Lauran Bethell

Dear Friends,My heart has been broken watching the scenes of devastation in this country that has already suffered so much.  Because of my heightened awareness of issues of human trafficking, I immediately prayed for the children who would be vulnerable.  I continue to hope that they wil » read more

We didn’t know who or how many would come to the meeting.  We had the barest outline of a program.  We had no way of predicting what would happen.  Communications with our local organizing committee were difficult, sometimes impossible.  All we knew was that God called us to » read more

Note:  On Sept. 1, I committed myself to write a journal entry every day until Sept. 18th.  After that date, I will try to write 1-2 per month.  If you do not want to receive the journals, please let me know, and I will remove your name from the list (and still love you!)  Seve » read more

Note:  Maggi Susman, from Denver, CO, is volunteering for me here in The Netherlands for 3 weeks--helping me with administrative tasks.  She also volunteered to write the journal tonight from HER perspective!"I had a glimpse last night of one of the facets of Lauran's ministry.  We » read more

Tonight I had a meeting in the red-light district with a journalist from Eastern Europe.  He wanted one question answered from me:  Why are there so many women from his country working in prostitution here in Holland?  In one area, 60% of the women are from his country.  The an » read more