Movie Clip Discussions

Shrek

DreamWorks Pictures, 2001Main Point of Discussion: Accountability and forgiveness are key ingredients for authentic friendships. The Movie Clip: "'Cause that’s what friends do. They forgive each other."Shrek is a fun movie that most kids have seen and love. It has some great clips that illustrate how friends should treat each other. The clip we're using for...
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ben-hur
(MGM, 1959)Main Point of Discussion: To get a glimpse at the person of JesusThe Movie Clip: “Water from a Stranger”It seems like every Easter I’m looking for a good movie clip to give kids a glimpse of Jesus and our need for a Savior. Movies like Amistad and Superman Returns provided good clips on this subject (you can find...
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Is it ok for single youth pastors to date one of their single leaders?Dusty, Hobbs, NMAnswerDusty,Thanks for the question.But first - your name is Dusty. I've known guy Dustys and girl Dustys. (is a plural Dusty "Dusties," "Dustys," or "Dusti'") I don't know which you are - so I'll be a typical male and assume you're a male! (besides,...
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For the past couple of years of high school I have really been interested in youth ministry or counseling. This year for my gr.12 work experience through my school I am working along side my youth pastor. I have learned a lot about what it means to be a youth pastor and all the things that go along with...
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I'm 18 and teaching grades 5 and 6 class in Sunday school, and am so excited for what's in store for these great kids. Do you have any advice about things I should prepare them for when they are about to enter our youth group next year? -Rachelle-AnswerI'm glad you're working with 5th and 6th. Those kids have big...
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PG-13 (for a scene of violence and frightening situations)Directed by M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable)Starring Juaquin Phoenix, Brendan Gleeson, Adrien Brody, William Hurt and Sigourney WeaverM. Night is the Hitchcock of the 21st Century. He doesn’t rely on special effects, he doesn’t depend on incredible creature effects—you rarely see what’s frightening you. He knows...
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atomic-whirlpool
Have everybody get in the pool and line up single file along the edge with very little space between them. Have everyone walk for a couple of minutes, then jog another couple of minutes, then "run" around the edge another couple of minutes.If done right the water will "carry" them around the pool. Finally, tell them to turn around...
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