Friends,

Rahab's Rope exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls who are at risk or have been forced into the commercial human trafficking trade of India. By creating a safe and loving environment, we enable the women and girls to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our work provides basic education and vocational training for each girl and woman who come through our centers; ultimately, allowing them to integrate into their communities in a positive and constructive manner. We are a faith based non-profit organization that desires to follow Jesus' teaching and direction on every step of the journey. Our vision is to see lives transformed by God's love in action. 

There are many unique items we will be showcasing, including two of the items below.

This necklace brings Hope to thousands of women in India. Through the ministry of Rahab's Rope, a woman hears for the first time there is a God who loves her and has a plan for her life. For the first time she prays to a God who hears and answers. She learns she is beautiful in God's sight, no matter what her past. 

Oftentimes in scripture, God uses physical examples to represent spiritual realities.  As a ministry, we believe this unique bracelet is also a great example of the work God is doing through the vessel of Rahab's Rope in India.  Just like these broken fragments of glass, women who have been shattered by the tragedy of sex slavery walk into our facilities broken. But as the Lord begins to reveal love, forgiveness, and affection for them, God begins to use each broken piece of their heart to create a radiant and joy-filled child of God.  Wear this bracelet to remind yourself and others  of God's glorious redemption. 

Our Sunday School Program is learning about the various Children of the Bible.  We meet every Sunday at 10:20 following the Time for Children in the Education Building across the street.  I believe the kids should have a chance to learn about the stories in different learning styles. Therefore there is a whole group opening and closing and then centers that review the stories: a drama, crafts and a games center.  The preschool and Kindergarten follow the same schedule but in their own classroom. I invite all children to join us and learn! See you there!

Last week, we had a great time at Sunday School learning about The Servant Girl of Naaman. This little Israelite girl is a slave girl, taken captive in a raid.  She is a person utterly without any power in a story that presents a stark contrast between the powerful and the powerless.  This powerless little servant girl speaks to Naaman and offers hope to him. We had a blast playing games and making crafts that reviewed this story.  We also added to our wall of murals on Children of the Bible.  If you haven't seen it, be sure to come by the education building and check it out.  The kids have done an awesome job!

This week, we will be introducing Jeremiah, the boy prophet, a preacher's kid, who understood early on that God called him to a special ministry (Jeremiah 1:4-10).  God calls each one of us.  From the moment of our baptism and throughout our lives, we, like Jeremiah, are led by God to go where we are sent and speak what we are commanded.  I look forward to exploring this story with all of the children!

Next week, we will be learning about Josiah, the boy King of Judah.  Josiah became King of Judah at 8 years old.  Josiah loved and followed God.  We are going to have a fun scavenger hunt on this story.  Be sure to come out and bring a friend!

Last, if you are interested in being in our Christmas Production please sign up on the Sunday School Attendance or email me at smorrison108@yahoo.com (Sarah Morrison).