They connect us with stories, moments, and characters that touch our hearts. And they do more than that…Movies point us to powerful truths about ourselves and even about God. Many churches have done At The Movies series, and we are excited to bring you this specially designed weekend experience. We would love for you to join us at Harbor Point Church for At The Movies. In addition, this year we will also be bringing back ENCORE with a new twist. This year, ENCORE will take place Sunday nights at 5:00PM in the outdoor tent, on campus. It’s going to be a great series and we hope that you will invite your friends and family to At The Movies or Encore Sunday Nights!
For more information about AT THE MOVIES and ENCORE Sunday Nights, please see our frequently asked questions below.
This year, ENCORE will take place Sunday nights at 5:00PM in the outdoor tent, on the Harbor Point campus. Come enjoy a relaxed, summer evening experience: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner, or you can purchase dinner on-site. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends, neighbors and coworkers to enjoy our At The Movies summer series. You can enjoy At The Movies on the weekend at our regular service times and then invite your friends to join you for Encore Sunday Nights. We’ll have popcorn, fun activities, and a great environment for all ages—so invite a friend or neighbor to come with you! Childcare will be available for infants through kindergarten. Kids in 1st through 5th grade will sit with their families on the lawn.
WHAT IS AT THE MOVIES?
At The Movies is a 5-week long summer message series taking popular movies and connecting them with Biblical truths. In each service you’ll see scenes from some of your favorite films and hear a message that connects to the teaching of the BIble. It’s a great opportunity to invite your friends and family!
WHY ARE YOU SHOWING MOVIES IN SERVICE?
You’ve probably heard the heart behind our church gathering, “In the community, for the community.” The At The Movies series is a great onramp for people who don’t know the message of the Bible to connect with God. Jesus taught through stories and parables, using observable truths to point people to the Father. Movies are modern day parables. Movies explore the issues we all confront; truth, beauty, purpose, pain, connection, and hope. These films are universally popular because they touch on universal longings and truths. It’s a great opportunity to point people to the ultimate source of truth- Jesus.
WHY ARE YOU SHOWING SECULAR FILMS?
Theologian Francis Schaeffer said, “Art is a reflection of God’s creativity, evidence that we are made in the image of God.” While we don’t endorse the entirety of the content in the films we are featuring (in their full length there may be some cursing or violence, etc.), we believe that each of these films points to a truth about the human condition and the need for Jesus. In the same way Jesus taught the people of His day by looking around to the objects and stories present in the culture (coins, sheep, widows, and wayward sons), we are looking to the stories being told in our culture and using the questions they elicit to point people to God.
WILL THERE BE ANY BIBLE TEACHING?
Yes. Each week we’ll look at a movie through a biblical lens, studying Scripture that expands and illuminates the truth at the heart of each movie’s theme.
WHAT IS OUR HOPE FOR PEOPLE?
Our hope for this series is two-fold. First, that the people of Harbor Point would have a practical, tangible way to engage the people in their lives who are spiritually curious or hungry, and invite them to a welcoming place for them to explore their questions. This is an amazing way to “love where you live.” Some highly reputable churches across the country have incorporated At The Movies into their annual series planning and have seen the impact of designing a series to welcome the community. Second, our hope is for the hungry, the hurting, the lost, and the curious; for these films that have connected with them on a heart-level would lead them to the one who is desperately seeking their heart. We are praying for people to come to know Jesus and step into a relationship with Him.
WHERE CAN I EXPERIENCE AT THE MOVIES SUMMER SERIES?
Our AT THE MOVIES summer series will be offered at Harbor Point Church campus only. AT THE MOVIES will be shown at 5 PM on Saturdays and at 8:30 AM, 10 AM, and 11:30 AM on Sundays. Additionally, we will offer the same At The Movies message with film clips during our Encore Sunday Nights at 5p on Sunday at our Harbor Point campus under the front lawn tent. Due to copyright restrictions, At The Movies will not be available to view online.
WILL YOU HAVE REGULAR KIDS PROGRAMMING DURING AT THE MOVIES?
Yes, Kids regular weekend programming will be available throughout the At The Movies series.
WHY AREN’T YOU SHOWING THESE MESSAGES ONLINE?
Due to legal and copyright reasons, At the Movies will not be archived or streamed online. Harbor Point has four live in person services each weekend on the Harbor Point campus and we would love for you to join us. For those of you watching from home, we will be streaming a previous message series while At the Movies is happening at our campus.
WHAT IS AT THE MOVIES “ENCORE Sunday nights”?
At The Movies Encore Sunday Nights will be an encore showing of the weekend “At The Movies” message. ENCORE will be shown on Sunday nights at 5p at the Harbor Point Campus under the outdoor tent during the series. If you miss our regulare service times of At The Movies you can join us on Sunday evenings, or attend one of weekend service times and then bring some friends to join you for ENCORE Sunday Nights!
WILL THERE BE CHILDCARE FOR ENCORE SUNDAY NIGHTS?
Yes, childcare will be provided at Encore Sunday Nights for children aged infant through Kindergarten. First grade and older will sit with their parents. Due to some mature content, parents should use discretion when bringing younger children to Encore Sunday Nights.
INVITES TO AT THE MOVIES
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