SAND: A New Short Film from UCG
October 28, 2011
What do you fill your days with? How do you focus your time and attention?
Give priority to the things that matter. Think thoughts that are godly, good and righteous. And boldly serve God and his people. Life is but a flicker. Make each day the product of limited time well spent. Like words written in the sand, our time is finite.
View this new short film from the United Church of God and the producers of Beyond Today television: “Sand.”
Peter Eddington—Operation Manger, Media and Communications Services
Inside United: Realtime 
Another great video!
Wonderful visuals paired with a vital message. Nice work!
I clicked on “Sand” in your RealTimes email and the YouTube said that video has been removed by the user.
FYI
Sorry about that. Please click on the updated link at http://youtu.be/DqmMNHlcmK0
Tried again on YouTube and it was fixed. Fine video and great help to direct lives. thank you!
Very nice job!! Well Done!!
Seems a little disrespectful to call this man a “Kid”. If you have a problem with the video you should first find out who he is and send him an email with your helpful suggestions. Instead of complain on a website where he may never see it. He is doing a great job using his talents to serve God and preach the gospel.
Keep it up!
Tell this kid to get a normal haircut! A spiked mohawk? If Mr. Armstrong were still alive you can be sure he would never allow someone with a goofy hairdo, to represent the church.
Presenters should be professional and normal looking, not trying to have the latest “fad” hair style.
Remember, you are supposed to be representing God’s church!
I am in agreement with your comment, entirely.
Seems a little disrespectful to call this man a “Kid”. If you have a problem with the video you should first find out who he is and send him an email with your helpful suggestions. Instead of complain on a website where he may never see it. He is doing a great job using his talents to serve God and preach the gospel.
Keep it up!
Posted the comment in the wrong spot earlier.
Not every modern hairstyle is a sin, and as long I can remember our approach within God’s Church has been that Christians can certainly groom themselves according to the cultural norms and fashions of our society–so long as the styles do not contradict God’s law. I value the fact that we can have individuality in style and personality. Hopefully we will not be so quick to be critical of styles that we may not personally like. The Bible is our benchmark, not what we think someone of the past might think.
The content is terrific in this video and thanks to all who worked on it.
P.S. – If you are willing to voice your opinion, please be willing to sign your name. Thank you.
Where in the bible does it tell us what type of hairstyle to have? That is what this comment is about, style. In 1 Corinthians 11 it says that it is shameful for a man to have long hair, the presenter doesn’t break that principle. Yet, God also worked with men who took the nazarite vow such as Sampson who wasn’t allowed to cut his hair. So how do we decide what type of haircut is normal/acceptable for a presenter to have. It seems that the message of this video has been overlooked. Our time would be better spent getting closer to God rather than focusing on how someone is groomed.
Not a fan of the hairstyle’mohawk’.I think it detracks away from the message, itself. It would show more sincerity, if the mowhawk were combed down. Being hip is a distraction.
It looks like he just came out of the ocean. Perhaps he should have towel dried his hair or something. I don’t think the look was intentional.
Now if someone would do something about how UCG’s teen girls dress. I’ve been told what alot of them were wearing at the Feast in Gatlinburg were downright offensive.
We need to start with the mothers first.
Wow guys, it’s not about the hairdo it’s about the message. It sounds to me you are judging the cover before even reading the book. Don’t you know the old saying…”Never judge a book by it’s cover.” So am I to believe if someone new starts to attend Sabbath services with hot pink hair, filled with tattoos, etc., I should treat them as second class? That’s not how our Savior Jesus Christ wants us to be.
Ok my last message was removed. Let’s put it this why instead. Looks to me that he is trying to reach the younger generation. After all hairstyles are changing from time to time. The older folks are not getting any younger.
The presentation was fine and I can relate to it because I too was at the beach just about every early morning during the Feast of Tabernacles this year talking and singing hymns to God our Father. It is peaceful and tranquil as the sun begins to rise and the wildlife, surfers, and fishermen begin their day.
Wonderful & beautiful. Keep them coming!! Very encouraging. Thank you
Thank you for the encouragement to use the limited time we have each to day in the best possible way!
What a great message:
Don’t waste your time!
(And, being a surfer for over 50 years, I am elated
that you chose to package that message in an envelope
that resonates with anyone who likes the sea.)
It is quite possible to put God first, and enjoy life!
The scenery is great, the sunsets are beautiful, the message is appropriate, but Jonathan’s sincere delivery (as I know is just his way) is what makes these films showstoppers. Thanks for putting yourself out there to do what God has moved you to do! The unvocal majority is moved and captivated by these new short films. It takes such courage to be in front of the camera; I know I wouldn’t want people to comment on my appearance and grooming with such scrutiny! Please keep being your lovely self (you too, Jaime!) and keep doing God’s work!
Wonderful message. And, the lovely young lady was dressed very modestly. Thanks for all your time and effort.