What comes to mind when you hear the word slavery? Up until a couple of years ago I would think back to my 8th Grade History Class. I would think of things like Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War or Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. I'm sure these are some of the most common things that come to mind for you and probably for your middle schooler as well. A couple of years ago I was introduced to the International Justice Mission and now when I hear the word slavery I think of investigators rescuing teenage girls from the sex trade and lawyers working with governments to establish and enforce anti-slavery laws. Check out the video below.
IJM Just Us Run (Eau Claire, WI) from Peace Church on Vimeo.
Sometimes it's difficult for students to see how they can make a difference without a lot of money or without a lot of influence. But, there is a way for your child to make a huge difference. There is a way for you and your child to help free slaves all over the world. This Wednesday, July 18th hundreds of people go to Owen Park to run in the Just Us Run for Justice which will raise money and awareness for International Justice Mission.
This week theEDGE will be meeting at Owen Park at 5pm to work the water stations for the run. It is their way to make a difference. Each student who volunteers will receive a free tshirt and a pack with all sorts of information about setting slaves free.
As a parent, we invite you to come with your student to youth group this week, to run in the race or to help us at the water stations. Any questions, check out www.ijm.org and www.cvjusticerun.org.
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