The Mission

THE MISSION A One-Act Play by Nikki ShupaVu Thompson In a small town in Georgia, Pastor Vivian Haynes has dedicated her life to helping young people find their voice, their faith, and a sense of belonging. But when Jade, a troubled young woman seeking refuge at New Life Assembly Church, enters her life, Vivian is confronted with a painful past she has spent years trying to overcome. As Vivian and Jade form an unexpected bond through the church’s youth poetry ministry, troubling signs begin to reveal that Jade is trapped in a dangerous world of exploitation and human trafficking. Determined to save her, Vivian must confront the man who shattered her childhood and face the trauma that continues to haunt her. The Mission is a powerful story of faith, survival, and the transformative power of love and community. It explores the courage it takes to reclaim one’s voice, the complexities of healing, and the profound impact of reaching out to save just one.

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