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Aslan is the powerful lion from the C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - now an incredible movie that comes out December 9th. Lewis scholars assure us that this movie captures the story and exceeds all expectations. The Narnia Chronicles are about four children who stumble into the mysterious world of Narnia. On the one hand, the books are as Lewis intended – Great stories. On the other hand, they are a retelling of the Christian story. Aslan, the lion is the Jesus character (the Old Testament speaks of the Lion of Judah) who saves Narnia from the evil spell of the wicked witch. At one point, one of the animals announces that "Aslan is on the move.” Narnia, under the spell of the Witch, is covered in snow, and is in the process of having all of its life frozen. The Witch had made Narnia "always winter but never Christmas." Aslan’s breath frees people from their frozen captivity.

During this Advent season, Sunday morning worship will focus on experiencing the Son of God who became like us in his humanity so that we might become like Him. We’re calling the series, Encounter The Power! We’ll see how Jesus is the power that frees us and forgives us and empowers us to change.

In addition, you have probably heard about the Christ Church Theatre Preview at the Warwick Mall Showcase on Thursday, December 8th. Those attending the preview are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 for a 15 minute mini-seminar introducing C.S. Lewis, the author behind the story.

Jesus is always “on the move!” May these coming months be ones of awe and transformation for all of us and for the people we touch with His love.

Christ is in our midst; He is, and shall be!

Lyle