In 1998 Betsy began to visit the street women of Tegucigalpa. As they
accepted Christ, Jericho Ministries was born – a ministry dedicated to
the discipleship and training of persons who have been involved in
prostitution. Our vision is that they might be transformed by the power
of Jesus Christ from marginalized individuals into productive members of
society, working with dignity and integrity to rescue others involved in
prostitution.Phase I of the program begins in Jericho Villa, a
residential center in the country. Addictions are addressed and
discipleship in the faith begins. Jericho House is the setting for the
second phase in which the discipleship continues and jobs are provided
as the women adjust to life back in the city. The third phase consists
of helping the women find gainful employment in the community as they
continue to grow in their faith. Schooling has been added at Phase II,
providing a Christian Education for the women and their children.
Project Opportunity: Our most urgent project is to pave the
road up to the Jericho Villa rehab center. The road is 1.6 Kilometers in
length and it presents quite a challenge even for experienced drivers.
The total cost of this project is over $5,000. It would be a huge
blessing to have a least a portion of it paved, using the plentiful
rocks that are available on the land and cement.
How to participate? Contact Betsy Hake or our Missions
Commission representative, Christopher Miller.