Messengers of hope...

Missionaries in Ecuador with International Teams and Youth World since 2002, parents of four children, and then some more children, directors of Casa Gabriel and now Casa Adalia, teacher and friend, but most importantly, redeemed by Jesus Christ and living out the ministry of reconciliation as messengers of hope. This is the story that God is writing through us.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Let's get started! Casa Adalia beginnings...

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Adalia in Hebrew means "God is my refuge."  What a beautiful and even Spanish sounding name for the home we have been dreaming and praying about for the past three years!  We are finally looking to open!  See the letter below for the full details!
 

He led them from darkness and deepest gloom; he snapped their chains.  Let them praise the Lord for His great love and for all His wonderful deeds to them.  Psalm 107:14

CASA ADALIA VISION:  Provide hope, purpose and freedom for girls who have been rescued from the sex trade so they can experience emotional, physical and spiritual healing and discover their value and purpose as daughters of the King

CASA ADALIA MISSION:  Provide a “next step” home for girls who have completed the initial therapeutic process and recovery from being trafficked in the sex industry and who desire to pursue a new life in God through holistic and intentional training

Let’s Get Started!!

The process of Casa Adalia getting legal status to take underage girls has been delayed for a number of reasons, including waiting for the finalization of new government laws and how they will apply to private organizations such as Casa Adalia.  Our documents have been submitted for approval by our legal counsel.  However, receiving approval or denial will take at least another three months.

In the meantime, Casa Adalia team members have been approached for help by older teen girls who have completed the initial therapeutic process and recovery from being trafficked in the sex industry, but they are still at risk for being pulled back into the sex industry due to poverty and lack of education, resources and good options.  There are no services for these girls once they turn 18 because Ecuadorian law considers an 18 year to be an adult.  The good news is there are few government restrictions or laws for organizations providing aftercare for teens 18 years of age and older. 

Our God is mighty and full of mercy.  Until recently, we had only considered starting a house for underage girls.  God in His sovereign grace has expanded our vision and mission to include these older teen girls, many of them young moms, and provide services at a much deeper level than we are currently doing. 
 
This is NOT Plan B.  Rather, it is exactly what God is calling us to do in His plan to bring hope and freedom to these precious girls.  In faith, the team has prayerfully decided to start by opening a house for the older teens. The house will be dubbed “Casa Adalia 2”.  We continue to believe God will also open wide the doors for “Casa Adalia 1”.

Opportunity to Give:

Thank you to those who have been giving to the Casa Adalia ministry.  Money received from you is making it possible for us to get started!  However, we need to develop a consistent monthly base.  Besides living expenses, monthly costs will include an Ecuadorian live-in house mom, legal counsel, social worker, therapeutic counseling and education.  Our team will provide volunteer service in the areas of administration, training of staff, respite care, and relational ministry with the girls such as discipleship and mentoring.  

Will the girls at Casa Adalia 2 be able to help with costs?  Yes!  One of our goals is for the girls to learn effective independent living skills while finishing their education, the key to rising above poverty.  Girls over the age of 18 will be able to contribute to their personal living expenses as part of their training towards independence.   

Now is the time to consider giving on a monthly basis if you are not already.  In order to meet the needs of the girls and their children on a monthly basis, we are looking for 50 people to give $50 each month.  Help us reach the goal of equipping these girls to become resolute Christian women of God who have discovered and can experience living lives of self-sufficiency, freedom and purpose!  God in His sweet mercy and love says, “I choose her!  I want to pour my glory through her.  She is to be my treasure and the jewel in my crown.”

How do I give? 

·        Send checks to:  International Teams, 411 W. River RD, Elgin, IL 60123; Designate your gift as “End Slavery Ministries Ecuador -- Casa Adalia”
·        Online donations:  https://www.iteams.org/iteams/

Please let us know if you are committing to join the Casa Adalia monthly support team!  (casaadalia@gmail.com)

For His glory in Ecuador,

Debbie Douce,
International Teams
Casa Adalia Team Leader



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