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next week try again but i don't i'm sorry there's another ball coming in so

you can just check with us and i appreciate it thank you bye yes i was

told that

Melinda Richardson, you're up.

Uh, excuse me, it's Melina.

Yeah?

There's no D, it's Melina. I just figured it with a typo.

Yeah, everybody does.

Would you like to sell insurance over the phone?

That's what I did last week. Do you have something more interesting?

I'd love to work with kids.

Substitute teacher, daycare center.

Yeah, how about that one?

Do you have a two -year degree?

Telemarketing would be fine.

Tomorrow morning, 8 a .m.

Thanks.

You know those phone calls everybody gets and nobody wants?

Well, Melina is one of those voices on the other end of the line.

One of those anonymous ones.

Yeah, there are a lot of people like Melina, baby.

Wandering through life, trying to find somebody to tell them who they really

are.

At least she wants to make things happen for herself.

That's dirt.

What does she have to lose?

Baby, the ones who feel they have nothing to lose are the ones in the most

danger of losing everything.

When you walk down the road, heavy

burden, heavy load, I will ride

and I will walk with you.

I'll walk with you till the sun don't even shine.

Walk with you every time.

I tell you, I'll walk with you.

Walk with you.

Believe me, I'll walk with you.

Hello, ma 'am. How are you today?

Good.

My name is Melina, and I'm calling from Mountain Peak in Denver today about a

very special opportunity we have for you today.

Yes, I appreciate that, ma 'am, but...

For as little as $19 .95 a month, you can protect your family from the loss of

its livelihood in the event of an accidental death.

And with our new premium plus option, you can add on additional members of

family to your policy for an extra $3 .50 a month.

Hello. Oh, hi.

Sounds like you had a tough customer on the line.

I think it was me.

I'm not very good at this.

No, you're doing just fine.

I'm Monica.

Molina.

He's very handsome.

Is that your boyfriend?

He was my fiancé when it was taken.

What?

I wanted to have kids.

A whole bunch of them.

Your fiancé didn't want them?

I don't know if it was kids he decided he didn't want or... me.

People decide not to get married for all sorts of reasons.

Yeah.

I just wish I knew what they were.

Save it for the break, ladies.

No,

sir, I didn't mean to interrupt your dinner.

No, sir, please, I work from a list of names and...

That's really uncalled for, sir.

Well, you know what?

You want to know the truth?

The truth is that I would rather split my wrists than continue this

conversation. Thank you very much.

Care to explain that, Melinda?

It's Melina.

Whatever. The point is, we don't harass the prospects.

They can yell, scream, curse, threaten, whatever.

You just take it. Do you understand?

But he did sound abusive. He was. He was a potential customer.

Now he's not.

You were an employee here. Now you're not.

You mean I'm fired?

Pack up and get out.

I'm sorry.

I am so sorry, Melina.

It's all right.

I've lost jobs before.

I'm getting sick of losing them.

Sometimes you have to lose your life before you can find it.

You know, I think you're right.

What are you doing?

I'm calling about the seminar.

Yes.

Yes, I'd like to sign up.

My name is Richardson, Melina.

No D.

That's right.

I'll be there.

Thank you.

Bye, Monica.

But, Melina... I don't know if you noticed, Miss Wing,

but your assignment just signed up with somebody else.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

My name is Jacob, and on behalf of the Golden Path Institute, I'd like to

welcome you to the most important day of your life.

You know, when I ask people what brought them here today, the number one answer

is you feel like you're just floating through your lives, just breathing,

surviving, taking up space.

I'm here today to tell you something that You already know.

That's no way to live.

So what we're going to do today is to start living.

I never had a real family.

My parents didn't want me, so I left home when I was 16, and I've been on my

pretty much ever since.

You're doing great.

I've had about a million stupid jobs, but I still live from paycheck to

paycheck.

