Friday, January 30
The below email came from a friend..
Hello friends and family:
Nathan and I wanted to share with you that we were able to attend a private
screening of the new Mel Gibson film titled "The Passion Of The Christ" this
past Monday night. We unexpectedly got on the list to go and view it at First
Baptist Church, Hendersonville, TN. Neither of us were really prepared for what
we viewed. It's really hard to find the words to tell you how life-changing this
film was for both of us.
First of all, Nathan and I felt completely out of place. We got in somehow
through Don Donahue (thank you Don) but most of the crowd was the Country Music
Industry...artists, radio and press. Ricky Scaggs sort of hosted the event. This
movie changed our lives forever. The room was full of the sound of weeping and
loud sobbing, including our own. I told Nathan on the way home that I only wish
that I would have seen it as a young teen.
It is so fitting that the whole movie begins with a black screen with the text
of Isaiah 53:5, "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for
our iniquities , the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes
we are healed". I've attached an e-mail below from Lisa Bevill who attended the
viewing as well. She very beautifully describes the experience of viewing the
film and then getting to have a question and answer time with Mel Gibson
himself. (PLEASE take time to read it because she goes into great detail about
the Q&A time that we had with Mel...it was so cool.)
The room was silent as the movie ended and even as Mel walked down the isle of
the chapel people remained completely stunned by the film. After he was formally
introduced, everyone stood and applauded him loudly. He so graciously answered
each question, and was very candid with us. It was very apparent, though there
was a huge absence of "christian lingo" coming from his mouth (breath of fresh
air...thank you) that he has a deep relationship with God, he believes that
Jesus is the Messiah, and that he's coming back to get his people.
Mel and his small band of believers around him are asking the church to take on
a "grass roots" approach to this film. They are asking us to tell everyone we
know about it... They are wanting artists to show the DVD trailer at concerts,
to do pre-sales on tickets through churches and FOR EVERYONE TO GO SEE IT
OPENING WEEK! It really does matter that you go the first 2 weeks of opening
which is FEB.25TH. It is so important!! THIS MOVIE IS LIFE-CHANGING AND I
PROMISE YOU IT IS ANOINTED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD. THIS MOVIE WILL CHANGE YOUR
LIFE. I fell in love with Jesus on Monday night. Either for the first time, or
all over again. It is so amazing that the same King who endured that cross and
was broken for me, lives inside of me! I am in Him and He is in me. I cannot
wait until Noah and Elliana are young teens so that we can let them view this
movie.
Please pray for Mel Gibson. Pray for protection for he and his family. Pray that
God would pour back on him 100 fold what he spent on this movie so that MORE
MOVIES LIKE THIS CAN BE MADE! He spoke about the major warfare that has been
going on over this movie. He also told us about several miracles and conversions
that happened throughout the making of this film. (Lisa tells about these in the
letter below) So amazing...Anyway, we just wanted you to know about this so that
you can have a huge part in the success of this film! Lisa gives out the website
info as well below. You can put a link to it on your website and you can also
request promotional materials from their website as well.
Blessings to all of you in the name of our Lord!
Christy and Nathan Nockels
* * * * * * *
E-mail from Lisa Bevill:
Hey friends and family,
Last night I attended a private screening of Mel Gibson's movie....12/8/2003, at
Ricky Skaggs' church in Hendersonville. I attended with Bonnie and Brent King.
There were about 200 people in attendance.
Well,....let me just say that I am speechless, moved beyond words and sobered by
what I saw last night. I'm sure many of you will be receiving emails from some
of your friends who were there as well...and you'll probably be bombarded with
their own personal stories..There were many country artists as well as Christian
artists there, along side some radio and press folks. The movie was in a rough
cut version...but still I thought a very finished state,...special effects had
not been added yet, nor was the music complete....still it brought
uncontrollable weeping from everyone.. I couldn't stop crying through the whole
movie. And when the movie was over, there was complete silence in the church.. I
wanted the story to go on and on...for another two hours.... I think the movie
was about 2 hours long. It got started late, like around 7:30, and the next time
I looked at my watch it was 10:30... so I actually don't even remember. There
was a question and answer time with Mel Gibson himself, so who cared what time
it was. Every moment of the movie was captivating,..breathtaking....still there
are no words.
