Sunday, October 31, 2021

Our Hallelujah Service


Tonight's Hallelujah Service celebrated the reign of Light on a night the world celebrates the temporal reign of darkness. 

Enjoy our celebration of the Great High King!


Click the arrow below, or if you're reading this in an email you can click this link, to play the service:









If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/Salvation.






I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.








Leave a Legacy of Love




Click the arrow below, or if you're reading this in an email you can click this link, to play the service:
 






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



If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/Salvation.



Photo courtesy of NicolettiPhoto.com.







See the rest of Olympic champion Eric Liddell's Chariots of Fire story in Beyond the Chariots. Watch it online and book a live performance


Friday, October 29, 2021

Prayer Can Bring the Dead Back to Life!

On this day in 1942 my grandfather came back from the dead! 

Grandma told that story on October 29 every year, but she went to be with the Lord in 1988, and I haven't heard or told the story intentionally on this day of the year since. The tradition is being rekindled in a big way on www.HeadlinePrayer.org


As I write, Joyce's prayer guide, 15 Steps to Freedom from Witchcraft, is at the top of the page, and my article, Prayer Can Bring the Dead Back to Life! is just under that. They won't stay there very long, so you can click the titles above to get to them directly. 

Here are other articles by Joyce that ran on www.HeadlinePrayer.org recently: The Key to Overcoming Abortion and Powerful Message to Intercessors: We Stand as a Firewall. And today, Intercessors for America's periodical The Connector came out with an article by Joyce, You Are Defeating the Abortion Giant."

And here's the latest Pray with Others Live that Joyce and I were on:









Here are the articles Joyce and I wrote, which we discussed on the show: For Such a Time as This: Sight & Sound Queen Esther and Reclaim October from the Spirit of Death.





I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.


Sunday, October 24, 2021

The Farmer and the Belle can come to a theatre near you

We're very excited that The Farmer and the Belle film Saving Santaland is available for a theatre near you! 

I played the role of Belle's manager and was a producer for the scenes in New York City. it was a fabulous experience, and I'd love to share the results with you. Here's a letter from Jenn Gotzon, the producer and the actress who plays Belle...

We’d love to release our Inspirational, Family Christmas movie at your theater.

We welcome you to preview our Trailer and Critics Review. Kindly review our Press Release unwrapping how Saving Santaland is helping save hometown theaters from the Covid struggle.

Our Marketing includes SAVING SANTALAND by The Farmer and The Belle.
  • Local News
  • Radio promotion.
  • QVC (home shopping network) reaching 100 million (Jenn Gotzon will be on QVC selling a line of jewelry and book from the movie). 
  • Social media targeted ads to female 35-54 demo in theater city.
  • Interviews on 50-100 media outlets promoting the movie's theatrical release.
  • Church congregations and lady ministries support.
  • Local Christian Bookstore support. 
  • 1000+ influencers rated the movie at a 90-98% enjoyment.
Feedback consistently from reviewers:
"My new Favorite Christmas Movie" 
"Our new family Christmas tradition!" 




The Farmer and The Belle presents SAVING SANTALAND
For a screener and more information, contact Jenn by phone or email, listed below...
When a famous model spends the holidays in her small town, she falls in love with her childhood pal, a local farmer as they try to save the Santaland festival, discovering that true love and beauty comes from within, and miracles can happen with determination and faith.  
STARRING: Jenn Gotzon (Frost/Nixon), Jim E. Chandler (Stranger Things), Corbin Bernsen (Major League), John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard), Sandra Ellis Lafferty (The Hunger Games), Robert Amaya (Courageous), Natasha Bure (Home Sweet Home), and Delilah (radio personality).
DIRECTED BY: Wes Llewellyn 
GENRE(S): Family, Christmas, Comedy, Inspirational
RUN TIME: 89 Min
YEAR: 2020

Thank you for your time,


I play a lead in Providence, which you can also bring to your area.






Thursday, October 21, 2021

Bunker


I recently got to work with this remarkable team to create a short film written and directed by my former student, Rebecca Peterson. I was so proud of the work she did and the whole crew that she pulled together!

I'll email people once it's available: www.RichDrama.com/Updates
    




I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.


Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Horatio Spafford Introduces "It Is Well" for the Global Hymn Sing


On Sunday over 700,000 people around the globe joined in the Global Hymn Sing, hosted by Keith and Kristyn Getty (www.GlobalHymnSing.com). Our contribution was to portray Horatio and Anna Spafford introducing this year's hymn, "It Is Well."






