Monday, August 13, 2018

Beautifully Broken






We saw a screener of this film about a true story, and it's just incredible! Be sure to put it in your calendar for August 24 and see it in a theater.



Child sponsorship is a central part of the plot, so if you are inspired to sponsor a child, visit www.RichDrama.com/Compassion.





Because of the subject matter parents of pre-teens should take care, but it very creatively explores heavy events by giving you enough to know what's going on and no more.











I Dreamed I Was Free tells the story of Quaker abolitionist John Woolman, who spoke against slavery a century before our Civil War. Follow us as we bring the play to the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway: www.RichDrama.com/Updates






Sunday, August 12, 2018

Courage to Face What's Ahead



This morning I got to perform Revelation 1:9-20 at Westchester Chapel.



Dr. Linda Warren taught on Revelation 1:9-20. She shares from the pain of a miscarriage they endured, and how the presence of the Lord gave her courage to speak about it. Pastor Jim Warren opens and prays over Joyce and I as we prepare for our trip to Scandinavia.



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 more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/Salvation.











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.






Sunday, July 29, 2018

TMI


No, that doesn't stand for "too much information" in this case. It's the Territorial Music Institute for the Salvation Army. I was a special guest, which meant (among other things) that I was featured in a special service, along with the other special guests. We each taught each other something in our discipline in about 30 seconds and then expected the special guest of another discipline to perfect it by the time the 30 seconds was up. It was great fun!





Some of my favorite moments were down by the lake for "Sealed Orders." Students and faculty would get their orders, and when the command was given to open them we would read the devotional in an outdoor amphitheater overlooking a lake and a glowing Cross. It was amazing. As often as I was able, I stuck around to pray with students who lingered. There were some really awesome breakthroughs!



My main responsibility was to direct one of the drama groups in creating and preparing a drama for the final performance through sociodrama, and I think it turned out very well. It is a part of a new series of sketches I'm developing called Theatre for Revival. I think you'll see why:








We're about to open registration for the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp. Sign up to get the announcement.




Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Moses is coming!






We got a sneak peek of a filmed performance of the Sight & Sound production of Moses, which is heading to movie theaters on September 13 and 15. I'll post my review on September 12, but don't wait to reserve your tickets: www.MosesEvent.com.










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










Sunday, July 1, 2018

Courage to Walk in the Impossible





Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Matthew 14:22-33. Pastor Rachel Taylor shares announcements, including information on the Swingles' upcoming missions trip to Scandinavia.



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.



We showed this video just before the sermon:







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









Help us take I Dreamed I Was Free to the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway: www.RichDrama.com/Scandinavia






Saturday, June 16, 2018

Scandinavia





This outdoor performance was steps

away from what used to be

John Woolman's orchard.

My one-man play I Dreamed I Was Free  (formerly A Clear Leading) has been accepted for the fall lineup at the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway!



The theatre focuses on stories about people of color, and I Dreamed I Was Free tells the true story of how John Woolman spoke out against slavery a full century before the Civil War in America. 



In addition to renting the theatre in Oslo, Rich is hoping to offer workshops which will help local Christian actors develop and perform their own dramas.



The Nordic Black Theatre is holding the date of September 1, and they've given us until the end of June to secure funding. 



Please pray about partnering in ministry to the most secular nation in Western Europe. It is estimated that 45% of Norwegians are atheists, as compared with 5% in the US. 



Funds will go toward 

*Theatre rental

*Travel, board and lodging for Rich and Joyce Swingle. Joyce will serve as stage manager and production manager.

*Travel, board and lodging beyond Oslo. Our goal is to perform in every Scandinavian country as opportunities unfold. 



Visit www.RichDrama.com/Scandinavia to give.



We are not a non-profit organization, so donations are not tax deductible. 



























I Dreamed I Was Free tells the story of Quaker abolitionist John Woolman, who spoke against slavery a century before our Civil War.






Sunday, May 20, 2018

Jehoshaphat: The Word of the Lord Overcomes Fear





This morning at Westchester Chapel I read from Acts 2:1-12, 41 as a part of the celebration of Pentecost. Dr. Linda Warren explained the connection between the Christian celebration and the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Shavuot). Tamara W. read from Ruth 4Adrianne Garcia danced with banners to "Holy Spirit (You Are Welcome Here)."



Pastor Jim Warren preaches on 2 Kings 3.



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 more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/Salvation.
















I Dreamed I Was Free has been accepted for performance at the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway, but we need your help to make it happen: www.RichDrama.com/Scandinavia






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...