Child prostitution…a nightmare that exists right here in our city. Streetlight Phoenix seeks to eradicate child sex slavery by making people aware of the problem, by taking steps to protect children from it and by providing a safe house for victims to help them heal.
Each month people gather to pray for all aspects of this ministry. They usually begin by taking a piece of God’s word and praying through it, also applying the scripture to whatever they are praying for. They might be praying for those broken children who have been rescued, or for the victims who have not yet been rescued, the efforts of legislators & law enforcement who are trying to put a stop to this crime or for the inner workings of the ministry organization itself. These gatherings also include a time of praise to celebrate God’s faithfulness and grace and His response to prayer.
The Streetlight Phoenix Prayer & Volunteer Services Coordinator, Ashley, related two recent instances where God responded to some urgent needs within the ministry:
- A staff member who works with the girls began to experience severe breathing issues that interfered with even the simplest of daily tasks. Doctors were unable to diagnose the problem. What started as exploratory surgery ended with the surprising discovery of the problem and subsequent repair. Praise be to God for guiding the doctors and for answering the fervent prayers lifted up for this staff member’s health!
- God has faithfully provided funds to cover the monthly payment on their land each month. At times, it looked as if they wouldn’t be able to pay but God continues to work miracles in sustaining this ministry whether it be providing the funds when needed or providing extensions to payment deadlines.
As you can see, prayer is what sustains the Streetlight Phoenix ministry. The next prayer and praise gathering will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 6-8pm at First Christian Church located at 6750 North 7th Avenue in Phoenix. Come pray for this ministry and also experience how this ministry includes regular prayer gatherings as the foundation for what they do.
Streetlight is also looking for churches willing to host a monthly prayer and praise gathering. If you can help, please contact Ashley at 623/435-0900 or e-mail her at ashley@streetlightphx.com .
If you can’t make the prayer gathering and would like to support the ministry in some way, consider becoming a modern day abolitionist or hosting a screening of Branded or volunteering.
Special thanks to Ashley for sharing these stories.
