Fatu's Miraculous Journey: A Life Transformed

Fatu's story is a miraculous testimony of faith and transformation. On her deathbed, in a coma and pregnant with tumors, she had a vision of her body wrapped in chains and Jesus standing in the room. He promised to set her free if she committed her life to Him. After saying "yes" in her mind, she saw the chains break off from her body. She woke up, vomited out her tumors, and began singing, “He touched me, He touched me, now that joy fills my soul.”.

Her husband, who had returned with a coffin assuming to find his wife dead, saw her singing in a chair and thought she was an angel. He witnessed her miraculous recovery and gave his life to Jesus as well. There was a supernatural shift. When she was resurrected, she had a supernatural impartation of love for others. Together, they converted their bar into a church to share the miracle and love of Jesus to anyone who would listen.

During the Civil War, Fatu cared for 85 orphaned children she found in the forest. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late for hope or transformation, and she continues serving the Lord today with a heart full of compassion.

Personal Application:

God has given us one life and free will to live it. Matthew 10:39 reminds us that clinging to our own life leads to loss, but surrendering it for Christ brings true fulfillment. Shifting our focus from ourselves to loving and honoring others transforms our souls.

Scripture:

“If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” (Matthew 10:39)

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Summary:

ORR's Anti-trafficking Program was started to combat child trafficking and poverty in partnership with a local judge. Originally the jude requested ORR build more safe homes to protect the 5-12 children he was rescuing everyday, but we couldn't build enough safe homes to protect these kids. Instead, we were giving written permission by the judge to discover how to curb poverty to address the root causes of trafficking. A team pastors and translators was hired to learn from the community and not reveal they were Christian, as the area was 95% voodoo-practicing and resistant to Christianity. Over six months, they learned families trafficked children due to extreme poverty. Solutions included: $20 to outfit kids for school, a feeding program, which kept children in school, and a micro-loan program, helping women start businesses to support their families. This approach transformed communities, with parents no longer needing to sell their children. One woman shared that before our arrival, their only business was selling their children. But now, thanks to our efforts, they no longer face that heartbreaking choice. Instead, their livelihood comes from selling a variety of consumable goods. The program’s success is attributed to practical support combined with the motivation of learning about a God of love, leading even former traffickers to come to know Jesus and become advocates for change. The judge was amazed by the results, as other NGOs tried to do what we are doing, but did not succeed.

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Chuck Olmstead: Experienced Director of Operations and Media Sales with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications industry. Skilled in Sound, Media Production, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, and Radio Production. Strong community and social services professional. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckolmstead-65244915/

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Luciana and Pedro Bartes have been in the Puget Sound airwaves for more than 20 years. They started at the turn of the century doing a show from 2 to 6 am on 89.9 FM KGRG, Green River College student-run radio station, but it didn’t take them long to start working in commercial radio. They hosted shows on Salem Media Seattle’s Spanish station, Radio Sol for a couple of years. They then moved on to produce radio shows in English, like Radio-Hall-of-Famer Bob Rivers’ show for 8 years, and the Marty and Jodi show for 6. Pedro then moved back to Salem Media Seattle as Program Director for KGNW and KKOL while producing Live from Seattle. Luciana took a break from radio and went on to become a Spanish medical interpreter, but her love for radio brought her back to Salem Media Seattle. 2023 finds them hosting another show together, The Sound of the Puget Sound.

Luciana and Pedro Bartes on “The Sound of Puget Sound” KGNW radio in Seattle, WA: https://thewordseattle.com/radioshow/the-sound-of-the-puget-sound#google_vignette

Summary:

Rebecca shares how ORR works with 31 staff members and grassroots partnerships to create meaningful change. One of their success stories is Albert, a boy once labeled deaf and dumb by his community and discarded. ORR took him in through their Foster Care program, discovering he simply had a tongue tie, which was treated. Now a teenager, Albert excels academically and thrives, a powerful example of ORR's impact.

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Guest Host: PEDRO & LUCIANA BARTES

Luciana and Pedro Bartes have been in the Puget Sound airwaves for more than 20 years. They started at the turn of the century doing a show from 2 to 6 am on 89.9 FM KGRG, Green River College student-run radio station, but it didn’t take them long to start working in commercial radio. They hosted shows on Salem Media Seattle’s Spanish station, Radio Sol for a couple of years. They then moved on to produce radio shows in English, like Radio-Hall-of-Famer Bob Rivers’ show for 8 years, and the Marty and Jodi show for 6. Pedro then moved back to Salem Media Seattle as Program Director for KGNW and KKOL while producing Live from Seattle. Luciana took a break from radio and went on to become a Spanish medical interpreter, but her love for radio brought her back to Salem Media Seattle. 2023 finds them hosting another show together, The Sound of the Puget Sound.

