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John Forbes featured in pre-Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp videos

John Forbes' performance of William Booth for a reading in an upcoming Broadway musical about how Booth began The Salvation Army was literally put on ice for the recent blizzard, but he was willing to take some time to talk with our students in the context of one of our teaching videos, addressing t...

01.29.15 08:30 PM - Comment(s)

Bev Holloway to address students of the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp

Beverly Holloway has agreed to meet with students of the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp via video conference. She'll talk about her work as a casting director and then field questions from our students. Beverly is known for her work on The Ultimate Gift (sta...

01.28.15 11:23 PM - Comment(s)

The Armor and the Truth

This morning Joyce preached on Ephesians 6:10-20.

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceArmorAndTruth011815

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If you've been blessed by the mi...

01.18.15 02:31 PM - Comment(s)

Official Selections

Performing Jonah at last years Festival.

The Christian Worldview Film Festival has announced its official selections, and I performed in four of them: Beyond the Mask, Princess Cut, Polycarp, "The Making of Rather to Be Chosen." I was a consultant for " Firefly." Two of our ...

01.17.15 05:17 PM - Comment(s)

Flying back to the Oregon Coast...

Goofing around on the Oregon Coast after performing at The Newmark Theatre.

Last October I performed at The Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland, Oregon. While there I reconnected with a family I'd met in a restaurant a year or more before, the Olstads. As they wheeled their son past our table I not...

01.09.15 02:22 AM - Comment(s)

The Messenger's Box

I was honored to play the role of Jesus in The Messenger's Box. I've portrayed the Lord many times on stage in numerous nations, but this is the first time on film. There's something very special about that.

It's now available on DVD and Digital Download.

It debuted near Detroit on Oct...

01.07.15 10:30 AM - Comment(s)

The Bride of Christ

Pastor Joyce Swingle kicks off the New Year preaching on Revelation 21-22. Pastor Linda Warren opens with prayer and reading from His Name is Jesus, including the lyrics of James Montgomery's "Angels from the Realms of Glory." Pastor Jim Warren leads communion and shares announcements. Ri...

01.05.15 02:15 AM - Comment(s)

Governed by Love

Joyce preaches on Romans 14:13-23. She opened by sharing one of the most heated arguments of our marriage, but she was kind enough to follow it up with the wonderful story of how we met.

Bill and Liz H. led musical worship with Steven and Sia T., and the congregational singing of Silent Night clos...

12.29.14 12:00 AM - Comment(s)

What a delightful surprise

Rich Swingle... I just now realized that I saw you on TV the other night...and did not even realize it was you. Although I am not that familiar with who you are...I have seen you in the trailer for The Unexpected Bar Mitzvah. Just now...I was watching your reel... (after reading your eCard) and was...

12.26.14 05:07 PM - Comment(s)

Our Contributions at Uncle's Funeral

We flew to Montana for Joyce's uncle's funeral. We were honored to take part in the funeral, and you can hear our contributions below.

Joyce reads Romans 8:31b-39. On the second track Rich sings "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, accompanied by Maureen W.

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12.26.14 10:52 AM - Comment(s)

The Sketchy Pedigree of Jesus

Pastor Linda Warren closes our Advent series with an exploration of the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew 1:1-17. The story of Judah was read by Tom M. Rahab by Jan C., Mary by Tamara W., and Joseph by Rich Swingle. Rebekah W. reads Matthew 1:18-25. The family style service ends with various in...

12.25.14 01:15 PM - Comment(s)

Receive the Gift of Christ: Overcome the Curse of Sin

Pastor Randy Solomon preached on Luke 2:8-20. He referred to Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God and Where Angels Walk: True Stories of Heavenly Visitors.

Unfortunately there was a data corruption issue, and the sermon is lost. His opening illustration about the...

12.22.14 12:11 AM - Comment(s)

Helped me grow in grace and truth

Thank you for your teaching and encouragement which helped me grow in grace and truth! You are by far one of my favorite, most influential, most memorable, and most enjoyable teachers. Not only your insights on acting which were many but your insights on to the nature and character of God which came...

12.16.14 02:47 PM - Comment(s)

Superb and unforgettable

For our centennial celebration on the Metro NY District, Rich Swingle did a superb and unforgettable portrayal of C.B. Jernigan (who founded the district). I had to remind myself a few times that it was you and not C.B. himself!

--Larry Mancini
Pastor Bay Shore Church of the Nazarene

I felt ...

12.15.14 04:14 PM - Comment(s)

Kudos from Corey ten Boom actor

Rich, Swingle, you are an actors' actor! I'm blown away by your talent and the characters you create.
--Mimi Sagadin
Corey ten Boom in Return to the Hiding Place

12.15.14 02:44 PM - Comment(s)

Bethlahem Blessings

In this morning's sermon Joyce summarizes Genesis 29-31, the story of Jacob and his wives, drawing a fascinating connection between their lives and the curses and blessings of Bethlahem.

I introduced the Shepherd's Advent Candle by sharing about yesterday's Treasure Seekers...

12.14.14 10:38 PM - Comment(s)

Have a blessed Christmas!

We hope that you and yours have a blessed Christmas and a wondrous New Year!

This year has had some exceptional highs and lows for us.

The deepest valley was resigning from The MasterWorks Festival after serving on the faculty for 16 years and directing the theatre program for ten. Joyce also had ...

12.13.14 12:47 AM - Comment(s)

The Cure

Yesterday at Westchester Chapel Joyce introduced the Bethlahem Candle on the Advent Wreath. She also led prayer and gave announcements. There was an error with the recording, so I recorded a summary of the end of the sermon.

Pastor Jim Warren addresses the wrath of God as a former atheis...

12.07.14 10:23 PM - Comment(s)

Advent: Reverse the Curse

Pastor Joyce Swingle opens the Advent Season from the perspective of children: Mark 10:13-16. Pastor Jim Warren mentions Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanksgiving and Praise, and how we've dropped the praise and forgotten to whom we should be thankful. Sandy R. introduced and led worship, incl...

12.05.14 01:27 AM - Comment(s)

Differences Used for Christ

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches from Romans 14:1-12. He says, "In Romans this whole group of people is coming together from different levels of faith, different levels of tradition, and they're doing things that are shocking one another.... Thankfully as a church in this day we don't have any di...

11.23.14 08:55 PM - Comment(s)

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