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. 

Last week, we introduced 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. We fun playing the game "Word of God Toss" and making a mural on Jeremiah.

This week, we will be learning about Josiah, the boy King of Judah (2 Kings 22:1-2; 23:1-3).  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 and bring a friend!

Upcoming events: Mark your calendar

• December 1st Hanging of the Greens 12pm
• December 15th Sunday School will meet in Education Rooms to practice for Christmas Production.
• December 24th children's Christmas Production 4pm

***Sunday School meets every Sunday after the Time for Children (10:20-11:20). All children are invited to come and learn about the stories of the Bible.

This week we met Mr. H and our Hippo puppet.  At our project table we made houses, horses, hamburgers, helicopters, hearts, and a hippopotamus. We did Letter H aerobics, which was a big hit.  Some of the movements the children made were to clap their hands, hop around, put their head up high, hold their hat, ride a horse, hike a hill, stomp their heels, feel their heart, and put their hands on hips.

Our sign language words were heart and happy.  For snack we enjoyed honeydew melon and honey graham crackers.

On Veteran's Day we wrote a letter to a Veteran which we addressed, "Dear Hero".  On World Kindness Day, we talked about how we can have helping hands every day.  We gave lots of high fives and shouted hip hip hooray for H! 

Some of our families participated in Operation Shoebox and are excited to track where and when their boxes of toys will arrive for the children in need.  

We have been practicing for our Thanksgiving Show.  Our boys and girls will be wearing adorable Pilgrim Hats made by Busy Hand members Heidi Steinert and Tisha Cox.  We were also able to recreate The Very Hungry Caterpillar on our felt board due to their beautiful creations. Thank you for all the hard work!