NEWSLETTER − SOUTH CAROLINA −
May 2024
Raised to Life
Through tears, a mom can administer Narcan to her son when he overdoses, but she can’t give him life. Anthony grew up in a good Christian family. He had family support, a solid foundation, and loving care. None of his family used drugs or participated in illicit activities. Beginning in junior high, Anthony began to hang out with the wrong crowd. He started smoking weed and drinking, which grew into opioids and soon came heroin, meth, and fentanyl. For six years, he used every single day. He was 100% devoted to getting high. Drugs were his master. He ruined relationships with his family and friends. He stole and did whatever was necessary to get high. He overdosed five times. The last time? His mom found him in the floor. She had to administer Narcan to keep him alive. Hopelessness. Despair. Tears.
Anthony was rescued from complete selfdestruction when arrested. That is when Jesus introduced Himself and gave freedom from addiction, shame, death, and guilt. In JUMPSTART, while incarcerated, Anthony encountered love, support, and accountability. He learned about God’s purpose for his life and how to live for Him. Now, Anthony is working instead of stealing. He’s building instead of destroying and giving instead of taking. He is a faithful member at Hope Point Church and back involved in the lives of his family. He and his mom are close, and she’s never been more proud. Anthony’s greatest hope for his future is to be an example to his family and others of Christ’s power. He hopes to one day get married, have a family, and teach his kids to love the Lord. Ultimately, he wants to help others know Christ alone is the One who conquers death with life.