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Christmas Greetings!

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We pray all God’s best as we enter into this season of celebrating our Savior’s incarnation and birth as the Baby Jesus. May all His Love flow over and in you this holy time.

The Swingles had another eventful year:

Joyce completed h...

12.11.11 08:55 PM - Comment(s)

Freud's Last Session...again

Joyce and I saw Freud's Last Session tonight. I loved it for the second time! The difference was that in Atlanta C.S. Lewis had more fans, and here in New York Freud seemed to hold sway. Still, Truth was spoken, and hopefully there will many that turn up the music, as Freud does in the end, and won...

12.10.11 01:50 AM - Comment(s)

Have you registered for the Secondary Festival yet?

I'll be adjudicating and leading a workshop at this event...

When the New Year begins, registration for the CITA Secondary School Theatre Festival CLOSES. Don't miss the deadline! Registration closes on January 3, 2012.

We are happy to announce that several college representatives are on board to in...

12.09.11 04:51 PM - Comment(s)

Advent of the Light

Pastor Linda Warren preaches on John 1:1-18 after Rich Swingle performs Part 2 of Views of the Manger, "Guess What", the story of Gabriel's announcement to Mary. In this recording Pastor Joyce Swingle lends her voice to Mary's reaction to the news.

Pastoral prayer by Joyce Swingle.

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12.05.11 12:34 AM - Comment(s)

Butterfly Circus

I have a friend who performed a minor role in Butterfly Circus, which won $100,000 for first place at The Doorpost Film Project Competition. It was also recently featured in the Searching for Sanctuary Film Festival at Biola University. It's a profound look at hope despite unfortunate circumstances...

12.02.11 02:06 PM - Comment(s)

The Spiritual Life of MasterWorks

Here's a video on the spiritual life of MasterWorks, created by MasterWorks Theatre Department alum, David Kavanaugh. It opens with the Bible study that Joyce and I had the pleasure of leading, along with Terry Ewell, who composed new music for Paradise Lost, in which I performed earlier this year....

11.30.11 01:05 AM - Comment(s)

God of Hope DVD now available

In this section of the larger God of Hope project, which includes a book, music CD, audio book and DVD, I play the Apostle Paul.

When Paul begins telling his story, his hatred of Jesus' followers -- of these traitors to Israel -- is obvious. Paul describes the trial of Peter, the bloody stoning...

11.29.11 10:46 PM - Comment(s)

Registration Deadline Approaching for CITA Secondary Festival!

I'll be adjudicating events and leading a workshop...

Everyone at CITA hopes that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great start to the holiday season! We also wanted to remind you that the registration deadline for the CITA Secondary Festival is January 3, 2012! Come take part in this ...

11.28.11 11:44 AM - Comment(s)

The Covenant Keeper

Rich Swingle performed his sketch "The Covenant Keeper" from his Christmas play, Views of the Manger, and Joyce taught on the text the piece dramatizes: Genesis 15. This service closes the Freedom Series and launches a five-part series which will include each sketch from Views of th...

11.28.11 01:16 AM - Comment(s)

Wielding the Sword of the Spirit with guest Rich Swingle

I'll be interviewed by talk show host Donald James Parker on Dec. 11 at 6pm ET. You can also call in and ask questions. I'm looking forward to it.

Click here to listen.

11.27.11 11:23 PM - Comment(s)

Views of the Manger throughout Advent

I'll be performing my play Views of the Manger throughout Advent and Christmas at Westchester Chapel. Each week I'll perform one of the sections of the play:

Sunday, November 27
The Covenant Keeper: Abraham looks forward to the Christ

Sunday, December 4
Guess What?: Gabriel brings the Good ...

11.26.11 10:06 PM - Comment(s)

Freedom from the Fear of Circumstances

Rich Swingle preaches from Matthew 14: 22-33 on Peter's walk on water. Opening prayer by Pastor Randy Solomon.

https://archive.org/embed/FreedomFromTheFearOfCircumstances

This sermon is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester C...

11.24.11 11:10 AM - Comment(s)

The First Thanksgiving

Tonight at our Thanksgiving Eve service one of our pastors, Randy Solomon, told the story of the first Thanksgiving. It's such a powerful story of the Lord's grace on those that came to America for religious freedom. You can read about it in Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving:

11.24.11 01:59 AM - Comment(s)

The Jeweler's Shop Off-Broadway

This year the MasterWorks Festival Theatre Program will include performances in an Off-Broadway theatre after our final performance in Winona Lake.

Our master class instructors are falling into place. Phillip Telfer wrote, produced and directed a recent documentary called Captivated. I heard Phill...

11.22.11 11:43 PM - Comment(s)

Lasting impact

I was a young teenager when I heard you speak for the first time. I am now 25. Rich thank you for your testimony! You have impacted my life... Thank You!
Hannah Greene
--Former student at a junior high camp where Rich performed
Wooster, OH

11.19.11 04:35 PM - Comment(s)

MasterWorks Theatre Alum in VW spot

Chad Rasor, a MasterWorks alum and recent master class instructor was just featured in this very fun VW ad. (He's the one in the driver's seat.)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/29864793?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
VW "engage" :60 from derrick borte on Vimeo.

11.19.11 04:28 PM - Comment(s)

Thanksgiving Greetings from all of us at Graceworks!

For over a decade I've used my theatre background to coach people on their presentation skills through Graceworks. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to see major breakthroughs, and we send our Thanksgiving greetings to you.

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11.18.11 01:54 AM - Comment(s)

Shepherds Reflect on Psalm 23

Conceived by Pastor Linda Warren, who plays the role of Shoshona, Rich and Pastor Joyce Swingle address their flock as Zelophahad and Pethahiah, shepherds with a perspective on Psalm 23.

https://archive.org/embed/FreedomFromTheFearOfLack

This service is available for download free on iTunes, ...

11.15.11 12:58 AM - Comment(s)

The Tree of Life

I just experienced a masterpiece. Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is profound.

Christianity Today has a couple of reviews that you should read before or after the film. Joyce had already seen it and urged me to read them before hand, but I ran out of time. I'm glad I did. It was enough to have ...

11.02.11 10:00 AM - Comment(s)

Freedom from Fear of the Future

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Revelation 14:1-5.

This sermon is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

11.01.11 09:04 PM - Comment(s)

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