Saturday, April 11, 2020

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Easter Meditation"


"Easter Meditation" by Jack Hamm was distributed to newspapers for Sunday, April 10, 1955 almost exactly 65 years ago today. Meditating on John 11:25, words spoken by Jesus to Martha before he rose Lazurus, may have far greater meaning today as millions recognize his saving power while at home instead of a traditional worship service this Easter. 

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"

Friday, April 10, 2020

Lutheran Hour & Smile TV Easter Specials

Lutheran Hour Easter TV Specials

Each March and April the Lutheran Hour Ministries makes 3 of their TV specials available to local TV markets and Christian broadcast stations.

The Puzzle Club® Easter Adventure
Feaures the three The Puzzle Club detectives, Christopher, Korina and Alex.

Easter Is (1974)
Sequel to the animated "Christmas Is" special in which young Benji is chosen to draw an Easter poster for his class decorating contest. How should he should he draw "Easter"? Features the voice talents of Leslie Uggams, Les Tremayne, Joan Gardner, Darla Hood (that Darla) in one her last roles.

3 Days
The story of the Resurrection portrayed the with a "you are there" feel.

To find these specials on cable or a local station go to the Lutheran Hour Ministries Broadcast Guide page at: https://www.lhm.org/broadcastinformation.asp. Many stations plan to air these programs on Saturday, April 11, and Easter Sunday.

Smile of A Child Easter Specials:

Smile (Smile of A Child network) will air "Easter Is" and "The Puzzle Club Easter Adventure" along with "Superbook: The Last Supper", "VeggieTales" An Easter Carol", "Discovering the Empty Tomb", "Bedbug Bible Gang Easter Party" and several other special programs several times this weekend. Their channel can be streamed for free with an account.