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Quit whistling or I'll stuck this f..king soap up your a...

Shut up! - Come on man!

It's a free country, ain't it?

- Where you going to go? - I'm going to go home.

Later Scoot.

- Hey! Salute the flag. - I'm a civilian.

Lucky b..d.

- Good luck to you. - Good luck to you.

We're not open.

I just got out of the Navy and I just got paid.

Could I have a room?

- It's clean. - Thank you.

Is Pastor Sandow preaching today?

Yeah, he is. But this is the annex.

I got lost.

Go back outside, enter from the front of the church.

He's going to be starting in about five minutes...

...so you might want to hurry.

That's a cute baby. Is it yours?

I'm sixteen.

I'm sorry, I thought you were older.

You might want to hurry. He's starting soon.

I just got in from Chula Vista.

I've been in the Navy for the last three years.

- Welcome home. - Thank you.

- I got a car. - What kind of car?

It's a 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7.

- Hi. - Hi.

Malerie, your mother needs to see you.

Malerie, that's a beautiful name.

It fits you.

Yeah, Paul.

It's that great?

Paul...

...is not only going to teach his fellow students...

...something about the Lord when he goes up to Baylor University...

...in the fall, but I think he's going to teach them something...

...about rock and roll as well.

Great.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

There's some people that I want you to meet.

But you all have to be very quiet.

Can we please?

Meet our newest members.

- Hello. - Hello.

Welcome to Glad Tidings, sir.

Thank you.

Will you look at all these beautiful babies.

I want you all to look around...

...and greet your neighbor.

Let God's love flow through you.

Who's that?

Wat here. I'll go find out.

Hi. I was just at the church...

...and I wanted to say hi, but you were talking to so many people.

Can I have a hug?

I'm sorry, but I don't know you.

My name is Elvis. I just got out of the Navy.

That's good. Good for you.

My mother told me about you.

Do I know your mother?

Her name was Yolanda. She told me your name.

I don't know what you're talking about.

- It was a long time ago. - You're making a mistake.

No. Her name was Yolanda.

She told me your name.

That was before I became a Christian.

Before I met my wife.

I have a family now.

Would you like to meet them? - Yeah.

Twyla, Paul, Malerie.

This is Elvis. - Hi there.

Hi.

- It's nice to meet you. - It's nice to meet you too.

Hey Paul. - Hi.

- Hey. - Hi.

What do you want?

I just came here to see you.

This is an inconvenient time for me. It's Sunday.

I have another service this evening.

Why don't you give me a call...

...and we'll set up some time to meet and talk properly.

I just wanted to come by and say hi.

Let me tell you something.

This is my family and that is my house.

Ok.

I don't want anybody here speaking to that man.

- What'd he want? - He wants to join our church.

- Have you ever seen him before? - No.

Wait.

This was bound to happen.

I made my peace with God a long time ago about this.

I did what I thought was best.

Give me a smile. Smile.

There we go.

My dad was navy.

Hey bro, do I have to wear this shirt?

- If you want to work here you do. - Okay.

Let me show you to slice a pizza.

Pizza cutter. Pizza. Small.

Eight slices. One up the center.

West to east. Divide that. Divide that.

Close the box. - It's easy.

It's not that easy. I'm not finished.

Open the bag. Nice and easy. Hold it level.

Alright, deliver that pizza.

- Here's your money. - Thank you.

Just put it right down there for the dog.

Malerie.

Do you remember me?

- My father's not here. - I came to see you.

- Why? - I want to show you my car.

It's a bad idea you coming around here.

If my father sees you he's going to call the police.

Why would he do that?

It's parked right over there.

- No, I better not. - Come on.

- I better not. - Why?

- Because. - You scared?

- Why would I be scared? - So let's go.

- Are you hungry? - Yeah.

How do you know my dad?

My mother knew him a long time ago.

That's her. - Is that you?

Were they in love? - No.

No, it was nothing like that. They were just friends.

She lives in Miami now.

Has a house and a big pool.

- She's pretty. - Yeah.

See you.

My mother was poor. She never lived in Miami.

You shouldn't lie about your mother.

- She's dead now. - I'm sorry.

I got to go.

- Bye. - Bye.

Please welcome, Paul Sandow...

...a young man destined for a bright future.

He's going to tell you about his graduation essay entitled...

..."Intelligent Design."

This is the legal tender of the United States of America.

Guess what it says on the outside?

"In God We Trust."

That's what I believe too.

But here at the school, we're not trusting in God.

We're trusting in the theories of Charles Darwin.

There's a group of us here at the school...

...who've been finding that hard to accept.

Look around.

We live in a beautiful world.

It didn't get that way by chance.

Why don't we learn about the possibility of an...

...intelligent designer, a just and faithful God who gives a...

...meaning and purpose to what see around us?

It makes a lot more sense than evolution.

This will be the subject of my graduation essay...

...but I am also going to make it my mission to change the...

