This film is intended for High School and up.

Over the years, Raul Ries, a military veteran (US Marine Corps) has reached out to those who are serving or have served in our armed forces.  He has spoken to countless men and women from various theaters of military conflict, after their return home.  In 2006, 40 years after fighting in Vietnam, Ries experienced flashbacks for the first time.  Subsequently, he found three of the men closest to him, who fought alongside of him in the Marine Corps unit ALPHA 1/7, and have also suffered the consequences.  Together again, they are taking the hill and finding healing.

USMC/ ALPHA Co 1st Bn 7th Marines: Pete Cicatelli, Tom Kamataris, Pete Silva and Ries were Marines in the Vietnam War.  Like so many men and women who serve in the military, they came from different parts of the country, but they formed a bond in the jungles of Vietnam, which has passed the test of time. After their tours in Vietnam, each went his own way and lived very different lives, but, coming together 40 years later, they still share the bond of brotherhood, formed in Vietnam.

Ries has experienced the same bonds of brotherhood with fellow Marines, soldiers, seaman and airmen from today’s military.  As he has gone from military recruiting depots to bases around the world, Ries has met many young men and women serving our country and is encouraged by their strength and courage.  Four of the men he met while making the film served together in Afghanistan with GOLF 2/7.

USMC/ GOLF Co 2d Bn 7th Marines: 1stLt Ben Brewster, 1stLt Matt Ingold, 1stLt James McKendree and HN3 Edwin Daniel served together in Afghanistan.  Since the making of this documentary, they have been reassigned in the Marine Corps and Navy.  These young men went into an area of Afghanistan, which had not been previously occupied and established relations with the local people.  They also experienced severe casualties to their unit while in country.  Their lives and stories are just a small sample of the experiences of the men and women serving in our military today.

Through his own personal military experience, relationship with his Vietnam War friends and meeting the many men and women serving in our military today, Ries’ desire to help those who have experienced combat continued to grow and became a passion.  This documentary is intended to lead warriors on the path in their journey home.

*The above film bio is taken from Taking the Hill’s official website at http://www.takingthehillthefilm.com/film-bio/.

More Than A Christian Music Concert & Beach Festival!

Bridgefest tickets will be available for order through the fellowship up until May 20. Tickets are $25.00 and children 11 years old and under are free.   A Saturday only beach pass is $7.00.

Tabernacle Teaching on Friday:

Starts at 9 AM

• 9:00 AM – Pastor Rodney Finch
• 10:30 AM – TBD
• 12:00 PM – TBD
• 1:30 PM – Women’s Perspective Panel

• 3:00 PM – TBD
• 4:30 PM – TBD

Christian Youth Rally – Ocean Grove Youth Temple

• 1 PM – Prayer Walk
• 2 PM – @ The Youth Temple
• College student shares testimony
• Worship
• Main Teaching – TBD
• 3-4 PM – Workshops

Friday Night Christian Music Concert Starts at 7PM Sharp!
(Doors open at 6:30PM!)

An awesome night of fun, fellowship & great music in the historic Great Auditorium in the beautiful Oceanside town of Ocean Grove, NJ (consider staying overnight!).

• Powerful worship music by The Museum
• A compelling testimony by Bridge FMteacher Jack Hibbs
• Remarkable worship concert by singer/songwriter, Phil Wickham
• An awesome gospel message by Bridge FMteacher Pancho Juarez
• Closing celebration concert by Josh Wilson
• Food, Fun and Fellowship in the park before and after the concert
• Meet BridgeFM teachers under the “Meet the Teachers Tent”
• Visit many vendor booths, including the Bridgefest Artists, Apparel, Ministries, Bridge FMMerchandise and more!
• An amazing memory; sure to be one of the best nights of your summer

Summer 2012 Christian Music Festivals: Bridgefest

Saturday Starts at 8 AM – 6 PM

Tabernacle Teaching on Saturday:

• 9AM – Pastor Lloyd Pulley: The Gospel Truth: What’s Real in a World of Relativity, Continued
• 11AM – Pastor Jack Hibbs: Being a Christian on Campus
• 1PM – Pastor Bob Botsford: Evangelism Seminar
• 3PM – Dan Macaulay: Worship Music Seminar

A truly delightful day of Christian music concerts and fun for the entire family, packed full of activities:

• Convenient off-site parking & shuttle busses
• Bridge FM teachers on & off-beach starting at 8 AM and continuing throughout the day!
• Food: food vendors on the boardwalk – more than ever!
• Surf Lessons (advance registration required)
• Activities for all ages – Giant Inflatables to Beach Volleyball and more!
• Face Painting
• Relax on the beautiful Ocean Grove beach
• Great music throughout the day
• Teachings & testimonies throughout the day
• Evening Church Service on the beach (Beach access is FREE at 4:30PM)
• Ocean Baptisms (Beach access is FREE at 4:30PM)
• Meet more Bridge FM Teachers than ever before