We are having a time of prayer/worship/blessing/fellowship and food this coming Sunday at my house! (We are leaving on the 24th of March for CA!) Everyone interested in hearing about, The Nick Project, and meeting the crew is welcome to come! Please feel welcome to come!
Where: Stephanie's House
send me an e-mail to get my address: downpourproductions.stephanie@gmail.com
When: Sunday, March 2nd
Time: 2pm-4:30pm
Blessings,
Stephanie
www.dallaschristianfilmmakers.org
www.downpourproductions.blogspot.com
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Preparing for CA
"I will walk by faith, even when I cannot see." (Walk By Faith by Jeremy Camp)Tirsha (LWL), Holly (LWL), Saphrin, Me, Chase, Nick (LWL) and Kyle (LWL)
*Life Without Limbs Team
We are in the process of fundraising! My family and I sent out 170 letters, sent out e-mails, I have posted information about this project on forums, I'm making phone calls...etc. We are trying to get the word out about, The Nick Project! The film project has been about faith from day one! I have been encouraging my team for us to not walk and focus on what our physical eyes can see but rather what God wants to do, the impossible! :)
I'm reading an amazing book titled, "Daring To Live On The Edge," by the man who started YWAM. It has caused me to want to live by faith with every cell and fiber of my body! To not allow physical circumstances to shake me! The Lord has been making me smile so much recently, He is constantly putting me into situations where I have to completely depend on Him! I know, that if God is for this, nothing can stand against it. If we are meant to go, we will go! My heart is for the Lord to receive all the glory and honor with the pre and post production process! My heart is for the vision of this project! To see young men and woman rising up and taking their place and living lives of purpose and dedication, and having the soul drive to further the Kingdom of the Lord! I want this especially to be a battle-cry for the young men of this world, nation and day to be the men of God that the Father is crying out for them to be. To realize that the measure of a man is not how tall he stands, how wealthy he is or how intelligent he is….it goes down to the heart, it’s what’s inside a man that really matters.
Last weekend, I met with Saphrin and we worked on the documentary outline. We organized our thoughts and ideas and correlated our shoot list within the different categories of the film. We talked and shared our plans for CA relating to travel arrangements, finances, equipment, music score..etc. We also went to Hobby Lobby and picked out shirts for our crew. Saphrin, Jacyln and I dyed them and rinsed them and sweet Saphrin did the fabric paint job! They look amazing! We will all be wearing them on our way to CA! We are planning to leave DFW on March 24th!
"If the first reason to live by faith is to prove the reality of God, the second reason is to see our faith increased. All of us are given a measure of faith, according to Romans 12. Faith is a gift, but it must grow through use. Faith increases as we exercise it. it's like physical exercise. The difference between the Arnold Schwarzenegger's and the rest of us is their commitment to increase strength and muscle mass by exercise. 'No pain, no gain,' they remind us as they throw a hefty medicine ball our way. If we never have needs in our lives, if we can do everything without God's help, how can we learn to trust Him? The disciples in Luke 17:5 cried, 'Increase our faith.' They had seen Jesus do so many miracles. Surely He could instantly impart faith to them. But they had to go through the same process we do. Like life breathed into us, faith is a gift from God. but for our faith to increase, it must be used and tested."
~From: Daring To Live On The Edge by Loren Cunningham and Janice Rogers
~From: Daring To Live On The Edge by Loren Cunningham and Janice Rogers
Blessings,
Stephanie
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Letter
Last September, I broke my foot and was restricted to a cast for eight weeks. During that time, one of my Mom’s precious friends encouraged me to “live each day to the fullest” and said, “Stephanie, even though you are laid low, your spirit can be up!” She proceeded to tell me about Nick Vujicic {http://lifewithoutlimbs.org} and encouraged me to watch his videos online. I did, and my mouth fell open. I was speechless. Here was a man who was born with no arms or legs, but is a worldwide traveler and motivational speaker with the sole intent of sharing his testimony and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This man, despite his disabilities, has proven that with God, all things are possible! His joy and smile radiate the beautiful truth that the Lord can use anyone if they have a willing heart!After I watched the videos in amazement, my brother Alan said, “Stephanie, you should make a documentary about Nick!” I was inspired. I wrote up a film synopsis and presented it to the Dallas Christian Filmmakers {http://dallaschristianfilmmakers.org} at our September meeting. As I read Nick’s story aloud to my fellow members, I started crying – the impact of Nick’s life truly affected me. At the time, I had been walking through some difficult, faith-shaking, and heart-wrenching days and Nick’s joy and hope helped me realize that God does have a destiny for each of His children no matter what circumstances are thrown at them. By God’s great grace, my proposal was accepted and my documentary was made our 2008 film project and I became the director!
