Thankfully, this difficult ministry of hers seemed to be blessed by the Lord and really took off just after the short-termers left. Margie gained 3 gals to co-minister this outreach with her so she has the necessary help. Two of these gals are Bulgarian and one is an American missionary with the Southern Baptist Church.
Daily, Margie drives out to the Stara Zagora ring road to visit "her girls." Many of them have been abused by their pimps in various ways. Some have even been beaten by the police here. Some are sick, and others have sick children at home. One of the girls is even pregnant now and continues to ply her trade!
Naturally, Margie & her team spends time talking with the girls in order to get to know them as well as their needs and individual situations better. Next, they usually give them something to drink such as coffee or a soft drink, depending on the weather.
Often Margie's team will distribute small "goodies" along with Bible verses attached. Some of these gals have even asked for Bibles to study too, and believe-it-or-not, but some are actually Christians that once faithfully attended church here in Stara Zagora.
Good News!
However, in March something really good happened. One of the gals, we'll just call her "Z," approached Margie and told her that she wanted out. Margie jumped on this & along with Pastor Jimmy Luchev, of Vuzrazhdane Church, found a room here in town where she could live. Naturally, Z moved in and started looking for a job in order to support herself.
Please kindly pray that Z is protected against her pimp. The draw of the streets is great, but we know it is simply another type of slavery. Also, pray that the Labor Bureau here seriously helps Z to find a job.
Thankfully, Z attends church along with us now and REALLY enjoys the services. Please remember to pray for her-thanks!
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