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kr chap. 12 pp. 118-131
Organized to Serve "the God of Peace"
God's Kingdom Rules!
"I Will Appoint Peace as Your Overseers"
How Christ Leads the Congregation
"Becoming Examples to the Flock"
How Elders Today Shepherd the Flock of God
Improved Oversight Strengthens Unity Among God's People
Development of the Organization Structure
Jehovah's Witnesses—Proclaimers of God's Kingdom
Shepherds, Imitate the Greatest Shepherds
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom (Simplified)—2013
Overseers to Shepherd the Flock
Organized to Do Jehovah's Will
A "Body of Elders" with Rotating Chairmanship
FOCUS OF CHAPTER
Jehovah progressively organizes his people
1, 2. What change did Zion's Watch Tower undergo in January 1895, and how did the brothers react?
WHEN zealous Bible Student John A. Bohnet received his copy of Zion's Watch Tower of January 1895, he was thrilled by what he saw. The magazine had a bold new cover—an illustration of a lighthouse towering over a stormy sea, sweeping its beams of light across a dark sky. The announcement in the magazine about the new design was entitled "Our New Dress."
2 Impressed, Brother Bohnet sent a letter to Brother Russell. "Glad to see the TOWER out on Dress Parade," he wrote. "It looks nice." Another faithful Bible Student, John H. Brown, wrote about the cover: "It is very striking. How firm a foundation the tower stands upon, while those waves and storms beat upon it." That new cover was the first change our brothers saw that year—but it was not the last. In November they learned of yet another major change. Significantly, again it involved a stormy sea.
3, 4. What problem was addressed in the Watch Tower of November 15, 1895, and what far-reaching change was announced?
3 An extensive article published in the Watch Tower of November 15, 1895, laid bare a problem: Stormy waves of trouble were disrupting the peace in the association, or organization, of Bible Students. Brothers increasingly argued about who should be the leader in the local congregation. To help the brothers see what was needed to correct that divisive spirit of rivalry, the article compared the organization to a ship. Then it candidly admitted that those taking the lead had failed to prepare the shiplike organization for stormy weather. What had to be done?
4 The article noted that a capable captain makes sure that life preservers are aboard and that the crew is ready to batten down the hatches when a storm is coming. Similarly, those leading the organization needed to make sure that all congregations were prepared to handle stormy conditions. To accomplish that, the article announced a far-reaching change. It directed that starting immediately, "in every company, elders be chosen" to "'take the oversight' of the flock."—Acts 20:28.
5. (a) Why was the first elder arrangement a timely step forward? (b) What questions will we consider?
5 That first elder arrangement signified a timely step forward in establishing a stable congregation structure. It helped our brothers to navigate through the raging waves stirred up by World War I. In the decades that followed, further organizational improvements helped God's people to become better equipped to serve Jehovah. What Bible prophecy foretold this development? What organizational changes have you witnessed? How have you benefited from them?
6, 7. (a) What is the meaning of Isaiah 60:17? (b) What does the mention of "overseers" and "task assigners" indicate?
6 As we considered in Chapter 9, Isaiah foretold that Jehovah would bless his people with an increase in numbers. (Isa. 60:22) However, Jehovah promised to do even more. In the same prophecy, he stated: "Instead of the copper I will bring in gold, and instead of the iron I will bring in silver, instead of the wood, copper, and instead of the stones, iron; and I will appoint peace as your overseers and righteousness as your task assigners." (Isa. 60:17) What does that prophecy mean? How does it apply to us today?
The replacements are changes, not from bad to good, but from good to better
7 Isaiah's prophecy states that one material would be replaced by another. But note that the replacements are changes, not from bad to good, but from good to better. Replacing copper with gold is an improvement, and the same is true of the other materials here mentioned. Thus, with this word picture, Jehovah foretold that the condition of his people would improve step-by-step. To what sort of improvement does the prophecy refer? By mentioning "overseers" and "task assigners," Jehovah indicated that gradual improvements would come in the way his people were cared for and organized.
8. (a) The improvements mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy are caused by whom? (b) How do we benefit from the improvements? (See also the box "He Humbly Accepted Correction.")
8 Who causes this organizational progress? Jehovah states: "I will bring in gold, . . . I will bring in silver, . . . and I will appoint peace." Indeed, improvements in congregation organization have been brought about, not by human efforts, but by Jehovah himself. And ever since Jesus was installed as King, Jehovah has brought about these improvements by means of his Son. How do we benefit from these changes? The same scripture states that these improvements will result in "peace" and "righteousness." As we accept God's guidance and make adjustments, peace prevails among us and love of righteousness moves us to serve Jehovah, whom the apostle Paul described as "the God of peace."—Phil. 4:9.
9. What is the proper foundation for order and unity in the congregation, and why?
9 Regarding Jehovah, Paul also wrote: "God is a God not of disorder but of peace." (1 Cor. 14:33) Note that Paul did not contrast disorder with order, but he contrasted it with peace. Why? Consider this: Order in itself does not invariably result in peaceful conditions. For example, a group of soldiers may march in an orderly way toward the front lines, but their orderly advance results in war, not peace. Hence, as Christians, we want to keep a key fact in mind: Any structure of order that does not have peace as its foundation will sooner or later collapse. In contrast, godly peace promotes the kind of order that lasts. Therefore, how grateful we are that our organization is guided and refined by "the God who gives peace"! (Rom. 15:33) God-given peace forms the foundation for the beneficial order and the heartfelt unity that we enjoy and appreciate so much in our congregations worldwide.—Ps. 29:11.
10. (a) What improvements occurred in our organization during the early years? (See the box "How the Manner of Oversight Improved.") (b) What questions will now be considered?
10 The box "How the Manner of Oversight Improved" gives an overview of the beneficial and orderly changes that occurred in our organization during the early years. But what changes 'from copper to gold' has Jehovah brought about more recently through our King? How have those adjustments in oversight fortified the peace and unity of the congregations worldwide? How are they helping you personally to serve "the God of peace"?
