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Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Secrets Of Jonathan Sperry
In this newest film from Five & Two Pictures, the Christiano Film Group features Gavin Macleod and Robert Guillaume in a family film about forgiveness and redemption. The film centers around best buddies Dustin (Jansen Panettiere), Albert (Frankie Ryan Manriquez), and Mark (Allen Isaacson); three twelve year old boys looking forward to a summer of fun in 1970. When Dustin mows the lawn of seventy-five year old Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod), a man he has seen at church, a unique friendship developes. What happens the rest of this summer is something Dustin and his friends will never forget! Pat Boone, Actor/Singer says about this movie:"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is a heartwarming experience for the entire family."
Dramatic Christian Ministries is proud to be associated with this movie and film maker Rich Christiano. Rich and his brother Dave have been making quality Christian films for the last two decades and The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is no exception. Rich's strategy is to make an end run around the traditional advertising and, like the 2008 hit Fireproof, local churches are being given the opportunity to sponsor the film as a boost to their congregations and as outreach into the communities they serve. The film is set to open on September 18th at theaters around the country and has been featured on ABC's June 5th edition of Nightline in their Faith Matters story on "Godlywood".
To learn more about the sponsorship opportunity, please call Dennis at 505-831-0311. You can visit the film's website at http://sperrymovie.com We encourage you to spread the word and get involved in the distribution of this film so that the Christian film industry can continue to produce blockbuster films and have a Christian impact in the world of media.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
It Really Does Matter - An Opportunity Missed
By Wendy Cole - May 2009
So many times during the presidential election there was much talk about what were the priorities when selecting the next president. For many, the bottom line was how the next president would view and act on the issue of abortion.
Many would disagree that it wasn't the most urgent priority. But if they investigated further, they might come to understand that if our president had compassion on the least and the most vulnerable citizens of the United States, he would have compassion and mercy in all areas. And wisdom.
You see, abortion is a foundational issue. If the foundation is good, the whole building will be good. But if the foundation is faulty, the building will be unstable.
Many loved President Bush for his uncompromising stand for the rights and concerns of unborn citizens. He protected a whole generation from the ravages of embryonic stem cell research, saving literally millions of lives through refusing to federally fund this abomination. He helped strengthen legislation protecting them and upheld the state's rights to impose legislation regarding them. He also was concerned for those in the medical field who by conscience and religious beliefs must refuse to participate in abortion and signed executive orders protecting them as well from being coerced in any way into participating in what they regard as murder of innocents. Under President Bush, the abomination of partial birth abortion was outlawed.
President Bush loved children and feared God so much that he took it a step further. He led the way in providing for the needs of third world children affected by AIDS through funding research and providing the drugs needed to these children's families to help combat this deadly disease on every level.
The present administration has made children a priority too. But it is exactly in reverse of the agenda of life of President Bush. President Obama has in 100 days done so much damage to the cause of life that one wonders at the "audacity of hope" that this president makes such lofty claims to. Where is the hope when a president seeks to coerce God-fearing men and women in the medical field into participating in abortion or else lose their jobs? Where is the hope when a president seeks to reinstate the abomination of partial birth abortion? Where is the much touted hope in a president that decides to let loose the horrific practice of creating and then destroying life in the name of saving the lives of others, which is embryonic stem cell "research". A research that because of the attention given to adult stem cell research, isn't needed or even desired? Where is the hope of such a president that would nullify the Mexico City Policy reinstated by President Bush in 2001? This policy prohibits non-governmental organizations that perform and promote elective abortions from receiving federal tax subsidies for overseas family planning programs. Instead of focusing on providing a safe haven for children to be born into, President Obama seems only concerned that any who would be born into less then perfect circumstances are better off not being born at all. This puts the lie to President Obama's own life, ironically. He was born to an unmarried minor. Would he apply his own standard to himself?
There is overwhelming sadness now because of something that could have so easily have been prevented. So many in the believing community now profess that they didn't know that Obama was anti-life. Why didn't they know? Why weren't they warned? Why was there such silence in the believing community? Were our spiritual leaders too concerned about personal privacy regarding voting to the exclusion of concern for the outcome? There was no need to mention names or party affiliation, indeed that would have been inappropriate. Now it is too late as many voted for Obama and, now, the damage may now be irreversible. Supreme Court Justice David Souter will be retiring soon. If a pro-life president were in the White House we would be witnessing the historical overturning of Roe V Wade very soon. Instead, we will have another anti-life justice and our poor children will pay the ultimate price.
