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You’re Invited! 11th Annual Gala, Illuminating Hope

Rest Stop Ministries would be honored by your presence at the 11th Annual Gala, Illuminating Hope. Join us on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene in Old Hickory, Tennessee. ​Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, an inspiring message from Survivor Guest Speaker, Cyntoia Brown-Long, and many stories from Rest Stop Ministries’ 8 years of serving survivors. We are eager to shine a light on all God has done in the lives of the women we serve! ​In addition to our Silent Auction, we’ll have our Good Hope Farms Shop on site! Browse our Silent Auction in person before placing your bid using our virtual platform. Then, purchase your favorite handcrafted items from the Good Hope Farms Shop, our Social Enterprise dedicated to supporting survivors of trafficking both locally and globally. Every sale promotes the economic empowerment of RSM residents and helps sustain the residential restoration program of RSM. ​This is going to be an evening you won’t want to miss. Tickets can be purchased individually or as tables of 8. Purchase tickets here and save your seat today! ​Become a Sponsor for Illuminating Hope ​By becoming a Sponsor Underwriter for our Annual Gala, our largest fundraising event each year, you enable us to cover the costs of the Gala before the event so that every dollar raised that night goes directly to the provision of care for our survivors in the residential program. For more information regarding Sponsor-level benefits, marketing exposure, and/or requesting an invoice, contact RSM Director of Development, Caitlin Strecker, at [email protected].

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Join Us! Blind Eyes Opened

You are invited to a viewing of Blind Eyes Opened: The Truth About Sex Trafficking in America at The Capitol Theatre in the historic Lebanon, TN Square on Thursday, April 27. Blind Eyes Opened is a first-of-a-kind documentary that looks into the sex trafficking industry in the United States through a faith lens. The film exposes the darkness that fuels demand, highlights survivors’ transformations, engages lawmakers, law enforcement, organizations, ministries and experts across the country committed to ending the atrocities, all while showing Christ as the hope for all involved. This event falls during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and we are eager to elevate survivors’ voices and engage the faith community in this issue from a Kingdom of God perspective. Guests will hear from Rest Stop Ministries’ Founder and Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Rondy Smith, as she equips you with attainable action steps. You will walk away feeling confident about different ways to truly make an impact! Each ticket purchase will include: One bag of gourmet popcorn One bottle of water or soft drink **Additional popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are available NOW – CLICK HERE to purchase yours today!   Come Early!   When our doors open at 5:00pm, we will have our Good Hope Farms Shop set up for guests to browse and shop from our collection of handcrafted goods created by survivors locally and globally – including items created and packaged by RSM Residents! Good Hope Farms is the social enterprise of Rest Stop Ministries, supporting survivors of trafficking both locally and globally. Every sale promotes their economic empowerment and helps sustain the residential restoration program of RSM. ​ Don’t miss out – Grab your tickets here!

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A Look at 2022

In 2022, 13 Residents have lived at Good Hope Farms and participated in our long-term restorative residential program, receiving a comprehensive array of supportive services in order to heal from the complex trauma caused by sex trafficking. Each day a woman was in our care, she was learning healthy coping skills, shifting her perspective about her future, and experiencing Good Hope. ​We invite you to join us in celebrating the many milestones and accomplishments RSM Residents experienced this year. Click here to read more. ​Through the generous support of this community, we are able to keep our doors open and provide excellent care for survivors of sex trafficking while stopping cycles of oppression. The milestones, accomplishments, and wrap-around services residents receive would not be possible without you! As you plan your year-end charitable giving, please consider partnering financially with Rest Stop Ministries. Donations can be made through our secure Kindful platform by clicking here. For larger amounts, please mail checks to the address listed below in order to save the credit card and processing fees. To receive 2022 giving credit, checks must be dated by December 31, 2022. ​Rest Stop Ministries PO Box 156 Hermitage, TN 37076

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🌼Space is limited, sign up NOW! 🌼⁠
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Attend our Spring Volunteer Orientation to learn more about human trafficking, find out what we do at RSM, and discover how your time and talents can help #RestoreSurvivors and #Stop Oppression. 🌿Your heart to serve can provide her HOPE! 🌈⁠
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🔗Link to register in BIO.⁠
#HopeHeals #SheIsPriceless

🌼Space is limited, sign up NOW! 🌼⁠

Attend our Spring Volunteer Orientation to learn more about human trafficking, find out what we do at RSM, and discover how your time and talents can help #RestoreSurvivors and #Stop Oppression. 🌿Your heart to serve can provide her HOPE! 🌈⁠

