Dressember 31st - Happy New Year Results

New Year's Eve we had a fun gathering with our church family. Food, games, music, dancing, coffee and bubble tea!! It was a grand time! The ladies and girls surprised me and to show their support almost every lady there was wearing a dress!! Grace made her dress [above] just for this purpose. And most ladies mentioned, 'This is the ONLY dress I have!' and one sweet lady said, 'This is the first time I've worn a dress in 15 years!'. 

Wow!! Thank you, sisters in the Lord, for your sacrifice and your support!! I love you all so dearly!

Dressember ladies!
Photo credit: Bickel Famliy

Photo credit: Back Forty Coffee

Photo credit: Back Forty Coffee

Photo credit: Back Forty Coffee

Photo credit: Back Forty Coffee

I took my camera, cause I wanted to take lots of pictures, but when I pulled it out, there was no memory card!! :^(  So I took a couple shots with the camera on my phone. I hope to be adding more pictures from friends as they email them to me. :^) 

Through sponsors like you, and God's blessings, we were able raise more funds then I imagined, just by wearing a dress every day!

The total? 

... Drum roll please...

$350.00!

These funds went straight to Grace's Campaign 1:17 to get her closer to her goal of $4,500.00 in one year. She will be donating all of the funds raised directly to International Justice Mission so they can set slaves free and bring justice to their oppressors. (IJM is a human rights organization that works to rescue victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression.)   

We praise God for allowing us to be a part of this kingdom work! Thank you for partnering with us this past month!

Can you imagine... 

There are children as young as 4 and 5 years old who are in forced labor. 

There are girls 7 and 9 years old who are held captive in brothels around the world.

These sweet children can have hope, and you can be a part of that hope.

Praising God as we ring in this coming year He grants us!

Waiting for midnight!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Thank you all so much for your support and prayers this month! God did big things, and He's NOT DONE YET! Be sure to go follow the Campaign 1:17 blog and see all the creative ways people are raising awareness of modern day slavery this year!! You can be a part too!

In Christ,

Kerry

Dressember 30th

Time To Celebrate!

Only One Day Left!

In some ways, this was a super long month, and in other ways, I can't believe it's over!

We've been A-Dress-ing social justice for 30 days now!

We've had many sponsors!! And I've been blown away by God's faithfulness!

This was a much more exciting and tough endeavor then I ever expected!

It's not over yet, with one more day of dresses left, we have New Year's Eve to celebrate freedom!

There's Still Time To Join The Fun!

•  Commit to Praying for Sara, Hope and I this month so we can continue to stand strong in our challenge this month to stand with those who stand alone. Leave a comment below to let us know you're praying!
• Sponsor Hope, Sara, Holly and/or I, by giving to Campaign 1:17. Go Here to hear the story behind the campaign and Go Here to Donate [be sure to add a note to say who you're sponsoring!
• Go To the Campaign 1:17 blog and leave a comment for Grace to encourage her to continue the fight!

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We have been wearing dresses ever day this month to help raise funds and awareness for the 27 million people trapped in modern day slavery.

IJM seeks to make public justice systems work for victims of abuse and oppression who urgently need the protection of the law. {source}

Campaign 1:17 seeks to bring awareness of modern day slavery to people, and raise funds for IJM to continue their work.

Wanna Join The Fun?

•  Commit to Praying for Sara, Hope and I this month so we can continue to stand strong in our challenge this month to stand with those who stand alone. Leave a comment below to let us know you're praying!
• Sponsor Hope, Sara, Holly and/or I, by giving to Campaign 1:17. Go Here to hear the story behind the campaign and Go Here to Donate [be sure to add a note to say who you're sponsoring!
• Go To the Campaign 1:17 blog and leave a comment for Grace to encourage her to continue the fight!

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Dressember 28th - In memory

Only 3 Days Left!!

Today, my dress has special significance. It belonged to my sweet cousin, Jessica Jean Wyatt. She passed away this day, 4 years ago, in a car accident. She was 19 years old. I wear a dress today to remember the 27 million trapped in slavery, yes, but I wear this dress today to remember a dear soul that was taken from this earth too early by most standards. 

Please remember the Wyatt family in your prayers today. 

Jessica

1990 - 2009

Wanna Join The Fun?

•  Commit to Praying for Sara, Hope and I this month so we can continue to stand strong in our challenge this month to stand with those who stand alone. Leave a comment below to let us know you're praying!
• Sponsor Hope, Sara, Holly and/or I, by giving to Campaign 1:17. Go Here to hear the story behind the campaign and Go Here to Donate [be sure to add a note to say who you're sponsoring!
• Go To the Campaign 1:17 blog and leave a comment for Grace to encourage her to continue the fight!

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8.4 million children are in slavery, trafficking, debt bondage and other forms of forced labour, forced recruitment for armed conflict, prostitution, pornography and other illicit activities (ILO 2002) {source}

<-- Boy bonded labourer Pakistan (Sindh Province)

©Shakil Pathan/Anti-Slavery International {source}

We have been wearing dresses ever day this month to help kids just like us! So they can have a hope and a future!                              --> Mideleine Chersetal is a 13 year old Haitian domestic worker. She works from 5am to 11pm each day. Her work includes taking her employer's children to school, but she is not allowed to attend school herself. ©Pete Pattisson - www.petepattisson.com {source}

IJM seeks to make public justice systems work for victims of abuse and oppression who urgently need the protection of the law. {source} They help children, woman and men from every corner of the world to escape from forced slavery of all kinds and provide opportunity for a better life while also bringing justice to their oppressors. 

Campaign 1:17 seeks to bring awareness of modern day slavery to people, and raise funds for IJM to continue their work.

We are wearing dresses every day this month to be noticed so we can tell people that millions of people deserve justice.

Wanna Join The Fun?

•  Commit to Praying for Sara, Hope and I this month so we can continue to stand strong in our challenge this month to stand with those who stand alone. Leave a comment below to let us know you're praying!
• Sponsor Hope, Sara, Holly and/or I, by giving to Campaign 1:17. Go Here to hear the story behind the campaign and Go Here to Donate [be sure to add a note to say who you're sponsoring!
• Go To the Campaign 1:17 blog and leave a comment for Grace to encourage her to continue the fight!

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Did you know? 

$160 Can provide six days of aftercare for a sex trafficking survivor.

$225 Can provide five days of undercover investigations.

$675 Can provide the trial fees for three cases against violent traffickers.

$1,550 Can provide one lawyer for a month to help sex trafficking survivors receive justice.

IJM seeks to make public justice systems work for victims of abuse and oppression who urgently need the protection of the law. {source}

Campaign 1:17 seeks to bring awareness of modern day slavery to people, and raise funds for IJM to continue their work.

We are wearing dresses every day to bring awareness that millions of people deserve justice.

It's More Than a Dress

Wanna Join The Fun?

•  Commit to Praying for Sara, Hope and I this month so we can continue to stand strong in our challenge this month to stand with those who stand alone. Leave a comment below to let us know you're praying!
• Sponsor Hope, Sara, Holly and/or I, by giving to Campaign 1:17. Go Here to hear the story behind the campaign and Go Here to Donate [be sure to add a note to say who you're sponsoring!
• Go To the Campaign 1:17 blog and leave a comment for Grace to encourage her to continue the fight!

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