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A vision formed in the hearts of Alex and Stephen Kendrick as they played with cameras in their backyard in Smyrna, Georgia, has grown into a world-wide movie min- istry. The movies "Fly- wheel", "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof" are the realization of that vision through Sherwood Pictures, the unique film- making ministry of Sher- wood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. The Kendrick brothers, associ- ate pastors at Sherwood, had a lifelong dream to make movies. The themes and princi- ples framed in lead charac- ters and each storyline are based on the example set, and lessons learned from their father, Larry Kendrick. God is the hero in each film, as He works through people's lives. The message " God can overwhelm us with His goodness. When God is at the center, it impacts the rest of your life." When they were kids, their neighbor had a Super 8 film camera. "We played with that camera for two or three years until cam- corders came out," Alex said. "We created our own entertainment." Through trial and error, the brothers learned visual angles, editing, and even- tually began producing their own short movies. Alex majored in commu- nications at Kennesaw State University. After col- lege, the Kendrick broth- ers continued making short movies as the leaders of college student and teen ministries. Their produc- tions premiered at Sher- wood Baptist Church on makeshift screens of paper tablecloths. In 2002, Alex read an article citing a study by researcher George Barna that reported- movies have more influence over cur- rent society than any church; they are the most effective means of commu- nication to this generation. Alex proposed the church make a family- friendly movie that could be filmed affordably in Albany. "A huge segment of people love movies but leave theaters disappoint- ed in the profanity, immorality, and messages that trample their family's values and faith," Stephen said. Senior Pastor Michael Catt agreed, and the church created Sher- wood Pictures. Their first movie, "Fly- wheel" was filmed on video with a $20,000 bud- get that came from private contributions. Using an all-volunteer cast of actors, the movie utilized local homes and business- es as sets. The wardrobe department amounted to each actor's own closet. The camera crane, dolly, and steady cam equipment were built with supplies purchased from Home Depot. Several crises occurred during production, includ- ing loss of 30 minutes of edited film. "It became another opportunity to pray", recalled Alex. "The Lord can make a better movie than we can. We asked the Lord for creativ- ity, and to allow things to happen beyond what we had planned." After three weeks of around the clock re-film- ing, dubbing, and editing, the final com- pleted version of the film was burned to DVD on April 9, 2003, just seven hours, 30 min- utes before it premiered at their local Carmike Cine- mas theater! The over- w h e l m i n g response to " F l y w h e e l ' shocked the Kendrick broth- ers. They are still amazed the movie was ever complet- ed. The movie intended for a community outreach through their local theater has been viewed around the world. The next two films pro- duced were "Facing the Giants" 2006 and "Fire- proof" 2008. These pro- ductions were blessed with larger budgets, but as with "Flywheel", no actors were paid. The talents of cameraman, Bob Scott added to the production quality of these films. Scott, whose film cred- its include the "Bourne Ultimatum", was impressed with the unified effort on set. Everyone gathered to start and end filming each day. "The atti- tude was 'do whatever it takes' to get the movie made. This just doesn't happen in the movie busi- ness. It was great to be at work each day", said Scott. "The formula that has worked for us is "seek the Lord first, ask Him to bless it'" said Stephen Kendrick. "Each film is a testimo- ny that God can use what we give Him, and our sin- cerity. He will multiply it for His glory. Our desire is to touch the world from Albany", said Executive Producer and Senior Pas- tor Michael Catt.- "We want to inspire other churches to find creative ways to reach people with the message that Jesus Christ loves each of them." S h e r w o o d Pictures has announced a fourth film: "Courageous". It will embrace God's promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and hearts of chil- dren to their f a t h e r s . " (Malachi 4:5,6) "Fireproof" is the story of a firefighter. "Coura- geous" will focus on four law enforcement officers. Fathers, wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith in Christ. Called to serve and pro- tect, each faces danger on the streets, as well as daily challenges at home. Sherwood Pictures promises more action in "Courageous", beyond anything they have previ- ously attempted. The intent is to encourage men, as fathers, to rise up and be actively engaged in the lives of their children. The film will offer a challenge to be ... courageous! http://www.courageous- themovie.com. Rent each locally, or purchase at www.sher- woodpictures.com. Jay Nelson is the Tehama County coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's purse that gives shoe boxes full of Christmas gifts to impoverished children all over the world. He does this as a volunteer. 