It's been 2 months now, since returning to Kansas City. The month spent in Poland and Ukraine was unlike any other trip I've been on.
We mostly encouraged the body of believers and secular organizations caring for trafficked women.
I will follow up with a more comprehensive update about Europe in the near future. After returning to the NIGHT WATCHES of the prayer room in August, we were all informed of a little switch-er-roo... We now are going to bed 2 or 3pm ish and waking up around 10:30-11pm. So we start our day at Midnight in the prayer room instead of end our day in the prayer room.
I have been on the new schedule a little over a week now. It will be great, once I get several things landed and have a set bedtime! Sleep is a bit tricky right now...
Something else new, I am on Chris Tofilon's worship team now! I love it. We as a team, are serving and getting to know each other. I really enjoy ministering together and then gathering off the stage for quality time :)
BTW- On the team, I run the screens and put up the words for the worship.
Also, I am in the midst of trying out a worship team as a singer at our Inner City Prayer Room. If they let me stay on, I think it will be a huge tool to help me grow in boldness and skill as a singer.
Yet another change: I switched to lunches as a server at Longhorn Steakhouse. While I labor to raise a partnership team as a missionary, I work part-time at a restaurant. .. I try to think of it as an outreach/ministry opportunity instead of a paycheck :):) ..
Well, I have the opportunity to hit the pillow early today, so I'm going to sign off. More later...
Blessings,
Steph Queen
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Poland
I arrived in Poland about 2 weeks ago. Spent a week with children from Israel, met with several anti-human trafficking organizations, and visited Auschwitz. Wow. I am being struck with the reality of what it means to care for women rescued from the sex trade. No glamour, but very much an honor. Met with people on the "front lines" who have given blood, sweat and tears. Some of them don't even know the Lord, and yet they have been loving these girls for years, often without thanks.
Just asking God what things will look like for me in the future as I pursue the same kind of ministry.... Colossians 1:9-11 is what I'm praying these past few weeks. Inquiring of the Lord what He is thinking, feeling... What is His vision and plan for me? shaalom
Steph
Just asking God what things will look like for me in the future as I pursue the same kind of ministry.... Colossians 1:9-11 is what I'm praying these past few weeks. Inquiring of the Lord what He is thinking, feeling... What is His vision and plan for me? shaalom
Steph
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Where He leads I will follow
No matter where I go, I can't get away from whatever lesson God has me learning. I can't put things on hold for when I get back, or work ahead to complete the "lesson" early.
Another thing I have seen in my lifetime of traveling is this: It doesn't matter what country I'm in, or who I'm with, what I'm doing etc... Life is still life, people and relationships are still challenging, the sky is still blue, and there is always something good to eat. Things look, sound and taste slightly different (sometimes drastically ;) but at the core, we have a lot in common in this world.
The reason I love foreign missions is because I get to see and know another side of God's heart and nature. I love the differences and diversity in the Nations. There are so many colors, and expressions of God in this world. When I am given the opportunity to travel, it enlarges my picture of who God is and what He's like. I love the language similarities and differences. I love the shades of skin and the unique touches of each nation.
Now that I said all that, I also can say I've learned (as a missionary kid up to now...) Missionary life isn't glamorous no matter where you go. Mundane times come, groceries still need bought, bills still need paid, sleep comes and goes etc... etc...
The ending of human trafficking sounds heroic as well, however, it really comes down to days like today. ... Praying in a park, admitting my dependence on God to come through, and continuing to be available to Jesus for whatever He would have me do. ... One prayer and one regular day at a time... Today I'm in Poland....
Another thing I have seen in my lifetime of traveling is this: It doesn't matter what country I'm in, or who I'm with, what I'm doing etc... Life is still life, people and relationships are still challenging, the sky is still blue, and there is always something good to eat. Things look, sound and taste slightly different (sometimes drastically ;) but at the core, we have a lot in common in this world.
The reason I love foreign missions is because I get to see and know another side of God's heart and nature. I love the differences and diversity in the Nations. There are so many colors, and expressions of God in this world. When I am given the opportunity to travel, it enlarges my picture of who God is and what He's like. I love the language similarities and differences. I love the shades of skin and the unique touches of each nation.