President Bush was indeed hated by the left, he was reviled every single day of his presidency. There was never a "honey-moon" period for President Bush. The hatred was systemic throughout the left. Why? What had he done upon taking the oath of office other than win? It is clear that the hatred came from his uncompromising stand for the unborn. Not from the war, not from the economy. From this one issue that isn't high enough on people's priorities. But this issue is of the utmost importance in God's sight. It is the issue that determines whether or not a people is merciful and generous or cruel and selfish.
And so now we all mourn for what has been lost and for an opportunity missed. The left's unrelenting character assassination of President Bush infected even the believing community and gave the enemy the foothold he desired by silencing the voices of leaders that could have made a difference. Do elections matter? Does what I believe really matter? Will my life and actions affect others? Yes, yes and yes. May God have mercy on us all and may we repent and help others to see the truth.
So many times during the presidential election there was much talk about what were the priorities when selecting the next president. For many, the bottom line was how the next president would view and act on the issue of abortion.
Many would disagree that it wasn't the most urgent priority. But if they investigated further, they might come to understand that if our president had compassion on the least and the most vulnerable citizens of the United States, he would have compassion and mercy in all areas. And wisdom.
You see, abortion is a foundational issue. If the foundation is good, the whole building will be good. But if the foundation is faulty, the building will be unstable.
Many loved President Bush for his uncompromising stand for the rights and concerns of unborn citizens. He protected a whole generation from the ravages of embryonic stem cell research, saving literally millions of lives through refusing to federally fund this abomination. He helped strengthen legislation protecting them and upheld the state's rights to impose legislation regarding them. He also was concerned for those in the medical field who by conscience and religious beliefs must refuse to participate in abortion and signed executive orders protecting them as well from being coerced in any way into participating in what they regard as murder of innocents. Under President Bush, the abomination of partial birth abortion was outlawed.
President Bush loved children and feared God so much that he took it a step further. He led the way in providing for the needs of third world children affected by AIDS through funding research and providing the drugs needed to these children's families to help combat this deadly disease on every level.
The present administration has made children a priority too. But it is exactly in reverse of the agenda of life of President Bush. President Obama has in 100 days done so much damage to the cause of life that one wonders at the "audacity of hope" that this president makes such lofty claims to. Where is the hope when a president seeks to coerce God-fearing men and women in the medical field into participating in abortion or else lose their jobs? Where is the hope when a president seeks to reinstate the abomination of partial birth abortion? Where is the much touted hope in a president that decides to let loose the horrific practice of creating and then destroying life in the name of saving the lives of others, which is embryonic stem cell "research". A research that because of the attention given to adult stem cell research, isn't needed or even desired? Where is the hope of such a president that would nullify the Mexico City Policy reinstated by President Bush in 2001? This policy prohibits non-governmental organizations that perform and promote elective abortions from receiving federal tax subsidies for overseas family planning programs. Instead of focusing on providing a safe haven for children to be born into, President Obama seems only concerned that any who would be born into less then perfect circumstances are better off not being born at all. This puts the lie to President Obama's own life, ironically. He was born to an unmarried minor. Would he apply his own standard to himself?
There is overwhelming sadness now because of something that could have so easily have been prevented. So many in the believing community now profess that they didn't know that Obama was anti-life. Why didn't they know? Why weren't they warned? Why was there such silence in the believing community? Were our spiritual leaders too concerned about personal privacy regarding voting to the exclusion of concern for the outcome? There was no need to mention names or party affiliation, indeed that would have been inappropriate. Now it is too late as many voted for Obama and, now, the damage may now be irreversible. Supreme Court Justice David Souter will be retiring soon. If a pro-life president were in the White House we would be witnessing the historical overturning of Roe V Wade very soon. Instead, we will have another anti-life justice and our poor children will pay the ultimate price.
President Bush was indeed hated by the left, he was reviled every single day of his presidency. There was never a "honey-moon" period for President Bush. The hatred was systemic throughout the left. Why? What had he done upon taking the oath of office other than win? It is clear that the hatred came from his uncompromising stand for the unborn. Not from the war, not from the economy. From this one issue that isn't high enough on people's priorities. But this issue is of the utmost importance in God's sight. It is the issue that determines whether or not a people is merciful and generous or cruel and selfish.
