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Sunset over Bridgnorth
The sun sets over Bridgnorth

A time for prayer

Alan Muscat is the leader of a Baptist men's group in Bridgnorth. In his first venture into film-making he has worked with the BBC to take a fascinating look at prayer and how it fits into the busy lives of three people in his community.

Are you a morning or evening person?

"If I don't make time at the beginning of the day, then it just doesn't happen."
Maarten Fontein

There's nothing more personal than prayer. While some Christians enjoy an early start, others prefer to end the day with prayer.

Alan Muscat, a member of the Baptist church in Bridgnorth, began wondering whether the time of day makes a difference to Christians. Do they have a similar warm feeling about this special time, or is it just a practical matter? How do they manage to fit prayer anywhere into a busy 21st Century lifestyle?

Title: Bridgnorth - A Time for Prayer
 Bridgnorth - A Time for Prayer
Film maker:Alan Muscat
Length:3:27
Bridgnorth in the morning mist
The morning mist accross Bridgnorth

As a result of these thoughts and questions Alan produced a short film that takes a captivating look into the lives of three people and the importance that prayer brings to their busy lives. Despite never having produced a film before, Alan's creative design and photographic skills meant that he took to the new medium with enthusiasm and a small dash of flair.

The music for the film is entitled Time Piece Light and was written and performed by prolific Shropshire composer Gerald Masters from his studio in Baschurch.

Alan playing his guitar
Alan playing his guitar

The Men's Group, led by Alan meets once a week. It exists to spiritually build up those who are part of the group, but also to share the gospel of Jesus and to show others the love of God through active involvement in the local community. When the group discovered that the BBC was encouraging people to make short films in their local area, Alan was keen to get involved.

The key interests of Alan's life, in addition to his family, are his Christian faith, music (he plays the guitar), photography and his graphic design business.

last updated: 27/06/08
 
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jack
good vidio alanPS this is jack from your church

Anne Carter
Loved the film, the music, the snapshots into the different people's walk with Jesus. Thanks Alan.

canev clayton
really good found it very encouraging

neil rogers
just nice to see someone in u.k. love jesus.I live in u.s.a.born in shropshire and returning in NOV after 20years.Iam BORNAGAIN Christian coming home to start a mission work.Hope we crosspaths in the near future.I played football for Bridgenorth for many years.

Ivan
Really personal and very encouraging.Do it again!

Derek Fewtrell
Thank you Alan for producing such a helpful and encouraging video. What a valuable example to us all.

Sarah Cawdell
What an amazing discovery. Thank you Alan.

Tony Maden
Thanks Alan, your short movie was encouraging. I have often thought about making a short movie about prayer amongst those with whom I connect in my community here in Kansas City. Shropshire was my home before I moved here in 1998 and came to know God in 2001. I thank God to come to know that you are part of a small mens group in shropshire.

Nick Armstrong
Thanks Alan - that was really good, and a lovely glimpse into other lives with God through the day.

Mike breese
nice one Alan Keep it up

Rachel W
Fantastic - well done! x

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