Here is an excellent article to take a look at! It shows the current state of Korea and what is happening in the sex industry here.
"According to the government-run Korean Institute of Criminology, one-fifth of men in their 20s buy sex at least four times a month, creating an endless customer base for prostitutes.....It’s a $13 billion a year reality … and it’s not going anywhere.”
The statistics are staggering, but this is why Unearthed exists! We know that our prayers will change the statistics. Join with us!
http://www.ibtimes.com/south-korea-thriving-sex-industry-powerful-wealthy-super-state-1222647
2.22.2013
Legalizing Prostitution Doesn't Work
One argument we often hear from people is that prostitution would get better, and be safer, if it were legalized. Here is a great article to check out if you want to learn more. The fact is, legalizing prostitution is actually allowing more women/children/men to be trafficked to keep up with the demand.
Legalizing prostitution needs to be removed from our minds as an option!
12.18.2012
Thank you!!
Wow...what a weekend!! Thank you everyone for supporting Unearthed and getting your cookies! We baked more than 87 dozen!!!
Looks like everyone is already anticipating the next bake sale...keep an eye out in February!
A special thank you to every person who baked, rolled, dipped, swirled, drizzled, sprinkled, frosted, stirred, whipped, cracked, poured, packed, tied, carried, cleaned, purchased, shared, enjoyed, and sacrificed....in order to get this done. It wouldn't have happened without our beloved elves!
Looks like everyone is already anticipating the next bake sale...keep an eye out in February!
A special thank you to every person who baked, rolled, dipped, swirled, drizzled, sprinkled, frosted, stirred, whipped, cracked, poured, packed, tied, carried, cleaned, purchased, shared, enjoyed, and sacrificed....in order to get this done. It wouldn't have happened without our beloved elves!
12.10.2012
Christmas Bake Sale!!
Falalalala.... It's Christmas Cookie Time!!
Help Unearthed shine light, hope, and joy into Korea's sex industry by ordering some homemade goodies.
100% of the proceeds and donations will go toward the work we do in the red-light districts.
Order form will be online later today!!!
12.09.2012
Introducing....Our New Logo!
Thank you to the amazing team at Unseen Ministries for their beautiful help with our new logo. We are so excited to show it off!!
The logo is far more than just a drawing of a lantern. It represents both Unearthed and those involved in the sex industry.
The logo is far more than just a drawing of a lantern. It represents both Unearthed and those involved in the sex industry.
Unearthed:
1. The flame is the light and hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that Unearthed shines into the darkness.
2. The lantern is us as ministers. Though we are broken and not perfect ourselves, Holy Spirit still lives inside of us and uses us as His vessels of change!
Those involved in the industry:
1. The lantern is their slavery, the chains they are trapped in, the impossible barriers they must overcome. And the flame is the soul of each person. This logo is a prophetic symbol of the chains of slavery and bondage being shattered and each person being set free.
2. The pink color of the flame is the color of the lights in the brothels. For so long this pink has represented sin, bondage, addiction, abuse, and pain. BUT NOW IT REPRESENTS JUSTICE AND FREEDOM.
2.01.2012
Intercession Changes Everything by MR
Prayer walks through Red Light Districts are never similar. No two walks are the same. Ever.
The reason for this rests in the fact that the spiritual activity is very evident and very unstable. At times on our walks through Seoul's RL districts we can feel the darkness begin to tremble, or panic, if you will.
This, of course, is the reaction felt when you intercede and bring the Kingdom of Heaven into these levels of darkness. We, as vessels of God, bring light instantly and even if we cannot see it, we bring change in that place. These are things we feel on almost every walk we go on.
Well, on one late-morning walk in particular, we actually witnessed the impact of our intercession and presence. After about ten minutes of strolling through the streets and contending for a very large, but isolated, RLD in Seoul, we had to make a decision. Finish the walk, turn right and head back for the subway, or continue a little further through the RLD and take a longer route back to the subway.
One of us in the group simply said, “Let’s keep walking.” So we did.
We walked down the closest alley. It spanned about one city block and at the end connected to another alleyway that lead to the subway. We walked and prayed for the Lord’s light to penetrate and for Him to show us what we needed to see. We asked for his love to permeate through the walls, and for the women behind the closed doors to have visitations at night from Jesus. And as we walked, some of us felt led to slow down, look into a window, peer down a connecting alley or simply reflect. I remember our pace being slower than usual. Awkwardly slow, in fact.
When we were nearing the end of the alley we could have either turned left or right because it was a T-style intersection. We decided to turn right but as we did, my leader and I looked briefly to the left and saw a Middle-Eastern man being led by a "madam" (an older woman working in the RLD's to take care of the girls, clean, draw customers in, etc.). At times we see men, but considering we usually walk in the mornings, they are mostly the pimps or business owners in the areas. Rarely costumers.
