Education Program for the Film

NOW IN MORE THAN 800 CHURCHES NATIONWIDE!

GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY is a striking film that brings to light a variety of topics for a wide range of audiences. This 18-minute film is a perfect length to use for education hours, leaving plenty of time for discussion and follow-up activities. GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY focuses on a key intergenerational lesson – the importance of valuing seniors. It follows the birthday of an aging widower who waits in vain for the arrival of family members to help him celebrate (click here to read the original short story on which the movie is based). Audiences experience the range of emotions that also confront Grandfather through his day. Viewers of all ages will be touched by this movie in some way.

Now your church can use this award-winning film and an associated teaching guide to bring its message to your entire congregation. This is a timeless program that will have a long shelf life for your church’s education efforts.

Programs for All Audiences
Teaching materials are provided to help you reach different groups in your church. This film is suitable for all audiences, and its messages and lessons can reach virtually every member of your congregation. Materials are provided to give you direction on how to use GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY to provide valuable lessons and discussion topics for:

• Elementary age children
• Confirmation age students
• High school groups
• Young adults
• Older adults

A Comprehensive Leader’s Guide
Our special package for churches includes separate discussion guides that help participants think more carefully about a variety of topics. You’ll find that GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY can help stimulate discussion and learning on a wide range of pertinent issues, such as:

• Care for the elderly
• Loneliness
• Celebrations
• Responsibility
• Trust
• Letdowns
• Value of family

In addition, suggested exercises are provided for youth groups to help bring home the message. Some exercises are designed to focus on outreach to grandparents or elderly members of your congregation.

Tie Into Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The film offers a great way for you to tie into that day, particularly with Sunday school students. Order now to be ready to use GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY on this special day.

Order a copy of Grandfather’s Birthday for your Church or Resource Group today.