Dear Friends,

There's no doubt...the world around us is gearing up for Christmas 2011! Whether this season for you is a time of cheer, or a time of struggle, there is some good news that far outshines all the tinsel and glitter. News that should make all of our hearts skip a beat!

God, the Creator of the Universe--the one by whom and for whom all things were made, and who holds all things together--was born a baby, at a real point in human history! God Himself was born a child among people, so that people could become children of God. And how does He do it? By His grace, out of His love, and for His glory. It's a gift that need only be received to be enjoyed. We receive it by trusting in the great Giver and following Him—not a church, or a religion, but the very person of Jesus! If this makes you wonder, or if you have questions about it, please don't hesitate to contact us. We love to talk about Jesus and his grace!

We are getting a stream of encouraging feedback about Unveiling Grace, both from Latter-day Saints who hunger for the true Jesus, as well as those who are using the film to share Jesus with others. To date we estimate about 12,000 copies in circulation! We receive news on a regular basis of people for whom it has been instrumental in their encountering Jesus. That excites us to no end!

Most have been given away, either by us directly, or by others who get them from us in quantity to give away. We now offer a free copy of the film to anyone who asks, though our first goal is to get it into the hands of Latter-day Saints who seek a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ. So if you, or someone you know, could really use some good news, then check out unveilinggrace.com to either watch online, or to request a DVD copy!

(We gladly offer these for free. Contributions are always appreciated, and enable us to continue making them available for free!)

With the completion of Unveiling Grace, we begin to turn our thoughts and prayers toward the next project. Because of our involvement with a partner ministry that reaches out to the Mormon Fundamentalist (polygamist) communities, this seemed like a natural place to begin "scouting out" a new film project.

Popular programs like "Sister Wives" and "Big Love" often paint a rose-colored picture of the polygamist lifestyle. But the reality is quite a different thing altogether. Among mainstream Mormons (and the population in general) there is an negative reaction toward polygamy. As a result, many Mormon Fundamentalists are marginalized and ostracized. Sadly, this only contributes to the problems of abuse and oppression that are all too common among these polygamist groups.

But these are the kinds of people that move the heart of Jesus to action. And they should move our hearts, as well. There are many inspiring and encouraging stories of God's grace reaching into these hidden corners of the Mormon traditions. It makes a for a very compelling backdrop to demonstrate the power of the love and grace of Jesus Christ. While we desire to make this film resonate especially with Mormon Fundamentalists, its story is intended for all who are seeking a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ.

We hope to release this film in late 2012 or early 2013, as the Lord provides and opens the doors. In the meantime, we will make all the interviews that we gather available online for all to view. In fact, the first interview is done, and several more are being scheduled. You can watch the first interview with Doris Hanson (director of A Shield and Refuge Ministry, and host of TV's Polygamy: What Love Is This), raw and uncut, at this link.

"...His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)

May this same God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was born a child in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago, rule in your hearts and minds, and bring you comfort and joy this Christmas season!

--Main Street Church & the Sacred Groves ministry