Written by John McWilliams.
Released on May 1, the new Christian video, “The Medal of Honor: Robert Maxwell’s Story” is now available free for you and or your congregation to use.
Robert Maxwell is our nation’s oldest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and has a great story to share. He’s also a committed Christian and will tell you that although he wears the Medal of Honor around his neck, the most important thing he ever did was to accept Christ as his Savior and Lord.
As you’ll hear him tell it, Bob was a part of some of the most important campaigns of World War II, but on September 7, 1944, at about 2:00 A. M. when a live German hand grenade landed at his feet, Bob had only about 3 seconds to make a choice that would change his life forever.
In this video you’ll hear him tell that amazing story, as well as share his faith in Christ. You’ll also see how the video was specifically designed to be a tool you can use to lovingly challenge non-Christian friends and family to consider the reality of God and the necessity for a Savior.
Here are some ways it can be used in your congregation.
- Post it on your congregation’s website and encourage people to watch and share it.
- Make copies of it to give out to veterans during a special event in their honor.
- Make up business sized cards with the URL on it and hand those cards out to various people like a bank teller, the person next to you on a plane, the plumber who comes to your house or the people in line with you at the grocery store. If you just put a card in someone’s hands and pray The Lord will use it, He can do the rest.
The Internet address is Vimeo.com/125098415 and it’s also available on YouTube. This just may be one of the easiest ways you may ever find to share your faith with someone else. This video has the potential of reaching tens of thousands of people and has already been viewed by people in 6 other countries, including Israel. The number of people seeing it grows every day and you’re invited to be a part of sharing this video with others. Special thanks go out to the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, Florida and their Men’s Ministry Fellowship for financially underwriting the costs of making and producing this video.
“In a time when the word “hero” suffers from over-usage and inflated application, meet a real American hero in every sense of the word, Bob Maxwell, World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Yet, he is quick to point out that the true hero in his life is the risen Lord Jesus, who died to grant eternal life. This is a poignant and powerful message for all to hear!” Dr. Bob Jack, Pastor Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N. C.
“Bob Maxwell’s story is inspiring and amazing. His courage in serving his country as a young man defies description. And his personal faith and character shine like a bright beacon. How desperately our society needs to be reminded of the values of this man and his ‘Greatest Generation’!” Dr. Doug Pratt, Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, Florida.
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How does one get the video ???
Chet, You can find the video by clicking this link: https://vimeo.com/125098415. The video is also posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfASuovWgK0
Robert Maxwell has been a close personal friend now for over 30 years. He is as fine of man as I have ever met, his Christian faith is like a shining light. He is one of the most humble and unselfish persons I know. I once said to him, “If you just keep on doing unselfish things, sooner or later you will get caught at it.” He is a true American hero in every sense. Dr. Crane