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(gentle music)

(phone beeping)

(phone beeping)

(students talking)

- [Student] Daniel's here.

- [Daniel] Guys, can have your
attention, please?

Guys, guys.

Thank you.

I just found out a great
Christian friend of mine,

he died earlier this morning.

So today is definitely a very
sad day for me,

all of a sudden.

I met him six years ago.

And if it's okay with you guys,

I would like to tell you about
him.

You see, the Lord, he used this
man

to change my life.

I was in youth group at my
church

in school to set out for the
summer.

Guys, we had no idea a huge
change was coming our way.

(students talking)

- Students.

Students.

Students.

Students?

Students, please.

(Mr. Packer coughing)

Students.

- Come on, you guys.

Mr. Packard has something
important to say.

- Girls, please.

- Shannon, quiet your pack.

Show some respect to Mr.
Packard.

- No one cares what you say,
Teddy.

- You will if I come over there.

- Don't threaten me.

- Like I'm scared.

- You better start watching your
back.

- Shannon, come on.

Let Mr. Packard finish.

- [Teddy] We want to get out of
here.

- I just want to let you know

that this is our last night
together.

that this is our last night
together.

Next Sunday, you'll be getting a
real youth director

because the church just hired
one.

- You can't leave us Mr.
Packard.

- You can't leave us Mr.
Packard.

- Yeah, we just figured out

what we can get away with with
you.

(students laughing)

(students laughing)

- Very good.

Yes, so, well, now you'll have
some on you to pick on.

I understand he went to
seminary,

so perhaps he can teach you
students something.

- Teddy's unteachable.

- Look who's talking.

(students laughing)

(students laughing)

- Well, all I can say to the new
guy is

good luck.

- It was unanimous decision,
Brandon.

This congregation really wants
you to be their new pastor.

This congregation really wants
you to be their new pastor.

They have the utmost respect for
you and for Lisa.

- I don't know what to say.

- I don't know what to say.

I'm incredibly humbled,

and you know Lisa and I love it
here too,

but I feel like the Lord wants
me to lead the youth

at my old church first.

I mean, I'm worried about that
place, especially those kids.

I feel like that's where I'm
supposed to be for right now.

- Kind of like being a
missionary in your own home
church.

- Yeah, I guess so.

- Yeah, I guess so.

You know, I want to be here,
Pastor,

but I feel like I could use this
experience first.

- I can hang on to here for a
little while longer.

We'll just wait on the Lord's
timing.

We'll just wait on the Lord's
timing.

And if you need someone to talk
to, I'm here for you.

- I appreciate it.

I got the keys.

- And I'm ready.

Wait.

I'm nervous.

(gentle music)

And I'm hardly even talking.

- Babe, you're going to do
great.

- Babe, you're going to do
great.

(students talking)

Can I have your attention,
please?

Can I have your attention,
please?

Could I have your attention
please?

Thank you.

My name is Brandon Cobb, your
new youth director.

This is my beautiful wife, Lisa.

She'll be here with me each week
to help out.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
converting the soul.

The testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple.

The testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the Lord are
right, rejoicing the heart.

The statutes of the Lord are
right, rejoicing the heart.

The commandment of the Lord is
clean,

enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.

The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.

The judgments of the Lord are
true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than
gold,

More to be desired are they than
gold,

yea than much fine gold,

sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb.

sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb.

Moreover, by them as thy servant
warned

and in keeping of them,

there is great reward.

there is great reward.

Psalm 19, verses seven through
11.

I would like these verses to be
the theme of this class.

First, a quick word about
myself.

First, a quick word about
myself.

I actually grew up in this
church.

Sat in this youth group.

I was a pretty worldly guy.

You know, just having fun.

In fact, the only reason I even
came to church

is 'cause my parents made me,

is 'cause my parents made me,

but it all changed for me one
day.

I got serious about the Bible

and the things of the Lord.

My eyes and understanding were
opened,

and my hope,

well, our hope,

well, our hope,

is that we can motivate you to
get serious about him too.

However, in doing this,

However, in doing this,

you must have a handle on God's
word.

So that's what I plan to do in
here

on Sundays when we meet,

on Sundays when we meet,

just talk about God's word,

and on Wednesdays, I'll mix it
up with some fun events,

but always drawing it back to
the word of God,

but always drawing it back to
the word of God,

but I need your help in doing
this.

I would like each of you to make
a commitment

to do two things.

First, I'd like you to memorize

Psalm 19, verses seven through
11,

and then for your daily Bible
reading,

start by reading the gospel of
John,

just one chapter a day.

And we can discuss John, chapter
one,

this Wednesday evening when we
meet.

- Come on, man,

you really think that we wanna
read the Bible?

- And you are?

- They call me Squirrel.

- Squirrel?

- Because he used to hunt
squirrels when he was younger.

- Because he used to hunt
squirrels when he was younger.

(students laughing)

- I see.

- I mean, it's boring.

Just being honest with you.

- And I appreciate the honesty,

but let me ask you something,
Mr. Squirrel,

but let me ask you something,
Mr. Squirrel,

have you ever used a map before?

- Yeah.

When I didn't know where I was
going.

When I didn't know where I was
going.

- And it helps you get there,
didn't it?

- Sure.

- Think of the Bible as a map.

- Think of the Bible as a map.

Not only will it tell you how to
live your life

here on Earth,

more importantly, it'll tell you
how to get to Heaven.

- I still don't want to read the
Bible.

How about you guys?

Anyone want to read the Bible?

(students mumbling negatively)

- Er, I, I do.

- And what's your name?

- N-, Natalie.

- N-, Natalie.

- It's nice to meet you,
Natalie.

So is Natalie the only person in
here

who wants to read the Bible?

who wants to read the Bible?

- That's about it.

- You are?

- Teddy.

- It's nice to meet you, Teddy.

- Well, at least she know what
you're up against.

(students laughing)

(students laughing)

- You know, I grew up playing a
lot of baseball.

- You know, I grew up playing a
lot of baseball.

Was a pretty good fielder, but
just a fair hitter.

One day my coach comes up to me
and he gives me this bat.

It's this really old looking
bat.

And I'm pretty sure he made it.

He said, "Brandon, you start
using this bat.

It's going to make you a better
hitter."

It's going to make you a better
hitter."

I didn't want to at first.

I mean, the thing looked
ridiculous,

but I wasn't hitting the ball
either,

so I thought I'd give it a try.

And the strangest thing happened

I started hitting the ball.

I mean, I was hitting the ball

better than I ever had in my
entire life.

I'd go up to all my teammates
and say,

I'd go up to all my teammates
and say,

"You guys gotta use this bat,"

but they didn't want to,

'cause of the way it looked.

'cause of the way it looked.

I kept using it,

and became one of the best
hitters in my league that year,

I even made the all-star team,

got to play in this big stadium
in the city.

We thought we were Major League
Baseball players

We thought we were Major League
Baseball players

getting to play on that field.

I'll never forget that day.

Got to bat three times,

Got to bat three times,

I hit three line drive singles
into left field,

hardest balls I ever hit.

And if you'd have been there
that day, watching me play,

you would have said, "That kid
is good."

you would have said, "That kid
is good."

But it wasn't really me.

It was that bat.

That old homemade bat that
nobody wanted to use.

So you say, "What's the point?"

Ask yourself these questions.
(gentle music)

Do you really want to go to
Heaven when you die?

Do you want to live your life to
please the Lord?

Do you want your life to be used
by the Lord

to influence others for him?

If the answer to any one of
those questions is yes,

then you must,

guys, you must use this bat.

Remember, it's the bat.

- I, uh, really like our new
guy.

- Yeah, like we wouldn't have
guessed.

- He's too preachy turned me off
already.

- He's too preachy turned me off
already.

He got one thing right though.

I'm only here because of my
parents.

- Yeah, me too.

- Yeah, me too.

- That was a good story about
the bat.

- All right.

You know the routine, make it
fast.

- Don't worry, I will.

Hey, what are you going to tell
him this time?

Hey, what are you going to tell
him this time?

- I rigged the lights on one of
the frying machines

so that it flickers.

(playful music)

(playful music)

Mr. Webber?

Mr. Webber?

- Yes, Squirrel?

- I think there's something
wrong

with one of the frying machines.

- Which one?

- Well here, lemme show you.

I noticed that the timer light
wasn't working,

I noticed that the timer light
wasn't working,

and it was flickering.

- [Mr. Webber] Flickering?

- Yes, flickering.

- [Mr. Webber] Flickering?

- Check it out, I noticed it on
my last batch of fries.

- Check it out, I noticed it on
my last batch of fries.

- [Mr. Webber] That could be a
short.

- [Squirrel] See right here,
see?

On, off, on, off. (machine
whirring)

On, off, on, off. (machine
whirring)

What did I say?

- Mr. Webber's so stupid, he has
no clue.

- Mr. Webber's so stupid, he has
no clue.

- Like I said, if we just do a
little bit every time,

he's never going to find out.

- You got it, man.

- I'll see you later.

(birds singing)

- Marcy, remember, we've got
church tonight.

- Yeah, I know.

- Yeah, I know.

- Well, I was hoping you'd be a
little more excited

since you have a new youth
director now.

- (scoffing) I think he's gonna
be worse than Mr. Packard.

- (scoffing) I think he's gonna
be worse than Mr. Packard.

- What do you mean?

He just started.

You need to give him a chance.

You gonna ride with us tonight?

- No, I'm gonna drive,

I told Shannon I'd pick her up.

- You know, I really don't like
you hanging around Shannon.

- You know, I really don't like
you hanging around Shannon.

- She's my friend.

- She's not a good influence.

- Mom, she's my friend.

- Mom, she's my friend.

- I'd prefer you find some
different friends.

- The, the judgements of the
Lord

- The, the judgements of the
Lord

are true and righteous
altogether.