Now that I said all that, I also can say I've learned (as a missionary kid up to now...) Missionary life isn't glamorous no matter where you go. Mundane times come, groceries still need bought, bills still need paid, sleep comes and goes etc... etc...
The ending of human trafficking sounds heroic as well, however, it really comes down to days like today. ... Praying in a park, admitting my dependence on God to come through, and continuing to be available to Jesus for whatever He would have me do. ... One prayer and one regular day at a time... Today I'm in Poland....
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Don't let them stop...
Can you hear the pounding of their hearts,
Their hearts are pounding, pounding, pounding.
27 million heartbeats pounding.
Can you hear them?
Millions of heartbeats pounding in His ears,
Don't let them stop, God, don't let them stop.
Millions of heartbeats pounding in His ears,
Don't let them stop, God, don't let them stop.
I hear those heartbeats in My ears,
I won't let them stop, I won't let them stop.
Millions of heartbeats in My ears,
I won't let them stop, friend, I won't let them stop.
God, You've felt their hearts beating alive in Your hand,
How is Your heart God, as You look on their threats?
I lean my ear closer to hear what You're praying,
"Father, don't let them stop, don't let them drop,
don't let them fall like the sparrow"
"Father, Your will is what I desire"
"Don't let them stop, don't let them drop,
don't let them fall like the sparrows"...
~Stephanie J Queen
Their hearts are pounding, pounding, pounding.
27 million heartbeats pounding.
Can you hear them?
Millions of heartbeats pounding in His ears,
Don't let them stop, God, don't let them stop.
Millions of heartbeats pounding in His ears,
Don't let them stop, God, don't let them stop.
I hear those heartbeats in My ears,
I won't let them stop, I won't let them stop.
Millions of heartbeats in My ears,
I won't let them stop, friend, I won't let them stop.
God, You've felt their hearts beating alive in Your hand,
How is Your heart God, as You look on their threats?
I lean my ear closer to hear what You're praying,
"Father, don't let them stop, don't let them drop,
don't let them fall like the sparrow"
"Father, Your will is what I desire"
"Don't let them stop, don't let them drop,
don't let them fall like the sparrows"...
~Stephanie J Queen
Saturday, June 18, 2011
12 days!!! and counting. Lord keep providing the finances!! :)
June 29, 2011 through July 26, 2011 Exodus Cry will be sending a team to Eastern Europe to do anti-trafficking work.
Our first destination is Poland where it is known as the premier purchasing location of the sex industry. The "merchandise" is considered to be high-end and of the best quality.
Our second destination is Odessa, Ukraine, which has been ranked as a major port for human trafficking. The cultural dignity of women has been so degraded there, that they have been given another name. Catagorized as Natasha's, the market demand for Ukrainian women has stripped them of their personal identity.
The last stop is Moldova where statistics say that 10% of the Moldovan population has been trafficked as these women are considered beautiful and easily accessible.
In the fight against human trafficking, 80% is prevention work. Throughout the month, our team will be ministering to churches, working with anti-trafficking non-government organizations, organizing local outreaches, talking about purity at an Israeli youth camp and speaking in orphanages where the children are at high-risk.
Please pray for our team as we continue to combat trafficking all over the world.
Our first destination is Poland where it is known as the premier purchasing location of the sex industry. The "merchandise" is considered to be high-end and of the best quality.
Our second destination is Odessa, Ukraine, which has been ranked as a major port for human trafficking. The cultural dignity of women has been so degraded there, that they have been given another name. Catagorized as Natasha's, the market demand for Ukrainian women has stripped them of their personal identity.
The last stop is Moldova where statistics say that 10% of the Moldovan population has been trafficked as these women are considered beautiful and easily accessible.
In the fight against human trafficking, 80% is prevention work. Throughout the month, our team will be ministering to churches, working with anti-trafficking non-government organizations, organizing local outreaches, talking about purity at an Israeli youth camp and speaking in orphanages where the children are at high-risk.
Please pray for our team as we continue to combat trafficking all over the world.
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