11. (a) A study of the Scriptures led to what adjustment in understanding? (b) What were the brothers of the governing body determined to do?
11 From 1964 to 1971, the governing body supervised an extensive Bible study project that examined, among many other subjects, how the first-century Christian congregation functioned.* As to organization structure, it was learned that the oversight of congregations in the first century was carried out by a body of elders instead of just by one elder, or overseer. (Read Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 4:14.) When that point was better understood, the governing body realized that their King, Jesus, was guiding them in making improvements in the organizational structure of God's people—and the brothers of the governing body were determined to yield to the King's direction. They promptly made adjustments to bring the organization into fuller harmony with the elder arrangement set out in the Scriptures. What are some adjustments that were made in the early 1970's?
HE HUMBLY ACCEPTED CORRECTION
THE Finnish edition of The Watch Tower of April 1, 1916, contained a letter from Brother Russell directed to a few brothers in Scandinavia, including Brother Kaarlo Harteva. Brother Russell wrote to them: "We encourage all of you, dear brothers in the faith, to return to the truth and the work that belongs to this era." Why did Brother Russell make this appeal?
Kaarlo Harteva
Brother Harteva, who was born in 1882, was one of the first Bible Students in Finland. He was baptized in April 1910, and in the summer of 1912, Brother Russell authorized him to publish The Watch Tower in Finnish. All went well until World War I broke out. Brother Harteva wrote in the December 1, 1914, issue of The Watch Tower: "Because of the difficult economic situation, . . . we cannot promise that The Watch Tower will have the same number of pages or will be published as often this year." However, in 1915, to raise funds, Brother Harteva and others founded a cooperative association called Ararat, which began to publish a magazine by that name.
As Brother Harteva focused his attention on the new association and the new magazine, another brother began to serve as editor of the Finnish Watch Tower. Ararat magazine published Biblical articles but also articles on such topics as natural cures and the newly invented language Esperanto. Before long, the new magazine distracted the brothers from the clear teachings of truth. At that point, Brother Russell, out of concern for their spiritual welfare, appealed to Brother Harteva and others to "return to the truth."
How did Brother Harteva react? He published Brother Russell's letter in Ararat magazine, together with his own reply. Brother Harteva apologized for his actions and stated: "If I may correct the matter, I want to do what I can." Shortly thereafter, in the last issue of Ararat magazine, Brother Harteva again apologized for the confusion he had caused and added: "I will try to be more careful with regard to every aspect of the present truth." Unlike some of the proud elected elders of those days, Kaarlo Harteva humbly accepted correction.
Later, Brother Harteva was again appointed as the editor of The Watch Tower in Finnish and as branch overseer. He continued to take care of those responsibilities until 1950. He finished his earthly course in 1957, faithful to Jehovah and to the truth. Indeed, those who humbly accept correction from their King, Jesus, are refined and receive Jehovah's blessing.
12. (a) What adjustment was made within the governing body? (b) Describe how the Governing Body is now organized. (See the box "How the Governing Body Cares for Kingdom Interests.")
12 The first adjustment applied to the governing body itself. Until that time, that group of anointed brothers was made up of the seven members of the board of directors of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. However, in 1971, the governing body was enlarged from 7 to 11 members and was no longer identified with the board of directors. The members considered themselves equals and started an annual rotation of the chairmanship in alphabetical order.
13. (a) What arrangement had been in effect for 40 years? (b) What did the Governing Body do in 1972?
13 The next adjustment affected each congregation. In what way? From 1932 to 1972, congregation oversight had been carried out mainly by one brother. Until 1936, such an appointed brother was called the service director. Thereafter, the name was changed to company servant, then to congregation servant, and finally to congregation overseer. Those appointed brothers cared zealously for the spiritual welfare of the flock. The congregation overseer usually made decisions for the congregation without consulting other servants in the congregation. However, during the year 1972, the Governing Body prepared the way for a historic change. What did that change involve?
14. (a) What new arrangement went into effect on October 1, 1972? (b) How does the coordinator of a body of elders apply the counsel found at Philippians 2:3?
14 Instead of having one brother serve as the congregation overseer in each congregation, other brothers who were Scripturally qualified would now also be theocratically appointed to serve as Christian elders. Together they would form a body of elders that would oversee the local congregation. That new elder arrangement went into effect on October 1, 1972. Today the coordinator of a body of elders views himself, not as a first among equals, but "as a lesser one." (Luke 9:48) What a blessing such humble brothers are for the worldwide brotherhood!—Phil. 2:3.
Clearly, with foresight, our King provided his followers with the needed shepherds at the right time
15. (a) The arrangement for congregations to have a body of elders has yielded what benefits? (b) What shows that our King acted with foresight?
15 The arrangement of sharing congregation responsibility among members of bodies of elders has proved to be a great improvement. Consider these three benefits: First and foremost, the arrangement helps all elders—no matter how weighty their congregation responsibilities—to be very conscious that Jesus is the Head of the congregation. (Eph. 5:23) Second, as Proverbs 11:14 states: "There is success through many advisers." As elders consult together on matters that affect the spiritual well-being of the congregation and consider one another's suggestions, they are helped to reach decisions that harmonize with Bible principles. (Prov. 27:17) Jehovah blesses such decisions, and these lead to success. Third, by having more qualified brothers serve as elders, the organization has been able to keep up with the growing need for oversight and shepherding care within the congregations. (Isa. 60:3-5) Just think of it—the number of congregations worldwide increased from over 27,000 in 1971 to more than 113,000 in 2013! Clearly, with foresight, our King has provided the needed shepherds for his followers at the right time.—Mic. 5:5.
HOW THE MANNER OF OVERSIGHT IMPROVED
1881—To establish contacts among Bible Students living in the same area, Brother Russell asks those who regularly hold meetings to inform the Watch Tower office where they meet.
1895—All congregations are instructed to choose from among themselves brothers who can serve as elders.