More to,

More to,

to be desired...

More to be desired are they than
gold,

More to be desired are they than
gold,

yea, than much fine gold.

Sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb.

Sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant
warned,

and keeping in them, there is
great reward.

- N-, n-, n-, nice job, Natalie.

(students laughing)

- First of all, thank you,
Natalie, that was a great job.

- Yes, Natalie, that was really
beautiful.

- And Teddy,

think you might owe Natalie an
apology

for your not so kind comment
there.

- She knows I'm kidding.

- I know he's kidding.

- See?

- Okay, but how about we agree

not to kid around like that
anymore?

And is Natalie the only person
in here who knows the verses?

And is Natalie the only person
in here who knows the verses?

How about you Teddy?

You get them down?

- Nope.

And don't plan to memorize them
either.

- Why not?

- Because I don't read the
Bible.

I told you that already.

I told you that already.

And don't go telling me some
story about some baseball bat

'cause it's not going to do any
good.

- Do you even have a Bible?

- Do you even have a Bible?

- Yep, it's on my shelf.

It looks good there.

(playful music)

- You run track, don't you
Teddy?

- You run track, don't you
Teddy?

- That's right.

- What event?

- 400 mainly, sometimes the
relay.

- Okay.

Tell you what.

Why don't you and I have a race,

one lap, 400 meters next
Wednesday.

one lap, 400 meters next
Wednesday.

And if I win, you make a
commitment

to read the word of God every
day for a month.

And if you win, I'll, I'll wash
your car

the following Wednesday if you
come to our meeting.

- You'll wash my car.

- If you win, I'll wash your
car.

But if I win,

you read the Bible every day for
a month.

- Come on, Preach.

You can't beat me in a race and
you know that.

- I don't know, I ran in high
school.

What do you say, guys?

Next week, we'll all head to the
track

so Teddy and I can race.

- Why you want to race me,
Preach?

- Why you want to race me,
Preach?

You know you have no chance.

- [Brandon] I think I do.

- Just race him, dude.

Free carwash.

- There's a catch somewhere.

Some loophole.

- No catch man.

And I'm a man of my word.

The only question is, will you
keep your end of the bargain

if you lose?

- Just race him.

It gets us out of class.

(students mumbling
encouragingly)

(students mumbling
encouragingly)

- [Students] Race him, race him,
race him.

- [Students] Race him, race him,
race him.

- I'll keep my end.

You're on.

You're on.

- Sounds great.

It's settled then.

We'll all meet here first

and then we'll head to the track
together.

- Hey Preach.

You sure you wanna race me?

- Yeah, I'm sure.

(door creaking)

- Hi, Auntie.

- Oh hi.

How was the meeting?

- It was good.

Er, I,

Er, I,

really like Brandon.

- I'm so glad to hear that.

- Yeah, his, his wife Lisa is
very nice too.

- Yeah, his, his wife Lisa is
very nice too.

- And Teddy?

Again?

- But,

but Brandon said something to
him about it,

but Brandon said something to
him about it,

which I really appreciated.

Mr. Packard would have never
done that.

(gentle music)

- Don't you think I should end
with that verse though?

Sweetheart?

You doing okay?

- I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry.

I was just thinking about
Natalie.

I was talking to her tonight
after class,

I was talking to her tonight
after class,

and I feel so sorry for her.

- Because of the stuttering?

- Well yeah, that, but,

I found out tonight that both
her parents

were killed in an accident

when she was only seven years
old.

when she was only seven years
old.

And ever since then,

she's been living with her aunt,
Mrs. Kincaid.

- I didn't know that.

- Natalie showed me a picture of
her.

She said they have a great
relationship, so that's good.

- Yes, that's very good.

- She's just such a beautiful
girl,

inside and out.

She told me she doesn't really
have any true friends,

so I told her that she has two
new friends in you and me.

so I told her that she has two
new friends in you and me.

- Yes she does.

- She wants her life to count.

To be used by the Lord.

- I'm really glad she has you.

(peaceful music)

(tense music)

(tense music)

All right guys, I am ready to
go.

All right guys, I am ready to
go.

Question is, are you ready?

- Hey Preach, I'm gonna do you a
favor, okay?

I'm gonna let you start on the
inside.

I'm gonna let you start on the
inside.

- That's very kind of you,
Teddy.

All right, Squirrel, you can be
the starter.

- All right, come on boys.

- All right, come on boys.

- Let's go, Teddy.

- Let's go, go Brandon.

Someone has to cheer for him.

Someone has to cheer for him.

- Thank you, Natalie.

Let's go, babe. (clapping)

- Take your marks.

Get set.

Go!

(exciting music) (students
cheering)

Come on, Teddy!

Come on, Teddy!

- Go Teddy!

- [Squirrel] Come on, Teddy!

Yeah!

Yeah!

(Lisa whooping)

- Go Brandon!

Come on!

- You got this, Teddy!

- Bye bye, Preach.

- [Marcy] Teddy won!

- [Shannon] Of course he won.

- [Shannon] Of course he won.

(Brandon sighing)

- Good race, Teddy.

- I was toying with you, Preach.

I could have beaten you by 100
meters if I wanted to.

I could have beaten you by 100
meters if I wanted to.

- Free car wash, dude.

Hey Brand, how about you and I
shoot some pool?

That's my game.

That's my game.

(laughing)

- All right everybody, fun's
over.

Let's head back to the church
now.

- Way to go, dude.

- Hey, good job Teddy, we knew
you could do it.

- That race was so dumb.

- Great race, Teddy.

- Teddy, hey, good stuff.

- Hey Lisa,

- Hey Lisa,

I still don't know why your
husband wanted to do this.

He had no chance.

- I know, right?

He never stood a chance.

He never stood a chance.

- Then why he wanna race me?

- I guess because he thinks it's
that important

for you to read the Bible,

for you to read the Bible,

he was willing to try.

(gentle music)

- Stay focused now.

- I'm ready.

- All right, here we go.

(playful music)

Hey, Mr. Webber,

Hey, Mr. Webber,

can I talk to you for a second?

I have an idea for you.

- Oh boy, what is it, Squirrel?

- Boy is right, follow me this
way.

- Boy is right, follow me this
way.

So I've been thinking about this
for a while now, right?

Over here.

You know how we put the lemon on
the cup

when we serve water?

Why do we do this?

- Well, we've always done it
that way.

- Right, but why?

Mr. Webber, I've gotta be honest
with you here,

I see people take it off,

and just, they toss it.

So it seems to me like you could
be saving some money here.

So it seems to me like you could
be saving some money here.

- Oh, I don't believe it'd be
much of a savings.

- Yeah, but think about it, Mr.
Webber.

It'll add up over time.

It'll add up over time.

Now, no one's even gonna notice,

and hey, if someone says
something,

then we'll just bring one right
out.

No big deal.

- Well, you're just an idea man,
aren't ya?

Build a better mousetrap.

What do you do, just sit around
and think this stuff up?

What do you do, just sit around
and think this stuff up?

- Just something I noticed.

- Well I'll tell you what,
Squirrel.

I will consider it.

I will consider it.

- That is all I can ask.

I'll see you later this week,
yeah?

(birds singing)

(dog barking)

(dog barking)

- Shannon, here's your
allowance,

- Shannon, here's your
allowance,

and the extra we said we'd give
you

for going to youth group.

- Okay, leave it there.

- And your father and I are glad
you're going.

It's what we want, and it's good
for you.

- Wait, is that all I get?

I thought it was more.

- Shannon, we discussed this.

You get more in a month than
most kids get in a year.

You get more in a month than
most kids get in a year.

- Yeah, well I'm not most kids.

- [Teddy] Now, do a good job,
Preach.

- Only the best for you, Teddy.

- And don't forget the tires.

- And don't forget the tires.

- Hey, you got it, man.

- I'm gonna head inside now, and
no help from Lisa.

She's gonna be my supervisor.

Don't help him.

- Okay, no help!

I'm the supervisor.

All right, let's get moving,
Cobb.

It's not gonna wash itself.

(playful music)

(gentle music)

- Hey, how's it g- g- g- g- g-
g- g- g-

- Hey, how's it g- g- g- g- g-
g- g- g-

going there, Natalie?

- Hi, T- Teddy.

(playful music)

- What's up, man?

- What's up, man?

(Teddy sighing)

(Teddy sighing)

What?

What is this?

What is this?

- What's wrong, Teddy?

- There's something on the back
of my chair.

- I wonder what it could be.

- I wonder what it could be.

(Shannon laughing quietly)

- Shannon.

- Gotcha.

(Shannon and Marcy laughing)

- What is this, grade school?

- I told you to watch your back.

- That's a grade school move,
Shannon.

- Ah, you'll survive.

- Ah, you'll survive.

- She got you, man.

(Shannon and Marcy giggling)

(Shannon and Marcy giggling)

(students chatting quietly)

- All right everybody, let's get
started.

- All right everybody, let's get
started.

- Brandon,

you actually washed his car?

- Of course I did.

- I didn't think you'd do it.

- I didn't think you'd do it.

- Well, we made a deal.

- Teddy would have never kept
his side.

- Hey, you don't know that.

- Please, like you're gonna read
the Bible.

- I might have.

(Squirrel kissing his teeth)

- I washed his car, Squirrel,

because it was the right thing
to do.

because it was the right thing
to do.

- Cool, I'm just saying that if
Teddy lost,

he would have never kept up his
side of the bargain.

- Hey, you do not know that.

- Yes I do, I know you.

- Let me ask you guys something.

Say you go to a convenience
store,

buy a bag of chips and a soda.

Costs you four bucks.

You hand the cashier your 10
dollar bill,

and when he gives you the
change,

instead of giving you a five and
a one,

he gives you a 10 and a one.

What do you do?

- Easy.

You keep it.

- Yeah, you keep your mouth
shut,

you pretend you didn't see
anything.

