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(Continued from page 2) the Great Depression to appreciate what is so funny about their presence among The First Ever The Mission (Sunday, February 16): the rich and famous . On the other Released in 1986 The hand cut ups of Groucho, Chico, Mission immediately Harpo, and Zeppo are thoroughly mod- captured the attention ern. Their comic anarchy is often cited of the critics for several as one of the best examples of the ways reasons. Many were those born in the last forty years think flummoxed at how the about life. From whichever angle you films appeared to left unresolved approach the brothers Marx you ll find two irreconcilable Christian re- them a wonderful encounter with the sponses to oppression. Some bri- subversive nature of faith. dled at what they considered the film s condemnation of U.S. for- eign policy in South America. Eve- ryone was disturbed by the sounds Rating of a pony-tailed Robert Di Niro The Motion Picture attempting to speak with a Spanish Association of First Christian accent. Can this almost twenty-year Church has rated the films as old movie say anything to those T for thought provoking . This living in a time of increased, global- rating reflects the following factors ization, spiritual fervor, and in- creased devotion to security? Join 1. Most of these films were produced us and see. prior to the development of current MPAA rating system. Animal Crackers 2. Inherent in the interplay between The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has (Sunday, February 23): life and faith are a lot of Watching this 1930 not overcome it. complexities that do not fall into - John 1:5 Marx Brother s classic neat categories. is something of a gen- erational litmus test. Feel free to contact David to receive a Sunday, January 12 through On the one hand one spoiler free overview of any feature. Sunday, February 23 must have a few years under your 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. belt and be somewhat familiar with Sanctuary Dimt hel ightsa nds eet hel ight of theS pirit shine

Light and dark- The Apostle. (Sunday, January 12): Nielson (the comic star of Airplane!) ness, illumination Directed by and starring was ever cast in a serious dramatic and ignorance, this 1997 role, and how much we rely on God stories of sin and feature, as it follows the to overcome our own silent and yet salvation all come exploits of the Apostle powerful unconscious selves. together in the first ever First E.F. , probes notions of (Sunday, Febru- Christian Church s Epiphany what it means to be called by ary 2): Recipient of the Film Festival. God. Can God s call transcend of the 1954 Academy and even make use of our selfish Epiphany is ancient mid-winter Award for Best Film ambitions, personal failures, and season when Christians concen- this classic stars Marlon give greater meaning to moments trate on and celebrate the many Brando, Eva Marie of triumph? Join us and see. ways God reveals His presence Saint, Rod Steiger, Lee J in life. Movies, which really are Cool Hand Luke (Sunday, January Cobb in story of the struggle be- nothing more than light break- 19): tween individual survival and collec- ing the darkness of not just a plays Lucas Jackson tive righteousness. This film, via room but of human imagina- (a.k.a. prisoner #38) in s eulogy for K.O. tion, are an excellent way of ex- this 1967 feature which Dugan, also contains one of the ploring and expressing belief. also includes George strongest homilies on the mission of To be held from Sunday, Janu- Kennedy, Stother Mar- God s people available. tin & a boyish-looking Dennis ary 12 through Sunday, February The End of the Affair (Sunday, Feb- Hopper. Together this cast 23 the festival is composed of ruary 9): Here is one for prompts us to ponder the Gospel seven sessions each of which will the fans of romantic in a completely new way. begin each Sunday evening at films or folks just look- 4:00 p.m. The Forbidden Planet (Sunday, ing for a cheap date. Each session will include a brief January 26): This 1956 Based on the life and overview, a screening of the fea- science fiction epic is a writings of novelist Gra- tured film, and thirty minutes of wonder. Having ham Greene this film dramatically general discussion. Of course watched it you ll won- underscores what happens when free popcorn will be provided. der, as many have, if it selfless love replaces selfish love. was based on Shake- Featured will be the following: speare s The Tempest, how Leslie (Continued on page 1) This document was created with Win2PDF available at http://www.daneprairie.com. The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non-commercial use only.