My vision and goal for this project is to reach my generation to the core. Addressing what really matters, that the measure of an individual should go beyond the surface of one’s own skin. I have witnessed a spirit of lethargy and entitlement among those in my generation; too often I’ve seen a lack of passion, clarity of vision and hope for a greater purpose in life. I want this especially to be a battle-cry for the young men of this world, nation and day to be the men of God that the Father is crying out for them to be. To realize that the measure of a man is not how tall he stands, how wealthy he is or how intelligent he is….it goes down to the heart, it’s what’s inside a man that really matters.
A month later, I spoke with Nick face-to-face in San Antonio. As we sat backstage, I told him about my desire to create a documentary about his life and ministry. Nick said and still says that he completely believes that this project is God-ordained and he is totally onboard! In fact, just this last month, a team and I traveled to Houston to obtain our first amount of footage of him for our documentary. It was an amazing time! But that was only the beginning, and we are now making plans for our next steps to accomplish our goal – to finish this film (which is entitled, “The Measure of a Man”) by next January for the 2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival {http://independentchristianfilms.com}.
My remarkable film crew and I have planned our next step: we are scheduled to meet Nick in California during the last week of this March to film the majority of “The Measure of a Man”. However, we can’t do any of this without your help. We are seeking your support in two ways:
(1) Your prayers.
Please pray: 1) that we will have safe travels, 2) that God will receive glory in everything we do, think, and say and 3) that the Lord will use this film to impact lives for His Kingdom.
(2) Financial support.
Asking for help in this area is very difficult for me. However, on behalf of my team and this project, I humbly ask you (if the Lord leads you) to partner with us in achieving our financial goals for “The Measure of a Man”. Our balance that we need to raise is $13,000 and we need $10,000 of this by the end of March, and $2,000 by the first week in March. Checks will need to be made out to Heritage Family Church with the memo line being: The Nick Project. Online donations will be made available by Feb. 24th. {www.heritagefamilychurch.org}
Checks need to be made out to: Heritage Family Church P.O. Box 398 Roanoke, TX 76262 C/O The Nick Project
For updates about “The Measure of a Man”, please visit http://downpourproductions.blogspot.com/.
Thank you so much!
Many Blessings,
Stephanie Carrillo
downpourproductions.stephanie@gmail.com
My vision and goal for this project is to reach my generation to the core. Addressing what really matters, that the measure of an individual should go beyond the surface of one’s own skin. I have witnessed a spirit of lethargy and entitlement among those in my generation; too often I’ve seen a lack of passion, clarity of vision and hope for a greater purpose in life. I want this especially to be a battle-cry for the young men of this world, nation and day to be the men of God that the Father is crying out for them to be. To realize that the measure of a man is not how tall he stands, how wealthy he is or how intelligent he is….it goes down to the heart, it’s what’s inside a man that really matters.A month later, I spoke with Nick face-to-face in San Antonio. As we sat backstage, I told him about my desire to create a documentary about his life and ministry. Nick said and still says that he completely believes that this project is God-ordained and he is totally onboard! In fact, just this last month, a team and I traveled to Houston to obtain our first amount of footage of him for our documentary. It was an amazing time! But that was only the beginning, and we are now making plans for our next steps to accomplish our goal – to finish this film (which is entitled, “The Measure of a Man”) by next January for the 2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival {http://independentchristianfilms.com}.My remarkable film crew and I have planned our next step: we are scheduled to meet Nick in California during the last week of this March to film the majority of “The Measure of a Man”. However, we can’t do any of this without your help. We are seeking your support in two ways:
(1) Your prayers.
Please pray: 1) that we will have safe travels, 2) that God will receive glory in everything we do, think, and say and 3) that the Lord will use this film to impact lives for His Kingdom.
(2) Financial support.
Asking for help in this area is very difficult for me. However, on behalf of my team and this project, I humbly ask you (if the Lord leads you) to partner with us in achieving our financial goals for “The Measure of a Man”. Our balance that we need to raise is $13,000 and we need $10,000 of this by the end of March, and $2,000 by the first week in March. Checks will need to be made out to Heritage Family Church with the memo line being: The Nick Project. Online donations will be made available by Feb. 24th. {www.heritagefamilychurch.org}
Checks need to be made out to: Heritage Family Church P.O. Box 398 Roanoke, TX 76262 C/O The Nick ProjectFor updates about “The Measure of a Man”, please visit http://downpourproductions.blogspot.com/.
Thank you so much!
Many Blessings,
Stephanie Carrillo
downpourproductions.stephanie@gmail.com
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Back from Houston
Wow! Just got back from Houston today! It was a long week-end, long drive...but fun, exciting, amazing, packed with truth, miles, movies, singing to music, documentary brain-storming, prayer times, taking notes, spending time with Nick and his team, eating with leaders in the ministry, relaxing in a field while watching the sun set, worship, laughter, late nights talking to Kay, Saphrin and Chase, taking photos, dove chocolates, two mile walk up the country road, tears...etc! Here are some snapshots of our precious time in Houston! We ate with Nick and his team members and discussed the documentary in greater detail and we are planning on shooting most of the film's footage in March! We will be heading to CA next month! :) The Lord is truly directing our steps! The LWL team members have been so supportive and welcoming!
