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:

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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 4, Adrianne 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.

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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

"Prophet of Fear" this Sunday

Performing "The Prophet

of Fear" atop Mt. Carmel

in Israel.

I'll be performing my one-man, one-act play "Prophet of Fear" this Sunday at The Crowne Plaza in White Plains, NY. It tells the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel and the fear that struck his heart when he came down from that mountaintop. Afterward, Joyce will be teaching on that passage. If you're in the area, we hope you can join us!



We'll post her teaching, but not the drama. Feel free to book it for your community!

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There are still openings for the 2018 Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp, but we need to close registrations on May 6.

Elizabeth Becka will answer our questions

Elizabeth Becka will be answering our questions at the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp this year. She served as acting coach on War Room, Like Arrows (which won Best Feature and Best Audience Choice at the Christian Worldview Film Festival this year), and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. She will do a video conference while she’s on location during rehearsals for a yet-to-be-announced film. She runs Insight Actors Studio in Atlanta (www.InsightActorsStudio.com). For more on her acting and 30-year teaching career visit www.IMDb.me/ElizabethBecka.

We'll continue to register students through May 6 or until we run out of spots.

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There are still openings for the 2018 Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp.