Beginning next week (May 29th)
our annual summer program (Reel Time) is back!! I am very passionate about this program for
many reasons. It happens every Wednesday
night, at our usual time (6:30-8:30p, doors open at 6p) and we will watch
blockbuster movies. Bottom line;
statistics say, “90% of teenagers spend 20-40 hours a week in front of a screen…”
That is a lot of time watching movies, television and videos! While most kids simply ‘check their brains at
the door,’ Reel Time is set up to
help teens bring Light to the lies of Hollywood.
Details I want everyone to be
aware of:
- The Goal:
To give teens the skills to watch movies with a filter (helping them find the lies Hollywood is trying to sell
them and find redeeming qualities to share their faith with others)
- Every Wednesday
this summer (May 29th – Aug. 14th), in the Loft (the 4th floor of
New Beginnings: 4104 East 151st Street South) starting at 6:30pm (Some nights may run longer than others because of the differing
lengthes of the movies and the discussions that follow)!!
- Here’s this
summer’s movies and their main discussion points:
o
3:10 to Yuma* (Keeping your word)
o
Beware of
Christians (What do you believe)
o
Cider House Rules (Abortion)
o
Hotel Rwanda (Genocide)
o
Minority Report (Free-Will)
o
Perks of Being a
Wallflower (Acceptance)
o
Pitch Perfect (Student Life)
o
Scott Pilgrim vs.
the World (Youth Culture)
o
Stranger Than
Fiction (Purpose of Life)
o
The Truman Show (What is Real)
o
Unforgiven* (Forgiveness)
o
The Way (Legacy)
*R-Rated films will be viewed through
our ClearPlay unit (www.clearplay.com)
**There will be a weekly sheet covering
the plot of the film & follow-up quetsions
We understand that movies are
possibly a major issue in your home.
Please pray that our time would be effective in supporting what you are
already teaching at home and that God would use this as another way to train
students in finding real Truth. Also
wanted to point out three great resources in regards to media (these are great
sites to read up on everything media in student’s lives):
- www.IMDb.com (Most movies have a "Parent's Guide" section under "Storyline")
Finally, let me say thanks… Thank you
for not only entrusting us with your most prized possession, but also thank you
for being in your teen's life and caring enough to know more about this
program. I would not only be happy to
discuss any aspects of our ministry but would love to get to know you and
better understand how I can come alongside you in support and help. Feel
free to contact me and we can set up a time to meet.
**PARENTS: Would you like a copy of my notes or the 'Faith Talk' sheet for Parents from each of the movies we watch (or past movies we have seen)... Just shoot me an e-mail (jeff@nbchurch.info)!!
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