Assembly Objective:
- Why do we have rules? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that good rules flow from the need for good relationships.
Film:
- The Maze Runner (20th Century Fox, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Category Archives: World and Community
Lincoln: Self-Evident Equality
Assembly Objective:
- Why is justice important? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that all people have equal value.
Film:
- Lincoln (20th Century Fox, 2013, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
War Horse: Made for Better Things (Remembrance Day)
Assembly Objective:
- Why do we remember wars? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about men and women of all nations being called to live as brothers and sisters under God.
Film:
- War Horse (Dreamworks 2012, certificate 12) click here to buy the DVD online.
Star Trek: Into Darkness: Beyond the Darkness
Assembly Objective:
- How do we face death and cope with bereavement? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that there is a hope that is more powerful than death.
Film:
- Star Trek: Into Darkness (Paramount, 2012, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Lone Ranger: Vengeance is Mine
Assembly Objective:
- Is revenge sweet or does it ultimately sour us and our community? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about justice and revenge.
Film:
- The Lone Ranger (Disney, 2013, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Taking a Stand
Assembly Objective:
- Why should we stand up for the rights of other people? This assembly marks Saint George’s Day by inviting pupils to consider his courageous acts (both mythical and factual).
Film:
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Twentieth Century Fox, 2010). Click here to buy a copy of the DVD online.
Valentine’s Day: Everybody Loves Valentine’s Day
Assembly Objective:
- Does Valentine’s Day make you feel loved or lonely? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about being sensitive to the feelings of others, however we might feel ourselves.
Film:
- Valentine’s Day (Warner Bros, 2010, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.
The Lorax: Time to Say Thanks
Assembly Objective:
- Why is it important to give thanks for the past and think about our actions in the future? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about having thankful hearts. (Particularly suitable for the American festival of Thanksgiving.)
Film:
- The Lorax (Universal Pictures, 2012) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.
Maleficent: No Power on Earth
Assembly Objective:
- How do we feel when we face big problems and challenges in our lives? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that the creator God loves us and that nothing can separate us from that love.
Film:
- Maleficent (Disney, 2014, certificate PG). Click here to buy the DVD online.
Prometheus: What’s the point of you?
Assembly Objective:
- Who am I, and what is the purpose of my life? This assembly explores the biblical teaching about the value and meaning of our human identity.
Film:
- Prometheus (20th Century Fox, 2012, certificate 15). Click here to buy the DVD online.
