M. Leary Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 hey, is that anything like a cineplex? or maybe I should say SINeplex!! is this the new CANFaSDBG motto? Quote "...the vivid crossing of borders between film and theology may save the film from the banality of cinema and festival business, and it may also save the church from the deep sleep of the habitual and the always known." (Hans Werner Dannowski) Filmwell | Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
Thom Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 (M)Leary - you know we would have to bring it before the board for review and then vote on it. Of course the present acting president would overrule anyway. Quote ...the kind of film criticism we do. We are talking about life, and more than that the possibility of abundant life." -M.Leary "Dad, how does she move in mysterious ways?"" -- Jude (my 5-year-old, after listening to Mysterious Ways) [once upon a time known here as asher] Link to post Share on other sites
M. Leary Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 Well, not really. See, President Buck literally is the acting president which leaves the position of motto decision president open. Since I discovered it, I immediately claim it. Quote "...the vivid crossing of borders between film and theology may save the film from the banality of cinema and festival business, and it may also save the church from the deep sleep of the habitual and the always known." (Hans Werner Dannowski) Filmwell | Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Russell Lucas Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 Expanding this thread to large billboards over freeways advertising Christian radio stations: Seen yesterday morning over I-376 heading into the city: OUR LISTENERS LIVE LONGER 101.5 WORD-FM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. Leary Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 I have a good billboard (Pink letters on Green background): "Give me more JESUS." Quote "...the vivid crossing of borders between film and theology may save the film from the banality of cinema and festival business, and it may also save the church from the deep sleep of the habitual and the always known." (Hans Werner Dannowski) Filmwell | Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
LoneTomato Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 (Pink letters on Green background): Ouch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Kolb Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Seen on a billboard next to a busy freeway: "Keep using my name in vain and I'll make rush hour longer." -God This might actually be funny. Quote So you ladies and you gentlemen, pull your bloomers on...-Joe Henry Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Russell Lucas Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Seen on a billboard next to a busy freeway: Â \"Keep using my name in vain and I'll make rush hour longer.\" Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -God This might actually be funny. Yeah, that billboard series-- I forget who the sponsor was, but I recall the simple white letters on black background-- had a few moments of actual wit and humor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 That billboard is on a par with this bumper sticker I saw recently: "God is watching -- Look busy" Quote To be an artist is never to avert one's eyes. - Akira Kurosawa https://www.patheos.com/blogs/secularcinephile/ Link to post Share on other sites
Thom Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Here's one from the western suburbs of Chicagoland... "Come on in!" Welcoming but not funny! Quote ...the kind of film criticism we do. We are talking about life, and more than that the possibility of abundant life." -M.Leary "Dad, how does she move in mysterious ways?"" -- Jude (my 5-year-old, after listening to Mysterious Ways) [once upon a time known here as asher] Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 That reminds me of one I spotted in Alabama on the outskirts of Birmingham: Sign broken. Come inside for message. Are they even trying? Or is this clever? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattPage Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 I've never seen it on a church noticeboard, but I just can't help thinking of "Jesus loves you... but everyone else thinks your a ******" Quote Bible Films Blog | Jesus Films Podcast | ReJesus | Faith and Film Critics Circle | Open Heaven Church Link to post Share on other sites
Darrel Manson Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 From my wanderings around the Carolinas: in Rural Hall, NC: Is your life wasted? God recycles. Near Beaufort, SC: Heaven: Don't miss it for the world Bizarre sign on a church on John's Island, near Charleston, SC: Tithes and offerings (That's all it said) Quote A foreign movie can't be stupid.-from the film Armin Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Caldwell Posted October 24, 2003 Report Share Posted October 24, 2003 Bizarre sign on a church on John's Island, near Charleston, SC: Tithes and offerings (That's all it said) Maybe the sermon title? While we were in Midwestern church-sign land, I saw this one on a Lutheran church in Dyer, Indiana: Home improvement Bring your family to church Quote www.TheFilmForum.com -- Christian conversation about the movieswww.AmandaLCaldwell.com -- ALC Editing Services Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Kennedy Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 From my wanderings around the Carolinas: in Rural Hall, NC: Is your life wasted? God recycles. WOW. Rural Hall! I lived near there when I was a kid, between Winston-Salem and Clemmonsville. RH was a little farther out. Quote "During the contest trial, the Coleman team presented evidence of a further 6500 absentees that it felt deserved to be included under the process that had produced the prior 933 [submitted by Franken, rk]. The three judges finally defined what constituted a 'legal' absentee ballot. Countable ballots, for instance, had to contain the signature of the voter, complete registration information, and proper witness credentials.But the panel only applied the standards going forward, severely reducing the universe of additional basentees the Coleman team could hope to have included. In the end, the three judges allowed about 350 additional absentees to be counted. The panel also did nothing about the hundreds, possibly thousands, of absentees that have already been legally included, yet are now 'illegal' according to the panel's own ex-post definition." The Wall Street Journal editorial, April 18, 2009 concerning the Franken Coleman decision in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race of 2008. Link to post Share on other sites
