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Grace is one of the virtues that God asks us to extend to others on a regular basis so that we can remain in fellowship with one another.<\/p>\n

It is also a name.<\/p>\n

\"Worshiping<\/a>

Worshiping at Grace Baptist Church.<\/p><\/div>\n

We attend Grace Baptist Church here in Yaounde.<\/p>\n

And we see grace extended to us as we worship with many different people from a multitude of backgrounds each week.<\/p>\n

It is also the name of one of my students who has been in a small group with me this year. \u00a0She has felt a call to draw attention to the plight of those who suffer from human trafficking.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The blue heart, a symbol the UN has assigned to the fight against human trafficking, represents the cold hearts of traffickers and the blue \/ sadness of victims.<\/p><\/div>\n

Consequently she has been sharing her findings with the school during our morning assemblies and last Friday night organized a fund-raising event to support a group in Cameroon that tries to help victims of trafficking both in Cameroon and abroad.<\/p>\n

\"Grace<\/a>

Grace introducing her Blue Heart Music night to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking.<\/p><\/div>\n

Grace mobilized many students and others in the community to participate in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A number of us made cakes that offered in a silent auction to raise funds.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Students<\/a>

Students played music and sang, while the audience enjoyed some snacks and bid on the cakes.<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

It was a great night and an amazing amount of money raised –<\/p>\n

360,000CFA <\/span><\/h1>\n

((which for you who think in dollars is about $580)<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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