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The Boy of Mount Rhigi – 60 Second Promo
Lamplighter Theatre’s newest drama, The Boy of Mount Rhigi begins airing Friday! Don’t miss the first episode! Check with your local station for air times or visit us on the web at www.lamplighter.net and listen there!
Hello again, friends! It’s been an exciting week here at Lamplighter Theatre.
So much has been happening and we need your prayers and support during this time. Our Lamplighter Theatre team flew out to Hollywood last week to record the first ten episodes (two stories) for Season 2. Occasional progress reports trickled in as the actors and production crew were hard at work bringing the scripts to life. And from what we have heard so far, these two new dramas are going to be outstanding! Look for the official announcement of the first new drama in Season 2 from Lamplighter Theatre later this week.
We are very excited about these two dramas. They powerfully present the gospel and inspire hope in our God of impossibilities! We’re also excited to announce that Lamplighter Theatre is now heard in 14 countries–including the Philippines!
Lastly, please pray that we will have the wisdom to know how far to go with Season 2. Presently we have enough oil in the lamp to do these recordings. The Lord is giving us just what we need, when we need it. It would be a wonderful answer to prayer if the Lord would raise up those who possess the resources to propel us forward.
As you probably already know, Lamplighter Theatre is offering the newest production, A Peep Behind the Scenes, as a free download to people who will commit to using it as a tool to spread the gospel. We’re calling it the Peep Behind the Scenes Outreach, and if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so on the official outreach page.
On May 28th, 2010, we’ll be sending all of those who signed up an email with the information necessary to download the entire drama! That’s over 3 1/2 hours of remarkable story telling, original music scores, and the best sound design around. We’re making it available to you so that you can tell your friends, family, and the community-at-large about the redemptive hope that can be theirs through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Here are some of the ways you can do that:
You can also help us spread the word by telling your church leaders, homeschool groups, small group members, etc. about this opportunity. We all know people who need to hear the Gospel and who need to know that they are not alone. We encourage you to take this opportunity to share A Peep Behind the Scenes with whoever you can think of.
On our official Outreach page, we’ve provided some downloadable resources for you to help in spreading the word. There you will find 2 versions of a beautifully designed full color poster which you can get printed and hang up in your church and around the community. There are also audio and video resources which you can use to give people a glimpse of what Lamplighter Theatre and A Peep Behind the Scenes are all about. Download them now, and get started!
We want to hear your stories! There are many ways you can share your experiences with this outreach initiative. Here are a few ideas:
A Peep Behind the Scenes is not just another story. And that’s a trait shared by all of the Lamplighter books. But A Peep Behind the Scenes has a special ability to convey the need we all have for a loving Saviour. It proves to us that behind every smiling face is a hurting heart and that for those things that appear to be glamorous, there is a high price to pay.
The Hedge of Thorns is one of Lamplighter’s best-selling books. We’re so excited to be able to breathe new life into this centuries-old tale of boundaries and obedience to God in the new audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre. For hundreds of years this story has communicated the urgency and importance of obeying both earthly boundaries and those that God has placed in our lives for our own protection. The consequences of disobedience are grave and do not just affect our own lives but can permanently alter the lives of those around us. In The Hedge of Thorns, young John finds out how our actions can have a devastating impact on the people we love the most. His precious little sister, Belle, will bear the scars of his disobedience for the rest of her life, and John will carry a burden of guilt and regret for the rest of his.
Faith does not merely refer to our belief and acknowledgement that God is the Creator and Saviour of the universe. It extends to our reliance on His protection and guidance in our lives. Sometimes this will mean obvious “Do Not Enter” signs and clear instruction that we are not to proceed along a certain path. Other times it will be the teaching hand of a parent, peer, or mentor offering wisdom and insight that helps us understand what God may be doing in our lives. God will place hedges in our lives to protect us and direct us along the straight and narrow path. Whether the hedge is a person, a rule, or even a literal hedge like it was for John and Belle, we can be sure that God’s intention is to continue to cultivate our character through adversity and perseverance.
Well it’s snowing like crazy here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but to be honest, its overdue. We’ve had it pretty easy so far this year and a few of us here in the office were getting a bit antsy for some snow. After all, what would winter be without a few decent snowstorms?
Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity to hear The Unexpected Return airing on your local Christian radio station. If not, stop on over to the Lamplighter homepage where you can listen to the most recent episode.
