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VBJI Newsletter | October 2014

Calling All Prayer Warriors!


 
Fighting human trafficking is first and foremost a spiritual battle.  The powers of darkness have traffickers, buyers, and victims all in bondage. Those of us on the front lines have seen first-hand the difference that prayer makes—both for us and those we serve.  We need your prayer support!

You can certainly pray from home, but there is power when we gather together.  Would you commit to come join us at least once/month as we worship God and intercede for those involved? 

Also, if you’re willing to help lead worship, either by singing or playing an instrument, please contact us at  justice.vb@gmail.com.
  
Watchman's House of Prayer
Room 145
New Life Providence Kempsville Campus
1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach
Every Tuesday evening,  7-9 pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays,  8-9 pm
 
World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News, VA also plans to include sex trafficking as a focus in their Tuesday evening prayer and worship nights: 
 
Tuesday Prayer/Worship Nights
7-9 pm
World Outreach Worship Center
LHOP Building
525 Industrial Park Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
 

Get Involved!

Volunteer Openings

  • Volunteer Coordinator - helping volunteers get plugged into an area of service
  • Fundraising Coordinator
  • Intercessors & Worship Leaders
  • AV/IT - helping set up presentation equipment, etc. when necessary
  • Outreach Team Members
  • Board Members
  • Hospitality Team Members
  • Law Students - assisting with legal research
If you have not yet completed VBJI volunteer forms and background check, please do so before applying.  The forms can be found at www.vbji.org under the “Get Involved” tab.  You can request a job description, or send your resume to us, via justice.vb@gmail.com

VBJI Meetings on the Peninsula! 

 

Beginning Thursday, November 6, there will be a monthly VBJI community action meeting in Hampton, Virginia, in addition to the one which already occurs the first Thursday of every month in Virginia Beach. The Nov. 6 meeting will be held at New Covenant Church, 1079 Big Bethel Road, Hampton.  Stay tuned for more info, or contact Sarah Floyd at 571-455-8526.

Many thanks to Sarah Floyd, our new Mobilization Coordinator, who's been doing a fantastic job educating and mobilizing churches and individuals in Hampton and Newport News! 

Congratulations to our second class of Victim Advocates!


This class graduated from the Advocacy Training Program on October 22. 

If you are interested in becoming a Victim Advocate, and would like to be part of the spring 2015 class, email us at info@vbji.org and we will make sure you are notified of the dates when they are announced.  To learn more about the topics covered, go to http://www.vbji.org/upcoming-events.html 

October Events Recap

 
 
In the past month we’ve had numerous speaking opportunities. A few of the highlights include: 
  • Oct 1 - Human Trafficking Presentation for youth and parents at Denbigh Christian Church
  • Oct 6 - WAVY TV 10 and FOX 43 News report on human trafficking in our region. Interviewees: survivor Tanya Street, Pat McKenna from VBJI, Portsmouth PD, and Congressman Rigell.
  • Oct 16 - Participated in the VA Dept Criminal Justice Services/Dept. of Social Services victim support services protocol meeting
  • Oct. 17- Mini-Training/Awareness presentation to all Managers at Sentara Leigh Princess Anne Hospital
  • Oct 21 - Helped facilitate HRCAT (Hampton Roads Coalition Against Trafficking) Meeting
  • Oct 29 -  Spoke to students and teachers about Human Trafficking at Denbigh High School as part of anti-violence week
  • Oct 31 - Co-Founders Pat and Lori McKenna were guests on WKQA AM Freedom 1110's one hour talk show "Breakfast with Bacon." (see photo)

Run For Their Lives 2015! 
5K and Awareness Walk 

 

Raising awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited women and children into freedom. 

When:    Saturday, March 7, 2015
               Kids Fun Run @ 7:45am
               5k @ 8am
Where:   Mariner's Museum and Park
                (Warwick Lot)
                Newport News, VA
Contact: Sarah Floyd
                (757) 310-7866
              foreverchanged24@yahoo.com

Want to learn more about human trafficking, the work of VBJI, and how you can get involved?  Come to an interest meeting, held the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.  New Life Providence Church, 1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
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