1919—In each congregation a service director is appointed theocratically by the branch office. His responsibilities include organizing the preaching work and encouraging participation in the field ministry. Some of the congregation elders do not support the arrangement of having a service director.
1932—The annual election of elders by the congregation is eliminated. Instead, the congregation elects a service committee made up of brothers who zealously share in the preaching work and who live up to the newly adopted name Jehovah's Witnesses. One of their number, nominated by the congregation, is appointed by the Society or branch office to be the service director.
1937—Brothers who are part of the great crowd can serve on service committees alongside their anointed brothers.
1938—Congregations adopt a resolution requesting that all congregation servants be appointed theocratically. This marks the end of democratic elections in the congregations.
To learn more about historical developments in organizational structure, see Jehovah's Witnesses—Proclaimers of God's Kingdom, pages 204-235.
"We voted for the elders by raising the right hand. Then, a brother walked up the aisle counting the votes."—Sister Rose Swingle, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
16. (a) What responsibility do elders have? (b) How did the Bible Students view Jesus' admonition to 'shepherd the sheep'?
16 Back in the early days of the Bible Students, the elders already understood that they had a responsibility to help fellow believers to remain servants of God. (Read Galatians 6:10.) In 1908, an article in the Watch Tower considered Jesus' admonition: "Shepherd my little sheep." (John 21:15-17) The article told elders: "It is very important that the Master's commission in respect to the flock shall have a prominent place in our hearts, that we shall rightly esteem it a great privilege to feed and to tend the Lord's followers." In 1925, The Watch Tower again emphasized the importance of serving as shepherds by reminding elders: "The church of God is his own, . . . and he will hold all responsible for their privilege of serving their brethren."
17. How have overseers been helped to become capable shepherds?
17 How has Jehovah's organization helped elders to turn their shepherding skills from 'iron into silver'? By providing training. In 1959, the first Kingdom Ministry School for overseers was held. One class session considered the subject "Giving Personal Attention." Those responsible brothers were encouraged to "work out a schedule for visiting publishers in their homes." The session presented various ways in which shepherds could make such visits upbuilding. In 1966, an updated Kingdom Ministry School began. It considered the subject "Importance of the Shepherding Work." What was the main point of that class session? Those taking the lead "should share in providing loving care for the flock of God, while not failing to give due attention to their own households and to the field ministry." In recent years, more schools for elders have been held. What has been the result of the continuing training that Jehovah's organization has provided? Today, the Christian congregation has thousands of qualified brothers who serve as spiritual shepherds.
Kingdom Ministry School in the Philippines, 1966
18. (a) With what weighty responsibility have elders been entrusted? (b) Why do Jehovah and Jesus have affection for hardworking elders?
18 Christian elders have been put in place by Jehovah through our King, Jesus, to carry out a weighty task. What is it? To lead God's sheep through the most critical time in human history. (Eph. 4:11, 12; 2 Tim. 3:1) Jehovah and Jesus have deep affection for hardworking elders because these brothers obey the Scriptural admonition: "Shepherd the flock of God under your care . . . willingly . . . , eagerly . . . , becoming examples to the flock." (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Let us consider two of the many ways in which Christian shepherds are examples to the flock and greatly contribute to peace and joy in the congregation.
"WE WERE AMAZED"
A MISSIONARY couple in Asia were assigned to a congregation that had not seen growth in many years. They noticed that the local brothers were loving but did not follow organizational instructions. After the missionaries had developed friendships with the publishers, the missionary brother set out step-by-step to bring the congregation structure in line with the way Jehovah's people are organized worldwide. What was the result? Within two years, meeting attendance doubled, new ones began to share in the preaching work, and more than 20 got baptized. "We were amazed," recount the couple. "Jehovah blessed us superabundantly! Seeing the results of applying the instructions of God's organization has given joy to all in the congregation."
19. How do we feel about elders who accompany us in the ministry?
19 First, elders work with members of the congregation. The Gospel writer Luke stated about Jesus: "He traveled from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the Kingdom of God. And the Twelve were with him." (Luke 8:1) Just as Jesus preached alongside his apostles, so exemplary elders today work side by side with their fellow believers in the preaching work. They realize that by doing so, they contribute much to the wholesome spirit of the congregation. How do congregation members feel about such elders? Jeannine, a sister in her late 80's, notes: "Working together with an elder in field service gives me a fine opportunity to converse with him and to get to know him better." Steven, a brother in his mid-30's, says: "When an elder works with me in the door-to-door ministry, I feel he wants to help me. Receiving such help gives me much joy."
As a shepherd searches for a lost sheep, so elders strive to find those who have lost contact with the congregation
20, 21. How can elders imitate the shepherd in Jesus' parable? Give an example. (See also the box "Fruitful Weekly Visits.")
20 Second, Jehovah's organization has trained elders to show concern for those who have lost contact with the congregation. (Heb. 12:12) Why should elders help such spiritually weak ones, and how should they go about it? Jesus' parable about a shepherd and a lost sheep provides the answers. (Read Luke 15:4-7.) When the shepherd in the parable notices that a sheep is missing, he searches for the lost sheep as if it were the only one he possesses. How do Christian elders today imitate the example set by that shepherd? Just as the lost sheep remains precious in the eyes of the shepherd, so those who have lost contact with God's people remain precious in the eyes of the elders. They view a spiritually weak individual as a lost sheep—not a lost cause. Moreover, just as the shepherd decides to "go after the lost one until he finds it," so elders take the initiative to find and help those who are weak.
21 What does the shepherd in the parable do when he finds the sheep? He gently lifts it up, "puts it on his shoulders," and carries it back to the flock. Similarly, an elder's heartfelt expressions of concern may gently lift up a spiritually weak one and help him to return to the congregation. That is what happened to Victor, a brother in Africa who stopped associating with the congregation. He relates: "During the eight years that I was inactive, the elders kept reaching out to me." What especially touched him? He explains: "One day, John, an elder with whom I had attended the Pioneer Service School, took time to visit me and showed me some pictures he had taken of us during the school. They brought back so many wonderful memories that I began to long for the joy I felt when I served Jehovah." Shortly after John's visit, Victor returned to the congregation. Today he again serves as a pioneer. Indeed, caring Christian elders contribute greatly to our joy.—2 Cor. 1:24.*
FRUITFUL WEEKLY VISITS
MOVED by the desire to help the lost sheep, the elders in a congregation in the United States considered what they could do to help those who had lost contact with the flock. They determined that about 30 individuals who had stopped serving Jehovah decades earlier were still living in the congregation's territory. Most of them were now up in age.
