The story of Nehemiah’s passion for the broken walls of Jerusalem  and his efforts to rebuild them and give the city back its dignity is told from the point of view of Hanun, one of the builders who was galvanised into action by Nehemiah, and as a result saw his own family and his community come to life. This film has been used to reflect on what can be learned from Nehemiah’s example of leadership as we think of the issues that need addressing on our own churches and communities.

The wonderful words of Isaiah 65. Vs 17-25 are illustrated and set to music in this film presenting Isaiah’s vision of the new Jerusalem. This film has been used to help church members reflect on their own vision for their churches and communities.

The words of Isaiah 58:9-12 are illustrated and set to music in this film which highlights God’s promise to those who spend themselves on behalf of the poor. This film has been used to envision church members to work alongside their communities to respond to the needs of the vulnerable and marginalised.

 

 

This is one Jesus’ last miracles, restoring the sight of a blind beggar on the outskirts of Jericho. As he so often does,  Jesus moves the focus of the crowd, away from him and onto the poor, sending a message to the church to put the poor at the centre of its ministry.

This is the beautiful story of Naomi and her daughter in law Ruth, who returned to Naomi’s home, Bethlehem having lost everything in Moab. Naomi tells how God provided for them in rich and surprising ways.

The story of the wedding at Cana told by Mary, mother of Jesus. This is the first miracle of Jesus recorded in the Bible and a beautiful story of how Jesus changes water into wine to save the embarrassment of the wedding hosts. The quantity and quality of the wine shows us how God doesn’t just provide all we need, he can create an abundance.