- No you don't.

You'd call attention to it,

let him know a mistake's been
made.

let him know a mistake's been
made.

- You'd call attention to it,

but not me.

- Yeah, (clicking)

- Yeah, (clicking)

if the cashier's stupid enough
to make the mistake,

that's their problem.

- What if you guys are the
cashier?

- Then we're the stupid ones.

(Teddy laughing)

- It's the law of the jungle,
Preach.

It's the way it is.

- Guys, don't let money dictate
the situation here, okay?

- Guys, don't let money dictate
the situation here, okay?

Right or wrong should determine
it.

That's the law of the Bible.

Your conscience will feel better
about it too.

Just like me washing your car,
Teddy,

I mean, we had a deal, I lost.

I mean, we had a deal, I lost.

So I washed your car.

(stirring music)

It's just the right thing to do.

It's just the right thing to do.

- Hey, Natalie.

How was youth group last night?

- It was good.

- Hmm?

Really?

Come on, what's wrong?

You seem down.

You seem down.

- I'm f- fine.

- Natalie.

What's the matter?

What's the matter?

- It's,

the other,

other kids just make fun of me.

other kids just make fun of me.

At least, Teddy does.

- Teddy again.

I'm gonna have to speak to his
mother.

- N-, no, we've talked about
this,

I mean, you, you can't, it,
it'll just get worse.

- Natalie, it's hard for me to
watch you hurting like this.

- Natalie, it's hard for me to
watch you hurting like this.

- It's not just Teddy.

- It's not just Teddy.

I'm not making a difference

in anyone's life for the Lord.

in anyone's life for the Lord.

I, I want my life

to count for something,

but how can it when,

when I can't even talk?

when I can't even talk?

- Oh Natalie.

Natalie.

(gentle music)

I don't know why God has elected
to give you

I don't know why God has elected
to give you

speech with a stutter.

I don't know.

What I do know is that probably

one of the most important men in
the Old Testament, Moses,

one of the most important men in
the Old Testament, Moses,

had a speech impediment.

And God used him mightily.

And God used him mightily.

Have you ever heard of Fanny
Crosby?

She was blind,

and she wrote some of the most
wonderful hymns

the church has ever known.

the church has ever known.

God found a way to use her
mightily.

- I und-, I understand.

- Look, we both know that what
Teddy is doing is wrong.

- Look, we both know that what
Teddy is doing is wrong.

And I know you don't want me to
talk with his mother.

So what I will do is pray,

So what I will do is pray,

and ask God to take care of this
for you.

And by the way, you are making a
difference

in the lives of other people.

in the lives of other people.

You just don't know it yet.

You stay with living the life
for our Lord,

You stay with living the life
for our Lord,

and he will find a way to use
you,

mightily.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- Now, did I tell you

that Lisa talked to me about
what I did with Teddy?

(Marcy laughing)

- She saw that?

- She saw that?

No, what'd she say?

- You know, that we shouldn't do
that to one another

because we're young adults now.

She treated me like I was a five
year old.

- She's probably just trying to
keep the unity

within the group.

- Yeah, well we all know
Natalie's her favorite.

- Yeah, well we all know
Natalie's her favorite.

- Yeah, but I feel bad for her,
you know?

'Cause of her situation.

- Yeah, I guess I could feel
sorry for her

- Yeah, I guess I could feel
sorry for her

if she didn't play the victim
all the time.

- Brandon, would you mind taking
this shirt

- Brandon, would you mind taking
this shirt

back to the store since it's
near the church?

I decided I don't want this one.

- Yeah, that's fine.

- Yeah, that's fine.

- Thanks, I'll put it near the
receipt over here, okay?

- Okay.

- What you working on?

- Checking some articles on how
to build your youth group.

Everything in here mainly talks
about organizing fun events,

Everything in here mainly talks
about organizing fun events,

nothing about using scripture.

- What brought this on?

- Got a call from our old
friend, Matt.

- Matt?

What did he want?

I didn't think you two were that
good a friends.

As I recall, you were usually on
the opposite

side of the issues during
seminary.

- Well, he heard I took the
youth group.

- Well, he heard I took the
youth group.

Called to see how it was going.

- And probably to ask how many
you have, right?

- And probably to ask how many
you have, right?

- Yeah, he then proceeded to
tell me

that his youth group's grown
from 60

to over 200 in just over a year.

- And now we know why he really
called.

- And now we know why he really
called.

- I asked him how he did it.

He started talking about all
these programs

and fun things that they do.

- Yeah, but is he giving them
the truth,

or just telling these kids what
they wanna hear?

- He just talked about the
things that they do.

- So are we just gonna start
playing games now

every time we get together?

- No.

(sighing) I'm sorry, honey.

I'm just frustrated.

I'm just frustrated.

- I know.

- I know what God has called me
to do,

and I know that there is power
in the word of God.

But with this group,

nothing seems to be registering.

- Brandon, it's the times we
live in.

Most people aren't into
spiritual things, you know that.

- Yeah, I know.

- I just wish we thought more
about our end,

- I just wish we thought more
about our end,

then people would take spiritual
matters more seriously.

- Our end?

- When we die?

(Brandon laughing) Our end?

- That end.

- Yeah, that end. (laughing)

- Yeah, that end. (laughing)

- That end.

(gentle music)

All right, this way guys, over
here.

Just keep coming, a little bit
further.

That's good, perfect, perfect.

That's good, perfect, perfect.

You guys ever see a movie

called The Secrets of Jonathan
Sperry?

- [Teddy] Never heard of it.

- [Teddy] Never heard of it.

- I ha-, have.

- Wait, is that a Christian
film?

- Yes it is.

- Oh, that explains why it's not
on my watch list.

- Oh, that explains why it's not
on my watch list.

(students laughing)

- I really liked it.

- I really liked it.

- The movie's about a 75 year
old man

who tries to motivate these
three 12 year old boys

to read the Bible and follow the
Lord.

to read the Bible and follow the
Lord.

My favorite scene is where
Jonathan

takes them to a cemetery.

Starts talking to them about
eternity.

- So that's why you brought us
here?

- Well, the Bible says it's
better

to go to the house of mourning
than the house of feasting

because death is the end of
every man.

And the living take it to heart.

- Using scare tactics now,
Brandon?

- No scare tactics.

It's just reality.

We're all gonna die.

Unless the Lord comes back
first,

and when you think about death,

it's a scary thing.

- I ain't worried.

When I die, I'll just deal with
it then.

- No you won't, Teddy, it'll be
too late then.

- No you won't, Teddy, it'll be
too late then.

Guys, this is why it's important
for us

to put our trust in Jesus before
we die.

to put our trust in Jesus before
we die.

- Okay, so what does that mean,
Preach?

Trust in Jesus, I mean, we all
heard it,

but what does it really mean?

but what does it really mean?

- Okay.

I'll tell you guys a story

about something that happened to
me a couple of years ago.

about something that happened to
me a couple of years ago.

Excuse me, guys.

I was flying by myself, going to
Denver.

I was flying by myself, going to
Denver.

Plane left under pleasant skies
in the early afternoon.

As we got closer to land,

the weather started getting
pretty bad.

Pilot comes over the loudspeaker
and says,

"It's gonna be a bumpy ride
coming in."

"It's gonna be a bumpy ride
coming in."

Ordered the flight attendants

to shut everything down and
buckle up.

(somber music)

(somber music)

As we continued to fly,

the plane started bouncing
around more and more.

I thought to myself, "This is
getting serious."

I looked out my window,

and all I could see were dark
clouds all around me.

and all I could see were dark
clouds all around me.

Plane started jumping around
even more,

and the turbulence was so
violent,

it had become a real force to
reckon with.

it had become a real force to
reckon with.

I gotta tell you, guys,

I was scared.

I was scared.

I mean, really scared, everyone
was.

Plane had literally turned into
a roller coaster

that nobody wanted to be on.

So I started praying.

And I mean really praying hard.

And I'll be honest with you
guys,

I thought we were gonna crash.

I thought I was gonna die that
day.

Have you ever been totally
frightened,

thinking you might die?

All other thoughts go away, they
just vanish.

The last 20 minutes of that
plane ride

The last 20 minutes of that
plane ride

was the most severe case of
turbulence

I've ever experienced.

But finally, yes, finally,

the plane landed.

the plane landed.

The moment it touched the
ground,

the whole plane just erupted
into a huge applause,

everyone was cheering.

Even the flight attendants.

What a relief to be on the
ground.

What a relief to be on the
ground.

To be safe.

Just a moment earlier, I'd never
been so scared

Just a moment earlier, I'd never
been so scared

in my entire life.

In that moment, never been so
happy.

I grabbed my bag from the
overhead compartment,

started walking off the plane,

and usually, the flight
attendants are there

to greet you as you walk off,

but this time,

it was the pilot.

The couple in front of me spoke
to him,

and then it was my turn.

And I said, "Thank you, sir.

Gotta tell you, I've never been
so scared.

Didn't think we were gonna make
it."

And he looked at me

with a very calm demeanor,

and a reassuring voice.

He said, "There is no need to be
scared.

He said, "There is no need to be
scared.

I had it all the way."

(uplifting music)

I thought about that phrase as I
entered the terminal.

I thought about that phrase as I
entered the terminal.

Sorry guys.

You just had to be there

to know what we were
experiencing.

to know what we were
experiencing.

I mean, the fear was so real.

You see, I had no idea how to
land that plane.

You see, I had no idea how to
land that plane.

I had to trust that the pilot
could do it.

And the same rule applies to our
lives here as well.

It's a scary thing to think
about our death,

I told you, I'm scared to die.

But when it happens,

and for those of us who have
followed the Lord,

we are gonna have to trust

that Jesus had it all the way.

that Jesus had it all the way.

That Jesus will do what he said
he would do,

and usher us into the presence
of God with him in Heaven.

