Jim Elliot and fellow missionaries

kellyj · Post by **kellyj** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:23 pm

Hi everyone!

I was listening to this progam on my local Christian radio tonight and heard something that i thought would be intresting to share with you.
So I'm sure that some of you have heard of Jim Elliot. 50 years ago this week Jim Elliot and 4 of his friends were in Ecudar (not sure if that's how you spell it). While they were there they were all speared to death. I just was reminded of their incredible faith and how they weren't scared to do God's will even if it meant dying for him. So if you have time this week spend a moment thinking about them and what they did for the Lord.

Kenric · Post by **Kenric** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:25 pm

It's Ecuador, and that's sounds sad. However, they did it for the Lord and you're right about their faith. I'll spend some time to think about them and what they did for God.

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:09 pm

I read a book about him, I had to translate it into English from Spanish. $\:D/$

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
-Jim Elliot

-Cowboy

kellyj · Post by **kellyj** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:18 pm

Hey!

Just a side note. If you guys ever get a chance you should read this book called "Through the Gates of Splendor" by Elisabeth Elliot (Jim Elliot's widow). It's a great book. And an amazing tale of what happened down there.
And if you guys are intrested a movie called "The End of the Spear" is coming out on Jan. 20. It is pretty true to the story and what they did for God.
Just felt like God was placing this on my heart to tell you all about it

Laura Ingalls · Post by **Laura Ingalls** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:33 am

My sister received the documentary "Beyond the Gates of Splendor" for Christmas. We just watched it the other night. Very good and rather sobering.

By the way, the other men were: Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, and Pete Fleming.

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:03 pm

There's another movie that came out recently, and I'm not sure what it's called. It's animated, but at the end it has 30 minutes of documentary abotu the story., I've heard it's really good

Danadelfos · Post by **Danadelfos** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:19 am

When does the End of the Spear come out? Does anybody know? I want to watch it in theaters when it comes out.

Me · Post by Me » Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:31 am

It comes out on Jan 20th. I believe that initially it's going to be a limited release, though. I don't want to form an opinion ahead of time, but based strictly on the trailer, it'll probably stay in limited release.

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:43 am

Me wrote:It comes out on Jan 20th. I believe that initially it's going to be a limited release, though. I don't want to form an opinion ahead of time, but based strictly on the trailer, it'll probably stay in limited release.

I was surprised to see a trailer on regular TV, as opposed to a Christian station.

-Cowboy

Me · Post by Me » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:01 am

To see it again, as well as other clips from the movie, go to www.endofthespear.com

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:18 am

Me wrote:To see it again, as well as other clips from the movie, go to www.endofthespear.com

It's only showing in Amarillo and Abilene right now.

-Cowboy

Danadelfos · Post by **Danadelfos** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:17 pm

YEAH it's releasing in the theater that we always go to. $\:D/$ YEAH!! I'm going to see it!

Flyah · Post by **Flyah** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:39 pm

End of the Spear gave the role of Nate Saint to gay activist Chad Allen. I would suggest Christians boycott the film. It's not just that Allen is a homosexual, but he played in a feature film as a 'gay' Jesus with disciples and has been on Larry King Live defending and promoting gay rights.

It's very disappointing that Steve Saint and Every Tribe Entertainment allowed this to happen.

Danadelfos · Post by **Danadelfos** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:08 pm

Oh wow I didn't realize that I may change my mind.

kellyj · Post by **kellyj** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:37 pm

I think that even though they gave the role to an actor that is openly gay I think that it is still a very powerful movie that has the potential to lead lots of people to Christ.

COWBOY OF TEXAS · Post by **COWBOY OF TEXAS** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:15 am

Sad to hear about him, but...

...What Satan meant for evil, God meant for good. $\:D/$

-Cowboy

poWerbOy · Post by **poWerbOy** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:26 am

That is disappointing about the actor they chose, but I would still like to support the movie. I want the film industry to make good wholesome movies, especially if they involve such Christian themes, so I want to go see it to support it.

AIOfan11 · Post by **AIOfan11** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:49 am

Yep, it is so sad, and strengthing at the same time, if you know what I mean! $\:D/$

poWerbOy · Post by **poWerbOy** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:25 pm

AIOFan11 wrote:Yep, it is so sad, and strengthing at the same time, if you know what I mean! $\:D/$

yes I know what you mean. It also bothered me that the actor who played Gandalf in LOTR was gay. Yet that is one of my favorite movies.

Kenric · Post by **Kenric** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:43 pm

While I was watching TV, I saw the ad and instantly thought of this board

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