The Latest Prayer Updates

After months of preparation and pre-production work, we entered the first week of production!

With actor contracts finalized, the cast was announced on July 21. It was received with excitement and many enthusiastic responses.

Our producers suggested a commissioning service before filming begins. On August 2, with hearts full of gratitude, we gathered with nearly 100 adults and children to mark this significant milestone. We invite you to read more about the cast announcement and commissioning service.

During pre-production, one of the producers remarked, “We are reaping the fruit of 15 years of prayer. We have never seen such harmony among a production crew. This is by far the production with the fewest spiritual attacks.” Although time is tight and many moving parts are still being worked out, there has been no impatience or raised voices. People from different backgrounds and faiths are working together with remarkable unity and purpose. The local crew members are not treating this simply as a job; they are putting their hearts into the project. Praise and thanks be to God.

Over the past month, we shared the vision in Hong Kong, Macau, and at the 10th CCCOWE Conference, gathering ideas on how best to follow up with movie viewers to maximize the film’s impact. We invite you to prayerfully consider four questions and share your thoughts through this Google Form.

With cameras rolling, each day brings its own challenges. Yet each day also provides opportunities to witness God’s faithfulness and goodness. Please pray with us:

• Give thanks for God’s abundant provision of resources, a God-loving production team, and talented cast and crew.

• God’s keeping over the entire filming process, which began on August 6 and will continue over the next five weeks.

• Good health, renewed strength, and God’s protection for everyone involved in the project, including family members who have joined from overseas. Pray that everyone would experience and come to know His love.

• Wisdom and discernment for the production leadership as they make countless decisions each day.

• Clarity, creativity, and inspiration for our director, Matt, as he brings the story to life while balancing creative vision with production realities.

• Strong and authentic performances from the actors and actresses, enabling audiences to connect with the emotional journey of Hudson and Maria and experience their story afresh.

• The development of effective follow-up initiatives that will help viewers take meaningful next steps in their faith journey.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer and partnership as we enter this exciting new phase of the project.