And that, Teddy, to me,

is an example of what it means
to trust in Jesus.

Anyway,

let's head back to the church
now.

- Hey Brandon.

That was good, man.

Jesus had it all the way.

I like that.

- Thanks, Squirrel.

(stirring music)

(stirring music)

(knocking)

- Marcy, here's some of your
stuff.

- All right, if you just put it
right there,

I'll put it away.

- Thanks, I appreciate that.

What's this?

- It's just something Brandon
gave to us.

- What's it supposed to be?

- Just something he was telling
us about.

- Just something he was telling
us about.

- What?

Do you mind sharing with me?

(Marcy laughing)

(Marcy laughing)

- The white flag is supposed to
symbolize

us surrendering our lives to the
Lord.

us surrendering our lives to the
Lord.

He gave it to everyone.

Told us to keep it.

And he said when you feel
committed,

And he said when you feel
committed,

to raise the flag up.

- So why haven't you put up the
flag?

- Mom,

please, just put it back.

- Okay.

Okay.

I'm sorry, I know this is your
space.

- Thank you.

(gentle music)

- Okay, now wait here while I
get him out of the way.

- Cool.

(playful music)

- So lemme see if I got this
straight.

The boss's wife tried to make a
move on him and he said no.

Then she said that Joseph made
the move on here,

Then she said that Joseph made
the move on here,

and he went to jail.

- Yep, that's what happened.

- I mean, that's not right.

- Wait, you believe that story?

Joseph was guilty.

- Shannon, Joseph was a
righteous man,

he ran from her because he
didn't wanna sin before God.

- All men are the same.

- The dude got railroaded,
Shannon.

Typical woman, she didn't get
what she want,

so she turned on him.

- Like I have always said,

you cannot trust women.

- Oh, and like you're the
expert.

(students laughing)

You don't know anything.

- Come on, Shannon, what are you
talking about?

(students clamoring)

- Okay, guys, guys.

Settle.

Here's an observation

that I want you to take from
this story.

In this life, we will suffer
injustices.

In this life, we will suffer
injustices.

And they're hard to swallow at
times.

I mean, Joseph went to prison

and he was there for a long
time.

and he was there for a long
time.

And he did nothing wrong.

And he had to keep trusting

that God was gonna get him
through it.

that God was gonna get him
through it.

And that's really the point that
we're trying to make here.

- Remember, this Saturday, we're
going up to Potter's Ranch

for our one day retreat.

for our one day retreat.

We'll meet here at the church at
eight,

and we should be back by six.

- And if you want,

we can argue more about men and
women up there.

(laughing)

(Shannon and Marcy talking
quietly)

(Shannon and Marcy talking
quietly)

- [Marcy] We're gonna be late.

it doesn't make a difference
though,

nobody will notice.

- [Shannon] You might kiss
Stanley?

- [Marcy] Yes.

(Shannon and Marcy laughing)

(Shannon and Marcy laughing)

That'd be so funny.

- Hey girls, can I talk to you
for a minute?

- Sure.

- I was hoping that

- I was hoping that

you might reach out to Natalie.

I just noticed that no one
really talks to her very much.

I just noticed that no one
really talks to her very much.

- We can't really relate.

- Well, maybe you could try to.

- Well, maybe you could try to.

- It's really hard to talk to
her.

She takes like a year to say
anything.

- That seems a bit exaggerated.

What if the roles were reversed?

- But they're not.

- But what if they were?

Just please think about trying,
okay?

- Okay.

- Thanks.

I'll see you Saturday.

(tense music)

- She's starting to annoy me.

(pool balls clanking)

(pool balls clanking)

(phone ringing)

- Teddy, what's up man?

- [Teddy] Marcy just called me.

- [Teddy] Marcy just called me.

Says Shannon wants to meet with
us today.

- About what?

- [Teddy] She didn't say, just
said it was important.

- [Teddy] She didn't say, just
said it was important.

- Why'd she have Marcy call you?

- [Teddy] You know Shannon,
thinks she's a big shot.

It's like Marcy's her secretary.

She says she wants to meet
tonight.

- Tonight?

No, I got work at five.

- [Teddy] I told her that, she
said we can meet there

before your shift.

- All right, yep, I'll be there.

(phone beeping)

All right Shannon.

I've got like five minutes
before work starts,

so what's so important?

- We need to figure out a way to
get rid of Brandon.

- Is that what this is about?

- Yeah.

They need to go.

- What's wrong with Brandon?

- [Shannon] I don't like him.

- Brandon's okay.

- Yeah, he's okay.

I got a free car wash.

- Teddy got a free car wash.

- Teddy got a free car wash.

- And he did a good job too.

Hey, you need to get him to play
you at pool,

get you a free car wash.

- Nah, he won't play me.

- Nah, he won't play me.

- Guys, they're trying to
brainwash us.

- He's just doing his job.

- They need to go.

I want Mr. Packard back.

- Mr. Packard, why, so you can
rule again?

- Marcy, what do you think?

- Marcy, what do you think?

- I thought Brandon was gonna be
okay at first,

but I'm gonna have to go with
Shannon on this one.

but I'm gonna have to go with
Shannon on this one.

- See?

They need to go.

- You know, you keep mentioning
Brandon.

You also keep saying them or
they,

You also keep saying them or
they,

so I think that this isn't about
Brandon.

But it's Lisa that bugs you.

Isn't it?

- Yeah, do we detect some sort
of jealousy here?

- Mm hmm.

- She's Little Miss Perfect and
I don't like her.

- She's Little Miss Perfect and
I don't like her.

- Don't you got better things to
worry about

back at the estate?

(Squirrel laughing)

- They're brainwashing us.

You mark my words.

- All right, this is stupid,

and I've got a work shift, all
right?

- You mark my words.

- Been trying to make it
interesting.

But for the most part,

they're just not serious about
their commitment.

If there even is a commitment.

I'm not sure what else I can do.

I'm not sure what else I can do.

We do have this one girl,
Natalie,

and that's about it.

and that's about it.

- Welcome to the ministry.

(Brandon laughing)

You sure you still wanna pastor?

- Yeah, maybe I should
reconsider.

- Yeah, maybe I should
reconsider.

- Well, you were voted in
unanimously,

but I could do a recount.

- I've been doing some research,

and it seems that there's more
talk these days

about growing your membership
with programs and events

about growing your membership
with programs and events

rather than just simply building
your flock

by teaching the word of God.

- Sad,

- Sad,

but true.

- Let me ask you.

Did you ever have that
temptation?

- (sighing) Brandon,

every pastor wants their church
to grow,

every pastor wants their church
to grow,

but not at the expense of
misleading people

or making the Gospel easier for
them to accept.

or making the Gospel easier for
them to accept.

I heard a sermon once that has
always stuck with me.

I heard a sermon once that has
always stuck with me.

I was at a week long revival
meeting,

it was years ago, I was in my
twenties,

I was younger than you,

and I had just committed to the
ministry full time.

and I had just committed to the
ministry full time.

And that night, the preacher
said,

"God is looking for two things."

"God is looking for two things."

And he said, "If you don't hear
anything from me

for the rest of the week, get
these two things."

for the rest of the week, get
these two things."

He said, "God is looking for
faithfulness,

and he's looking for motives,
and don't ever forget it."

and he's looking for motives,
and don't ever forget it."

Well, that really spoke to me,

and I have tried to keep that

in the forefront of my ministry
ever since.

in the forefront of my ministry
ever since.

- That's a good word.

- Well, that's why I wanna
remind you,

don't give up on these students.

don't give up on these students.

Just keep sharing the truth,

because you never know what's
getting through.

- I will.

But with this group,

it looks like nothing that I say
or do is getting through.

it looks like nothing that I say
or do is getting through.

- Ah, well,

look at the group Jesus had to
deal with.

Peter, James, John,

Peter, James, John,

did I say Peter?

- And I have to deal with Teddy,
Marcy,

- And I have to deal with Teddy,
Marcy,

Shannon and Squirrel.

- Squirrel?

- It's his nickname.

- It's his nickname.

- Well, Jesus had to deal with
Judas too,

knowing all along he was gonna
betray him,

but he never gave up on him.

but he never gave up on him.

- I hear you.

I do care for these kids,
Pastor.

I do care for these kids,
Pastor.

I wanna see them do well in
their lives,

to follow the Lord.

to follow the Lord.

- God knows your heart, Brandon.

He knows what you wanna see
happen there.

But you know, everyone may not
respond.

- I'd take one more person right
now.

- I'd take one more person right
now.

(Pastor laughing)

All right guys, come on in.

Let's go, let's go, let's go!

(upbeat music)

Park it over here, guys, for a
second.

Park it over here, guys, for a
second.

I wanna talk to you about
something.

Guys, the two most important
decisions

you'll ever make in your life,

number one is to receive the
Lord.

number one is to receive the
Lord.

- And the second is who you will
marry.

And that's what we'll talk about
in this discussion.

And that's what we'll talk about
in this discussion.

- Guys, let's be honest.

We tend to always make our
choices

based purely on the physical
appearance.

based purely on the physical
appearance.

- But the goal should be to find
the one

that God wants you to be with.

- And since you're gonna spend

the rest of your life with this
person,

the rest of your life with this
person,

you wanna find someone who'll
put the Lord first.

- And you wanna find someone

who's gonna be your best friend.

- Also, guys, I wanna challenge
you

to keep your relationships as
pure as you can

until you get married.

- Because that'll help you make
your decision

based on a spiritual
relationship,

not just a physical one.

- I wanna see you guys

have real happiness in your
marriages.

- And when you find the right
guy,

God's man for you,

oh, how amazing your
relationship and your marriage
can be.

oh, how amazing your
relationship and your marriage
can be.

- And you think you found the
right guy?

- Yes, Shannon, I have.

- Remember, when we keep God's
principles,

there is great reward.