2B – Daily News – Saturday, January 30, 2010 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH "The best kept secret in Red Bluff" ✓ Solid Bible Teaching ✓ Contemporary Worship ✓ Great Youth Ministry Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Youth Group 6:30 PM 926 Madison, Red Bluff 527-4688 www.firstchristianredbluff.org A local non-denominational church for people of all ages Religion Faith&Worship Church news Tehama County Church Directory This directory sponsored by: Red Bluff.... Red Bluff.... Los Molinos.... ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP — 21080 Luther Rd. — Pastor J.E. Heitman 528-2499 — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM ANTELOPE HOME FELLOWSHIP(SBC) — Berrendos School — 401 Chestnut St 200-4112 — Pastor John Bohrer — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY — 1321 Nelson Dr., Red Bluff. — 527-8541 Pastor Rudy Cepeda — WORSHIP — Sunday 1:00PM & Friday 7PM BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD — 625 Luther Rd. — 527-0445 Pastor Ron Fortenberry — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM CALVARY CHAPEL — 12375 Paskenta Rd. — 527-8219 Pastor Gilbert DeLao Jr. — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1605 Park Ave. — 527-3036 Evangelist Gary Dent — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6:30PM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Antelope-545 Berrendos 529-2506 — Bishop James Beeman — SERVICES Begin Sunday 11:00AM CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Red Bluff-545 Berrendos 527-7012 — Bishop Earl Wintle — SERVICES Begin Sunday 9:00AM COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH — 598 Round -Up Ave. 527-4203 Pastor Dr. Paul Wright — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM & 6PM CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF GOD — Hwy. 36, Jorgenson 527-9210 — Pastor Roy Duggins — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM & 5PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 501 Pine St. — 527-4361 Pastor Bruce Cloutier — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — Hickory & Madison — 527-4688 Pastor Dan Woolery — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM FIRST CHURCH OF GOD — Jackson & Luther — 527-5717 Pastor Rod Thompson — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15 AM FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE — Johnson & Hickory — 527-3361 Pastor Jesse Morris — WORSHIP — 10:30 AM FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH — 585 Kimball Rd. — 527-5083 Pastor Tom Turner — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 525 David Ave. — 527-5754 Rev. Kate O'Leary— WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH, IND. FUND. — 12830 Glasgow Dr. — 527-2964 Pastor Jeff Eldred — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM LAKE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHURCH — Lake Club — 347 6970 Jim Bredow, Pastor — WORSHIP — Sunday 8:30AM-10:15AM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ST. PAUL — Jefferson & Elm — 527-3414 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke — WORSHIP — Sunday 8:30AM & 11AM NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH — 1625 Johnson St. — 527-8134 Pastor Vern Milliken — SERVICE — 10:00AM NEW HOPE FOURSQUARE CHURCH — 925 Walnut St. — 528-0642 PastorS Steve and Linda Priest — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM — Youth, Thurs. 6:00 PM NORTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH (Ind.) — 345 David Ave — 527-0543 Pastor Mark Roberts — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:50AM NUEVA VIDA — 11841 Hyw 99W — Red Bluff — Spanish-speaking Pastor Freddie Villasenor — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM OPEN VISTAS AWARENESS CENTER — 900 Walnut St. — 529-9285 Rv. Tresha Wing — SERVICE — Sunday 10:00AM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Jefferson & Hickory St. — 527-0372 Interim Pastor Rev. Leon Thompson — Sunday school 9:30 A.M. – SERVICES at 11 A.M. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD — 370 Kimball Rd. — 527-6346 Pastor Mike Cox — WORSHIP — Sunday 11:00AM RED BLUFF COWBOY CHURCH — Hampton Inn, Round-Up Room Pastor Coy Huffman — For infomation call 209-559-9965 RED BLUFF GOSPEL ASSEMBLY — 836 Washington St. — 529-9909 Pastor John A. Partsch — WORSHIP — Sunday 1:30PM - Wednesday 7PM SABBATH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN — 705 So. Jackson St. — 529-1890 Pastor Ron Largent — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH — 515 Main St. — Father Joyle T. Martinez MASS — Saturday 5:15, Spanish 7PM — Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM, Spanish 1PM THE SALVATION ARMY — 944 Walnut St. — 527-8530 Majors Frank & Susan Severs, Pastors — SERVICES — Sunday 10AM & 11AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRUCH — 720 