{"id":67579,"date":"2024-06-14T05:44:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T09:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=67579"},"modified":"2024-06-14T05:44:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T09:44:03","slug":"episode-1-of-jesus-christ-series-set-for-release-at-gfl-memorial-gardens-june-14-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/14\/episode-1-of-jesus-christ-series-set-for-release-at-gfl-memorial-gardens-june-14-16th\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 1 of Jesus Christ Series Set for Release at   GFL Memorial Gardens June 14 \u2013 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In New South Wales, Australia, there exist replicas of regions once visited by the most notable prophet who ever lived.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Jerusalem, Cana of Galilee, Capernaum and Nazareth rise in a backlot where an<span class=\"v1gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><b>all-volunteer cast and crew<\/b>are producing an epic video series portraying Jesus&#8217; life and teachings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8220;<b>The Good News According to Jesus&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0is an 18-episode comprehensive look at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ \u2014 his personality and his interactions with people. Episode 1 will be released as a special feature of the\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">2024<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><b>&#8220;Declare the Good News!&#8221;<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0conventions of Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses. Subsequent episodes will be released at future conventions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses have a presence in some 240 lands and are one of the largest nonprofit volunteer Bible educators and producers of Scripturally based content, including feature-length video dramas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8220;We are excited to release this to the public after years of planning and set construction,&#8221; said Local Spokesman for Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses Ian Russell. &#8220;We truly believe that this series will touch the hearts of millions of people in ways no other drama about Jesus ever has.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Cameras began rolling in May 2022 at the national headquarters of Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses in Australia.<span class=\"v1gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><b>More than 500 volunteers<\/b><span class=\"v1gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>constructed over 75,000 square feet of historically accurate sets. Adding to the realism, the sets have also featured animals mentioned in the Bible such as donkeys, sheep, pigeons and camels. Some scenes were even shot on location in the Judean wilderness in Israel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The &#8220;Declare the Good News!&#8221; conventions will feature &#8220;Episode 1\u2014The True Light of the World&#8221; in two parts on Friday and Saturday of the three-day program. The\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">preview<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0for Episode 1 is now available on<span class=\"v1gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>jw.org, the official website of Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8220;Anyone who has knowledge, curiosity or interest in Jesus Christ will be intrigued and captivated by<i>\u00a0&#8216;<\/i>The Good News According to Jesus&#8217; series,&#8221; said Ian Russell &#8220;We welcome all to attend a convention to enjoy this thrilling release!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">All of Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses&#8217; meetings, conventions, Bible study aids and videos are free of charge and available to the public. No collections are ever taken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">To watch the preview<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jw.org\/en\/jehovahs-witnesses\/conventions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0for\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8220;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Episode 1\u2014The True Light of the World,<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8221; visit\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><b>jw.org<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&gt; About Us &gt;\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><b>Conventions<\/b><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"v1gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Calendar or event listing submission:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">What:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8220;Declare the Good News&#8221;! 2024 convention series presented by Jehovah&#8217;s Witnesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">When:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0June 14-16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a02024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Where:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0GFL Memorial Gardens<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0269 Queen St East Sault Saint Marie, Ont.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lots of Free parking is available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"v1MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Who:<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All in the community are invited to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Details: The event is free to attend. Friday from 9:20 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.; Saturday from 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday from 9:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Each day has a one-hour and 20-minute lunch break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bible based talks, interviews and video presentations will be featured. 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