- This is hard, Preach.

- This is hard, Preach.

- Training for your races is
hard too, Teddy.

But it's worth it once you have
success.

- I know one thing.

My wife better be a good cook,

or I ain't gonna marry her.

(boys laughing)

- That's great Teddy,

you're gonna pick a wife based
on how well she can cook.

- It's better than when you ask
a girl out.

(Teddy laughing)

"Hey, do you wanna go out with
me?

"Hey, do you wanna go out with
me?

And by the way, do you like to
hunt squirrels?"

(boys laughing)

- You know, it's a great thing I
don't say that.

- I can see the ad now.

"Must love to hunt squirrels."

(boys laughing)

- Whatever, man.

- Guys, whether she can cook or
hunt squirrels or whatever,

Proverbs says whoever finds a
wife,

Proverbs says whoever finds a
wife,

finds a good thing.

And obtains favor from the Lord.

- And you found a good thing in
Lisa, didn't you?

- And you found a good thing in
Lisa, didn't you?

- Yes, Squirrel.

I sure did.

- I don't know why Shannon is so
down on Lisa.

- I don't know why Shannon is so
down on Lisa.

- Yeah, Shannon's the one that
needs to go.

- I think Brandon's doing a
pretty good job.

He's definitely more interesting
than Mr. Packard.

- Sure does take that Bible
stuff seriously.

- Yeah, he does, doesn't he?

- Yeah, he does, doesn't he?

I mean, that dude, he's very
serious about all this.

(stirring music)

- Your shot.

(bell ringing)

- Hi. - May I help you?

- I need to return this shirt my
wife purchased,

she just decided she didn't want
it.

- Okay sir.

Oh, sorry.

This was on the all sales final
rack,

this one can't be returned.

- Really?

Um, I bet she didn't know that.
(laughing)

Um, I bet she didn't know that.
(laughing)

How would she have been able to
tell?

- There would have been a sign
on the rack.

- There would have been a sign
on the rack.

Plus it's coded right here on
the receipt.

- (sighing) And you can't take
this back?

- Sorry sir.

- No chance, huh?

- Sorry.

Those were the terms of the
sale,

Those were the terms of the
sale,

and I can't change the terms.

- I understand.

I appreciate your help though.

(bell ringing)

(somber music)

(somber music)

I can't change the terms.

I can't change the terms.

Hey guys, sorry I'm late.

Hey guys, sorry I'm late.

Ready to go now.

Who wants to recite the verses?

Who wants to recite the verses?

Other than Natalie?

Come on, guys.

We do these every time, surely
someone else has them by now.

Play the flute.

Play the flute.

This is what we all should be
doing.

I know you're confused, what do
I mean?

In Matthew chapter 11,

Jesus makes a profound statement
in verses 16 and 17.

He says, "What shall I liken
this generation?

He says, "What shall I liken
this generation?

It's like children sitting in a
marketplace

calling to their fellows,

'We piped unto you and you've
not danced.

'We piped unto you and you've
not danced.

We mourned unto you and you've
not lamented.'"

What does he mean?

You see, these are two extremes.

"We piped unto you and you've
not danced."

"We piped unto you and you've
not danced."

Another translation says,

"We played the flute for you,
and you've not danced."

"We played the flute for you,
and you've not danced."

See, this was the message of
Jesus

going around and saying,
"Whosoever believes in me,

I will give them eternal life."

"We mourned unto you, and you've
not lamented."

See, this was represented by the
preaching

of John the Baptist,

who had a message of repentance
to the people.

And what was the Jews' response?

They didn't.

They responded to neither one,
they stayed in the middle,

because they were indifferent.

And what Jesus said over 2,000
years ago

is still true today because as
far as I can tell,

most people just don't care.

most people just don't care.

I get it, guys, look.

There was a day I didn't see my
need for any of this.

For God or for the Bible.

I was only interested in what I
could do for myself.

I was only interested in what I
could do for myself.

I got involved in a lot of
sinful vices

'cause I thought it was the
thing to do.

But it didn't lead me anywhere.

But it didn't lead me anywhere.

It didn't give me any real joy
or real peace.

In fact, it just left me feeling
empty inside.

In fact, it just left me feeling
empty inside.

And then I watched two of my
best friends die

within about a month's span.

One from a drug overdose,

the other because he was driving
drunk

and got killed in a car
accident.

And it shook me.

And it shook me.

These guys were my friends.

But where are they now?

I wish that I could help them,

but I can't.

I wish that I could tell them

about the new life that I have
in Christ, but I can't.

about the new life that I have
in Christ, but I can't.

I wish that I could tell them

I found true joy and true peace.

But I can't.

Guys look, I'm not God.

Guys look, I'm not God.

I can't judge their hearts.

But they never took this Bible
stuff seriously.

And it seems to me that you guys
keep passing on it too.

And as much as I wish I could
help you,

I realize now

I can only play the flute.

You have to respond.

You have to make it your own.

Sadly, most of us don't.

Sadly, most of us don't.

Like the Jews of old, we too
have become indifferent.

Like the Jews of old, we too
have become indifferent.

Indifferent to the fact that
Jesus Christ came to this Earth

and died on the cross being the
perfect sacrifice

and died on the cross being the
perfect sacrifice

to pay the penalty for our sins.

Indifferent to the fact that he
was then buried,

and he rose again on the third
day

and he rose again on the third
day

according to the scriptures,
proving he was God.

Indifferent to the fact that he
went

to the right hand of the Father
to make a way

to the right hand of the Father
to make a way

for us to enter Heaven and have
eternal life.

The Lord Jesus is looking for
followers

who realize that they are
sinners and need a savior.

who realize that they are
sinners and need a savior.

These are his terms.

And I can't change them.

And only the humble may apply.

You see guys, as you sit here
tonight,

you're either playing the flute,

or the flute is being played to
you.

In other words, you're either
sharing

the good news of Christ,

or you need someone to share it
with you.

or you need someone to share it
with you.

I know what I wanna do.

I wanna play the flute.

And you see this book, guys?

This book whereas written by God
and given to us

This book whereas written by God
and given to us

for our benefit, to help us, and
to guide us.

This is why we study it.

This is why we learn it.

This is why we learn it.

Now, does anyone,

Now, does anyone,

other than Natalie,

want to recite the verses?

(somber music)

I can't change the terms.

Go ahead, Natalie.

Go ahead, Natalie.

- The law of the, the Lord is
perfect,

- The law of the, the Lord is
perfect,

converting the soul.

The...

Testimony of the Lord is sure,

making wise the simple.

The st-, st-, statues of-

The st-, st-, statues of-

- The statues of the Lord are
right.

Rejoicing the heart.

(music swelling)

The commandment of the Lord is
pure,

enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is clean,

enduring forever.

The judgment of the Lord is
true,

The judgment of the Lord is
true,

and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than
gold.

More to be desired are they than
gold.

- Yea, than much fine gold.

Sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb,

moreover by them is thy servant
warned,

moreover by them is thy servant
warned,

and in keeping of them there is
great reward.

- Now it's time to get serious.

(gentle guitar music)

(gentle guitar music)

■ I have decided ■

■ I have decided ■

■ I'm gonna take a stand ■

■ No more hiding ■

■ No more sitting back ■

■ 'Cause I'm done staying silent
■

■ 'Cause I'm done staying silent
■

■ Caught up in my choice ■

■ And I'm gonna stop trying ■

■ And raise my voice ■

■ I surrender all to you ■

■ Everything I say and do ■

■ Everything I say and do ■

■ I am done with my pride ■

■ God, I give you all my life ■

■ God, I give you all my life ■

■ 'Cause your word is perfect
and pure ■

■ I've heard and now I'm sure ■

■ I've heard and now I'm sure ■

■ It's written on my heart
forever ■

■ God I, I surrender all to you
■

■ God I, I surrender all to you
■

■ Everything I say and do ■

■ I am done with my pride ■

■ God, I give you will my life ■

■ 'Cause your word is perfect
and pure ■

■ I've heard it now I'm sure ■

■ It's written on my heart
forever ■

■ God, I surrender ■

■ God, I surrender ■

- Thanks for waiting, boys.

Here's your checks.

- Thank you, sir.

- Yes, thank you.

- Yes, thank you.

- Have a good night.

- Hey,

why did you clock us out right
away when we got there?

why did you clock us out right
away when we got there?

We didn't get any extra time.

- I can't do what we've been
doing anymore.

- What are you talking about?

- What are you talking about?

- Clocking out late like we do,
I can't do it.

- What do you mean?

It's what we do every time.

- Not anymore, man.

- Why not?

- Why not?

- Because it's stealing.

- It's no big deal, he doesn't
notice.

- Donnie,

if you owned this place,

would you want your employees
doing this to you?

- [Donnie] I wouldn't care.

- Donnie, look at me, man.

Be honest.

Would you want your employees

to be doing what we have been
doing?

Stealing from you.

Stealing from you.

- No, I wouldn't.

- Okay, great, so then we need
to stop,

and we need to do likewise,

I'm telling Mr. Webber what
we've been doing.

- You can't do that, you'll get
us fired.

- It's a chance we gotta take.

- [Donnie] You can't.

- I need your check.

- What?

- What?

- We need to give him our checks
to cover what we stole.

- No way, I need this.

- Donnie, I'm telling him what
we both did,

- Donnie, I'm telling him what
we both did,

and I'm giving him my check so
you need to do the same.

- Forget it, man.

- You're gonna be fired for sure
if you don't,

- You're gonna be fired for sure
if you don't,

because I'm telling him.

Look, I'll do the best I can to
cover for you,

because it was my idea, but,

because it was my idea, but,

I need your check.

- Ever since you got into that
Bible stuff,

- Ever since you got into that
Bible stuff,

you're different, man.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

It's called having some wisdom
for once.

- Oh, you think you're better
than me now?