Alfredo, one of the elders, got a list of their names and began visiting them. "Every Friday morning, I knock on the door of an inactive one," he relates. When the inactive one opens the door, Alfredo tries to have a relaxed conversation in which he conveys his heartfelt feelings of concern. He tells the inactive brother or sister that the congregation has not forgotten the fine work the person did in behalf of Jehovah's Kingdom. Says Alfredo, "When I told one elderly inactive brother how many hours he had preached and how many magazines he had placed during the last month that he reported field service in 1976, the brother's eyes welled up with tears." Alfredo also reads Luke 15:4-7, 10 with those whom he visits, and then he asks them, "What happens when a lost sheep returns to the congregation? Jehovah, Jesus, and the angels rejoice—just think of it!"
For the past two years, Alfredo has been reaching out to inactive ones. What has been the result of his patient efforts? He has had the joy of helping two brothers start associating with the congregation again. They now regularly attend the Sunday meeting. "When they entered the Kingdom Hall, it was my turn to shed some tears," he says with a smile. "Although these inactive ones have started attending meetings," he adds, "I still contact them on Fridays because they tell me that those weekly visits are moments they look forward to—and I feel the same way!"
22. How do righteousness and peace fortify the unity of the Christian congregation? (See also the box "We Were Amazed.")
22 As noted earlier, Jehovah foretold that righteousness and peace would steadily increase among God's people. (Isa. 60:17) Both of these qualities fortify the unity of the congregations. In what ways? As to righteousness, "God is one Jehovah." (Deut. 6:4) His righteous standards do not differ from congregations in one country to congregations in another country. No, his standards of right and wrong are one, and they are the same for "all the congregations of the holy ones." (1 Cor. 14:33) Hence, a congregation will flourish only when God's standards are applied. As to peace, our King wants us not only to enjoy peace in the congregation but also to be "peacemakers." (Matt. 5:9) Therefore, we "pursue the things making for peace." We take the initiative in resolving differences that may at times arise among us. (Rom. 14:19) In that way, we contribute to both the peace and the unity of our congregation.—Isa. 60:18.
23. As Jehovah's servants, what do we enjoy today?
23 Back in November 1895, when the Watch Tower announced the first elder arrangement, the responsible brothers also expressed their heartfelt desire. What was it? They wished and prayed that this new organizational arrangement would help God's people to "come speedily to the unity of the faith." Looking back over the decades, we are grateful to note that the gradual refinements in oversight brought about by Jehovah through our King have indeed fortified our unity of worship. (Ps. 99:4) As a result, today all of Jehovah's people worldwide rejoice as we walk "in the same spirit," follow "the same footsteps," and serve the "God of peace" "shoulder to shoulder."—2 Cor. 12:18; read Zephaniah 3:9.
The results of that extensive research were published in the reference work Aid to Bible Understanding.
See the article "Christian Elders—'Fellow Workers for Our Joy,'" in the January 15, 2013, issue of The Watchtower.
How Real Is the Kingdom to You?
What organizational improvements has the Kingdom brought about?
How have adjustments in congregation oversight helped you to serve "the God of peace"?
What words and deeds of an elder have added to your joy?
How can you personally contribute to both the peace and the unity of the congregation?
Left to right: Gerrit Lösch, Geoffrey Jackson, Samuel Herd, Guy Pierce, Mark Sanderson, David Splane, Anthony Morris III, Stephen Lett
HOW THE GOVERNING BODY CARES FOR KINGDOM INTERESTS
THE Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is made up of brothers who are anointed servants of Jehovah God. As a group, they form "the faithful and discreet slave." They have the responsibility of providing spiritual food and giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom-preaching work throughout the earth.—Matt. 24:14, 45-47.
Governing Body meetings are held each week, usually on Wednesday. This enables these brothers to work together in unity. (Ps. 133:1) The members of the Governing Body also serve on various committees. In caring for Kingdom interests, each committee has its area of oversight. Here is a summary of their responsibilities.
Coordinators' Committee
The brothers serving on this committee oversee legal matters as well as the use of the media when it is necessary to convey an accurate picture of our beliefs. They also respond to disasters, outbreaks of persecution, and other emergencies affecting our brotherhood anywhere in the world.
This committee is entrusted with the oversight of arrangements for the physical and spiritual welfare and assistance of members of Bethel families earth wide. It oversees the selecting and inviting of new members of Bethel families and handles questions regarding their Bethel service.
Publishing Committee
Those serving on this committee supervise the printing and shipping of Bible literature worldwide. They oversee printeries and properties owned and operated by the various corporations used by Jehovah's Witnesses, as well as all construction worldwide, including the work of building Kingdom Halls. They arrange for the best use of funds donated for the Kingdom work.
Service Committee
The brothers who make up this committee oversee all areas of the evangelizing work and matters affecting congregations, publishers, pioneers, elders, traveling overseers, and missionaries. They supervise, among numerous other things, the activities of Hospital Liaison Committees.
This committee oversees the instruction provided at assemblies, conventions, and congregation meetings. It also has oversight of Gilead School, the School for Kingdom Evangelizers, and the Pioneer Service School, as well as other schools. In addition, this committee oversees the preparation of Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook and the development of audio and video programs.
Writing Committee
The brothers serving on this committee supervise the preparation of spiritual food in written and electronic form for fellow believers and the general public. It also cares for the organization's Web site and oversees the translation work done throughout the earth. Additionally, this committee responds to questions about the meaning of certain scriptures and points presented in the publications.


