Imagine that you and your family are seated together
comfortably in the sanctuary of your church. It is Easter Sunday and you are
all wearing your Sunday best. It’s a day of bonnets and lilies. Then the pastor
plays a video about sex-trafficking victims here in Seattle. That’s what
members and guests were treated to this Easter at the New Life Church in
Renton. The video in question was tastefully done, but still, who wants to
think of that on Easter? (To watch the video, click here.)
According to Seattle’s Genesis Project, it is estimated that
at any given time, 300,000 minors are being prostituted illegally in the U.S.
The average age is 14 years old. The worst part is that this isn’t just a
problem “over there” – it’s a problem in our own neighborhood. Fortunately, we
have groups like The Genesis Project, offering “hope for a new life.”
Save the Sold is a one night benefit for domestic minor sex-trafficking
victims in the South Seattle Area to be held on Saturday, May 19. You are
invited for an evening of wine and awareness as the issue is tackled head on.
There is a suggested donation of $20 per person at the door. Dinner is included
and wine will be available at a cash bar. There will also be other
opportunities to support the cause throughout the night as well. All proceeds
from Save the Sold will be donated to the Genesis Project.
The Save the Sold event will be held at the Matthews Estate
located at 16116 140th Pl. NE in Woodinville, WA, 98072. For more
information, give The Genesis Project a call at 206.592.2362 or visit their
website. (Originally posted on Examiner.com)
