Marlene came and spoke at our youth service at The Rock Church and World Outreach Center, the teens were engaged and learned so much! Hidden Jewels really makes a point to give information but also God’s point of view! This ministry is such a need right now! Thankful they are doing this great work.

I remember the night I was working a shift at this club in Redlands and a group of ladies brought us gifts. I was so moved by the sweet gesture, and I recall a dancer saying it was from the “church ladies”. I couldn’t believe that they were brave enough to come to the club in the first place, much less want to talk to us, but when I read the note in the gift I felt in my heart I was supposed to call the number.  I needed a real friend, someone who would understand my situation without judgment, but most importantly someone who would be praying for me. I was initially scared to call the number because I didn’t want to be judged, especially since at that time I knew I wasn’t ready to quit dancing. But I’m so glad I did.  I felt received, understood, and known.

I truly believe God uses his people to help those who may be lost or are in need or seeking to be saved or just spread the gospel for those who may have never heard it. I distinctly remember one night I was working [as a stripper] and I happened to be standing at the bar and these super pretty, outgoing, classy ladies came in. I greeted them with a smile, immediately introducing myself and felt an instant connection with them. I clearly remember thinking to myself, “wow, these ladies are kind hearted and actually have personalities, which is hard to come by these days. These are my kind of people...I love you, Marlene and Lisanne, my forever, friends, and sisters in Christ. You truly are angels in my heart and I will never forget you.
God bless you. I am grateful for your ministry, spreading the gospel and reminding dancers, like myself, that we truly are loved and are still worthy, no matter what.