Film Premieres with Music & Desserts July 23

     The first public showing of Mark Turner's film "To the Diggers" is scheduled as part of the annual Music-Poetry-Art event, Saturday, July 23, 7 pm in The Great Hall of St. Paul's Cathedral, 5^th and Nutmeg, San Diego.
     The art and sound track of the film are nearing completion but Mark will be working long hours to finish just by the deadline. Part of the presentation is intended to include some of the physical art used to make the film. This will happen if the time and expense of matting and framing the art can be squeezed into the schedule.
     The film has been in production for about two years woven through all the delays and turmoil of disengaging from our mountain home base in Julian.
     Music for the evening will feature Reiko Obata on the Japanese Koto. She will be accompanied by violinist Annelle Gregory, recently featured at Carnegie Hall. Well known local poets and artists will also present their works and luscious deserts will be served.
     Tickets for the event (suggested donation of $10) can be reserved by e-mailing Rev. Richard Lief liefr@stpaulcathedral.org .

First Demo of Film Gallery Cafe July 31

     Our concept of the Film Gallery Café will be demonstrated at the St. Paul's Cathedral Forum in The Guild Room on Sunday, JuLY 31, 9 to 10am.
     Cathedral Dean, the Very Reverend Scott Richardson suggested that people need to see what we are describing in order to support it and he extended the Forum to do so.
     This will be the first time we attempt to simulate what we are envisioning and we are hoping artists, filmmakers and arts supporters will connect with us there.
     The first showing of Mark's film, "To the Diggers", a week before (see above article) will have been the next step in the on-going vision of our ministry to present a collection of short art films along with the art used to make them. We want to present the collection in a place where it will stimulate significant conversations which draw people to God.
     The Forum will offer a short introduction and the showing of two films each followed by conversation and art viewing. Forms will be available to retrieve people's responses, suggestions and offers of involvement.

Key Ministry Tools Stolen During Move

Key tools for ministry were stolen during the move. Clockwise from top left: audio work station (recorder), portable audio recorder, external hard drive for the keyboard, video camera, studio microphones

Key tools for ministry were stolen during the move. Clockwise from top left: audio work station (recorder), portable audio recorder, external hard drive for the keyboard, video camera, studio microphones

     After nearly 11 years of peace in Julian, as we began our move to the city, we were robbed. Key instruments of our ministry were stolen as they sat prepared for the move. The Sheriff told us that this was part of a rash of burglaries in our neighborhood on the weekend of June 24.
     When we reached to pick up our video camera in its expensive case it was not there. Then we looked for our digital audio workstation in its case, the portable audio recorder, the expensive microphones, the big bag of all our cords and recording accessories --- gone.
     The total replacement value of the losses is estimated at $8,910. We await the decision of the insurance company as to how much, if any, of the loss is covered.
     Please pray that we will have the tools we need to create the works of audio and film which God has inspired in our hearts. We had prayed for God's protection in this whole move and still believe that even this robbery is within God's abundant care.
     May God use this incident to show His ability to provide all we need. Donations to off-set the loss can be given by clicking the "Donate" button on our homepage.

Moving Campaign Almost Accomplished

Our new front room is till clogged with boxes and as yet undecorated.

     We have made great strides toward our goal of $7,000 for the moving expenses. One church, eight individual donors, one yard sale and the sale of our washer/dryer/refrigerator have raised $3,171.
     That has made it possible to pay first month rent plus half of the deposit. On top of that we have been able to rent a truck twice, buy gas for many trips up and down the mountain, as well as feed some laborers and pay a dump fee.
     Nine people have put in labor and their valuable time physically moving us. Thank you for that generous sacrifice, friends.
     The July rent and half of the deposit are due on the 17^th . We had to rent a storage unit and we still have two more trips to finish up the last details in a borrowed truck.
     We need to reach that $7,000 goal to accomplish this new start. $3,829 to go!
     Thanks to all who have pitched in and to all sources of help whom the Lord is using to conquer this move. Follow the progress on our homepage where you can click on the "Donate" button to participate and receive our thank you gifts.

Three ways to help the campaign:

• Click here to go to our homepage "Donate" button and make a one-time contribution, or write a check to Horizon Gate Productions and send it to P.O.Box 2186, Julian, CA 92036 
• Make a monthly pledge for July through August via conventional check, or online (e-mail: markanddonna (at) horizongate.org) 
• Purchase Shaklee products from us instead of store brands. We will send you a list of store products most people already buy from which you could switch. (e-mail: markanddonna (at) horizongate.org)