Luciana and Pedro Bartes on “The Sound of Puget Sound” KGNW radio in Seattle, WA: https://thewordseattle.com/radioshow/the-sound-of-the-puget-sound#google_vignette

Summary:

Rebecca highlights the efforts to combat child trafficking and abuse in orphanages. One example describes an orphanage shut down for severe sexual abuse and trafficking, uncovered thanks to a child's trust in an ORR nurse. ORR partnered with the government to create accreditation standards for orphanages and worked with UNICEF to reunify children with relatives. Trafficking varies by region, involving forced labor, domestic slavery, or sexual exploitation. To address this, ORR set up programs to prevent trafficking by providing education, feeding programs, and economic support for families through savings and loan initiatives. These programs incorporate Christian teachings but are open to all, regardless of belief.

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Summary:

Three young siblings (ages 5, 3, and 2) were left to fend for themselves after losing their parents and grandmother. Rejected by their community and subjected to abuse, they struggled to survive, with the 5-year-old managing to find food daily to keep her siblings alive. ORR's child monitor discovered their situation, and although it took a month for legal approval to move them to our safe home, ORR provided immediate help by providing extra food for a neighbor to cook for the children as well as her own family in the interim. This case highlights the neglect orphans face, with the community often deeming them cursed because their parents died. Even the mayor shared that when an orphan dies no one traces the cause of death because they don't belong to anyone.

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Inspired to Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue: orphanreliefandrescue.org

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Summary:

Fear often stems from a lack of faith in. God and understanding of God's character, but seeking Him wholeheartedly allows us to overcome it and live with purpose. Each year, kids from ORR's Safe Home visit their villages, sharing Jesus' love, praying over meals, and for the healing of neighbors and family. They are the catalysts of change, spreading love and transforming their communities. Overcoming fear requires faith, surrendering fears to God that brings freedom to live boldly and purposefully. 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us how trusting God allows us to cast our anxieties on Him and find peace, knowing He cares for us.

Scripture:

2 Corinthians 10:5: “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,”

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Links:

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue’s Trafficking Program: https://orphanreliefandrescue.org/ati/

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

Summary:

· The spiritual world is real

· God assures His protective presence, as reflected in Zechariah 2:3-5, where He promises to be a wall of fire around His people and His glory within.

“3 While the angel who was speaking to me was leaving, another angel came to meet him 4 and said to him: “Run, tell that young man, ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of people and animals in it. 5 And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’” Zechariah 2:3-5

· The importance of surrendering every action to God is emphasized, trusting Him to lead and protect.

· Rebecca's shares stories how dedication to Christ’s purposes brings transformation and freedom both personally and in the lives of others.

· Living with purpose each day under God’s direction allows us to witness His redemptive work domestically and internationally.

Links:

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue’s Trafficking Program: https://orphanreliefandrescue.org/ati/

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit:

To support ORR's new Community Freedom Center, we are training 31 employees and plans to hire 9 more. We’re discussing challenging real-life scenarios brought up during our staff training. A case involving a mother, under an abusive husband, who has trafficked three children and is planning to traffic two more. A monitor advised going to the police and offered support.

We’re talking about the vital role of community support, the importance of fighting isolation, and the power of unshakable faith when facing heartbreaking situations like this. We’re talking about the vital role of community support, the importance of fighting isolation, and the power of unshakable faith when facing heartbreaking situations like this.

Links:

Inspired to Live an Extraordinary Life: Even through Difficult Circumstances by: Rebecca M. Pratt/ Book can be found on Amazon

Orphan Relief and Rescue’s Trafficking Program: https://orphanreliefandrescue.org/ati/

Rebecca M. Pratt: https://www.rebeccampratt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphanreliefandrescue/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoicewithAction

If you want to help us end child-trafficking in West Africa, your recurring donation will protect a child from falling victim to trafficking but also ensures they have regular meals, access to education, and equipping their parents through our Savings and Loans program.

Visit: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate