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March 28, 2016
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The Zero Theorem: A Sense of Purpose

Assembly Objective:

Does your life have an intrinsic purpose and value? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that each person is not only distinctive and unique, but also intricately put together by God.

Film:

The Zero Theorem (Sony, 2014, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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March 26, 2016
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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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March 26, 2016
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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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March 25, 2016
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WALL-E: It’s the Little Things

Assembly Objective:

What can we learn from the life of St. David, the patron saint of Wales? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about how little things can make a big difference. This assembly is particularly suitable for use on St. David’s Day (1 March).

Film:

WALL-E (Disney Pixar, 2008) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.

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March 1, 2016
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Mirror Mirror: True Love

Assembly Objective:

What makes for good stable relationships? This assembly considers the Bible’s teaching that true love is costly and challenging, but also reasoned and reasonable – and far more than blind devotion.

Film:

Mirror Mirror (StudioCanal, 2012, certificate PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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March 1, 2016
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: Uncertain Future

Assembly Objective:

The future is uncertain, so how can we make sure our life has meaning and purpose? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about making the most of our lives each day.

Film:

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (StudioCanal, 2012, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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March 1, 2016
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The Grand Budapest Hotel: Something small in something big

Assembly Objective:

How important to us is our individual status, compared to the wider community of which we are a part? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that it is better to play a small part in a bigger community that, together, is achieving good things.

Film:

The Grand Budapest Hotel (Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2014, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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February 8, 2016
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Frozen: Fixer-upper Families

Assembly Objective:

Why is it that we don’t always show love to those with whom we live most closely, in whatever form of family is our experience? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about ‘fixing-up’ our relationships by showing love to the people with whom we share our lives.

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