Good News - November 2022

MOVIES 70 NOVEMBER 2022 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Faith-based films touch and change lives; inspireandencourage believers and provide a special opportunity for an uplifting experience for our families. We have already been blessed by numerous faith-based films in theaters during 2022, including “Lifemark,” “Running the Bases,” and many others. But we are ending this year with an exciting line-up of a wide variety of films coming to theaters. Groups from churchesandother organizations can make going to see the films in theaters a fun and inspiring activityaswell asanoutreach, since people who are hesitant to come to church might accept an invitation to see a movie. We can all get involved by praying for and spreading the word about these upcoming films. Upcoming FaithBased Theatrical Releases Checkeach film’swebsite for additional information. Some movies have an option to host showings at your church or organization. Tickets for most movies on this list are available now. Additional films might be added later, so subscribe to bit.ly/faithfilms. For FathomEvent releases you can check fathomevents.com/categories/inspirational/ for updates. Films listed here will show for at least one weekexcept as indicated. For detailed reviews of many of these and other films when they are released in theaters, be sure to check pluggedin.com (from Focus on the Family). **Please note that films showing limited nights (e.g., “fathom events”) often start promptly at the posted show time – usually 7pm – so plan to arrive early. “It’s Happening Right Here” (1-night 11/3) Human trafficking problem and hope for change. fathomevents.com “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” (3-nights 11/2,3, Spanish: 11/7) Tribute to a powerful spiritual witness of authentic Christian charity, andaguidepost for those seeking hope in our times. motherteresmovie.com “Prophet” (2-nights 11/15,17) Polish Cardinal Wyszyński, imprisoned three years by the communists. later supported Wojtyła who became Pope JohnPaul II &playeda role in the collapse of communism in Europe. fathomevents.com “The Chosen: Season 3” (Currently scheduled only 11/1822) The exciting premiere of Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 3 of this dynamic and inspirational series about the life of Jesus as told in the gospels. fathomevents.com “It’s Christmas Again” (1night 11/29) Upliftingmodern-day family musical about a young man who is transported back to Bethlehemanddiscovers the real meaning of Christmas – the promised Messiah! itschristmasagainmovie.com “I Heard the Bells” (3nights 12/1,3,4) Inspiring story of Longfellow’s beloved Christmas carol. fathomevents.com “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon” (3-nights 12/5,6,7) Documentary about Johnny Cash’s return to faith when he was at the end of his rope. fathomevents.com/categories/inspirational/ “5000 Blankets” (2-nights 12/12,13) A woman and her young son set out to findher husband after he has a mental breakdown, sparking a movement of compassion towards those in need and inspiring a city. 5000blanketsmovie.com “Jesus Revolution” (starts 2/24/2023) Story of the Jesus movement revival which started in the late 60’s and swept thousands of young people (including the author of this article) into the Kingdomof God. From the Erwin Brothers (I Can Only Imagine, I Still Believe). jesusrevolution.movie Ways you can help these films touch more lives • Stay informed about upcoming faith-based films by joining the movie email list (at bit.ly/faithfilms) and LIKING sites such as facebook.com/LightinDarkPlace • Pray! Any successful ministry needs effective prayer (and fasting). • Help to spread theword via social media, fliers, posters, church bulletins, etc. • Help your church or organization to organize groups (large or small) tosee the filmsonopening weekend. • Purchase tickets as much in advance as possible. See you at the movies! Stanley Goldenberg has been involved in grassroots promotion of Christian films for over 16 years. He hosts a regular “Movie Connection” program on LIFE-FM (90.9 FM) in Miami. He is also a federal hurricane research meteorologist who has published scientific articles and appeared in numerous TV hurricane specials. 2022 Winds up with Inspiring Faith-Based Films Stanley Goldenberg Movie Connection

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