Our goal is to watch some footage tomorrow night at Chase's house and then Saphrin and I are going to be meeting this week to talk about budget, portfolio and fundraising! Busy week ahead, that's for sure!
Our goal is to watch some footage tomorrow night at Chase's house and then Saphrin and I are going to be meeting this week to talk about budget, portfolio and fundraising! Busy week ahead, that's for sure!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Leaving tomorrow for Houston!
I can't believe we are leaving tomorrow! Kay, (my sweet friend who is an amazing photographer) and Saphrin (my wonderful producer) are going to be spending the night with me tonight and then we'll head out around 3:30-4am ish and pick up Chase (assistant DP) on our drive down to Houston! It's going to be one long morning because we have to be at the school before Nick speaks at 9am.
Yesterday was crazy! Had to pray alot and just commit this project to the Lord! Anyway, I read this devotion this morning and it blessed me so much, I hope it blesses you as well! Please keep us in your prayers!
In His Service,
Stephanie
Utmost for His Highest
January 19th
When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him —Genesis 15:12
Whenever God gives a vision to a Christian, it is as if He puts him in "the shadow of His hand" (Isaiah 49:2). The saint’s duty is to be still and listen. There is a "darkness" that comes from too much light-that is the time to listen. The story of Abram and Hagar in Genesis 16 is an excellent example of listening to so-called good advice during a time of darkness, rather than waiting for God to send the light. When God gives you a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will bring the vision He has given you to reality in your life if you will wait on His timing. Never try to help God fulfill His word. Abram went through thirteen years of silence, but in those years all of his self-sufficiency was destroyed. He grew past the point of relying on his own common sense. Those years of silence were a time of discipline, not a period of God’s displeasure. There is never any need to pretend that your life is filled with joy and confidence; just wait upon God and be grounded in Him (see Isaiah 50:10-11 ).
Do I trust at all in the flesh? Or have I learned to go beyond all confidence in myself and other people of God? Do I trust in books and prayers or other joys in my life? Or have I placed my confidence in God Himself, not in His blessings? "I am Almighty God . . ."— El-Shaddai, the All-Powerful God (Genesis 17:1). The reason we are all being disciplined is that we will know God is real. As soon as God becomes real to us, people pale by comparison, becoming shadows of reality. Nothing that other saints do or say can ever upset the one who is built on God.
Yesterday was crazy! Had to pray alot and just commit this project to the Lord! Anyway, I read this devotion this morning and it blessed me so much, I hope it blesses you as well! Please keep us in your prayers!
In His Service,
Stephanie
Utmost for His Highest
January 19th
When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him —Genesis 15:12
Whenever God gives a vision to a Christian, it is as if He puts him in "the shadow of His hand" (Isaiah 49:2). The saint’s duty is to be still and listen. There is a "darkness" that comes from too much light-that is the time to listen. The story of Abram and Hagar in Genesis 16 is an excellent example of listening to so-called good advice during a time of darkness, rather than waiting for God to send the light. When God gives you a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will bring the vision He has given you to reality in your life if you will wait on His timing. Never try to help God fulfill His word. Abram went through thirteen years of silence, but in those years all of his self-sufficiency was destroyed. He grew past the point of relying on his own common sense. Those years of silence were a time of discipline, not a period of God’s displeasure. There is never any need to pretend that your life is filled with joy and confidence; just wait upon God and be grounded in Him (see Isaiah 50:10-11 ).
Do I trust at all in the flesh? Or have I learned to go beyond all confidence in myself and other people of God? Do I trust in books and prayers or other joys in my life? Or have I placed my confidence in God Himself, not in His blessings? "I am Almighty God . . ."— El-Shaddai, the All-Powerful God (Genesis 17:1). The reason we are all being disciplined is that we will know God is real. As soon as God becomes real to us, people pale by comparison, becoming shadows of reality. Nothing that other saints do or say can ever upset the one who is built on God.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
February: Houston
Well, today I started packing for Houston! I am so thrilled about seeing Nick again, meeting his team, getting footage for the documentary, praying with them, hanging out with them...etc.! My heart is so full of joy and anticipation of the mighty and amazing things that God has in store for this project! Every step has been so ordained by the Lord! The passage that I've been standing on is Isaiah 61. It says,
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed." I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.
My team and I will be leaving from my house this Wednesday morning and will be there until Sunday afternoon. I will be posting daily to keep everyone updated!
Blessings,
Stephanie
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed." I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.
My team and I will be leaving from my house this Wednesday morning and will be there until Sunday afternoon. I will be posting daily to keep everyone updated!
Blessings,
Stephanie
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