Kolkutta and the UK. Tonight we are gathering together for worship/prayer and then late tonight heading over to 'the capital' for a night vigil of prayer.
It has been a "extra special blessing" to be able to hang with Andrey/Jen, Marilyn and Lou. There are new things that the Lord is stirring in my heart and a reminder again of that which He already placed in my heart years ago.
Thank you Jesus!
Note: Be sure to pick up a copy of Gary Haughn's book "The Good News About Injustice". A definate must read.
If you are a believer of Christ - your heart and life compass must be focused towards Justice.
The worship of Christ and mandate of His mission for us as His followers leaves no room for compromise or inactivity in this area. We must be men and women who seek God and who seek Justice. This is integral to the life of a follower of Christ! Micah 6:8, Isa. 5:6-8,12/Psalm 37/Psalm 12/Mathew 23
Absolutely incredible the work that is going on through the ministry of these lives in the areas of slavery, human trafficking, citizenship rights, childhood prostitution. Andrey Sawchenko my dear cousin, is the Director of operations for the Thailand base in Chiang Mai. He and his wife Jen moved there approx. a year and half ago and the work that is happening over there and in many other countries of the world is so incredible! Currently, I am at the annual global prayer gathering for IJM and for the first couple of days David, Doug and I met with a few key IJM leaders to talk about various partnership ways that we can work together in the area of Justice as this is a personal mandate from the Lord that we are putting our hands to in the context of what we are pioneering in our current Los Angeles context (Basileia) and then into the International scope. Of course we also spent a full day/evening touring DC -wow what a place! The monuments/museums/parks/waterfront and restaurants (Georgetown). Definately a fun day was had!!
Today so far I have spent time in the prayer rooms with IJM Thailand, Rwanda, Kolkutta and the UK. Tonight we are gathering together for worship/prayer and then late tonight heading over to 'the capital' for a night vigil of prayer.
It has been a "extra special blessing" to be able to hang with Andrey/Jen, Marilyn and Lou. There are new things that the Lord is stirring in my heart and a reminder again of that which He already placed in my heart years ago.
Thank you Jesus!
Note: Be sure to pick up a copy of Gary Haughn's book "The Good News About Injustice". A definate must read.
If you are a believer of Christ - your heart and life compass must be focused towards Justice.
The worship of Christ and mandate of His mission for us as His followers leaves no room for compromise or inactivity in this area. We must be men and women who seek God and who seek Justice. This is integral to the life of a follower of Christ! Micah 6:8, Isa. 5:6-8,12/Psalm 37/Psalm 12/Mathew 23
3 Comments:
Good post Sherri! I took a good look at the IJM website and they look like good people to connect with. You don't know offhand if they do anything in Japan, do you? Anyway, we have seen increased connection with Thailand over here, so I wonder if I could get in touch with your cousin in Chiang Mai?
Email me at fatblueman@yahoo.ca.
very cool mission. thnx. gonna pick up that book as well.
Loved the post on justice today. Oh how I long to be a fighter of injustice!
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