This ONE’s for the girls–a ministry taking flight

Posted by Nancy Leschke

We have a little bit of a reputation with the women who work in the strip clubs. Most refer to us as “the church ladies.” But as they are getting to know us, we are building relationships that are allowing God to move in amazing ways.

Here are three brief stories about how us church ladies are reaching to those women who hunger for Him through a ministry called This ONE’s for the girls:

A young woman approached us recently at one of the clubs where she’d been working. She said that she started attending a church in Green Bay two months ago but felt like a hypocrite and wondered what the other people would think if they knew where she worked. She used the word “hypocrite” several times. We had the chance to share with her that we are all hypocrites; that God doesn’t view one sin as worse than another, and that’s why Jesus came in the first place! It was a privilege to be able to encourage her more, and speak Christ’s love to her. We will be looking for her at Easter, and maybe she won’t be in the business any more.

Last week, another young woman we’d met in the clubs left us a voicemail message saying she wanted to come to church at Christ The Rock. This past Sunday she came with her husband and children! Two of our team members welcomed her and sat with them to worship and hear the message, and she was eager to set up a follow-up meeting with them in the days ahead. Please pray that the sermon had an impact on them, and that they want to come back and find out more about God’s love for them.

Thirdly, we are thrilled to announce a “sister” outreach that’s starting this week in the western Wisconsin! Renee, one of our team members, has been driving from western Wisconsin these past six months. It’s a three-hour drive one way–and Renee is on a mission. Her vision is to launch an outreach similar to this One’s for the girls. Along with several women from her home church, Renee is ready to launch “Whispered Hopes,” an outreach to the women who dance in Chippewa Falls-area clubs. Their first night in ministry is tonight! Please pray that the clubs allow the team to come inside, that the women who work there feel loved and cared for, and that the team will be the face of Christ to the people they meet.

Thank you all so much for caring for women that many people judge or overlook, and especially for praying faithfully. None of this amazing news would be possible without your prayers!