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Wonder Woman: Who’s to Blame?

Assembly Objective:

  • Can human beings be divided into good and evil? This assembly uses an excerpt from Wonder Woman to consider the Christian perspective that everyone is good, made in the image of God, but everyone has also rebelled against God, and is capable of evil action. Students are encouraged to consider their response to evil and to take action to act positively in the face of evil.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: What is family?

Assembly Objective:

  • Families are weird and complicated things. Have we ever stopped to ask exactly what a family is, or what it is for? Have we ever wondered what makes families different from friends? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on why what makes families a little bit difficult, might also be the thing that makes them something to be excited about.

Film:

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Marvel Studios, 2017, 12A) Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Boss Baby: Who is baby Jesus?

Assembly Objective:

  • Who is the baby Jesus? This assembly explores Christian beliefs about Jesus and the religious significance of Christmas.

Film:

  • The Boss Baby (Dreamworks Animation, 2017) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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A Dog’s Purpose: What is the purpose of life?

Assembly Objective:

  • What is the purpose of life? This assembly explores the theme of purpose and considers a biblical perspective.

Film:

  • A Dog’s Purpose (Entertainment One, 2017) certificate PG, click here to buy the DVD online.

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Learning from History

Assembly Objective:

  • Are human beings capable of reaching agreement without resorting to conflict? Using a film clip, the assembly examines the importance of good communication in situations of conflict and stress, and explores the Bible’s teaching on conflict and peace. Students will consider whether world peace is ever achievable, and reflect on the individual’s role in contributing to peace.

Film:

  • Arrival (Sony, 2016, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Lego Batman Movie: Is it good to be alone?

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it good to be alone? This assembly explores a Biblical response to the experience of loneliness as portrayed in The Lego Batman Movie.

Film:

  • The Lego Batman Movie (Warner Bros. Pictures, 2017) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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Doctor Strange: Why should we get back up from a fall from grace?

Assembly Objective:

  • What does a fall from grace feel like? Why should we bother to get back up again and face the world when we fail or when we feel like we’ve let people down? Where can we find the humility to accept our flaws, and the courage to move past them? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching on the value of learning to pick ourselves up in the face of adversity, and how true humility about ourselves can help us feel free.

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