We both immediately discerned that he was a customer and we began to intercede. We slowed our pace even more. Neither of us knew we had, it just simply happened. The moment was unfolding very quickly and our cries to the Lord for him to leave were under our breath but very direct and loud in spirit. We walked forward and did not know if he had already gone into a brothel behind us, but we continued to pray anyway. Then, like older Korean women sometimes do, the madam slightly shoved her way through us. They had made contact as we were interceding. She hustled up to a brothel window a few steps ahead and began knocking, but as she looked back, she stopped knocking. She looked passed us and her shoulder’s sank. Both my leader and I looked back as well, only to see the man disappearing out of the RLD.
The Lord turned this man away. The Lord, in the moment, squeezed his heart, changed his mind and froze his desire. The Lord intervened and we witnessed it happen!
At times in this fight, we as God’s children and warriors, feel the urge to put it on our shoulders. We want to see change. We want to act. We want to abolish. But from our own, and many other testimonies, it’s clear that much of the time we are called simply to intercede. And in doing so, God’s miracles will be readily revealed.
The reason for this rests in the fact that the spiritual activity is very evident and very unstable. At times on our walks through Seoul's RL districts we can feel the darkness begin to tremble, or panic, if you will.
This, of course, is the reaction felt when you intercede and bring the Kingdom of Heaven into these levels of darkness. We, as vessels of God, bring light instantly and even if we cannot see it, we bring change in that place. These are things we feel on almost every walk we go on.
Well, on one late-morning walk in particular, we actually witnessed the impact of our intercession and presence. After about ten minutes of strolling through the streets and contending for a very large, but isolated, RLD in Seoul, we had to make a decision. Finish the walk, turn right and head back for the subway, or continue a little further through the RLD and take a longer route back to the subway.
One of us in the group simply said, “Let’s keep walking.” So we did.
We walked down the closest alley. It spanned about one city block and at the end connected to another alleyway that lead to the subway. We walked and prayed for the Lord’s light to penetrate and for Him to show us what we needed to see. We asked for his love to permeate through the walls, and for the women behind the closed doors to have visitations at night from Jesus. And as we walked, some of us felt led to slow down, look into a window, peer down a connecting alley or simply reflect. I remember our pace being slower than usual. Awkwardly slow, in fact.
When we were nearing the end of the alley we could have either turned left or right because it was a T-style intersection. We decided to turn right but as we did, my leader and I looked briefly to the left and saw a Middle-Eastern man being led by a "madam" (an older woman working in the RLD's to take care of the girls, clean, draw customers in, etc.). At times we see men, but considering we usually walk in the mornings, they are mostly the pimps or business owners in the areas. Rarely costumers.
"Customer" window shopping" through the RLD
We both immediately discerned that he was a customer and we began to intercede. We slowed our pace even more. Neither of us knew we had, it just simply happened. The moment was unfolding very quickly and our cries to the Lord for him to leave were under our breath but very direct and loud in spirit. We walked forward and did not know if he had already gone into a brothel behind us, but we continued to pray anyway. Then, like older Korean women sometimes do, the madam slightly shoved her way through us. They had made contact as we were interceding. She hustled up to a brothel window a few steps ahead and began knocking, but as she looked back, she stopped knocking. She looked passed us and her shoulder’s sank. Both my leader and I looked back as well, only to see the man disappearing out of the RLD.
The Lord turned this man away. The Lord, in the moment, squeezed his heart, changed his mind and froze his desire. The Lord intervened and we witnessed it happen!
At times in this fight, we as God’s children and warriors, feel the urge to put it on our shoulders. We want to see change. We want to act. We want to abolish. But from our own, and many other testimonies, it’s clear that much of the time we are called simply to intercede. And in doing so, God’s miracles will be readily revealed.
1.13.2012
A God of Promise: Human Trafficking Awareness Day
"But the Lord abides forever; He has established his throne for judgment, and He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. For the Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble; and those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, Oh Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." -Psalm 9:7-10
Picture taken at a Red Light District in Seoul.
Staircase leading up to a room where women take customers.
Not one cry goes unheard. Not one heavy heart is unseen. Not one injustice goes overlooked.
In light of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we praise our God whose heart for Justice FAR exceeds ours!! We don't look upon this day with heavy hearts because the issue is so big, but rather we praise Jesus that it is all already finished!!
In light of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we praise our God whose heart for Justice FAR exceeds ours!! We don't look upon this day with heavy hearts because the issue is so big, but rather we praise Jesus that it is all already finished!!
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