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Christmas Movie Month 2017
December 1, 2017 CJ Stewart	Leave a comment
Hello again, everyone. It seems as though we all know what time of the year it is again, doesn't it? Yes, it's Christmastime – that time of year when we all get together and exchange gifts and eat and say we love each other all that fun stuff. It's also a time when we tend to watch Christmas movies, usually all the same ones, too, because – let's be honest – most of those other movies suuuuuck.
Personally, I've already pretty much covered my favorites, so with this being the seventh Christmas season I'm covering since starting this blog, I'm going to have to really stretch myself as I spend the next few weeks reviewing nothing but Christmas-appropriate (and perhaps other current holiday season-appropriate?) movies… Well, probably with the exception of a certain big franchise movie that's coming out during the season. With the way that those films are now coming out, though, you can pretty much guarantee that's going to be how it is for the next couple years. But who knows? Maybe I'll finally get around to that certain, related holiday special everyone always talks about?
And so, with December upon us, I hope you, my hypothetical reader, enjoy my season-appropriate reviews. And if you don't, well then you can look back at these previous reviews of some holiday classics and not-so-classics?
Bad Santa (Director's Cut)
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
The Bishop's Wife
A Christmas Carol (Disney, 2009) Part 1, Part 2
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
The Muppet Christmas Carol * Part 1, Part 2
Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
Scrooged * Part 1, Part 2
Categories: Update Tags: Chanukah, Christmas, Hanukkah, holiday, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Year's, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, Santa, Santa Claus
REVIEW: The Santa Clause
December 4, 2015 CJ Stewart	3 comments
Directed by: John Pasquin
Produced by: Robert Newmyer, Brian Reilly, Jeffrey Silver
Written by: Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Karey Kirkpatrick
Edited by: Larry Bock
Cinematography by: Walt Lloyd
Music by: Michael Convertino
Starring: Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, David Krumholtz, Paige Tamada, Peter Boyle, Kenny Vadas, Chris Benson
It occurred to me while watching The Santa Clause that the film, thematically, has a surprising amount in common with another holiday classic (albeit a film dealing with a far more tedious holiday than Christmas) that was released just the year prior: Groundhog Day. No, really, think about it. Both films center upon a self-centered jerk who alienates those he would otherwise get along with and even grow to love if only he would give into the spirit of the holiday. Both films also feature comedians who were incredibly popular at the time the movies were made. And both films feature some kind of inexplicable supernatural/magical device which is foisted upon them, to their comedic chagrin, throughout their daily lives until they get the lessons right and embrace it. Both films obviously differ quite a bit in terms of their respective target audiences (though there is a surprising amount of adult humor in Disney's film that will supposedly go over the kids' heads), but, as with most holiday films, both are also about the importance of not becoming jaded with life and use their holidays as metaphors. Read more…
Categories: Reviews Tags: Brian Reilly, Chris Benson, Christmas movie, Christmas spirit, Christmastime, classic, comedy, custody, David Krumholtz, Disney, divorce, Drama, dramedy, Elf, elves, Eric Lloyd, estranged, faith, fantasy, fatherhood, fun, giving, holiday, Holidays, Jeffrey Silver, John Pasquin, Judge Reinhold, Karey Kirkpatrick, Kenny Vadas, Larry Bock, legal agreements, legal disputes, Leo Benvenuti, magic, Michael Convertino, North Pole, Paige Tamada, parenthood, parenting, Peter Boyle, reindeer, Robert Newmyer, Santa, Santa Claus, Steve Rudnick, Tim Allen, Walt Lloyd, Wendy Crewson
REVIEW: Arthur Christmas
December 25, 2014 CJ Stewart	3 comments
Directed by: Sarah Smith
Produced by: Steve Pegram
Written by: Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith
Story by: Sarah Smith (uncredited)
Edited by: John Carnochan, James Cooper
Animation studio: Aardman Animations
Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams
Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Ashley Jensen, Imelda Staunton, Marc Wootton, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Ramona Marquez, Michael Palin
Every year, we hear that people are losing the true Christmas spirit, how everything's become focused on material possessions rather than family togetherness. Horror stories from Black Friday sales frenzies flood the news, and having the most presents under the tree dominate our thoughts, so we're told. But what if that attitude started spreading to one of the season's most iconic figures, Santa Claus? That's the basic start for the premise of Aardman's contribution to the Christmas film pantheon, Arthur Christmas. Read more…
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REVIEW: Bad Santa (Director's Cut)
Directed by: Terry Zwigoff
Produced by: John Cameron, Sarah Aubrey, Bob Weinstein; The Coen Brothers (executive producers)
Written by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Edited by: Robert Hoffman
Cinematography by: Jamie Anderson
Music by: David Kitay
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham, Bernie Mac, Brett Kelly, Lauren Tom, Cloris Leachman, John Ritter
Perhaps the movie that was on my radar the longest, as far as holiday movies go, was Bad Santa, which was originally released all the way back when I was in high school, which also meant that I was absolutely unable to get a hold of a copy at the time, seeing as how I still lived at home, and I am not certain that the kind of comedy there within would have held up well should anyone even hear what was being uttered on screen, and it's also not exactly the kind of film that, as I got older, would have been viewed in a family setting. It was in my queue for a while in all past Christmas Movie Months, never reaching me thanks to the stupid freaking "Long Wait" with Netflix and, may they rest in peace, Blockbuster. This year, however, I finally got my hands on a copy! Finally, I would gaze the apparent treasure that everyone else was raving about all that time ago (and even today)! I popped in the disc, and… there were two cuts: Bad(der) Santa, the unrated cut, and Bad Santa the director's cut – but no theatrical cut. Read more…
Categories: Reviews Tags: Bernie Mac, Billy Bob Thornton, Bob Weinstein, Brett Kelly, Christmas, Christmas spirit, Christmastime, Cloris Leachman, Coen Brothers, comedy, conman, David Kitay, depression, director's cut, drunk, drunkenness, Ethan Coen, foul, Glenn Ficarra, heist, holiday, Jamie Anderson, Joel Coen, John Cameron, John Requa, John Ritter, Lauren Graham, Lauren Tom, mall, raunchy, robbers, robbery, Robert Hoffman, Santa, Santa Claus, Sarah Aubrey, selflessness, shocking, shopping mall, sin, swearing, Terry Zwigoff, theft, thief, Tony Cox
REVIEW: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Directed by: Larry Roemer
Produced by: Arthur Rankin, Jr. (producer), Jules Bass (co-producer)
Written by: Romeo Muller, Robert L. May
Animation supervised by: Tadahito Mochinaga
Music by: Johnny Marks
Starring: Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Paul Soles, Larry D. Mann, Stan Francis, Paul Kligman, Janis Orenstein, Alfie Scopp, Carl Banas, Corinne Conley, Peg Dixon
Based on the story and song written by Robert L. May
I'm going to allow for my first 2013 Christmas movie review to make me out to be a Scrooge.