The Unexpected Return is the story of a family’s struggle to remain faithful to God even in the midst of their most terrible trials. When the kindly and giving baron, Jacques d’Erlau, is taken prisoner by French rebels, his wife and children must flee for their lives, leaving all that they know behind. In the cover of heavy fog the baron’s wife, Isabelle, and her son, Charles, escape the clutches of the rebels now pursuing them as they make their way to Suavia to find safety. Forced to beg for food and shelter, Isabelle and Charles now find themselves the unexpected guests of a couple with whom they have a strange connection. Meanwhile, Jacques is in prison, but remains faithful to the Lord as his impending execution nears.
From the very beginning you’ll see how Jacques, though wealthy and aristocratic, gives freely of his resources to help families in need and how God uses this to turn evil into good. And though he is unjustly imprisoned and now faces death, Jacques’ faith is unwavering and even helps to fortify the faith of many around him. His adherence to the Word of God echoes across the land and in the hearts of a small poor family who save his wife and son from certain peril.
In the first episode there is a truth that stands out above all of the rest. It deals with our tendency to act before seeking God. When we act on our own strength we undermine God’s perfect plan and the timing upon which He intends to execute that plan. Our first action should always be to pray and to seek God’s wisdom and guidance before we engage in whatever stands before us. God does not want us to act in our own strength any more than He wants us to sit by the sidelines. But it is vital that our hearts and minds are in tune with what steps God wants us to take in this life and we can begin to achieve that through a spirit and habit of constant communication with Him.
Well, I hope you enjoyed our latest production, The Basket of Flowers, which aired its fourth and final episode over the course of the past week. If you haven’t heard it yet then get to our website before Friday to hear it. Come Friday, the first episode of Charlie’s Choice will take its place, so you better hurry! The 2-disc set, complete with beautifully illustrated, full color packaging is now available for purchase and will be shipping out starting October 30th, so get your copy today! Or, if you’re in a hurry, you can purchase the high quality MP3 version here. Either way, you’re bound to enjoy it over and over again!
As you may know, the Basket of Flowers was the first book published by Lamplighter Publishing. Just like Finnian Jones told Jessica in the story, it was first written in 1878 by Christoph von Schmid. Originally written in German, then translated into French, and then into English, this book is the cornerstone of our Lamplighter Rare Collector Series. What a picture of mercy, thankfulness, honesty, and integrity it paints for us in fundamental truths like “It is better to die for the truth than to live for a lie,” or “The worst pillow to sleep on is the pillow of a guilty conscience.”
What are some of the truths that stood out to you as you listened? What were your favorite parts of the story? We’d love to hear from you! Post a comment below and share your thoughts.
One of the biggest challenges in producing an audio drama intended for radio is actually getting it on the airwaves. Thankfully, we have had interest in our project from radio stations before we even began. We knew that when we had a finished product, we had a place to put it. And for us, that is just more evidence that God is in this and that He is directing our steps according to His plans. Here is a brief note from Rick Snavely, CEO and Network Manager of Family Life Network in Bath, NY after receiving “Defy the Darkness” and the accompanying promotional materials:
Mark,
Wow – I’m impressed! That’s quite a promotional package that you put together. How far along are you with the video concept? Will you have a video for each audio story that you produce? It looks like your going full-speed ahead with multiple engines. I’m excited for you!
Rick Snavely
CEO / Radio Network Manager
Family Life Network
We’ve been receiving a lot of positive feedback from people who have listened to the demo of Sir Malcom and the Missing Prince. Its exciting for us to see that others are eagerly anticipating the release of this just as we are. Here are a few examples:
Dear Mr. Hamby,
We are so excited to hear the entire audio drama!!! This glimpse was so good; we wanted it to continue!! Our family is Jonathan Parker fans; however, Lamplighter Theatre seems like it is going to quickly become a new favorite! We love reading the Lamplighter books and the audio drama is an exciting addition. It will be a great way to introduce others to your ministry and ultimately to the Lord. We will be sure to pass on the excitement at the IAHE convention where we will be working (it’s too much fun to be considered work though) at the Lamplighter booth. What a blessing this ministry is
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Praying you up!The Dutchess familyExcellent!!!! So excited about this! I had a 3yr. old, a 9yr. old, a 10yr., 14yr., 15yr., 16 1/2yr. old, and myself listening to it…EVERYONE loved it. It far surpasses what we even had imagined it would be. Awesome job! Can’t wait for them to be finished.-Tamara
Today is a big day for us at Lamplighter! I just received word that the first episode of our first radio drama is being recorded today! And with the release of our promotional short film “Defy the Darkness,” the launch of a newly designed and upgraded webstore, as well as the launch of this blog, the word “busy” becomes rather inadequate! God has opened many doors, and windows, over the past few months and much has happened. Mark Hamby, the president of Lamplighter, has accounted for much of it in his blog and I would encourage you to take a look at what’s been happening.
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