- Oh, you think you're better
than me now?

- No, I never said that.

It's just something that I know
that I,

that we need to do.

Your check, man.

(somber music)

- Hey man, just give me a minute
to drive away.

(gentle music)

(gentle music)

- I gotta get the right number.

(knocking)

- Mr. Webber, can I talk to you
for a second?

- What is it, Squirrel?

- What is it, Squirrel?

- I wanna give you these two
checks back.

- What?

These are payroll checks.

- Donnie and I have been
stealing from you, sir.

- Stealing?

- Stealing?

What do you mean?

- Well, when we clock out, we've
been faking it.

And we've been adding 10 to 15
minutes

And we've been adding 10 to 15
minutes

on our timecards each time.

- Adding time?

- Yes sir, and we know that
we're wrong, sir,

and that's why we feel like we
owe you.

- Wait, wait, you've been
messing with your time cards,

adding minutes?

adding minutes?

- Yes sir, but we've only been
doing it for a few weeks,

and these two checks here should
be more than enough

to cover what we owe you.

- I can't believe that you guys
would do that.

I, I, I should fire you right
now.

In fact, where is Donnie?

In fact, where is Donnie?

- Well, he's gone sir.

But he knows that I'm here to
talk to you.

You see, sir, it was my idea,

and all I can say is that I'm
sorry,

and that I promise you, Mr.
Webber,

that if you give me another
chance,

I will be the best employee that
you have ever had,

and I think Donnie will be too.

- You are an idea man, aren't
you?

- You are an idea man, aren't
you?

Ideas on how to rip people off.

Talk about taking advantage,

I have been good to you.

- Yes sir, you have been.

And I'm sorry.

We're both sorry.

Mr. Webber, it won't happen
again.

You see sir, I started reading
the Bible.

You see sir, I started reading
the Bible.

(gentle music) And I've gotten
serious

about my relationship with the
Lord.

And that's why I'm telling you
this.

- Really?

- We're sorry.

I guess I'll,

I guess I'll,

wait to hear back about our
jobs?

Okay.

- Squirrel?

- Squirrel?

I appreciate you telling me
this.

- Well,

it's just the right thing to do.

- I'm not getting paid to be
here like you are.

- I'm not getting paid to be
here like you are.

- So Natalie just walked in.

Did I tell you, I overheard Lisa

Did I tell you, I overheard Lisa

talking to Natalie about boys.

Probably because Natalie wants a
boyfriend or something.

(Marcy chuckling)

And Lisa said, "Just be
patient,"

'cause God's got someone special
just for her.

- She's probably just trying to
encourage her.

- But why lead her on?

No one's gonna wanna marry that
stutterer.

Can you imagine her at a
wedding?

"Do you take this man to be your
husband?"

"Oh, I think, I, er, er, er,

"Oh, I think, I, er, er, er,

d-, d-, d-, d-, d-, do." (Marcy
laughing)

- Hey Shannon.

I overheard you talking.

You mind laying off Natalie?

She doesn't bother you.

- Well look who's talking.

No one makes fun of Natalie more
than you do.

No one makes fun of Natalie more
than you do.

Hypocrite.

Come on. (gentle music)

Come on. (gentle music)

- I just need a little more
time.

- I just need a little more
time.

We had this breakthrough with
some of the students,

and we've been having some
really good discussions.

- That is great to hear.

- That is great to hear.

- I wanna thank you so much for
being patient.

I mean, you know Lisa and I
wanna be here,

but we can't leave just yet.

but we can't leave just yet.

- We understand.

- Thank you so much for the
support.

I'll keep you posted, okay?

- Brandon.

- Brandon.

I am very proud of you.

- Thank the Lord, sir.

- Natalie?

There's someone here to see you.

- [Natalie] To see me?

- To see you.

- Teddy.

- Hi Natalie, sorry to bother
you.

- Hi Natalie, sorry to bother
you.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

- I'm gonna let you two have a
moment.

- No Mrs. Kincaid, please stay,

I'd like you to hear this as
well.

I'd like you to hear this as
well.

Natalie, um,

I'm sorry for the way I've been
making fun of you

about your speech. (gentle
music)

It's been downright mean, and
it's a sin,

and there's no other way to call
it.

and there's no other way to call
it.

I know that you usually just
laugh about it,

but deep down inside, I'm sure
that I'm hurting you.

but deep down inside, I'm sure
that I'm hurting you.

And I'm sorry.

Very sorry.

I have no excuse for making fun
of you the way I did,

so I hope you can forgive me.

All I can say is that I was
blind,

and now I see.

- Well, er,

thank you, Teddy.

I forgive you.

- No,

thank you.

- Teddy, that was really just so
great of you.

- Teddy, that was really just so
great of you.

- Thank you for accepting my
apology, Natalie.

I'm gonna go now.

(Teddy laughing)

See you at youth group.

- Okay, see you there.

- Okay, see you there.

- Thanks for stopping by.

- Natalie, um, (gentle music)

I wanna encourage you to keep
being who you are.

I wanna encourage you to keep
being who you are.

You see,

everyone at youth group knows
one thing.

everyone at youth group knows
one thing.

That if there's a real Christian
in there,

it's you.

it's you.

I'm really glad you're here with
us, Natalie.

- All right, listen up, listen
up.

- All right, listen up, listen
up.

I've got some exciting things to
talk about tonight,

found in the Book of Genesis.

- Where's Lisa?

- Where's Lisa?

- Yeah, no Lisa tonight.

She wasn't feeling too well.

So I'm flying solo.

She did want me to tell you all
hi,

She did want me to tell you all
hi,

so hi.

(students laughing)

(students laughing)

So Methuselah lived to be 969
years old,

which makes him the oldest
person recorded in the Bible.

which makes him the oldest
person recorded in the Bible.

And his name literally means

his death shall bring judgment.

Okay, I want you to keep that in
mind.

Okay, I want you to keep that in
mind.

Now, Methuselah lived 187 years

and had a son named Lamech.

Lamech lived 182 years,

Lamech lived 182 years,

and had a son named Noah.

So Methuselah was 369 years old
when Noah was born.

So Methuselah was 369 years old
when Noah was born.

Gotta keep in mind

people lived a lot longer back
then.

This was before the flood.

Now, what did I say Methuselah's
name meant?

- His death shall bring
judgment.

- Exactly, now Squirrel, what
does the Bible say

- Exactly, now Squirrel, what
does the Bible say

in Genesis, chapter seven, verse
six?

- "And Noah was 600 years old

when the flood of waters was
upon the Earth."

- So how old was Methuselah when
the floods came?

- So how old was Methuselah when
the floods came?

- 969.

- And if his name means his
death shall bring judgment?

- And if his name means his
death shall bring judgment?

- God predicted it.

- That's right.

God foreshadowed the great flood

969 years before it ever
happened.

969 years before it ever
happened.

- Wow.

That's pretty cool.

- That's why God is God.

And the numbers always add up in
the Bible.

Anyway, our time's up for
tonight.

Now lemme close with a quick
word of prayer.

Now lemme close with a quick
word of prayer.

Father in Heaven, I thank you so
much

for these students, for your
word and its accuracy,

for these students, for your
word and its accuracy,

and how amazing it is when we
dig in

to see what it offers.

I pray your blessing over these
kids,

I pray your blessing over these
kids,

bring them back safely here
Sunday.

In Jesus' name, amen.

All right, guys, thanks for
coming.

All right, guys, thanks for
coming.

Have a good night and we'll see
you Sunday.

- Hey, you go ahead.

I'll meet you in a minute.

I'll meet you in a minute.

- Okay.

(students chatting)

- It was pretty cool.

- [Student] Thanks.

- Thanks buddy, have a good
night.

- Thanks buddy, have a good
night.

- See you Sunday.

- Yeah, see ya.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

- That was really good.

- Thank you, Natalie, have a
good night.

- That was all right.

- Thanks dude.

- That was cool man.

See you Sunday?

- Yeah, I'll see you.

- Okay.

- Brandon.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Can I talk to you for a minute?

- Yeah sure, what's up?

- I just wanted to say

that I want to start
participating more.

I know I haven't been very
enthusiastic,

especially with your wife.

I'm sorry.

I wanna try to change my ways,

I wanna try to change my ways,

because I know you're just
trying to help us.

(gentle music)

- Shannon,

thank you, this is really great
to hear.

- Yeah.

That's all I have to say.

That's all I have to say.

- Okay.

- Okay, bye.

- All right, have a good night.

- All right, have a good night.

I'm home, babe.

You feel any better?

- So much better, I'm so glad I
stayed home.

- Well, you are never gonna
guess

who just apologized to you and
me tonight.

(phone ringing)

(phone ringing)

This is Brandon.

Pastor wants to see me?

Sure, I'll be right there.

Sure, I'll be right there.

- [Pastor Michaels] I do
appreciate you coming in today.

Yes, come in.

- You wanted to see me, sir.

- You wanted to see me, sir.

- [Pastor Michaels] Yes, there's
something

that we'd like to talk to you
about.

This is Mrs. Burns, Shannon's
mom.

This is Mrs. Burns, Shannon's
mom.

- Oh, it's a pleasure to meet
you.

- Brandon, did you meet with
Shannon last night?

- Yeah, she was at youth group.

- And did you meet with her
alone?

- Alone?

Er, for a minute.

She stayed afterward and said

she wanted to talk to me about
something.

- And what happened then?

- It was actually pretty
amazing.

- It was actually pretty
amazing.

She wanted to apologize to me

for not being as cooperative as
she could

for Lisa and myself.

for Lisa and myself.

She seemed very sincere, it was
a beautiful moment.

Is Shannon okay, did something
happen to her?

Is Shannon okay, did something
happen to her?

- Where was Lisa?

- She wasn't feeling well, so
she stayed home.

- She wasn't feeling well, so
she stayed home.

