Monica Bailey, 3L
Hope for Justice
Human Trafficking
United Kingdom
Ben Cooley, the founder
of Hope for Justice, graciously asked me if I would like an opportunity to
have a personal tour of Parliament by a friend of his who is with the
Conservative Christian Ministers of Parliament, a strategic group that works to
keep good relations between churches, Christians and government leaders. Ben's
friend is particularly passionate about seeing the end of human trafficking in
the UK and the world. We were taken to St. Stephens Hall, where Parliament met
before the existing structure was built, and into the Chapel of St. Mary
Undercroft (go to www.parliament.uk
and search under "St. Stephens Hall and Undercroft Chapel" for a
virtual tour!) where William Wilberforce stood hundreds of times, urging his
countrymen to abolish the buying and selling of human beings. We had the
privilege of praying at that very spot, asking God to stop slavery in our
lifetime. It was a very humbling experience. From there we had tea outside the
Parliament cafe area, where I enjoyed what Ben told me was the best view
of the Thames in London. He was right. It was an extraordinary day and I was
very happy to be included in it.
I am finishing up the
Three Phase project I was sent here to complete. It has been an absolute
pleasure to intern at Hope for Justice and learn so much about the people,
churches, legislation and achievements of Great Britain. I have enjoyed
every gray, rainy day as much as the sunny, warm days thrown in here and
there. Hope for Justice has an amazing future and I can't wait to see what
God has in store for these super intelligent, committed and loving people.
Manchester is a vibrant, industrious city and I will miss it and my new
friends very much. What a joy it is to know that an ocean may separate us,
but we are united through the bonds of Christ and our fellowship has only just
begun.
Thanks so very much to
everyone who has prayed for me and given to make this amazing internship
possible. Please continue to pray for Hope for Justice and for the students at
Regent Law School to go out and make a difference in the world and help set the
captives free.
- Monica Bailey, 6/29/12
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