Stryper guitarist Oz Fox and founder of Hookers for Jesus Annie Lobért are set to be married this evening, June 5. Fox and Lobért met in February 2008. The wedding will be broadcast live on The Church of Las Vegas website.
Christian music fans will recognize Oz Fox from his years with the iconic rock band Stryper.
Annie Lobért's founded the ministry Hookers for Jesus in 2005 as an "an international, faith-based organization that addresses the realities of human sex trafficking, sexual violence, and exploitation linked to pornography and the sex industry." The website says that while Hookers for Jesus is "committed to abolishing human sex trafficking on a global scale, our urban ministry outreach, community awareness, and transitional programs are based out of Las Vegas, Nevada." She knows of what she speaks; her bio on the website reads:
"She is recognized worldwide for her expertise and knowledge of domestic human sex trafficking. She survived over 11 years working as a prostitute and high-class escort in Hawaii, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas, which included catering exclusively to award winning actors, famous musicians and rock stars, national and local politicians, and professional athletes. And yet, Annie knows first hand the harmful affects that a life in the adult entertainment industry can have on a person. She speaks effectively with both secular and religious communities on these issues."
I've never heard of Hookers for Jesus, but I LOVE the idea. That Lobért is willing to be open about her past is incredible; I'd encourage you to pray for her ministry, and for the Fox's new marriage.
You're invited to the wedding via webcast, which begins at 7 PM Pacific time, at The Church of Las Vegas website.
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Finally a place to go for people desiring to leave this "business". Porn exploits the weakest in our society, children, women with no education or other means to support themselves, weak men. God will not be mocked. It is a sin even to view porn. Read your bibles people. Porn reduces the beauty of human sexuality to the mechanization of body parts. There is no need for porn,drugs, drinking. Get back to basics, love of God, family and friends. Get a real life.Thank you Annie for helping people to that end/beginning.
Wedding is a very exciting word to me,at my age i take it very seriously to deepest sense and meaning of the word.I was 8 mos.
pregnant when i had my wedding not a Church wedding but a simple
wedding at the local municipality infront of a judge.It was one
of my happy moments like any couples getting married.I believe
in wedding as an act of uniting man and woman to build a family.
Wedding is the event,marriage is the vow.
thank you.
That's wonderful. But what happened with Oz Fox's first marriage? Why did they divorce?
So wonderful are the ways of the Lord. For only He can make beauty from ashes. I was wondering if there were any churches in Hawaii that you would recomend that minister to, or have an outreach to the prostitutes? I spent five years in Amsterdam in the red light district working with them to spread the Good News. I grew up in Hawaii and am praying about returning and want to continue in this ministry. Any information you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations and Blessings to you!
Hi, Regina! I'd love to help but don't know if you want to actually post info here on the blog. If you want to send me an email and let me know where you are I'll try and connect you. For example, I was in Lihue a few years ago and met a lovely Christian woman who ran the gift shop at our hotel and was connected with a very active church. I'm sure we can find you a church home!
joanne@joannebrokaw.com
Joanne
host of the Gospel Soundcheck blog
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