...curriculum here at William Ray, so that the next generation of...

...students get the facts. All the facts.

It'll be for Paul Sandow. S-A-N-D-O-W.

It's a graduation present.

He's headed off to Bible college in the fall.

Well, that's great. So if I could see a credit card, please?

JESUS

- What's this? - He could change your life.

Your credit card's all I need.

Do you know where Sugar Lane is?

- Sorry. - It's alright.

Malerie.

- Hi. - Hi.

What's that on your back?

That's my ship. The USS Athena.

You want to jump in?

It's f..king cold.

I wish you wouldn't curse.

- Do you believe in God? - Yes, I do.

We're done. Paul Sandow, please come up here?

Hi. I'm Roy Buchanan. I'm the president of the school board.

- Hi. - Nice to have you with us.

First off, we want you all to know that we respect you...

...for your beliefs.

Now, we've consulted with the science teachers at the school...

...as to whether we could institute a special program to discuss...

...alternatives to evolutionary theory...

...along the lines you've suggested.

Thank you.

However, the science faculty feels this has no place...

...in the school curriculum.

My hands are tied.

I respect that decision and I need you to do the same.

But thanks very much for coming down and keep up the good work.

It's really nice of you all. Alright? You take care now. Thanks.

I can manage.

The water is so beautiful.

You want to hold it?

- What kind of gun is it? - It's not a gun. It's a rifle.

M1 Garand.

Look, you want to spin it like this...

Like this.

You're just going to let it drop here.

And spin it.

Yeah.

Yeah. It's heavy.

That was good.

- Does it work? - Yeah, it does.

I tried to join the Honor Guard...

...but they told me I didn't have what it takes.

So do you still like me?

- Drive safe. - Wait. Wait. Wait.

- Bye. - Run.

This is the day that the Lord has made.

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Let's give the Lord a round of applause...

...for another beautiful Sunday morning.

Welcome to God's house.

Today's service is dedicated to our young folks heading off to college.

Take it away, maestro!

It's been a tough week.

We've been trying to make some changes at the school...

...but the folks in charge up there just didn't want to listen.

So I started working on something and...

...I'd like to share it with you all this morning.

It may not come directly from God's Word...

...but I believe it can speak to us all.

Sometimes I get so sad

Sometimes you just make me mad

It's a sad and beautiful world

It's sad and beautiful world

- This is The Bible. - I know.

- It's God's word. - I know that.

Who do you think you are?

You think these people come to this church to hear your c..p?

You're not as talented as the Lord, Paul.

He's listening.

You remember that.

I will.

- Let go of me! - Dad wants me to drive you home.

Now, get in the car and shut up.

- You shut it. - Watch it.

Hey.

You have to be quiet. Everybody's asleep.

Okay.

You want something to drink?

- Yeah. Why not? - Okay. Follow me.

What do you want?

No beer? - Dad doesn't believe in it.

Beer.

Show me your room.

I'm Paul.

I know. I'm Elvis.

Would you like to come in?

I'm just getting myself a bite to eat.

Are you hungry? - No.

- You want a beer? - I don't drink.

So what can I do for you?

You were at my house.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Don't lie to me. I saw you there.

What were you doing?

Malerie likes me. What's the big deal?

Stay away from my sister.

And don't ever try sneaking into the house again.

You got that?

And I'm telling my dad and he'll make sure...

...you never see my sister again.

Understand?

Understand?

How does it feel?

Paul.

How was Paul doing at school?

Good. He just got into Baylor University.

- Is that your father's idea? - Yeah, he went there too.

Was your brother under any kind of pressure on that?

You know from your parents? Any kind of disagreements about it?

No. Paul wants to be a pastor.

- Did he use drugs? - No way.

You said you saw him last night before you went to bed.

Did you notice anything out of the ordinary?

No.

Malerie, in our experience, kids often get mad at their parents...

...you know, mad at their teachers.

They take off for a day or two.

I think he had a fight with my dad at church.

- You think he's coming back? - Yeah.

The police do too. They don't even seem worried.

- $5.75. - Do you have money?

Yeah.

- Thank you. - You have a nice day.

I'm going to be looking out for him when I go to work.

I drive all over town.

Dear Lord, do I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion.

Sorry I'm late.

What's for dinner?

Your brother is gone.

Do you understand that? - Yes.

We're not eating here! We're praying and fasting!

You were supposed to be here with us!

Where were you? - Out!

I didn't do anything wrong!

What?

Our Son Is Missing

My son ran away.

Lord...

...I'm sorry.

Let's get started.

We're making lollipops today.

It should be a fun experience but it's also going to be tricky one.

Your thermometer is essential to success.

So make sure and have them ready.

I'd like you also to read your directions...

...all they way through before you get started...

...so you don't get ahead of yourselves.

Let's go through the ingredients up here on the board.

One cup water. Two cups sugar.

3/4 cup light corn syrup.