The beating and suffering of Christ was almost unbearable to watch. The scenes
with flashbacks of Jesus when he was a little boy and a scene of his mother
running to comfort him and then cradling him in her arms after he had fallen
down about the age of 4 or 5.....was interlaced with scenes of him falling to
the ground carrying his own cross, so bloody and unrecognizable...and then her
holding him in her arms after he had been taken down from the cross. Her face
then stared into the camera while she was holding him...and you could just
imagine the things she was thinking. Every parent who was seated near me .. fell
apart.
The nails being hammered into his hands was the most real thing I had ever seen.
One scene of Jesus and the interaction with his mother...just reminded me of
every 20-year old man/child and mom relationship. Where she's trying to get him
to come to eat...and has to remind him to wash his hands before eating...she
brings water to wash his hands..and after washing, he gently splashes water on
his mother..but then wraps his arms around her and kisses her on the
cheek....and takes off running to the food.. I don't know..it just reminded me
of something my 15 year old Cody would do to me..... And the thought of one of
my boys going through that, just made me want to die inside...Anyway... I could
go on and on....but I truly have no words....as you can tell by the book I'm
writing here....haa There was a question and answer period last night with Mel
himself. We had heard rumors that he's been showing up to these screenings. I
got brave enough to put my hand up and ask a question about the miracles that we
had heard about, on the set. And he began to talk about so many I couldn't
really keep track. I remember hearing about one of the actors being hit by
lightning twice yet walking away from it..with only smoking fingertips, healings
, conversions on the set,..but I especially remember him talking about a
Two-year old child's, hearing and sight being restored...and he said...you know
you can't fake that when you're two. So we know it was real.
He was asked about Spiritual warfare on the set...and he just laughingly said
"Oh yeah..just being in Italy alone was enough warfare,..but he said it was
intense. He said that the bad press surrounding the movie..is just a few small
pressure groups that are causing all the noise But seem to have the loudest
mouths. And that became the reason for having these small private screenings..is
to get the word out and to start a grass roots campaign into a swell.
WOW....that sounds familiar. We all get the chance to be Christ's disciples all
over again, in a fresh new way...
Ricky Skaggs asked the final question of the night to Mel.....about how we can
pray for him, help him, spread the word etc. He said that "prayer was the most
powerful thing. And not to pray for all our enemies to have warts grow on their
faces, (laughter), but to pray for our warring angels to fight against Satan's
angels, because the people don't know any better, they are clueless...and they
are just being used by Satan."
It was mentioned to everyone in the crowd who were artists, press folks,
radio..and such..anyone who had a website...to get on a mailing list and sign
up. That they would be sending links, so that everyone could put it on their
websites,...there would be movie trailers that artists could take on tour with
them, show at concerts....any type of promo material on product tables etc.
They passed out a poster flyer last night as we left...and the official website
address is www.thepassionofchrist.com This is the address they have on all promo
materials for the movie. It was a little easier to see the trailer on this
site....as it was equipped for all computers video capabilities. You can go to
this website and register to find out more info on how to help. This other site
that is listed will just give you more info on press stuff and more press on the
miracles that happened. http://www.passion-movie.com.
The movie comes out February 25, 2004.. Ash Wednesday...in theaters nationwide.
And the movie's official title is The Passion of the Christ. Mel said that he
spent 35 million of his own money to make this movie. Mel,.. I have to say is a
man of the word! He knows the Bible..and is a sold-out believer. He said that
this movie has been his passion for the past 12 years....just 3 years ago did
the Lord begin to give him landmark signs that now was the time to start filming
the movie. He mentioned some of them...but one that stuck in my mind, was him
saying that some random little old lady in France I think...came up to him and
said something to him that nobody could've known, I don't know what she said to
him..but he said the signs to get started on it, were unmistakable.
Ok....well...I know that I am changed...and I pray that what I saw will be
etched on my brain forever...and Lord, help me to never forget the price you
paid for us all. Whenever I begin to argue, or complain....shut my mouth Lord.
And help us all to remember,...we are not home yet...that heaven awaits all of
us who believe in Him....and that we all have a part to play, a heart to share,
a burden to carry...and a story of love and hope to spread....
