As believers, we want to confront darkness and sin in the world as we continue Jesus’ work to make the Kingdom of God a reality here on earth. As a church, we want to make a difference in the world outside of our gathering place.
Some people at Deep Water have expressed interest in getting involved and helping with awareness of issues. There is a film and speaker series at the Schwartz Center this Friday night. For those unfamiliar with Human Trafficking, I recommend the following links: Project Rescue and Free International to familiarize yourself with the issue.
This is an issue that may not be suitable for young children. Parental discretion is advised.
Event Details:
Film & Speaker Series featuring, “Not My Life”
Friday, February 15 at 7 pm
Free and Open to the PublicNot My Life is the first documentary film to depict the horrifying and dangerous practices of human trafficking and modern slavery on a global scale. Filmed on five continents over a period of four years, Not My Life unflinchingly, but with enormous dignity and compassion, depicts the unspeakable practices of a multi-billion dollar global industry whose profits, as the film’s narration says, “are built on the backs and in the beds of our planet’s youth.”
While acknowledging that trafficking and slavery are universal crimes, affecting millions of human beings all over the world, Not My Life zeroes in on the fact that the vast majority of trafficking and slavery victims are indeed children. This fundamental truth, says the film’s director, Oscar® nominee Robert Bilheimer, raises profound questions about the very nature of our civilization.
In addition to the film – Speaker, Arica Coleman, of the University of Delaware, Assistant Professor of Black Studies, will discuss the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
While not an official church event, I invite you to join me and others from the community.