S. Jackson — 527-3733 Pastor Jon Spoolman — WORSHIP — Saturday 10:45AM SHEPHERD HOUSE OF PRAYER — 601 Monroe St. 529-5350 — Pastor Brent Kohler — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — Jefferson & Elm — 527-5205 Rev. Maryly Adair — Sunday 9AM, Holy Eucharist Rite II SUNRISE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP — C.B.A. — The corner of Cedar & Jackson — 527-6818 Pastor Byron Shaw, Pat Hurton — WORSHIP — 10:50AM — Bible Study 9:30AM TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL — 8529 Placer Rd., Redding 243-5726 — For service dates & times — 529-9246 TRINITY LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH — 20920 Hampton Rhodes Drive — 528-8668 Pastor Tim Chambers — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM - Wednesday 7:00PM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 285 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff — 527-5533 Pastor Sam Howard — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM - Sunday School 9:30AM UNION SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH — 1256 Walnut St. Bidwell School Cafeteria — 840-6177 Pastor Robert M. Wheatley — WORSHIP — Sunday 3PM only UNITED CHURCH OF GOD — 645 Antelope Blvd. Suite 13 — 824-3657 Elder Dick King — WORSHIP — Saturday 12:30PM VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP — 738 Walnut St. — 527-2449 Pastor Steve Igarta — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM WALNUT GROVE CHRISTIAN CENTER — RHEMA Bible Church 435 Round Up Ave. — 527-9065 — Pastor Michael Ragsdale — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM ZION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES — 836 Washington St. 529-1836 — Pastor Joshua John McKim — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM Bowman... COMMUNITY CHURCH — Bowman Rd. & Landes — 347-6130 Pastor Mark Lugg — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Sherwood & Josephine 527-3490 — Pastor Kathleen Smith — WORSHIP 11AM MILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH — HWY 99E and Taft St., 384-1564 — Pastor Carl DeBiase — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM SPIRIT OF LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD — 25235 Orange St. — 824-0659 Pastor Randy Cosby — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Corning... BELIEVERS CHURCH OF GOD — 783 Solano St. — 824-6502 Pastor Dan Steigmn — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM BETHEL CHURCH — 1520 East St. — 824-0175 Ron Cottingham, Pastor — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1418 South St. — 824-3603 WORSHIP — Sunday — 10:30AM CHURCH OF CHRIST — 1440 Yolo St. — 824-4333 David King, Minister — WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM & 6PM CHURCH OFJESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS — Marguerite & Blackburn — Bishop A. Daniel Drum — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM CORNING FOURSQUARE — 404 5th Street — 824-5776 Rev. Sue Duffy WORSHIP — Sunday: adults 9:15, 10:30 AM — Tues.10AM prayer meeting FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH — Marin & Pear Sts. — 824-0989 Pastor Joycel — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH — 506 Colusa St. — 824-3490 Pastor Chris Fissori — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:15AM — Sunday School 9AM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 1421 Marin St. — 824-5739 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 824-5535 — Marguerite & McLane Pastor Howard Sanborn— WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH OF GOD — 1006 6th St. Corning 824-2091 — Pastor Michael Sharp — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH — 824-5879 — 814 Solano St. Father Juan Manuel Ponce — MASS — Sunday 10AM, 12:00PM - Spanish MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH — 341 Solano St. — 824-5530 Pastor Dallas D. Dubke — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM NEIGHBORHOOD FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — 901 South St. — 824-2323 Pastor Ken Killinger — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:50AM & 6PM NEW FAITH BAPTIST — 565 1st St. — 824-3661 — WORSHIP — Sunday 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH — 824-3426 Pastor J.R. Gonzales — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:00AM - Sunday School 9AM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — West & Butte — 824-2153 Pastor Jose Torres — WORSHIP — Saturday 11AM ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — First & Marin Sts. — 824-4979 Pastor Maryly Adair — CHURCH — Sunday 11AM TRUTH TABERNACLE — 1308 Solano. — 824-4586 Pastor Ed Schaefer — WORSHIP — Sunday 2PM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 824-5841 — East & Solano Pastor Ray Watkins — WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM Vina... VINA COMMUNITY CHURCH — 5th & D Street — 839-2340 Pastor Larry Peterson — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Cottonwood... ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER — 19019 Gaspoint Road — 347-9208 Pastor Doug Hamblin — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Gaspoint Road — 347-3313 Pastor Bob Whitman — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:45AM & 6PM FOURSQUARE CHURCH — 2400 Rhonda Rd. Rev. Paul Shrum — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Dairyville... CONE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH — 11220 Hwy. 99E — 527-2329 Pastor Kathleen Smith —WORSHIP — Sunday 9AM El Camino... COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Hwy. 99W — 385-2314 Pastor Nancy Pharis-Curie — WORSHIP — Sunday 9:30AM SHADY REST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH — 7211 Hwy. 99W 385-2155 — Pastor Andrew Dalson — WORSHIP — Saturday 7PM Gerber... BAHA'I FAITH OF TEHAMA COUNTY — 22870 Reno Ave., Gerber 385-1091 FAITH HOPE LOVE MINISTRIES — 21941 Chard Ave. 385-1431 — Pastor Ina Driggers — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM GERBER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP — 301 Samson @ Ventura 385-1718 — WORSHIP — Sunday 10AM Las Flores... LAS FLORES FULL GOSPEL — 9662 San Benito Pastor Rev. Elroy & Martha Lake — WORSHIP — 10:00AM Wed. 6PM Manton... MANTON COMMUNITY CHURCH — Forward Rd. — 474-5156 Pastor Michael Stiener —WORSHIP — Sunday School 9:30 Sun. 10:45 Platina... ST. HERMAN OF ALASKA MONASTERY — Begum Gorge Rd. Abbot Herman — LITURGY — Sunday 8:30AM Rancho Tehama... COMMUNITY CHURCH (Non-Den.) — 585-2526 WORSHIP — Sunday 11AM CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES — 585-2975 Pastor Don Luke — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM/6:00PM Tehama... ASSEMBLY OF GOD — Third St. — 384-2603 Pastor Walter Bright — WORSHIP — Sunday 10:30AM 11:15 AM & 6PM ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH — 824-5879 Corner of 4th & D — MASS — Sunday 8:00AM - English HOYT-COLE CHAPEL OF THE FLOWERS 816 Walnut St. - Red Bluff RED BLUFF AUTO ELECTRIC INC. 1055 Main St. - Red Bluff 527-5170 Unique film-making ministry Jay Nelson GodTalk Episcopal Bishop to visit RB The Rt. Rev. Barry Beisner, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, will preside at a special worship service on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. at St. Peter's. A celebration of the North Valley Episcopal Ministry will be highlighted. All are welcome to attend. St. Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 510 Jefferson St., on the cor- ner of Jefferson and Elm, in Red Bluff. For more informa- tion please phone 527-5205. Singing Sunday Everyone is welcome to The First Southern Baptist, 585 Kimball Road, Red Bluff at 6 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 31. Friend in Faith, Bob & Mary, Roy and anyone else that would like to sing call music director David Pace at 528- 0671. Faiths uniting to help Haiti MIAMI (MCT) — Like many who lost family during the earthquake in Haiti, Jude Pierre turned to his faith for solace and wanted to find a way to help. On Saturday, Pierre, a Christian from Miramar, Fla., found himself among shouts of Arabic prayers as he packed boxes of canned goods in a Miami Gardens, Fla., ware- house, affixing stickers to packages that read "Muslim Americans Help Haiti." "I found out through a friend who sent me a link on Facebook," said Pierre, 21, who attended the Haiti volunteer day headed by local Muslim groups. "It was just another way to help." The earthquake has brought an outpouring of response from religious communities. While large-scale efforts among specific denominations have gotten much attention, many smaller faith groups have joined together for relief efforts. Leaders say faith commands them to help and when disaster hits, theological differences go out the door. Those working on relief include Scientologists, who flew a group from Miami to Port-au-Prince last week, and Mormons and Muslims, who have teamed to send supplies. "Some people think we should only work with our own, but our prophet said to work with all," said Sofian Abdelaz- iz Zakkout, head of American Muslims for Emergency and Relief, a North Miami Beach organization that organized Saturday's effort with the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Last week, the national Church of Scientology chartered a 168-seat aircraft from Miami International Airport to Port- au-Prince that carried doctors, Mormon volunteers and Sci- entology relief workers, including a handful from South Florida. "No matter what religion, what creed, it's our duty to help in situations like these," said Mercedes Alvarez, a Miami Scientologist who helped organize the effort. The flight included "volunteer ministers" who have been using Scientology physical therapy techniques to assist victims, but Alvarez said there were no plans to proselytize. On Friday, Tony Burns, who serves as an elder in South Florida's 15,000-member Mormon population, toured a warehouse of 160,000 pounds of tents and supplies his church headquarters in Salt Lake City was delivering from to Haiti via workers from Islamic Relief USA. "It's not what you may expect, but good people must come together to alleviate suffering," said Burns, who said he was interested in teaming with local Muslims.