Some of my friends who I have
met through Rahab ministries at the barraca are learning to sew! My great
friend and fellow missionary has started a sewing school at the Base to allow men, women, boys and
girls the opportunity to learn, start new occupations and to realize their
potential.
Here is the link to the
websites:
https://www.facebook.com/GaleriaDosSonhos
Three of my girls have
helped make these dresses, clutches, napkins, purses etc. I am beyond amazed by
what God has done. You stop for the one and God does wonders.
These ladies own barraca’s
themselves. Dealing each night with 'customers' that use the surrounding area for a bathroom. Treat them poorly and pay very little. The ladies were stuck in these positions due to lack of options as
they try to make a living for their family, who they never see. Making fish and
xima (a type of thick porridge made
with water and corn flour) for anyone who would like to stop by. They are asked daily to find girls for the men that
come to their humble bamboo huts, just like it would be something on the menu. They
tell me the preference is skinny 13-15 year olds. Working right in the middle
of the red-light zone they are bringing the light into the darkness. They became Christians last year and although they didn’t like their
job at their barraca’s they have used it to evangelise to everyone who walks
through the door. They are my heroes!
However they now have an option.
They have been asked to dream about what they would like to do. They have been
given a way out. And each lady gives all the glory to God. :)
Watch this space everyone! It’s
just the beginning.