A 1964 TV special done in the medium of stop motion capture, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become one of the most beloved and influential examples of the medium – if someone doesn't know what the term "stop motion" means, you could undoubtedly point to Rudolph or one of its other Rankin/Bass Christmastime siblings as an example that nearly everyone will then immediately understand. It's arguable that even the likes of The Nightmare Before Christmas owes its aesthetic style to these holiday productions, albeit with the obligatory Tim Burton-esque macabre twist, not to mention the countless spoofs, knockoffs, and affectionate references that followed across TV and film. Beyond the aesthetics and styling, however, this short TV movie also stands as one of the longest running TV traditions, airing annually each Christmas season since it was first shown. Read more…
Categories: Reviews Tags: abominable snowman, adaptation, Alfie Scopp, Arthur Rankin Jr., Billie Mae Richards, bullying, Bumble, Burl Ives, Carl Banas, Christmas, Christmas Eve, classic, claymation, conformity, Corinne Conley, dentistry, Elf, holiday, Holidays, identity, Island of Misfit Toys, Janis Orenstein, Johnny Marks, Jules Bass, Larry D. Mann, Larry Roemer, misfit, musical, North Pole, outcast, Paul Kligman, Paul Soles, Peg Dixon, prospector, Rankin/Bass, reindeer, Robert L. May, Romeo Muller, Rudolph, Santa, Santa Claus, short film, Stan Francis, stop motion, Tadahito Mochinaga, TV, TV special, Walt Disney Animation Studios, winter, yeti, Yukon Cornelius
Christmas Movie Month 2012 Commences!
December 2, 2012 CJ Stewart	1 comment
It's that time of year again. 2012 has nearly gone, and yet it always seems like there's even more to do this time of year than any other time of year, what with Thanksgiving leading into Christmas and then into the New Year. I spent last week with my family for Thanksgiving, as well as my mom's birthday soon after, and so I didn't really get around to getting my Miracle on 34th Street review out around the time that I intended, so I basically considered it an unofficial start to my second Christmas Movie Month. It's mere coincidence that my mom wanted to go see Rise of the Guardians, which features Santa, but isn't necessarily about Christmas, so that was kind of a happy accident. Now, however, I'm switching gears fully into Christmas mode, once again!
In case you missed any of my reviews from last year, here's a quick rundown of films that I reviewed for Christmas 2011:
Scrooged, A Muppet Christmas Carol, and Disney's A Christmas Carol in an ill advised Grudge Match Review that I came to despise doing – Part 1 & Part 2
For this year, I plan to stay on task a bit more, and I've already got several reviews planned! Let's also not forget that the aforementioned Miracle on 34th Street pulls double-duty as both a Thanksgiving and Christmas film! I also promised last year that I would review Eight Crazy Nights for those of you who celebrate Hanukkah, but the film disappeared around that time from Netflix, and I wasn't about to use up a Blockbuster movie exchange. This year? … Maybe. But I'm not making any promises. That movie was pretty awful… Anyway, aside from maybe a few incidental theatrical reviews and one "special" review that I'm planning on writing at the end of this week (hint: it's all about the supposed oncoming of the end of the world, and I'm not about to watch that movie or write that review without a few drinks to help me along), you can pretty much just expect Christmas movies until that day comes!
Until then, just in case I don't get around to that awful Adam Sandler Hanukkah movie, please enjoy this classic Saturday Night Live animated music video instead, "Christmas for the Jews":
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Theatrical Review: "Rise of the Guardians"
November 30, 2012 CJ Stewart	12 comments
Directed by: Peter Ramsey
Produced by: Christina Steinberg, Nancy Bernstein; Guillermo del Toro, William Joyce, Michael Siegel (executive producers); Arin Finger (associate producer)
Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay); William Joyce (story)
Art Direction by: Alexandre Desplat
Editing by: Joyce Arrastia
Music by: Alexandre Desplat
Starring: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law, Dakota Goyo
Based on the book series The Guardians of Childhood by William Joyce
Imagine that all the childhood mythological figures were somehow real and were also way more awesome than how they are usually imagined. Imagine, for example, that they were way more like superheroes, and let's say that, from time to time, they assembled together like some other recent big screen superhero team in order to defend childhood from evil fiends who would like nothing more than to ruin this blissful period of life. That's essentially the awesome concept behind Rise of the Guardians, an DreamWorks Animation adaptation of the William Joyce books of a similar name. It's a fairly awesome premise for an action-packed fantasy film, and, for a good while, Rise lives up to its promise, but not without making a few missteps along the way. Read more…
Categories: Reviews Tags: 3D, action, adaptation, adventure, Alec Baldwin, Alexandre Desplat, animation, Arin Finger, belief, Boogeyman, CGI, Chris Pine, Christina Steinberg, Dakota Goyo, David Lindsay-Abaire, fantasy, Guillermo del Toro, holiday, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jack Frost, Joyce Arrastia, Jude Law, Man in the Moon, Michael Siegel, mythology, Nancy Bernstein, Peter Ramsey, Sandman, Santa, Santa Claus, spirit, superhero, team up, The Guardians of Childhood, tooth fairy, William Joyce

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Editor's note: Michael Ryan is an assignment producer with CNN.com. He, along with two buddies from childhood, John Vertal and Marty Raffay, hike a section of the Appalachian Trail each year -- and still remain friends.