MattPage Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 I suspect that this won't make any sense to most of you but in keeping with the rugby world cup a church near me has resorted to "If rugby is your religion...convert!" Matt Quote Bible Films Blog | Jesus Films Podcast | ReJesus | Faith and Film Critics Circle | Open Heaven Church Link to post Share on other sites
Darrel Manson Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 \"If rugby is your religion...convert!\" Change rugby to football and put that sign in Texas and the church would likely be torched. Quote A foreign movie can't be stupid.-from the film Armin Link to post Share on other sites
DanBuck Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Something's missing from our Ch--ch (Orlando, Florida) Everytime I went by it I mentally filled in the blank and felt dumber. They must owe me thousands of brain cells as I figger it. The biggest Baptist Church in town, First Baptist of Orlando actually has a newletter entitled We're in First Place!. The bad news is, the're on the wrong track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Here's a whole collection of church signs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Kennedy Posted November 15, 2003 Report Share Posted November 15, 2003 First Baptist of Ferndale (ABC) down the street from me: "Give God what is right, not what is left." Eh, not bad. Quote "During the contest trial, the Coleman team presented evidence of a further 6500 absentees that it felt deserved to be included under the process that had produced the prior 933 [submitted by Franken, rk]. The three judges finally defined what constituted a 'legal' absentee ballot. Countable ballots, for instance, had to contain the signature of the voter, complete registration information, and proper witness credentials.But the panel only applied the standards going forward, severely reducing the universe of additional basentees the Coleman team could hope to have included. In the end, the three judges allowed about 350 additional absentees to be counted. The panel also did nothing about the hundreds, possibly thousands, of absentees that have already been legally included, yet are now 'illegal' according to the panel's own ex-post definition." The Wall Street Journal editorial, April 18, 2009 concerning the Franken Coleman decision in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race of 2008. Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Hurst Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Now HERE'S a good way to witness! Quote Partner in Cahoots www.cahootsmag.com Link to post Share on other sites
MattPage Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 I said above: \"I've never seen it on a church noticeboard, but I just can't help thinking of  \"Jesus loves you... but everyone else thinks your a ******\" respect due to the First Baptist Church. (although in the Uk at the moment it would probably win more votes at the moment if it used Bush instead of Saddam) Matt PS Darrel. Do they have "conversions" in American Football? That's why the sign writer thinks its funny. Quote Bible Films Blog | Jesus Films Podcast | ReJesus | Faith and Film Critics Circle | Open Heaven Church Link to post Share on other sites
Darrel Manson Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 PS Darrel. Do they have \"conversions\" in American Football? That's why the sign writer thinks its funny.After a touchdown, the ball is placed on the two or three yard line (2 in college, 3 in NFL) and the scoring team gets one down to add 1 (by kicking a field goal or [excedeingly rare]scoring a safety) or 2 points (for a touchdown), thus "converting" a TD from 6 point to 7 (or 8 ). Technical term is not conversion, rather, "Try for point." But conversion is popular usage. The stat is usually listed as PAT (points after touchdown). Quote A foreign movie can't be stupid.-from the film Armin Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Reed Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Do they have \"conversions\" in American Football? Yes, quite a few football players have become Christians. Quote I've posted a couple hundred of my Soul Food Movies write-ups at letterboxd Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Kennedy Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 But the Grey Cup is more nuanced, not black and white. Quote "During the contest trial, the Coleman team presented evidence of a further 6500 absentees that it felt deserved to be included under the process that had produced the prior 933 [submitted by Franken, rk]. The three judges finally defined what constituted a 'legal' absentee ballot. Countable ballots, for instance, had to contain the signature of the voter, complete registration information, and proper witness credentials.But the panel only applied the standards going forward, severely reducing the universe of additional basentees the Coleman team could hope to have included. In the end, the three judges allowed about 350 additional absentees to be counted. The panel also did nothing about the hundreds, possibly thousands, of absentees that have already been legally included, yet are now 'illegal' according to the panel's own ex-post definition." The Wall Street Journal editorial, April 18, 2009 concerning the Franken Coleman decision in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race of 2008. Link to post Share on other sites
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