Last night 46 members of our church gathered together for food, fellowship, and film. It was "Dinner and a Movie Night" at Mangum First United Methodist Church. There were people of all ages in the room and the conversation was lively and pleasant. People who don't normally "hang out" together shared a table for dinner. People who don't normally come out at night for church socials showed up this time. It was really great! The party was hosted by one Sunday school class and the whole church was invited. I think 46 people was awesome for this first effort.
The movie we watched was "Amazing Grace," the story of William Wilburforce and his efforts to abolish the slave trade in Great Britain in the last half of the 18th Century. It is a wonderful film, well-acted and well-produced; it is definitely worth two hours of your time to watch how many people are transformed in the process - clearly by the work of God in the midst of this horrific situation. Tears and applause at the end of the film are a great testimony.
I hope this will encourage other churches to try an event like this and plan to make it a regular feature. This is such a great time to share with church members, to enjoy good fellowship, and present a teachable moment through the many great Christian films that are available in the marketplace. Film is a powerful medium and we can do a lot with it in terms of enhancing our ministry in the local church.
Go forth and serve, my friends, in the name of Jesus Christ!
Pastor Don
The movie we watched was "Amazing Grace," the story of William Wilburforce and his efforts to abolish the slave trade in Great Britain in the last half of the 18th Century. It is a wonderful film, well-acted and well-produced; it is definitely worth two hours of your time to watch how many people are transformed in the process - clearly by the work of God in the midst of this horrific situation. Tears and applause at the end of the film are a great testimony.
I hope this will encourage other churches to try an event like this and plan to make it a regular feature. This is such a great time to share with church members, to enjoy good fellowship, and present a teachable moment through the many great Christian films that are available in the marketplace. Film is a powerful medium and we can do a lot with it in terms of enhancing our ministry in the local church.
Go forth and serve, my friends, in the name of Jesus Christ!
Pastor Don
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