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▶ St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church ▶ 9628 48th Avenue, Jenison, Michigan 49428 ▶ Phone: (616) 895-4826 or (616) 215-6638
▶ ACM Studio/Office Hours: Monday-Saturday by Appointment ▶ Email Us with Inquiries: stjlmedia@gmail.com
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Mich. District Digital Media Director Visits ACM Studios
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Jeff Heisner Uncovers Animated Idea for Lutheran Church Schools
Jeff Heisner, Digital Media Director/Video Journalist at Michigan District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, visited Allendale Christian Media studios at St. John Lutheran Church (Jension, MI) May 16, 2023, to interview Kristen and Kevin Collier about Allendale Christian Media's studios at St. John Lutheran Church (Jenison, MI). Mr. Heisner shot video for the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church's media outreach to show LCMS members ACM's operational outreach. Mr. Heisner was interested in the animation aspect of ACM Studios and the Collier's productions of original cartoons both for the church and their personal mission. Showcased were ACM's “Tiny Ocean Tails” animated series, which will be premiering on Tubi TV early this summer, and a preview of ACM's “Bible Bea” faith-based educational cartoon. Discussion focused on how the LCMS should incorporate animation software in their Sunday Schools where young creatives can develop their own animated faith-based productions. This model would provide young Christians with a skill, as animation is used in many business and advertising applications, not just "cartoons." The arts and entertainment influence culture, and thus, making animation software available to Lutheran School students presents an ideal opportunity to minister the Word of Jesus Christ through a popular form of media.
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Gary Nation Stars in New "Tiny Ocean Tails" Cartoon
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The third episode of ACM’s animated cartoon series “Tiny Ocean Tails”, released on April 29, 2023, features award-winning actor Garry Nation as the voice of the story’s guest starring character, Pastor Rocky the Stonefish. Among his many credits, Nation has starred in the TV documentary series “Lone Star Justice” and “Legends and Lies,” and played the lead in the film “Polycarp.” The story, “Rock of Ages,” dealing with transformation when finding Jesus Christ, has TOT series characters Giddyup and Stripe discovering a Stonefish in an ocean-bottom gorge. The main cast of 5 characters sees the return of actress Venus Monique (as Jolly the Jellyfish), Matthew Todd (as Giddyup the Seahorse), Jerry Della Salla (as Stripe the Bass), Skeeta Jenkins (as Tango the Octopus) and DeAnn Alaine (as Sparkles the Starfish). Also, a new series of mini cartoons featuring "Tiny Ocean Tails" characters has premiered. The series, under the "Microtoons" banner, features faith messages in an animated narrative, each video running from 1.5 to 2 minutes in length. The first, featuring Sparkles the Starfish in "All That Glitters" was released on June 1, 2023. Pictured at left: Garry Nation as Polycarp.
Short Film "Words" to Enter Production This Summer
ACM will begin production the summer of 2023 on a new short film soon titled “Words." The drama features an individual on an autumn walk who encounters a series of post-it notes on a path. Each sticky-note displays a single word, but assembled together, is there a message here? The lead role is going to be presented to Hunter Tuggle, who appeared in ACM's first short film, "The Color of Hope." The film will run about 5 minutes.
Buzz is All About the BibleA new educational animated cartoon series of shorts is currently in production to reach young children. The series, "Bible Bea," will feature a Bumble Bee named Beatrice, whom everyone knows as Bea, who teaches the meaning behind a Bible Verses, how to spell something a difficult word from scripture, and the origin of words found in Holy scripture. Bea will point to a blackboard where most of the lessons will be displayed, and a verse of scripture will appear on a cloud in the sky. Each cartoon short will run about 3-5 minutes. The objective is to network this feature for use in Sunday School classes, free of charge.
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Skylight Quartet Performance Presents Gospel Music
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Fantastic Four of Harmony Shine at St. John
ACM has released "Skylight Quartet Live at St. John," a nearly one-hour video featuring the fantastic four of Gospel music, the Skylight Quartet. The performance, recorded on May 7, 2022, captures members Robert Vander Leest, Kurt Vander Loon, Jeff Ulicny and Mike Looney presenting original compositions as well as traditional and contemporary favorites. Featured were songs from the quartet's new CD album, "Where the Faith Is." God has richly blessed Skylight and continues to use them to spread the word of hope and salvation throughout the mid-west, preserving Southern Gospel music and style so popular since its inception. Watch the concert via our YouTube channel and follow the quartet online.
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