🔗Link to register in BIO.⁠
#HopeHeals #SheIsPriceless
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Join us at the Wilson County Mental Health Fair on May 3rd! 💙🧠⁠
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We know how important it is to take care of your mental health, and we’re grateful to be part of this event hosted by the Wilson County Mental Health Committee.🌟 ⁠
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Expect a day full of fun for the whole family—with food trucks, bouncy houses, giveaways, and tons of resources to help you find the support you need when mental health struggles arise. 🌈⁠
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Don’t miss it! See you there! 👏🌿⁠
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#MentalHealthMatters #RestoreSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #SelfCare

Join us at the Wilson County Mental Health Fair on May 3rd! 💙🧠⁠

We know how important it is to take care of your mental health, and we’re grateful to be part of this event hosted by the Wilson County Mental Health Committee.🌟 ⁠

Expect a day full of fun for the whole family—with food trucks, bouncy houses, giveaways, and tons of resources to help you find the support you need when mental health struggles arise. 🌈⁠

Don’t miss it! See you there! 👏🌿⁠

#MentalHealthMatters #RestoreSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #SelfCare
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🌄He is Risen, Indeed! 🌄⁠
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We are grateful for our risen Savior! Because He rose, she can rise—out of the darkness of her past and into His eternal light and life. ✨🙌 ⁠
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#HeIsRisen #HerNewLifeInHim #RestoreSurvivors #SheIsPriceless

🌄He is Risen, Indeed! 🌄⁠

We are grateful for our risen Savior! Because He rose, she can rise—out of the darkness of her past and into His eternal light and life. ✨🙌 ⁠

#HeIsRisen #HerNewLifeInHim #RestoreSurvivors #SheIsPriceless
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💫We hope you are excited to join us in celebrating TEN YEARS of God's faithfulness in our latest newsletter! 💫⁠
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Learn how you can be a vital part of RSM's premier celebration event by sponsoring the 13th Annual Gala: FAITHFUL! This one is going to be special! ✨⁠
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Read about one of the "classes" taught in RSM's program to reduce recidivism by breaking bonds of attachment to traffickers and “The Game” lifestyle. ❤️‍🩹⁠
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In honor of Global Volunteer Month this April, we are proud to celebrate Gertrud! Find out how she has used her time and talents to champion our mission. 🌿⁠
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It's not too late to publicly declare #SheIsNotForSale through our "Easter People" friends-raiser. 💐⁠
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🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors⁠
#StopOppression #GlobalVolunteerMonth

💫We hope you are excited to join us in celebrating TEN YEARS of God`s faithfulness in our latest newsletter! 💫⁠

Learn how you can be a vital part of RSM`s premier celebration event by sponsoring the 13th Annual Gala: FAITHFUL! This one is going to be special! ✨⁠

Read about one of the "classes" taught in RSM`s program to reduce recidivism by breaking bonds of attachment to traffickers and “The Game” lifestyle. ❤️‍🩹⁠

In honor of Global Volunteer Month this April, we are proud to celebrate Gertrud! Find out how she has used her time and talents to champion our mission. 🌿⁠

It`s not too late to publicly declare #SheIsNotForSale through our "Easter People" friends-raiser. 💐⁠

🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors⁠
#StopOppression #GlobalVolunteerMonth
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Today we remember His gift of love. 💙⁠
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Today we are humbled by His sacrifice for all sinners. ✝️⁠
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Today we reflect on how He gave His life so that she can have new life through Him. 🌿⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

Today we remember His gift of love. 💙⁠

Today we are humbled by His sacrifice for all sinners. ✝️⁠

Today we reflect on how He gave His life so that she can have new life through Him. 🌿⁠

#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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🏡💙 Your voice matters. You have helped spread the word. 💙🏡⁠
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We’ve been blown away by how these signs and shirts are starting conversations in our community, so we’re extending orders one more time! If you missed the first round, you can place an order and pickup after Easter. The final pickup will be Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM - Noon.⁠
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Thank you for declaring #SheIsNotForSale ⁠
Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sheisnotforsale⁠
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#GrowHope #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

🏡💙 Your voice matters. You have helped spread the word. 💙🏡⁠

We’ve been blown away by how these signs and shirts are starting conversations in our community, so we’re extending orders one more time! If you missed the first round, you can place an order and pickup after Easter. The final pickup will be Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM - Noon.⁠

Thank you for declaring #SheIsNotForSale ⁠
Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sheisnotforsale⁠

#GrowHope #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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