Things are going well so far. Each day is packed with new experiences and its own set of challenges. Thankfully, the cast and crew have been able to benefit from a day off. It has been a much needed resting period. I did take advantage of the time off to cut some quick update videos for Behind the Scene for our film. They should be uploaded to the Distant Boat website soon. I'll place the link at the end of this post.

Tomorrow we begin a big day of production at Good Sheppard Church just off a main road called Ngong. It will be an intense day, so I'm planning a restful evening. It is Shabbat come to think of it. Now we've just barely completed the 25% mark of production, and it has been a mountain to tackle. Please keep praying for me and our work!


Pictures: http://photos.aimstories.com/distantboat

Turn Over!

Speed!

Mark it!

Scene 45 Take 1!

and...


Action!


Action indeed. Four full days of it now. Where does time fly to when your on set? Time doesn't even exist, just getting the shot list matters. Recent wrap time in the past few days has averaged around 1 AM in the morning. Last night was the most brutal, 3AM. Do the stresses and pressures of production strain the core of my brain and physical body? Yes...but I LOVE IT!!!


Imagine you have a hobby since childhood that you love to do. That hobby grows with you as you mature. In time, you realize it is a gift that comes from your maker. What do you want to do with that hobby when it becomes your career? As for me and my life, I want to honor and please God 100% by using these gifts and talents for His kingdom. Even when your on the production set and fighting to stay awake forcing your blood shot eyes to remain focused, there is a satisfaction and an exhilarating feeling that overcomes me. I can best describe it as fulfilling a purpose in life. Knowing you are right where you are supposed to be doing not only what you love, but what God wants. How could I know that my hobby would become by career that would carry on a message to a massive amount of people and spread a message that needs to be heard that once heard can influence and change a multitude of lives. I used to think media was just a passion of mine; however, now I realize this work can literally spare and plant seeds in lives.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR PRODUCTION!

Out heart and goal is to spread the idea of missions to the African Church, so they can in turn, spread the message to other nations and tribes.


Specific Prayer Requests:

Equipment to function properly
Actors performances smooth and convincing
Health of Crew (some including me caught cold on set)

Load In

Busy working the mind on the job, haha.

Good Friend of mine clapping the board! Thanks buddy

Actors, Director and DP

Now I'm busy doing something

DP intense focus pose, haha.

It's cute to think that I have three dogs laying by my feet as I'm writing this blog update. In the midst of prepping for our upcoming production, I've been asked to house sit a friends house and dogs. Let me tell you, it has been such good insight to life. This Saturday morning, for example, I schemed a plan to sleep in. This is a perfectly easy thing to do on the weekend, but not when you have dogs to take care of! Bright and early at 7am I found myself cleaning up, feeding, and playing with the dogs. It got me thinking these dogs have faith that someone will feed them every day. They rely on a master to take care of them. As I left for the day, I thought about them and how some dog owners are not good masters. Certainly, I had my times when I didn't want to deal with their messes and energetic bouncing bodies, but then it dawned on me, we have to take on the responsibilities that are entrusted to us. If we don't, then damaging consequences occur.

Above all, I realized that He is our master and we are very much like these puppies that are laying at my feet. He is our care taker, and we simply have to trust in him for food and water. It is most comforting to know that  we'll never be forsaken nor left behind. Wow, who knew dogs could teach you so much? Thank you pups for your great lesson in life! It makes me look forward to becoming a father one day. I hope that everything is going well back home and for everyone. Let's keep dilligent in our responsibilities in life and above all commit our works unto Him.

Make Up Artist is showing her skills

Some of the team examines the work and is impressed

chill'n by the water and microwave

Brian, our production assistant, is being a good sport

The link for the movie's website:

http://distantboat.com/

Dear Friends and Family,

Things have been very busy as we near the end of today (Monday). Here at the On Field Media team office we have had several meetings ranging from production, to prayer, and even a specialty make-up artist coming in. It's been a very good day with a new direction for me since coming to Kenya. The people here are extremely friendly and accepting. I know that I am learning so much from them and Christ is teaching me new lessons every day! I learned that one of our cast members is a Muslim who formally was a Christian. Please pray that we can shine God's light and Christ will be revealed! Let me tell you, there is no feeling like the one you get when you know you are using your gifts and skills to glorify God. Praise His name! Please continue to pray and support this mission!

Prayer:

Our Muslim friend
Pre-Production: To end smoothly
Production: Equipment functions properly and crews safety
                    (it is rather dangerous in Nairobi especially at night)
Post-Production-You can pray for the edit decisions and deadlines to be met