Look Who’s Talking

Melissa Holland • May 23, 2015

After an amazing weekend with Francine, Francine Rivers we are encouraged and excited about all of you coming along side us to put an end to trafficking in Reno, Nevada. Wouldn’t it be great if we showed up one day, and we were no longer needed? If suddenly Awaken had to change their outreach plan because the sex-industry was obliterated?

We trust God to bless our efforts. And, we are grateful to anyone who puts the word out. Mrs. Rivers took time and shared her heart on her blog. If you missed her at Redeeming Love: The Conference, or you just didn’t get enough of her, you can check out what she is saying about us here.

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Be Blessed and Be a Blessing!

-S

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