Can someone please tell me
what's going on here?

- I'll tell you what's going on.

Shannon told me you made a pass
at her.

- Made a pass?

That's ridiculous.

- She was very distraught and
upset,

her friends had to drive her
home.

- This is crazy.

We talked for two minutes, she
apologized,

I accepted and then she walked
away

with a smile on her face.

I don't understand what's going
on here.

- You are lucky my husband is
out of town

on business right now.

- Okay, Mrs. Burns,

I don't know what Shannon's up
to here,

but I can assure you I did not
make a pass at your daughter.

- I don't want you ever going
near her

ever again, you got it?

ever again, you got it?

- Okay, Sandra, please let me
make a suggestion.

I would like to privately meet
with you and Shannon first,

I would like to privately meet
with you and Shannon first,

and then perhaps we can get
together after that.

I would also like to keep this
very quiet, okay?

I would also like to keep this
very quiet, okay?

Especially until we get things
sorted out.

- What about the youth group?

I certainly don't want this man
teaching our kids.

- I'll take care of that.

Let's just set up the meeting
with Shannon,

Let's just set up the meeting
with Shannon,

and then we'll go from there,
okay?

- I can bring her by this
afternoon.

- That'd be fine, I'll be here,
we can meet right away.

- That'd be fine, I'll be here,
we can meet right away.

- Thank you, Pastor.

Stay away from her.

- Her apology was a set up.

- This could be very serious,
Brandon.

- She's lying, Pastor.

I don't know what she's up to,
but she is lying.

- Okay.

- Okay.

Let's hope so.

(somber music)

- Pastor Lawrence.

It's Brandon.

I think our time at this church
just ended.

I think our time at this church
just ended.

- [Teddy] You've gotta be
kidding me.

- I'm not, just got off the
phone with Pastor Michaels.

- Well, did you tell him that
Shannon

has it out for Lisa?

That maybe she's just trying to
get rid of her?

- Teddy, I told him everything,

and he says it's Brandon's word
against Shannon's.

and he says it's Brandon's word
against Shannon's.

- Yeah, but it's obvious she's
lying.

Surely Pastor Michaels believes
Brandon over Shannon.

- I don't know, man.

So we might have a bigger
problem here.

If word gets out about this,

it is going to ruin Brandon.

- Yeah, but there's no way
Brandon made a pass at Shannon.

- Yeah, but there's no way
Brandon made a pass at Shannon.

Did you talk to him?

- Yes, and he said that she's
making it up.

- Oh man, this is wrong.

- Oh man, this is wrong.

- I'll tell you what's gonna
happen here, Teddy,

the church is going to get rid
of Brandon.

- Yeah, but he's the best thing
to happen to this church.

- Yeah, but he's the best thing
to happen to this church.

- And they're going to get rid
of him.

You watch.

- [Marcy] You know, a lot of
people are starting

to find out about what happened.

- [Shannon] Yeah, well,

Brandon should have thought
about that before.

- Well, now my mom's getting a
lot of phone calls

asking her about it.

- I couldn't just let it go,

what if he did that to someone
else?

Want some more soda?

- Yeah, sure, thank you.

- I wonder if Lisa thinks
Brandon's the right guy now.

(Marcy laughing)

(Marcy laughing)

- I understand, Pastor Michaels.

It's been an honor to serve.

If it'd be okay, I'd like to
come by the church on Sunday

and say a final goodbye to the
students.

I've grown quite fond of them
these past few months.

I'll keep it short, yeah.

Okay, I'll see you Sunday.

Bye.

- So we're moving on?

- Moving on.

Although he says it's her word
against mine,

he does believe me.

he does believe me.

More and more people

just keep finding out about the
incident,

and it feels like this is best.

and it feels like this is best.

- Best,

or easiest?

(students talking)

(students talking)

- Students,

students, hey, can I have your
attention please?

Thank you.

Mr. Packard is going to be
taking over

your class for a while

until we can find a new youth
director

until we can find a new youth
director

as Brandon is moving to a new
position at another church.

- You mean because Shannon

- You mean because Shannon

ran him out of here with her
lies.

- I realize that some of you are
upset,

but since word of this has
gotten around,

we feel that it's best to make
this change.

we feel that it's best to make
this change.

- Pastor, she's lying,

and she's too afraid to show her
face here

because she knows that we'll
expose her.

- I told her not to come in
today,

- I told her not to come in
today,

and Brandon is here, and he
wanted to take a moment

to be able to say goodbye to
you.

- Shannon's the one that should
be saying goodbye.

- I know you guys are upset.

- Because she made it up,

and you're punishing an innocent
man here.

and you're punishing an innocent
man here.

- But I really think it's for
the best.

- But how could you believe what
she says?

- Squirrel.

Let it go.

Do you remember I told you the
story of Joseph?

How we all suffer injustices in
this life, do you remember?

Let it go.

- Okay, Brandon, if you could.

- Okay, Brandon, if you could.

- Thank you, sir.

I want you all to know that Lisa
and I,

we'll cherish all the fond
memories we made here together.

we'll cherish all the fond
memories we made here together.

It's been an absolute pleasure
getting to know all of you.

It's been an absolute pleasure
getting to know all of you.

- This is so un-, so unfair.

- This is so un-, so unfair.

- It's for the best, Natalie.

- Pastor,

do you mind if I say something
else?

- No, go ahead.

(somber music)

- I do want you guys to always
remember one thing.

The law of the Lord is perfect,

converting the soul.

Testimony of the Lord is sure,

making wise the simple.

Statutes of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart.

The commandment of the Lord is
clean,

The commandment of the Lord is
clean,

enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is pure,

The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever.

The judgements of the Lord

are true and righteous
altogether,

are true and righteous
altogether,

more to be desired are they than
gold.

Yea, than much fine gold.

Yea, than much fine gold.

Sweeter also than honey and the
honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant
warned,

Moreover by them is thy servant
warned,

and in keeping of them,

there is great reward.

I love you guys.

- Okay.

Mr. Packard will now be handing
out these workbooks,

which will be your curriculum
for the next few weeks.

(gentle music)

- Work books.

We don't need no work books.

- You okay?

- I'm really gonna miss them.

- This ain't right.

- I kept trying to call Shannon,
but she wouldn't pick up.

- I kept trying to call Shannon,
but she wouldn't pick up.

Went to her house too, but she
wouldn't see me.

Her dad wasn't too happy I came
by.

- She got us, man.

- She got us, man.

Nothing we can do about it.

- Take care, okay?

- Take care, okay?

- Natalie.

- Your, um, mom said that you'd
be back here.

- Hmm.

Do you want something?

- Why did Shannon make this up?

- Make what up?

- You know,

what she says Brandon did.

- Look, Brandon has a problem
and he needs help.

- Look, Brandon has a problem
and he needs help.

- Marcy, do, do,

do you really believe

do you really believe

that Brandon made a pass at
Shannon?

- Shannon said he made a pass at
her,

and I believe her.

- Brandon and Lisa

- Brandon and Lisa

were great for our youth group
and you know it.

And...

And...

We lost them because of this.

Do you really believe that
Brandon made a pass at Shannon?

- Yes.

I do.

(somber music)

- You know, Marcy,

- You know, Marcy,

you're gonna have to make a
decision.

Are you gonna follow Shannon,

or are you gonna follow the
Lord?

(tense music)

(phone ringing)

(phone ringing)

- What's up, Teddy?

- [Teddy] Guess what?

We got someone who wants to meet

with me, you, and Natalie
tonight before your shift.

- Shannon?

Good, I wanna talk to her.

Good, I wanna talk to her.

- [Teddy] No, not Shannon.

- She made it up.

- You know that?

- Yes. - Are you sure?

- She told me.

- Okay, then we should go tell
the pastor.

Maybe we can still get Brandon's
job back.

Maybe we can still get Brandon's
job back.

- Brandon's not coming back,
man.

He's gone.

He's already pastor at the other
church.

- We can at least try and clear
his name.

- We can at least try and clear
his name.

- That'd be Marcy's word against
Shannon's.

- Okay, but we gotta do
something.

- Believe me, I hate the idea

of having Shannon get away with
this.

We need to have her admit it
publicly.

- Good luck with that.

- Maybe we can think of
something.

- So what made you turn

on your best buddy Shannon all
of a sudden?

(gentle music)

- A friend came to me and
challenged me.

Asked me if I was gonna follow
Shannon,

or the Lord.

And I chose the Lord.

- Good for you, Marcy.

- [Teddy] Yeah.

It's nice.

It's nice.

- Man, Shannon really messed
things up this time.

I cannot wait for my next
conversation with her.

I cannot wait for my next
conversation with her.

- You're gonna get your chance.

- What?

- She's gonna be there Wednesday
night.

Her mom pays for her to be
there, you know?

Her mom pays for her to be
there, you know?

- Well, me and Miss Shannon are
gonna have a little talk.

- Well, me and Miss Shannon are
gonna have a little talk.

- Still, it'd be nice to get her
to confess.

(somber music)

- You're leaving for church
early.

- Yeah, I'm gonna go meet
someone.

- Marcy, we talked about this.

I really wish you wouldn't spend
so much time with Shannon.

I really wish you wouldn't spend
so much time with Shannon.

- Shannon,

no, we're not talking much
anymore.

I'm gonna go meet Natalie, you
remember her?

I'm gonna go meet Natalie, you
remember her?

- Oh.

Okay,

yes, I know Natalie.

yes, I know Natalie.

- She's really nice.

I'll see you later.

- Shannon, can we talk to you
for a second?

- Yeah, what's your problem?

- We know you made it up about
Brandon.

- Look, guys, Brandon has a
problem.

- Look, guys, Brandon has a
problem.

I just hope he gets the help
that he needs.

- Look, we know what's up.

- 'Fess up, Shannon.

- 'Fess up, Shannon.