Hello friends and family:
Nathan and I wanted to share with you that we were able to attend a private
screening of the new Mel Gibson film titled "The Passion Of The Christ" this
past Monday night. We unexpectedly got on the list to go and view it at First
Baptist Church, Hendersonville, TN. Neither of us were really prepared for what
we viewed. It's really hard to find the words to tell you how life-changing this
film was for both of us.
First of all, Nathan and I felt completely out of place. We got in somehow
through Don Donahue (thank you Don) but most of the crowd was the Country Music
Industry...artists, radio and press. Ricky Scaggs sort of hosted the event. This
movie changed our lives forever. The room was full of the sound of weeping and
loud sobbing, including our own. I told Nathan on the way home that I only wish
that I would have seen it as a young teen.
It is so fitting that the whole movie begins with a black screen with the text
of Isaiah 53:5, "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for
our iniquities , the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes
we are healed". I've attached an e-mail below from Lisa Bevill who attended the
viewing as well. She very beautifully describes the experience of viewing the
film and then getting to have a question and answer time with Mel Gibson
himself. (PLEASE take time to read it because she goes into great detail about
the Q&A time that we had with Mel...it was so cool.)
The room was silent as the movie ended and even as Mel walked down the isle of
the chapel people remained completely stunned by the film. After he was formally
introduced, everyone stood and applauded him loudly. He so graciously answered
each question, and was very candid with us. It was very apparent, though there
was a huge absence of "christian lingo" coming from his mouth (breath of fresh
air...thank you) that he has a deep relationship with God, he believes that
Jesus is the Messiah, and that he's coming back to get his people.
Mel and his small band of believers around him are asking the church to take on
a "grass roots" approach to this film. They are asking us to tell everyone we
know about it... They are wanting artists to show the DVD trailer at concerts,
to do pre-sales on tickets through churches and FOR EVERYONE TO GO SEE IT
OPENING WEEK! It really does matter that you go the first 2 weeks of opening
which is FEB.25TH. It is so important!! THIS MOVIE IS LIFE-CHANGING AND I
PROMISE YOU IT IS ANOINTED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD. THIS MOVIE WILL CHANGE YOUR
LIFE. I fell in love with Jesus on Monday night. Either for the first time, or
all over again. It is so amazing that the same King who endured that cross and
was broken for me, lives inside of me! I am in Him and He is in me. I cannot
wait until Noah and Elliana are young teens so that we can let them view this
movie.
Please pray for Mel Gibson. Pray for protection for he and his family. Pray that
God would pour back on him 100 fold what he spent on this movie so that MORE
MOVIES LIKE THIS CAN BE MADE! He spoke about the major warfare that has been
going on over this movie. He also told us about several miracles and conversions
that happened throughout the making of this film. (Lisa tells about these in the
letter below) So amazing...Anyway, we just wanted you to know about this so that
you can have a huge part in the success of this film! Lisa gives out the website
info as well below. You can put a link to it on your website and you can also
request promotional materials from their website as well.
Blessings to all of you in the name of our Lord!
Christy and Nathan Nockels
* * * * * * *
E-mail from Lisa Bevill:
Hey friends and family,
Last night I attended a private screening of Mel Gibson's movie....12/8/2003, at
Ricky Skaggs' church in Hendersonville. I attended with Bonnie and Brent King.
There were about 200 people in attendance.
Well,....let me just say that I am speechless, moved beyond words and sobered by
what I saw last night. I'm sure many of you will be receiving emails from some
of your friends who were there as well...and you'll probably be bombarded with
their own personal stories..There were many country artists as well as Christian
artists there, along side some radio and press folks. The movie was in a rough
cut version...but still I thought a very finished state,...special effects had
not been added yet, nor was the music complete....still it brought
uncontrollable weeping from everyone.. I couldn't stop crying through the whole
movie. And when the movie was over, there was complete silence in the church.. I
wanted the story to go on and on...for another two hours.... I think the movie
was about 2 hours long. It got started late, like around 7:30, and the next time
I looked at my watch it was 10:30... so I actually don't even remember. There
was a question and answer time with Mel Gibson himself, so who cared what time
it was. Every moment of the movie was captivating,..breathtaking....still there
are no words.
The beating and suffering of Christ was almost unbearable to watch. The scenes
with flashbacks of Jesus when he was a little boy and a scene of his mother
running to comfort him and then cradling him in her arms after he had fallen
down about the age of 4 or 5.....was interlaced with scenes of him falling to
the ground carrying his own cross, so bloody and unrecognizable...and then her
holding him in her arms after he had been taken down from the cross. Her face
then stared into the camera while she was holding him...and you could just
imagine the things she was thinking. Every parent who was seated near me .. fell
apart.
