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Follow on Google News | Documentary on Sexual Exploitation & Human Trafficking Screening in Phoenix July 30Non-profit’s fight against sexual exploitation & human trafficking takes their message to the churches in a 20 state summer tour.
By: Speak Up Productions When the Saints explores God’s mission to fight sexual exploitation in the heart of Malawi, Africa. With startling/eye- • 53 % of Christian men visit porn sites every week. –Family Safe Media • Over half of evangelical pastors admit to viewing pornography last year. –Safe Families • Every 2 minutes a girl is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation. (average age is 13) -Unicef • 1% of victims of trafficking are rescued. –UN Thought provoking and universal, this film is a powerful tool to rally reflection and examination of mankind’s role in exploitation. WtS founder and producer of this documentary believes “people’s lives will be forever changed as a result of this film. Every interaction with the opposite sex will be forever impacted by what they see after they watch it…It is an honor and a privilege to be called to this important work of defending and speaking on behalf of those who are most vulnerable, oppressed and marginalized.” The 20-state tour plans to host 60 screenings from June 15, 2014 to August 25, 2014 for congregations throughout the country. All screenings are free and open to the public. For a list of locations and times visit the film’s website or Facebook Events (https://www.facebook.com/ “Every church should take this opportunity to rally its saints around this message,” said David Comstock, pastor of Mid-Cities Church in St. Louis. “The film has the power to both inspire and transform. This is more than a movie, it's a movement." Founded in 2011, WtS is diligent in its work with community leaders in Malawi, Africa to eradicate sexual exploitation and trafficking. Founder and Executive Director David Peterka and his dedicated team work to achieve this goal through the combined efforts of rescue and rehabilitation of girls, mentoring of men, and preaching the gospel. WtS is in the final stages of construction on a rehabilitation center in Malawi that will provide a safe home, aftercare program & vocational training to girls who are survivors of sexual abuse. When the Saints is also produced by Speak Up Productions, a St. Louis based production company specializing in documentaries and films that speak up on important issues worldwide. Their award winning documentary What Matters? is scheduled for a late summer VOD release. End
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