One Couple’s Plight to Save Refugees– A Charis Journey

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Though they had dedicated their lives to help those in human trafficking, the pandemonium of the Ukrainian Refugee Crises had flooded their border with more potential victims than either Gerd or Deborah had ever seen before. Caught in the cross-fire of political uproar and prostitution rings, they had a choice to make: hide in the safety of their homes or trust the Holy Spirit. This is a story of what happens when we push-forward in the day of adversity and allow our light to shine in the world’s darkest hours. This is the Charis Journey of Gerd and Deborah Hoppe. Just as the world began opening back up from COVID Lockdowns, Russia invaded the Ukraine in February of 2022, becoming the worst conflict in Europe since World War 2. As millions of displaced Ukrainians fled for their lives, Gerd and Deborah knew that the refugees crossing into Poland had become the prime targets for human traffickers. Though they knew they couldn’t save everyone, Gerd and Deborah refused to give in to the darkness all around and like a lighthouse, guided weary travelers to safety with their tiny European car. Around the clock they drove, shuttling refugees from the border to a secure location, day-after-day, hour-after-hour, fueled by a hope that God would multiply the work of their hands. As their Charis family surrounded them with prayers and support, Gerd and Deborah’s mission gained the attention of Andrew Wommack himself, who, thanks to the generosity of our partners, bought them a reliable van to maximize their efforts until more help could arrive. From that act of bravery, God has expanded their ministry to another level. With a new office that offers everything from shelter, counseling, transportation and legal consultation, Light House Foundation has helped all-kinds of human trafficking victims get their lives back. If you would like to learn more about Light House Foundation, we invite you to visit their website https://fundacjalighthouse.pl/

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• Justice & Mercy