Belgium – Janelle’s Story
” It all began when a woman came to our house and said she was looking for girls to work as nannies in Europe. I enlisted, and before the week was over we were traveling there. However, I had to endure a terrible oath process which included horrible and shameful experiences.This is the testimony from Janelle (not her real name). YES, she has been literally snatched out of the hands of the enemy. There are now many girls with similar testimonies in Belgium because of the outreach ministry of Breaking Chains Network, the ministry bringing healing and shelter to trafficked victims in Belgium. This ministry has provided a safe place for such women to live, be discipled, and learn life skills.
When we finally arrived in Belgium, it was not the nanny position that I received. Instead, I was forced into prostitution. With tears and a heavy heart I resisted, but after being heavily tortured, I yielded. They told me I had to make 45,000 euros (about $61,000) before they would release me. I had to pay a certain amount every day of my earnings, or they would deprive me of food and would beat and torture me.
It was in the red-light district where a group of Christians with their pastor came to my aid with the Word of God. It was an unforgettable day as revival set in and joy filled my heart. I did not know that there was still hope for me to be saved until the pastor told me Jesus loved me just as I am.
Every day that I heard the Gospel, I became stronger in my faith. Then one day, I made up my mind to quit the dirty job. It was a tug of war with my madam and pimp, but finally they released me. Now I am learning handwork to help support myself and family. I am very grateful to God that he brought me out of the shackles of death.”
The Breaking Chains Network has outgrown their old building, and now a large new facility has been bought and is being renovated. This ministry center, which is attached to the safehouse apartments, also houses the church and training/education center. There are many more trafficked girls needing Jesus and a safe shelter.
From April Foster and Sandie Mundis
AGWM Personnel