(CNN) -- The length of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is constantly changing. In 2010 the Appalachian Trail was officially 2,179.1 miles long. This year it's 2,181. In 2004 it was 2,173.9. The added distance is due to upgrades and repairs. (Not because your group had to backtrack a half-day because one of you left the keys to the vehicle parked at the end of the section in the vehicle parked at the start of the section.) The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain, in north Georgia, to Katahdin, in central Maine, crossing 14 states and five national parks. The route is marked by white blazes on trees, posts and rocks.
It's possible to hike the Appalachian Trail without a tent. There are more than 250 garage-size shelters "roughly a day's hike apart" along the length of the Appalachian Trail, according to Brian King of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the nonprofit corporation that leads efforts to maintain the trail. That's a shelter about every 8 miles on average. They're free. So "thru-hikers," people who walk the full distance in a continuous hike, often leave the tent at home, saving as much as 5 pounds from their backpacks. That's good, because that "day's hike" can be up to 30 miles, since shelters are built near sources of fresh water, King said.
What's in an Appalachian Trail hiker's backpack?
You won't see nearly as many animals as you'd expect. That's because most can hear, see or smell you long before you hear, see or smell them, and they'll flee. In the case of bears, wild pigs, raccoons and snakes, that's good. On hikes from Georgia through Connecticut, I have seen hundreds of birds, chipmunks and squirrels, spiders, a few deer, two wild turkeys as big as a washer and dryer, a wild pig, the backside of a bear running into the brush, and a rattlesnake lying across the trail warming itself in the morning sun. (Hint: It's less upsetting for all involved to hike around a timber rattler than to try to encourage it to move on by bouncing even a small stone off it.) Not wearing your glasses increases the number of animal sightings. But keep in mind that while without your glasses a tree stump can look like a bear, a bear also can look like a tree stump.
But you might experience mice -- and it will be your fault. They congregate at shelters to feast on scraps left by hikers who don't follow the No. 1 rule of the Appalachian Trail: Leave no trace. And don't think that stowing your food in your pack means it's safe. We were awakened one night by a mouse that had gnawed through the pocket of a backpack and was wrestling with the wrapper of a snack bar inside. That's why shelters have ropes to hang packs up and away from small critters. Some also have "bear boxes," lockers that keep food safe from larger beasts. The alternative is to hang your food in a stuff-sack from the branch of a tree.
It's hard. Literally. Most of the Appalachian Trail is strewn with rocks. That makes sense, since the Appalachian Trail, for the most part, follows the ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. Still, it seems there are more rocks on the trail than off the trail. A running joke among our hiking group was that if you lose the trail, look for rocks; it'll be there. There are rocks you must climb over, rocks that stick out from the ground to slam your toes into or trip over, irregular rocks that force you to use foot and leg muscles to maintain balance with each step and rocks covered with mud or muck that are as slick as ice. It's a good idea to stow anything breakable, like a smartphone, at the top or to the back of your pack to keep it from breaking when you fall on your rear end.
Downhill is worse than uphill. Hiking uphill carrying 20-30 pounds is strenuous, especially when it's a half-mile climb up large rocks. You've sweated out so much salt and potassium that you're experiencing the onset of hyponatremia, a condition in which you have difficulty using your muscles and may even experience some confusion (different from "Why am I doing this? What was I thinking?" which are coherent thoughts). Resting and a salty snack with water help. But on a steep downhill, your knee takes more impact. After some distance, each step is painful. Trekking poles and walking slowly can ease some of the discomfort. But knee damage is possible.
An estimated 12,000 people have hiked the full length of the Appalachian Trail since it was completed in 1937. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's King says it usually takes from five to seven months. The numbers are derived from sign-in sheets at either end of the trail and at conservancy headquarters at the unofficial midway point in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as well as from "ridge runners," who keep an eye on logbooks at shelters in their area. But there is no requirement to sign in or out, and many don't. "So who knows what the variable is?" King said. Those who have hiked the Appalachian Trail "know they've done it," King said. Hikers usually are known by "trail names" they give themselves or earn, like Marty "Wounded Knee" Raffay (See "Downhill is worse than uphill").
Detailed maps, books and other information about the trail are available through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website.
The trail is maintained by volunteers. Last year some 6,200 volunteers, led by members of 31 official Appalachian Trail maintaining clubs, worked 210,000 hours repairing trails, painting blazes and maintaining shelters, privies and wells, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The conservancy is staffed by 44 paid workers year-round and 12 to 15 seasonal workers, King said. Volunteers often give up some of their vacation so hikers can use some of theirs on the Appalachian Trail.
"Trail magic" comes from" trail angels." Trail magic is an unexpected act of kindness or generosity. It can be as simple as a day hiker giving a thru-hiker a candy bar or as grand as volunteers setting up a grill near a road crossing and passing out hot dogs. The little things are missed most. Anne Sharp, aka "Margolo," and Travis Olson, aka "Chaco Taco," are thru-hiking with Willett, a German shepherd, unofficially aka "Dog Quixote" (he occasionally chases imaginary threats in the woods, Sharp said). "We feel an immense appreciation for the simple experiences we rarely get these days," she e-mailed from the Appalachian Trail somewhere in New England. "Drinking coffee from a mug, having a chair to sit on, dry clothes after a storm. ..."
Follow "Margolo," "Chaco Taco" and Willett's thru hike.
One day hiking is better therapy than a year of visits to the shrink. After an hour of wisecracks ("Are we there yet?" "Oh, good, more rocks." "Did you bring the beer?") as the day's hike begins, we settle into a quiet time alone in the woods with our thoughts. (Are we there yet? Oh, good, more rocks. I wish I had a beer.) It's also better than a day in the gym. At my weight, 127 pounds soaking wet (which is what I was after a 16-mile hike in 14 miles of rain), carrying a 30-pound pack burns about 450 calories an hour.