I'm always looking for the fingerprints of the Lord, and this week I noticed that within 22 hours I was a part of projects from four centuries:
18th c.: Wed., 6:30 p.m.: Coached an actress on her German accent for a project I haven't gotten permission to talk about yet
20th c.: Wed., 7:30 p.m.: Portrayed a Scotsman and a Frenchman in the audio drama Titanic Waif
21st c.: Wed., 8:30ish p.m.: Played Wesley (and other characters) in a read through for What's a Girl to Do?
19th c.: Thur., 2:00 p.m.: Portrayed Horatio Spafford introducing "It Is Well." 
Jasmine reconnected with us and her roommate 
from college while in NYC.
I pointed this out to Jasmine Myers, director of The Diary of Perpetua, and she said she was editing one of my scenes during that window of time, and though it is shot as a modern piece, the story we're telling takes place in the 2nd c., so that's five centuries in one chronological day, and all of the projects point to the Lord's goodness over time! 

By the way, Jasmine was kind enough to show us a rough cut of The Diary of Perpetua as it stands now, and we're VERY excited about how it's looking! 






In 2018 Rich joined the Global Hymn Sing by portraying Eric Liddell, of Chariots of Fire, leading "Jesus Shall Reign": www.RichDrama.com/EricLiddellHymnSing. See the rest of Olympic champion Eric Liddell's Chariots of Fire story in Beyond the Chariots. Watch it online and book a live performance


Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Harvest Ministries Bangladesh - Relocation!

Joyce and I have been supporting a couple who are ministering in Bangladesh, and I was disturbed to hear that the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has ignited Muslim rage against Christians in Bangladesh. They're moving to a safer location and need help. Here's their story:
Hi. This is Lori. I have been serving Jesus for 2 and 1/2 years in Bangladesh with my Husband, a Christian converted from Muslim faith. We began in a remote, small rural village of Rajshaihi, Ministering as Harvest Ministries Bangladesh! We were helping in a small village church here for a while, serving their needs. And now with the Afghanistan issues, a couple of police have said we should make a move soon to the capital city of Dhaka! 

More Christians are located in Dhaka, and one church has many missionaries serving there with them!
Also, My embassy is in Dhaka too, in case of any kind of trouble. We thank the Lord for keeping us safe so far, and believe the Lord is leading us to make this shift! 

The only thing with relocation to the Capital City is living expenses there are more. 

So what we are asking you, Dear Brothers and Sisters is to become united with us and our Ministry as we reach out to more people in Bangladesh. Since last year, my husband has also been translating Bible studies into Bengali. We are excited to share this work with many believers to encourage them in the Capital City! We believe we have a vision that's from the Lord! 

Thanks for keeping us and Bangladesh ministry in your heart and prayers! We can continue to go forward with your help. 

We thank you for allowing us to share our hearts with you! May God Bless you Richly!

Wadud's testimony is amazing:






Send an email for more information and find out how to give toward Lori and Wadud's ministry.
 




I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.


Thursday, October 7, 2021

Will the Election Audits Bring Revival

After hearing the preliminary findings of the Maricopa County audit in July and the final hearing a couple of weeks ago, I could tell Doug Logan, head of Cyber Ninjas, was a believer by the way he shared Scripture and his heart. 

This was confirmed when he appeared on Pray with America’s Leaders last Thursday. It was thrilling to hear him speak openly about his faith! 

Joyce wrote an article about that episode for www.HeadlinePrayer.org: “Will the Election Audits Bring Revival.”

Joyce and I are regular leaders on another Intercessors for America program, Pray with Others Live: www.RichDrama.com/Prayer.





I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.






Faith on Film


I did this interview with Isaac Hernandez on Parables TV from the Lincoln Memorial while we were in Washington, DC, for Prayer March 2020 and The Return. Isaac saw me portray Hudson Taylor and Lazarus at Content 19. 






Here are links to some of the things I talked about:

Performances and workshops in Japan didn't happen due to the lockdowns
Christopher Awards (not Christy Awards)





I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Actsat www.RichDrama.com/Pentecost.








Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Alone in the Fog

One of the films we produced this summer at the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp was just posted:






We'll post a more lighthearted one soon, so watch for that. Also, we'll open registration sometime next month, so watch your inbox for the announcement. Last year the acting side filled up the same day we opened registration. 



I play a lead in Providence, which you can bring to your area.


Sunday, October 3, 2021

Study the Great Salvation


Joyce gives us the keys to understanding 1 Peter 1:10-12 this morning at Westchester Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Prayer by Pastor Randy Solomon. Pastor Jim Warren shares announcements.









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



If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/Salvation.



Photo courtesy of NicolettiPhoto.com.







See the rest of Olympic champion Eric Liddell's Chariots of Fire story in Beyond the Chariots. Watch it online and book a live performance


A Prophet's Life: Prayer

Pastor Joyce Swingle continues our series on "A Prophet’s Life: Lessons Learned From Those Called to Communicate God’s Truth” with a me...