Fireproof-inspired greeting cards
Still hunting for that perfect card for St. Valentine’s Day?
Dayspring has released a line of greeting cards inspired by the faith-themed movie “Fireproof.”
The cards are available at Christian book stores.
According to an e-mail newsletter sent out periodically by Provident Films, the cards “are designed to share your thoughts and feelings with your spouse, encourage your friends, and thank those that have inspired you in your marriage.”
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
“Fireproof”: Most Inspiring Movie
“Fireproof,” the faith-themed movie starring Kirk Cameron, has won the $100,000 Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Movie of 2008. The prize is sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to exploring life’s biggest questions.
The award was presented this week by Ted Baehr, founder of the Movieguide family guide to movies and entertainment at a gala in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring TV Program of 2008 was presented to “The Christmas Choir,” a movie aired on The Hallmark Channel.
Baehr also presented the Crystal Teddy Award for the Best Movie for Families to “WALL-E” from Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures. The Best Movie for Mature Audiences award was given to “Ironman” from Paramount Pictures.
Incidentally, “Fireproof” from Samuel Goldwyn Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is now available on DVD.
And several churches in the area are showing the film this month, including Quail Springs Baptist Church. The movie is to be shown at 6:30 tonight and Friday, Feb. 20 at the church, 14613 N May.
Call 755-9240 ext. 255 to reserve your seats. A complimentary snack bar will be provided, including movie favorites like coke, candy and popcorn. Not only is the movie free, but child care is free as well. Contact Anna at preacherswife@yahoo.com to sign up for childcare.
For more information about the awards, go online to www.movieguide.org.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Feb. 13 Today’s Prayer
Thank You, dear Lord, for giving us the strength to accept whatever might be ahead in our lives. Amen.
Feb. 12 Today’s Prayer
There are many times each day we need Your loving care, Lord. We pray for Your steady hand to guide us. Amen.
Feb. 11 Today’s Prayer
Lord, help us to live in such a way that our actions loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of oppression. Amen.
Feb. 10 Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to share our food with those who are hungry and provide shelter for those in need. Amen.
Pilot knew somebody was praying
We’ve heard that lots of passengers on US Airways Flight 1549, the plane that crashed into New York’s Hudson River last month, were praying.
Well it looks like the plane’s pilot knew they would be doing just that as the plane began its harrowing unexpected descent.
The US Airways pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger was the subject of the Religion News Service’s Quote of the Day today:
“I would imagine somebody in back was taking care of that for me while I was flying the airplane,” Sullenberger told Katie Couric of CBS’ “60 Minutes” when she asked, “Did you, at any point, pray?”
(AP PHOTO: An Airbus 320 US Airways aircraft that went down in the Hudson River is seen in New York Jan. 15.)
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Hispanic Christians plan prayer vigils
Officials with the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders recently announced that they plan to hold monthly prayer vigils on Capitol Hill with a focus on immigration reform.
Specically, the group said the prayer vigils are being held in the hopes of spurring Congress to pass an immigration reform bill.
According to the Religion News Service, leaders from the group joined with Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., to urge the government to stop deporting illegal immigrants and focus on more pressing security threats.
“Go after those who are a threat, but leave our families alone until this Congress, and very importantly, this president, fulfills his commitment to comprehensive immigration reform, so that we don’t have these problems anymore,” the Rev. Miguel Gutierrez, president of the national coalition, said.
The RNS reports that Gutierrez said the prayer vigils will continue once a month, plus town hall meetings and legislative hearings will be held across the country by the Hispanic Congressional Caucus to collect petitions and gather testimonies about what Gutierrez called a “broken immigration system.”
Feb. 9 Today’s Prayer
Lord, may we truly seek You with our hearts, eager to know Your ways and asking for Your just decisions. Amen.
Obama church watch
Curiousity about the eventual church home of the new president still abounds, judging by a quote from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs which was recently featured as the Religion News Service’s Quote of the Day.
“Obviously, I think given the enormous problems that the country faces, it’s quite safe to assume that prayer, even not in the confines of a church, is something that he practices regularly,” Gibbs reportedly told reporters in explaining that the Obamas have yet to find a permanent church home in Washington.
I guess the minute the First Family makes their pew arrangements permanently, it will make headlines.
(AP PHOTO: President Barack Obama speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C.)
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
