Local Update from Michelle Jackson, Josiah White's

It only takes one person to make a lasting impact on a vulnerable child's life. You can be that person to make a difference. Did you know that there are currently over 400,000 children in the foster care system and 125,000 children waiting to be adopted in the United States alone? Josiah White's Foster Care Program cannot meet the need with the number of children removed by The Department of Child Services. Josiah White’s receives over 100 placements of weekly referrals for children who are removed from their homes. We are in a foster care crisis; the result is children who do not have homes sleeping in DCS offices, shelter care, or residential facilities.

The movie Possum Trot is based on a true story from a small town in East Texas. The pastor's wife, the first lady, felt God tugging on her heart, calling her to foster, and followed the path before her to learn more about fostering. That one small church adopted 77 of the most difficult-to-place children in Texas and changed their lives while introducing them to God.

They were just ordinary people who saw the need and felt God calling them to care for his children.

Because the Eagles Theatre is graciously partnering with us to make this Private pre-screening possible, we can seat 440 influential leaders! We need a massive grassroots show-of-force for children in theaters when this film opens on July 4th. We ask that someone from your church or organization attend this May 28th private screening. We realize there will be scheduling conflicts and would ask that you please send someone in your place. The hundreds of thousands of children in the system are our future. The mission field is right outside your door. Are you willing to be the one to step up and make a stand for these children? Below is a link with the invite information to our May 28th pre-screening and the Possum Trot trailer link. Help us turn vulnerable children into VICTORIOUS children!

https://www.angel.com/press/release/angel-studios-acquires-feature-film-possum-trot-slated-for-july-4-2024 

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