One tablespoon butter.

Malerie, where do you think you're going?

I'm not feeling well.

You just don't just walk out of the classroom.

You know better than that. - I got to go.

Gina's your waitress and she'll be right with you.

I'm pregnant.

We can have it.

Hey. Get up. I need to show you something.

I wish I was just a chair in a room.

Where is he?

He saw me leave your house.

He came to see me and tell me that he was going to tell your parents.

I wouldn't be able to see you.

He threatened me.

Where is he?

Out there.

Do you love me?

That's why I did it.

Ma'am, we have nothing to go on. There's no evidence of any crime.

The best we can do is just keep our eyes open.

So where do you think he is?

I have no idea, ma'am.

All I know is that you guys had a family dispute and he left home.

Your son is eighteen. He's entitled to do that.

This is all you have to say? You're telling me absolutely nothing

You should bow your head.

Keep your eyes closed.

Lord...

...please forgive Paul for any sins he may have committed.

We pray that he is now at peace and with you...

...in the kingdom of heaven.

Please take care of him.

Please take care of my mom and my dad.

We ask you this in Jesus' name. Amen.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I got mad and did what I did.

I didn't mean to hurt him.

It was an accident.

I hope you understand that.

Are we done?

I love you.

That's our blood.

Okay, great.

Hey, Elvis, hold it level.

Yeah, okay.

James, order up.

Hustle. Hustle. Time is money.

What do you want?

- Will you take a ride with me? - Where?

Are you scared?

Put your hands together like you're praying.

Way out in front of you.

Put the tips of your fingers against that beam there.

Okay.

Let go.

Okay.

Now pick a mark way down there on the fence and focus on it.

Extend your left arm out and make a ring...

...with your thumb and forefinger.

Look at the mark through the ring with both eyes.

Now close your left eye.

Did the ring move? - Nope.

Your right eye is dominant.

Same as Paul.

Put that on, the hard part right there on your vein.

How's that feel? - Feels great.

- Can I let one fly? - It's all yours.

Hold.

Gentle.

- Alright. - That's good.

Hello?

Elvis is coming to dinner.

Do you have brothers or sisters?

No. Just me.

My daughter doesn't know anything about this.

I'm going to need some time to tell her in my own way.

Don't worry.

I won't say a word.

You like this music?

No.

Lord, we thank you for this food before us.

Let it nourish our bodies to do your service.

Amen. - God isn't listening to us anymore.

Excuse me?

I've been trying to reach him.

Well, I did reach him, Twyla.

What's going on?

He wants me to join the church.

Let me help.

Don't get mad at God.

I got mad at him...

...when Paul left home.

My prayers were selfish.

"Bring Paul back."

That's all I could bring myself to say...

...to God.

This morning, I'm not going to ask God to bring Paul...

...back home.

I'm going to ask God to take care of him.

And may he walk in truth wherever he may be.

Let me share something with you.

Get right with God.

Be prepared...

...to meet him.

You need to be ready.

Paul was right with God.

Paul was ready.

Let's bow our heads in silent prayer for Paul.

Mrs. Sandow!

Mrs. Sandow!

Mrs. Sandow!

Please!

Please!

Nothing means anything anymore!

Nothing means anything anymore!

Come on. I got you.

- What you got in the bag? - M1 Garand.

- Show it to me sometime? - Sure.

Hello, Mrs. Sandow. Hi, Malerie.

Thank you.

Can everybody please leave?

I'd like to have a word with our guest.

My son is coming back.

When he does, I want you out of here.

I appreciate your being honest with me.

I left you a set of clean towels next to the shower.

Thank you.

Morning.

Did you know John Wesley Harding shot a man for snoring too loud?

Who?

John Wesley Harding, a gunfighter.

The best.

He retired as an old man.

One day he was riding in a train...

...when this guy walked up to him and shot him in the heart.

Stop. Seriously. You're messing it up.

Really, your cake's...

- Hi. - Hi.

Nice job.

Thank you.

Give me the words, Lord.

You've all heard of church pride?

The man who thinks that he's God's special guy...

...the man who just knows he's walking righteously...

...with the Lord doing His work.

Yet he's too busy saying Praise the Lord to see...

...to realize the glaring sins in his own life.

That's me. I'm that guy.

And I got something to tell you all.

Many years ago...

...it was before I was saved...

...I stumbled badly.

I met a woman.

I used her...

...and I paid her.

I did it again and again.

Out of this came a child.

Now this child became...

...a fine young man.

And he proudly served his country.

I would not speak to this young man because he was created...

...in sin.

My sin.

Not his.

God bless you. God bless you all.

I deserve your rebuke...

...but I'm trying to set this right.

Bless you, sir.

My son is called Elvis and he's sitting right there.

Elvis, will you come on up here?

Come on.

Say hello to God's people.

We welcome you.

Hi.

Hi, everybody.

We're going to hell.

I need to get right with God.