The nails being hammered into his hands was the most real thing I had ever seen.
One scene of Jesus and the interaction with his mother...just reminded me of
every 20-year old man/child and mom relationship. Where she's trying to get him
to come to eat...and has to remind him to wash his hands before eating...she
brings water to wash his hands..and after washing, he gently splashes water on
his mother..but then wraps his arms around her and kisses her on the
cheek....and takes off running to the food.. I don't know..it just reminded me
of something my 15 year old Cody would do to me..... And the thought of one of
my boys going through that, just made me want to die inside...Anyway... I could
go on and on....but I truly have no words....as you can tell by the book I'm
writing here....haa There was a question and answer period last night with Mel
himself. We had heard rumors that he's been showing up to these screenings. I
got brave enough to put my hand up and ask a question about the miracles that we
had heard about, on the set. And he began to talk about so many I couldn't
really keep track. I remember hearing about one of the actors being hit by
lightning twice yet walking away from it..with only smoking fingertips, healings
, conversions on the set,..but I especially remember him talking about a
Two-year old child's, hearing and sight being restored...and he said...you know
you can't fake that when you're two. So we know it was real.
He was asked about Spiritual warfare on the set...and he just laughingly said
"Oh yeah..just being in Italy alone was enough warfare,..but he said it was
intense. He said that the bad press surrounding the movie..is just a few small
pressure groups that are causing all the noise But seem to have the loudest
mouths. And that became the reason for having these small private screenings..is
to get the word out and to start a grass roots campaign into a swell.
WOW....that sounds familiar. We all get the chance to be Christ's disciples all
over again, in a fresh new way...
Ricky Skaggs asked the final question of the night to Mel.....about how we can
pray for him, help him, spread the word etc. He said that "prayer was the most
powerful thing. And not to pray for all our enemies to have warts grow on their
faces, (laughter), but to pray for our warring angels to fight against Satan's
angels, because the people don't know any better, they are clueless...and they
are just being used by Satan."
It was mentioned to everyone in the crowd who were artists, press folks,
radio..and such..anyone who had a website...to get on a mailing list and sign
up. That they would be sending links, so that everyone could put it on their
websites,...there would be movie trailers that artists could take on tour with
them, show at concerts....any type of promo material on product tables etc.
They passed out a poster flyer last night as we left...and the official website
address is www.thepassionofchrist.com This is the address they have on all promo
materials for the movie. It was a little easier to see the trailer on this
site....as it was equipped for all computers video capabilities. You can go to
this website and register to find out more info on how to help. This other site
that is listed will just give you more info on press stuff and more press on the
miracles that happened. http://www.passion-movie.com.
The movie comes out February 25, 2004.. Ash Wednesday...in theaters nationwide.
And the movie's official title is The Passion of the Christ. Mel said that he
spent 35 million of his own money to make this movie. Mel,.. I have to say is a
man of the word! He knows the Bible..and is a sold-out believer. He said that
this movie has been his passion for the past 12 years....just 3 years ago did
the Lord begin to give him landmark signs that now was the time to start filming
the movie. He mentioned some of them...but one that stuck in my mind, was him
saying that some random little old lady in France I think...came up to him and
said something to him that nobody could've known, I don't know what she said to
him..but he said the signs to get started on it, were unmistakable.
Ok....well...I know that I am changed...and I pray that what I saw will be
etched on my brain forever...and Lord, help me to never forget the price you
paid for us all. Whenever I begin to argue, or complain....shut my mouth Lord.
And help us all to remember,...we are not home yet...that heaven awaits all of
us who believe in Him....and that we all have a part to play, a heart to share,
a burden to carry...and a story of love and hope to spread....
Thursday, January 29
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I have been taking with an old friend that I use to go to school with in 6th grade. Pretty much we have not talked since. But she saw my Mom the other day and got my number. So pretty much we have just been catching up. I must say that I am so happy that I did not go to high school. More now than ever. It amazing to hear all the things that were going on. Stuff I would have probably been doing as well if I would have been there. Not stupid stuff like drugs. Just other stupid things.
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