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Torchlighters: Gladys Aylward Story 501244D

DVD
Running Time: 30 min
Region: All Regions
Production Year: 2008

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Brief Description

The missionary who led 100 orphans 100 miles to safety through war-torn China.

Awards:

Remi Gold - Worldfest Houston Awards 2009
2010 Silver Crown Award - Best Series at the International Christian Visual Media Association

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With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary Gladys Aylward (as portrayed in the movie, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness) sets out on the most difficult journey of her life -- a 100-mile trek over the mountains to a safe haven.

But it's not her own safety that concerns this little woman with big faith. It's the safety and well being of the 100 orphaned children in her care. Watch as Gladys' strength and faith are stretched to the limit, all for the sake of the children.

Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for youth ages 8-12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. When kids see what God can do through a "Torchlighter" who is devoted to carrying out His will and purposes, they too may want to carry a torch of faith by serving Him. For more information on the series, visit www.torchlighters.org.

DVD Features:
Language: English and Spanish
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Special Features:
- Original documentary featuring biographer Carol Purves and Gladys' adopted son Clifford Liu
- Comprehensive leader's guide with lesson plans, background information, and more (also available at www.torchlighters.org)
- Reproducible student handouts, including discussion questions, puzzles, coloring pages, and more (also available at www.torchlighters.org)
- Many additional resources available online at www.torchlighters.org

An invaluable tool

Posted By:
kwheeler

Some how Torchlighters was able to cram the gems of Aylward's story into 30 minutes that my 5-year-old just loves! I was really pleased with the quality and scope of this video. There are even bits of accurate Mandarin thrown in to the pleasure of those whose children know or are learning Chinese. Now I must try to get the entire series!
EXCELENTE RECURSO!

Posted By:
MARY CANO

Utilice esta historia para el enfasis misionero con mi grupo de niñas. Les encantó. El formato, las enseñanzas bíblicas y la valerosa vida de Gladys Aylward. Un material que todo maestro debe considerar

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The Midwest Book Review, September 2008

The newest addition to the outstanding Vision Video series "The Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith" is "The Gladys Aylward Story," a 30-minute animated video for children ages 8 through 12 that presents a true account of a Christian missionary who helped more than one hundred Chinese orphans to escape the onslaught of the Japanese when they swept through China in 1940 massacring whole populations in their conquest. Gladys Aylward embarked with the orphans upon a one hundred mile trek over the mountains of China to a safe haven. With only her determination, faith, and commitment to those children entrusted to her care, Gladys Aylward was able to accomplish one of the truly legendary rescues of World War II. This superbly recorded DVD is enhanced with English and Spanish languages with optional English subtitles, and is enhanced for the viewer with the additional inclusion of a documentary featuring biographer Carol Purves and Gladys' adopted son, Clifford Liu. A comprehensive leader's guide with lesson plans, background information, reproducible student handouts, and more make "The Gladys Aylward Story" ideal for home schooling and church schooling curriculums. Additional resources are available online at www.torchlighters.org.
Libraries Alive - Winter 2010

This excellent addition to the Torchlighter series of animated stories of real-life Christian heroes is a must see for the entire family. It chronicles the rescue of 100 orphaned children in war-torn China who are led on a perilous 100-mile mountain trek to safety by the missionary Gladys Aylward. She shines as an example of what a person with commitment, determination and unwavering faith in God can accomplish in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The video includes a documentary featuring biographer Carol Purves and Gladys' adopted son Clifford Lieu as well as a comprehensive leader's guide with lesson plans and other materials available online. Ages 8-12.