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Florence Foster Jenkins: The Best Policy?

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it always right to tell the truth, even if we know it will hurt someone’s feelings? And if we decide not to be truthful, is there a point where our actions will be harmful? Through reflection on an Old Testament proverb and a verse from a New Testament letter, this assembly offers students the opportunity to consider how our actions impact others and to reflect on their friendships.

Film:

  • Florence Foster Jenkins (Pathe, 2016, PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Lies: a tough way to live

Assembly Objective: 

  • Is it ok to lie? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that telling the truth leads to the best life for all.

Film: 

  • Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Marvel, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Life of Pi: Rational Belief

Assembly Objective:

  • How do we decide what to believe? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about not just believing anything, but testing everything to work out what’s true.

Film:

  • Life of Pi (20th Century Fox, 2012, certificate PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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What We Did On Our Holiday: Best Intentions

Assembly Objective:

  • Is it okay to lie, as long as your intention is to avoid hurting other people? This assembly explores this difficult question and reflects on the Bible’s teaching about speaking the truth, in love.

Film:

  • What We Did On Our Holiday (Lionsgate, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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