She stands on the street corner wondering if anyone will notice her. Her hair is perfectly placed. She stands there rocking back and forth on her heels. She smiles as the cars pass by wondering who will stop or if anyone will stop. Though deep inside she knows this is not where she planned on spending her evenings.
She reminds the dreams she had as a child to be a nurse. To help people in their time of need. Though, never did she guess that she would be the one in need. Her fear increases with every car that slows down. Will they be nice, will they beat me, will they pay a fair price? Do they ever really look at me or just perform? She desires to know what it’s like to be loved, cherished and cared for in a way that only God can provide. Though, as she stands there she wonders if anyone truly cares.
Twelve years ago, I was in Sicily visiting family when I noticed women who were standing on the corners of the road in the middle of the day with umbrellas to protect them from the sun. At the time, I was pretty naïve and asked my aunt what the women were doing. She explained to me that they were selling their bodies to earn money to take back home for schooling, food, etc.
At that moment, my heart broke for these women. As I heard the words come from my aunt’s mouth, God reminded me that those women were daughters of the Most High King and they deserve so much more. They are worth more than all the money in the world and no one had told them. I made a pack with God that day that I would not be silent and that I would be a voice for those who don’t have a voice and have been told to keep quiet.
Over the next twelve years God prepared my heart, placed amazing mentors and leaders in my life to prepare me for now. I have learned a lot of practical information, knowledge and wisdom over the years in preparation for the amazing opportunity before me.
About a month ago I sat in the living room of the development coordinator of 5-stones and watched as she commented that I was an answer to prayer. God knows us truly better than at times we know ourselves. I never would have guessed that evening, my life would forever be changed.
5-stones is a group of individuals committed to bringing awareness concerning the injustice of sex trafficking. 5-stones goal is to enlighten others to the injustice of sex-trafficking and provide opportunities for involvement within our own community and throughout the state of Wisconsin.
5-stones has been around for about 2 ½ years. In those years there have been a lot of changes, but one thing is for sure and that is God’s favor upon this organization.
Two weeks ago, I accepted the position of Regional Coordinator with 5-stones. My role will be taking care of administrative duties/social media and networking with organizations, churches, etc in the area and eventually lead to connecting with future branches of 5-stones. We are also moving forward in bringing awareness and education to the schools and community through guest speakers and training opportunities.
As I move forward with 5-stones part of my commitment to them is raising the support I need to cover my living expenses so that I put forth all my time and effort into the opportunity that God has placed before me. This will be covered through a residence program entitled Envision, which is part of the Alliance Church. Support will go directly to Envision and then I will receive a check every month as my salary. My budget is $2000.00 per month.
Checks will be made out to: Western Great Lakes District, please indicate Envision Residence in the memo section. Please mail to: Western Great Lakes District W6107 Aero Tech Drive Appleton WI 54914.
Thank you for joining the battle as we fight the giant of sex-trafficking and become God’s hands and feet to the victims of sex-trafficking.
Totally humbled and amazed at God’s timing
Natalie Green
Regional Coordinator
http://www.5-stones.org/
