A movie came out today called “To Save a Life.” It is aimed at teenagers and the issues that many of them are dealing with everyday. Many youth groups in the area and across the country have bought tickets for their students to go see it this weekend since the opening is always very key to a movie’s success. We were a little late in getting on the bandwagon (I take the blame for that, and I’m sorry). I would like to gather a group of students to go see the movie in the next week. As soon as we come up with a day and a time, I will let you know. If you have any suggestions for a day and a time, please let me know.
If you have not heard of the movie, you are in the majority so don’t feel left out. Please take a little time and read up on it. Pluggedin.com gives a fairly detailed review. Click here to read the review. Also, you can click here to go to the movie’s website and see the trailer.
From what I have read, from the trailers, and from the other youth pastors that I have talked to, the topics addressed appear to be extremely relevant for our teenagers. It deals with so many of the issues they are dealing with on a daily basis, whether we want to admit it or not.right now. Without having seen it yet–but having talked to a fellow youth pastor who has–the message is positive and hits students right where they are at. What I am not saying is that every student needs to see this movie. That needs to be a call made by the parents, and Stephanie and I are learning that parental decisions are rarely easy. What I am saying is that it may be beneficial for students to see this movie if it is seen with discernment (which goes for all movies and media, not just this one). If you allow your child to see this movie, I would highly encourage parents to see this movie as well so that you may discuss with them the topics that are addressed. That is so important. If need be, I can also provide insight and discussion questions after I see the movie to help with that. Please let me know if you would be interested in that, and I will make it available.
In closing, I just wanted to relay that thoughts of the writer of the film, who just so happens to be a youth pastor himself: “We never really set out to make a Christian film,” he says. “We said we wanted to make a film for teenagers that would never set foot in a church but would go to the movies—something that would reach them. … We wanted to make a movie that really mattered, and that empowered students to be able to reach out to their friends.”
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. I know that this is a sensitive issue, so please feel free.
I will let you know when we decided to take a group to see the movie as soon as it is decided.

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