You can trap thru-hikers with beer. "Samurai" was planning to catch up with some buddies at the next shelter when he ran into our group at the Wiley Shelter near Webatuck, New York. We had just come back from a 6-mile round-trip excursion into town to buy, um, supplies. Instead of hurrying to his friends, he spent the next few hours sitting with us around the "backpackers' TV," roasting marshmallows and singing Irish pub songs. If a shelter is near enough to a road and to a town, it's not unusual to see a pizza delivery or two. That's why a smartphone with GPS is essential; you can use it to find towns near the trail and supplies.
The world is your toilet ... as long as it's a "cathole" at least 6 inches deep and 200 feet from a trail, campsite or water source. Please pack out the paperwork or file it away at the site and cover it all with dirt. Remember: Leave no trace. Most shelters have privies. The more pleasant of these are composting outhouses, which require users to do a bit of yard work before use. They work by adding a handful of dirt after each visit. The dirt, called "duff," is the layer of soil and mold just beneath the layer of leaves on the forest floor.


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Gintama Season 5 Episode 3
As Gintoki complains of writing News Years cards, Yorozuya learn of what his friends have done over the holidays. He also receives cards saying his friends have gotten married, while they have lied and just Photoshopped the photos. The episode ends with Kondo, Sachan and Hasegawa telling their story of how they wrote a News Years card. The second part starts with the same opening, but Gin complains of the lack of chocolate. Kagura has a chocolate for Gintoki and Shinpachi, but is too embarrassed to give to them. She enlists the help of Tsukuyo, and Sachan to help, but they are each too embarrassed to help her and make her give their chocolates to Gintoki. She indifferently give Gintoki and Shipachi the chocolate saying they were on the door step, as the happily run for the chocolate, they find all the chocolates were said to be from Kagura.
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It looked to me that the cat was genuinely killed. I have been truly horrified by that image for years.
I think the corpse is real. I like to think they found a ready-dead corpse, rather than killing one for the purposes of the film, if only because if had ever got out that Hollywood was killing cats, there would have been a public outcry. I like to think.
I hope so too, though I won't watch it again to confirm. The corpse looked an awful lot like the original cat actor.
The awful truth is that back then humane treatment of animals in film wasn't an issue. In those days non-human animals were not treated humanely and there were no regulations prohibiting the killing of animals for films. There is that infamous 1930s film where they made a horse jump off a fake cliff to its death because the director wanted it to be real. I could give more examples, but I'd rather spare you what I think would be gratuitous imagery.
The American Humane Association began monitoring films in 1940, so I emailed them to get an answer on this. If you like, I could let you know, or I could leave it as is.
No, I'd be interested. Do please let me know if you hear anything.
Incidentally, have you read the book "Me Cheetah"? Purports to be an "autobiography" of the chimp that starred in the Tarzan movies, though is actually a very funny and very moving (and often quite scurrilous) story of Hollywood from the point of view of one of its animal actors.
It's a terrifically good read, and very well researched. I can't recommend it enough, though it did make me cry quite a bit.
They did get back to me and the woman who emailed said that they have no record of what happened to the kitty. She suggested I contact the distributor. I may do that when my paying job settles down. Thanks for the book recommendation! I'm going to check it out.


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Maktab al-Khidamat is een groep moedjahedien welke in 1984 is opgericht door onder anderen Osama bin Laden en Abdullah Azzam.

De groep was bedoeld om Arabische strijders op te leiden om mee te vechten tegen de bezetting van de Sovjet-Unie in Afghanistan, en kan beschouwd worden als een voorloper van Al Qaida.

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Open studio day Jan. 8: get your portraits, passport photos, etc.
A quick reminder that this Thursday is open studio day in the visual media office. The visual media office now provides open portrait studio hours once a month for faculty, staff and students. Come to suite 213 in the Union from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month for any portrait needs.
Tone Zone class resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 6. This half hour toning class runs from 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Community Song Circle will take place each Thursday during J-term at 10:30 a.m. in the CFL Recital Hall. The community is invited to join in singing for the healing of the world and renewal of spirit. Open to all members of the Luther community and all voices are welcome. This is an audition-free zone.
We are looking for volunteers to prepare and bring a soup for donation for the upcoming "Soup's On!" event, Thursday, Jan. 22. Cooks are encouraged to stay and enjoy the soup from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Please contact the Diversity Center if you are interested, <dyerja01>.
LIS staff is currently processing course evaluation reports from Fall 2014 courses. Once reports are completed, an update will be posted here on the LIS blog and also on the "Latest News" forum on the KATIE homepage.
Jan. 10: Men's and Women's Swim/Dive: Luther Invitational, 10 a.m.
The softball team and coaching staff will host clinics on Sundays in January: Jan. 11, grades 7-12; Jan. 18, pitching, grades 4-12; and Jan. 25, grades 1-6. All brochures can be found online to download. Contact Coach Renae Hartl, <hartre01>, with any questions.
Diane Tacke will lead a retirement planning seminar from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Olin Round Table Room. The session is limited to 20 people. To sign up, contact Vickie Harper-Halverson, <harpvi01>, or 387-1507. This session is for those 45 years old and above. Spouses are welcome. In March, Diane will present a planning session for those under age 45.
To Alan Lerstrom and family on the death of his mother, Pollyana Lerstrom, of Decorah, who passed away on Dec. 26. Services were held Friday, Jan.2 at First United Methodist Church in Decorah. The obituary can be viewed online.
To Werner Nitschke and his family on the death of Werner's wife, Diane. Diane's memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. at Fjelstul Funeral home with a visitation hour beginning at 1 p.m. Diane's obituary is posted online.
To Jay McGrew and family on the death of Kay McGrew who passed away on Dec. 28. Her memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. Tuesday, one hour before the service, also at First United Methodist Church. Kay's obituary is posted online.
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