And so now we all mourn for what has been lost and for an opportunity missed. The left's unrelenting character assassination of President Bush infected even the believing community and gave the enemy the foothold he desired by silencing the voices of leaders that could have made a difference. Do elections matter? Does what I believe really matter? Will my life and actions affect others? Yes, yes and yes. May God have mercy on us all and may we repent and help others to see the truth.
Monday, February 23, 2009
A recent letter we received from a couple in Massachusetts:
Dear Dennis,
It has been such a blessing to have your ministry at our church. Your ability to bring God's Word alive is such a strong and passionate way to touch lives. His Word draws men. Your dramatic presentation and style expressed your emotions and feelings, as well as the characters. Immediately, you were able to engage the audience. When I think of theatrical performances, I immediately think that your supposed to get your socks knocked off. You, no doubt, are a gentle and humble man. Because of this, your ministry is successful. People see the Character and not the man portraying the character. That in itself is more powerful than "getting your sox's knocked off" by all the fluff!
I felt like I was there in the crowd with His disciples, because the focus was on the Word! Thank you so much, and may the Lord continue to direct your ministry in every area. God bless you, your family and your ministry.
Henry & Kathy, Brewster, MA
It has been such a blessing to have your ministry at our church. Your ability to bring God's Word alive is such a strong and passionate way to touch lives. His Word draws men. Your dramatic presentation and style expressed your emotions and feelings, as well as the characters. Immediately, you were able to engage the audience. When I think of theatrical performances, I immediately think that your supposed to get your socks knocked off. You, no doubt, are a gentle and humble man. Because of this, your ministry is successful. People see the Character and not the man portraying the character. That in itself is more powerful than "getting your sox's knocked off" by all the fluff!
I felt like I was there in the crowd with His disciples, because the focus was on the Word! Thank you so much, and may the Lord continue to direct your ministry in every area. God bless you, your family and your ministry.
Henry & Kathy, Brewster, MA
Saturday, January 31, 2009
New Year Prayer
Events are moving so fast that we can't keep up with them. Ministry is incredibly real and vital in our lives. We keep going from place to place as Jesus asked His disciples to do. We stay where we are welcome, eat what is put before us and bless our hosts who receive us into their homes and churches. What more is there to do? How can we really understand the blessing of sharing the Gospel? We are blessed beyond measure as we are "about our Father's business."
We don't seek to "grow" our ministry, we only hope to grow in grace and truth as we are priviledged to work in the harvest. This year we pray for many to come to know Jesus - the way, the truth and the life. We pray that people will see the need for Him and be blessed to lay down their burdens at His feet. We pray that all the nations will come to worship at His feet and seek Him while He may be found. We pray that His Word will go deep into the hearts of those whom He touches and that it will bear fruit - the fruit of healing, of understanding, of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We pray that His love in our lives and in the lives of all people will cover the multitude of our sins against Him and eachother.
He says "don't be weary in well doing for in due season, you will reap." We are reaping - the reward of seeing somebody come to know Him, of watching the veil of ignorance lift, of seeing the broken healed and the restoration of life and hope is incredibly rewarding. To see a life changed and lifted is priceless beyond measure.
What return can we make to the Lord for His goodness to us? We will drink from His saving cup, and call upon His name. May you be blessed in 2009, whether in the high places or the low valleys, remember He is there with you.
We don't seek to "grow" our ministry, we only hope to grow in grace and truth as we are priviledged to work in the harvest. This year we pray for many to come to know Jesus - the way, the truth and the life. We pray that people will see the need for Him and be blessed to lay down their burdens at His feet. We pray that all the nations will come to worship at His feet and seek Him while He may be found. We pray that His Word will go deep into the hearts of those whom He touches and that it will bear fruit - the fruit of healing, of understanding, of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We pray that His love in our lives and in the lives of all people will cover the multitude of our sins against Him and eachother.
He says "don't be weary in well doing for in due season, you will reap." We are reaping - the reward of seeing somebody come to know Him, of watching the veil of ignorance lift, of seeing the broken healed and the restoration of life and hope is incredibly rewarding. To see a life changed and lifted is priceless beyond measure.
What return can we make to the Lord for His goodness to us? We will drink from His saving cup, and call upon His name. May you be blessed in 2009, whether in the high places or the low valleys, remember He is there with you.
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