Confession is good for the soul.

- Shannon,

you know that Brandon wouldn't
do that, so why say it?

- I can't do that.

- How do you sleep at night?

- Look, just because you guys
fell for his brainwashing,

doesn't mean I did.

- Wouldn't wanna be in your
shoes

when you leave from this Earth.

- Judging me now, Squirrel?

- I'm just saying.

- You're brainwashed.

Admit it.

- You really are something.

- Come on, Squirrel, admit it,

confession is good for the soul.

- You really love to push
people's buttons, don't you?

- Okay, guys,

- Okay, guys,

this really is not gonna
accomplish anything.

- I agree.

You know what, I'm with Shannon
on this.

(tense music)

- What?

- Maybe Brandon is brainwashing
us.

- Maybe Brandon is brainwashing
us.

Look, before I met him, my life
was fine,

and now, I don't do any of the
fun things I used to.

and now, I don't do any of the
fun things I used to.

- Teddy, I, I,

I can't believe you're saying
this.

- I mean, but what are we
gaining out of this?

- I mean, but what are we
gaining out of this?

Maybe we are taking this
religion thing

a little too serious.

- You know, Teddy's got a point
here.

It has been cramping my style.

- Squirrel.

- We're young.

We can worry about this stuff
later.

We can worry about this stuff
later.

- What if there is no later?

- That's a chance I'll have to
take.

Teddy, what do you think?

Teddy, what do you think?

- A chance I'm willing to take.

You know what, we should be
thanking Shannon right now.

- Shannon,

we owe you.

- Yes, thank you Shannon,

for showing us what Brandon
really is.

- I, I, I can't believe you
guys.

- Natalie, think about it.

Brandon really did do a number
on us.

Brandon really did do a number
on us.

Shannon, you did us a favor.

- She ran, she ran off Brandon.

- She ran, she ran off Brandon.

- And did us a favor in doing
so.

- No, she ran him off.

- And she did us a favor.

- She did us a favor.

- No.

- She did us a favor.

- Stop saying that.

- Don't you get it, stupid?

I did you a favor.

I did all of us a favor.

I did all of us a favor.

- Gotcha.

- Uh oh.

(somber music)

- What?

- We knew you'd admit it.

We just had to push right
buttons.

- I didn't mean to say that.

- How do you feel?

- I didn't mean to say that.

- Confession is good for the
soul.

- No he,

he really did make a pass at me.

- The charade's over, Shannon.

- The charade's over, Shannon.

We got you.

- I don't need this.

- That's too bad.

- Great job, dude.

- You too, man.

- Wait,

so you guys were just kidding?

- We didn't wanna tell you

because we knew that your acting
would be so much better

if you didn't know it was
staged.

if you didn't know it was
staged.

- It was a really good idea,
Teddy.

- Yeah, but it doesn't get us
Brandon back.

- Yeah, but it doesn't get us
Brandon back.

- But it's still something.

I mean, we got her to admit it.

- Well,

- Well,

I guess it's back to Mr.
Packard.

- Maybe not.

■ Looking forward to Heaven ■

■ Where I'll worship the lamb ■

■ Where I'll worship the lamb ■

■ The great I am ■

■ The great I am ■

■ I'm looking forward to Heaven
■

■ No tears, no shame ■

■ No loss or pain ■

■ No loss or pain ■

■ So I'll walk with faith, Lord,
not fright ■

■ So I'll walk with faith, Lord,
not fright ■

■ Holy passion, heavenly sight ■

■ Yes I'll walk with faith,
Lord, not fright ■

■ Yes I'll walk with faith,
Lord, not fright ■

■ Holy passion, heavenly sight ■

■ Holy passion, heavenly sight ■

■ Yes I'll walk with faith Lord,
not fright ■

■ Yes I'll walk with faith Lord,
not fright ■

■ Holy passion, heavenly sight ■

(congregation murmuring)

- Thank you, Stephanie.

- Thank you, Stephanie.

You wrote that, didn't you?

It was beautifully done, thank
you so much.

It was beautifully done, thank
you so much.

Good morning everyone.

If you have your Bibles,

please turn to the book of
Ephesians.

We're gonna continue our study
through this great book.

Today, I'll be diving into
chapter two.

I'll start by reading the first
10 verses,

and then I invite you to join
your hearts with mine.

Let's see what the word of
God...

What the word of God has to say
to us.

What the word of God has to say
to us.

I'm sorry everyone, I just
noticed

we've got some very special
guests with us this morning.

Folks, these are some friends of
Lisa's and mine

from our youth group.

We're so glad to have them here,

and pleasantly surprised.

I know this is a little out of
the normal,

but I'd like to introduce them
to you.

If you guys wouldn't mind
standing.

If you guys wouldn't mind
standing.

It's okay, please, stand up.

From my right, I have Gwendolyn,

Theresa, Matthew,

Theresa, Matthew,

Marcy, Natalie,

Teddy, and Squ-

Teddy, and Squ-

and this is Daniel.

Welcome to all of you.

Welcome.

Picking it up in verse one of
chapter two.

In you hath he quickened,

who were dead in trespasses and
sins.

who were dead in trespasses and
sins.

Wherein in time past ye walked
according to the course...

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- [Daniel] Well, we'd play Corn
on the Cobb,

we'd put a mean cob in the
corner.

(Lisa laughing) Oh, speaking of.

- Oh, here. - Speaking of.

- Oh, here. - Speaking of.

- Thanks for waiting, guys.

It's so good to see you.

- Well, actually, you might see
a bit more of us.

- Well, actually, you might see
a bit more of us.

- What do you mean?

- We finally got Shannon to
admit the truth.

That she made it all up.

And now we're kinda looking for
a new church home.

We're hoping that we can start
coming here.

- Really?

I know it's a long drive across
town.

- We think it's worth it.

- Okay. - Yeah, of course!

- You know you'll be welcome
here.

- And we really want you guys to
know

how much we appreciate all that
you,

all that both of you

have done for each and every one
of us.

have done for each and every one
of us.

Seriously.

- Thank you, guys.

Where's Teddy?

I know I saw him.

- Uh, he stepped out for a
minute.

He is still here though.

He is still here though.

- Okay.

- In fact, in appreciation

for all that you guys have given
us,

we wanted to give you guys a
little something too.

we wanted to give you guys a
little something too.

We feel like we owe you.

- No, you don't owe us anything.

- Just having you here today

has been so great.

- But we really wanted to give
you guys something.

We struggled to come up with
what the right thing would be.

But we wanted it to be something
that was truly meaningful.

We finally, finally came up with
the perfect gift.

We finally, finally came up with
the perfect gift.

- Squirrel thought of it.

- And he's right, it is perfect.

- Seriously, you guys don't need
to give us anything.

- No.

- Well actually, it's not
something that we can give you.

It's something we have to show
you.

So if you two would please
follow us outside.

- What are you up to?

- What are you up to?

You guys don't have to give us
anything.

- Just follow us.

- Just promise when you get out
there,

close your eyes, Lisa, you too.

- What are you guys up to?

- [Marcy] Just come with us.

- Okay.

- Close our eyes, what are you
guys up to?

- You'll see, you'll see.

Come on, keep 'em closed, keep
'em closed.

- I got it, they're closed. -
Lisa.

- I got it, they're closed. -
Lisa.

- Yes, they're closed,

they're closed. - You're guiding
me.

You are guiding me.

- Scary, but they're closed.

- All right, right here.

For you, Pastor Brandon.

(gentle music)

In gratitude of all you've given
us.

All right.

Open your eyes and see your
perfect gift.

Open your eyes and see your
perfect gift.

(Brandon sighing)

- You're right, Squirrel.

It's perfect.

- Hey Preach.

- Now, uh, do a good job there,
Teddy.

- Now, uh, do a good job there,
Teddy.

- Only the best for you.

- And don't forget the tires.

- You got it.

- It's good to see you, Teddy.

- You too.

(music swelling) (Lisa laughing)

- That was so funny.

(talking and laughing)

- And we started going to church
there.

And it was such a special time
for all of us.

We even got our parents to
attend.

We even got our parents to
attend.

Brand taught the Bible,

and everything, guys, everything
was going so great.

and everything, guys, everything
was going so great.

After college, I got a job,
moved away.

After college, I got a job,
moved away.

But I always kept in touch with
Brandon,

I made sure of that.

And then six months ago, I got a
phone call.

Saying that Brandon

had stage four cancer.

And this morning, he went home
to be with the Lord.

And this morning, he went home
to be with the Lord.

(Squirrel sighing)

Too early if you ask me, but...

He was 41 years old.

My heart is with his wife, Lisa.

See, you guys, this man changed
my life.

See, you guys, this man changed
my life.

He got me reading the Bible.

He got me serious about the
Lord,

and for that, I am eternally
grateful.

and for that, I am eternally
grateful.

And I know that this isn't
normally

how we spend our Sundays
together,

but I feel under the
circumstances,

I hope you understand that I
wanted to share this story

I hope you understand that I
wanted to share this story

about my very special friend,

Brandon Cobb.

You see, if it wasn't for his
influence,

I wouldn't be standing here.

Teaching you guys on Sundays.

All right, I know it's time to
go,

and I can't close in prayer
today,

but I'll see you guys next
Sunday?

but I'll see you guys next
Sunday?

And remember, read God's word.

(students talking quietly)

- Daniel,

I'm sorry to hear about your
friend.

- Thank you, Ashley.

Thank you for caring.

(melancholy music)

- Guys, right here,

it says for it is by grace you
have been saved,

through faith.

through faith.

And this is not of yourselves,

but it is a gift of God, so that
no one can boast.

There is such power in these
words, guys,

because it's of God that we
obtain eternal life.

because it's of God that we
obtain eternal life.

Not of our own doing.

(uplifting music)

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- Don't be scared, Brandon.

Jesus had it all the way.

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