A New Film’s Mighty Message
Reverend W. C. Martin and his wife Donna’s true story makes this film an inspirational treasure. Their little community was severely lacking in resources — they were probably the last people you would think capable of making any significant difference in the world, yet by coming together the small congregation was able to give homes to 77 children in the foster care system.
The film does not gloss over the challenges the Martins and their congregation faced, rather it beautifully shows how they learned to support one another.
It gets really practical — down to the nitty-gritty of fixing cars and broken sewer lines. Pastor Martin and his friends literally get their hands dirty. Their reward is to participate in Redemption. Here is a message for us who live in a needy, messy world: Yes we can become a new person! Yes we can make a difference.
"The whole town. The whole town wants kids now!"
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The caseworker with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services was giddy with a mixture of elation and disbelief. A pastor and his wife were in her office explaining that 22 families were ready to foster some of the most difficult children in the surrounding area. The pastor emphasized the point: There are more couples than babies available to adopt.
This scene occurs in the new movie “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.” (read more)