Escape from Germany 2024

As the tumultuous backdrop of World War II unfolded in August 1939, a remarkable tale of faith and resilience emerged. Eighty-five American missionaries, serving their church within Germany’s borders, faced an uncertain future as Hitler’s army rapidly closed in. With President Heber J. Grant issuing a stark warning to the Missions in Germany: “THE WAR IS GOING TO START IN 3 DAYS. GET OUR MISSIONARIES OUT OF GERMANY,” the stage was set for a daring escape from Nazi-occupied territory.

This gripping true story, recounted through the personal diaries of those missionaries, is a testament to the divine guidance and protection afforded to God’s servants. The harrowing journey to safety, undertaken without the aid of modern communication or financial resources, would prove nothing short of miraculous. As the clock ticked away, every available moment was devoted to securing the escape of these brave individuals, their lives hanging precariously in the balance.

Against all expectations, a series of astonishing events unfolded, as if orchestrated by an unseen force. Director T.C. Christensen’s latest film masterfully chronicles this remarkable odyssey, where even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles were overcome through sheer determination and faith. The final act of this dramatic tale sees the last missionary safely ensconced in Denmark on August 31st, mere hours before Germany’s invasion of Poland, marking the official onset of World War II.

Through a series of miracles, each missionary’s safety was miraculously secured, as if divine intervention had nudged the course of events. This incredible true story serves as a poignant reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and always an opportunity for redemption.