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Category Archives: Stories and Characters


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The Tiger Who Came to Tea: What Makes us Different From Other Animals?

Assembly Objective:

  • What makes us different from other animals? This assembly explores behavioural norms to which animals are not subject and considers the uniqueness of humans from a biblical perspective.

Film:

  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Universal, 2019) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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Trolls: Where Does Happiness Come From?

Assembly Objective:

  • Where does happiness come from? This assembly explores what the Bible teaches about the ultimate source of happiness and links the theme of Trolls to the story of Pentecost.

Film:

  • Trolls (Walt Disney Studios, 2016) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Good Dinosaur: Overcoming Fear

Assembly Objective:

  • How can we overcome our fears? This assembly explores the biblical story of how the first Christians overcame their fears at Pentecost.

Film:

  • The Good Dinosaur (Pixar, 2015, certificate PG), click here to buy the DVD online.

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Mater and the Ghostlight: Year Round Fools

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it good or bad to be a fool? Particularly suitable for use on April Fool’s Day, this assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about doing good things that may appear foolish to others.

Film: 

  • Mater and the Ghostlight (found on the Pixar Short Films Collection, Disney Pixar, 2006) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Antz: The Lord’s Prayer: What to pray

Assembly Objective: 

  • What can I do when I feel insignificant? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that God cares about every aspect of our lives.

Film: 

  • Antz (DreamWorks, 1998) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Rise of the Guardians: The Centre of the Son

Assembly Objective:

  • Why is Christmas a time of ‘goodwill to all’? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about the character of Jesus Christ and the idea that God’s ‘centre’ is love. (Particularly suitable for Christmas.)

Film:

  • Rise of the Guardians (DreamWorks, 2013). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Justin and the Knights of Valour: Defend the Good and the Just

Assembly Objective: 

  • How do we find a good ambition for want we can achieve in life? This assembly explores the biblical parable of the talents and considers how we can use our talents to help others.

Film:

  • Justin and the Knights of Valour (eOne, 2013) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Incredibles: Three in One

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do some Christians celebrate St Patrick’s Day? This assembly explores the life of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, considering his teaching on the Christian concept of God as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Film:

  • The Incredibles (Disney Pixar, 2004) Certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Up: Power to Live

Assembly Objective:

  • Why do we celebrate Pentecost?  This assembly looks at this Christian festival, examining the idea of the unexpected power of the Holy Spirit demonstrated on the day of Pentecost.

Film: 

  • Up (Disney Pixar, 2009) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2: A Bully Turned Friend

Assembly Objective: 

  • Can bullies become friends? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about how to treat our enemies.

Film: 

  • Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013, Sony Pictures Animation) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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