There's never been enough money for me to go to school, so I always felt

And then I met this guy, and we were going to get married in a little

just the two of us.

But he never showed up.

I should have expected it.

He didn't want kids, and I couldn't wait to have them.

I just wanted somebody to care about me.

But someone does care about you, Melina.

That's right. Someone does care about you.

But it feels good to let it out, doesn't it? See, that's what Golden Path is all

about.

It's about finding the joy of being honest with yourself and being honest

others. And discovering that not all people are your enemies.

That people can be your friends.

Please, stand up.

There is nothing wrong with having traveled half a lifetime to get to your

ultimate destination.

The tragedy is in never having reached it.

Together, we will reach it.

Today, destiny is in your hands.

Melina's very fortunate to have a friend like you, Monica.

Most people here are alone.

No one is ever alone.

I notice you haven't been participating a lot in the group.

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by it all?

No, it's just that you seem to be focusing a lot on people's unhappiness,

I'm a very happy person.

And yet you're here.

There must be something missing in your life.

My life is full.

Well, we're all in different places and dealing with ourselves, and people need

help to find the truth.

Finding the things you want to change is a good place to start, but it's not the

whole truth.

No, it's not the whole truth.

The truth is coming.

What are you ready for, Alicia?

I'm ready to change. What's stopping you, Joseph?

Nothing. What does the future look like, folks?

Yes!

Brothers, sisters, it's been a wonderful day.

But all the steps that we have taken here today have only brought us back to

beginning.

To the point where the golden path begins.

There's someone you haven't met yet.

Someone who has discovered where all of these steps lead.

Who has been down the road.

Who has walked the golden path.

And who has, through his incredible generosity and unselfishness, been

to come back from that place.

And show the rest of us the way.

Brothers and sisters, I humbly present to you, Brother David.

Have you had a good day today?

Yes.

Could you walk out of here today?

and honestly say that your life is going to be better and different from now on?

Yes. Really?

Can you honestly say that the way you feel today isn't going to fade in one

or two or maybe even three?

And don't answer so quickly this time.

Since we're all brothers and sisters in here, we have no reason to lie to each

other.

Who really believes that a year from now you'll feel the same way?

Good.

Now we're all being honest.

You see, what we began today is like a diet.

And you know, when you do that, you always start it with the best of

And then it starts to slip.

And do you know why?

Because you try to do it by yourself.

You all try to make changes in your life, but you couldn't do it. Why?

Because you were alone.

You don't have to be alone anymore.

For some of you, today is a time of destiny.

There is a beautiful place where the life you dream of happens every day.

Where the friends you want sit and break bread with you at the table.

Where the food you eat nourishes your soul.

Where the air you breathe is cleansing and purifying.

A place where God speaks to us all.

There are some people in here who belong in this place.

But not all of you.

You know who you are.

You're the ones who hear that special calling in your heart.

Now, I'm going to say something that's going to seem a little crazy to some of

you.

But to some of you, it's as if that voice you've been listening for your

life has just spoken.

It's not my voice. Oh, no.

I'm just the messenger.

But the message is this.

There's a bus waiting outside right now.

to take you to the next step, to put you on the golden path today. And I mean

right now, right here.

There's no going home to think about it.

If you need to do that, then you have not been called.

But some of you, some of you know, if you walked away from everything today,

you'd be leaving nothing behind but heartache and regret.

You are the ones who belong with us on the golden path.

Are you saying that you want us to follow you and forget about our life,

families and our jobs?

Friends of life you dreamed of is out there. The Eden that God intended for us

all.

Now who will come there and live with me?

It's all happening so fast, Tess. Too fast for anybody to think about what

they're doing.

That's the way this works.

What happens once they get to the Golden Path Institute?

Well, you'll find out when you get there.

But you remember, no matter what they say, this Golden Path only leads in one

direction.

I was hoping it wasn't going to have to be involved in this one, Ted.

So was I, Angel Boy.

So was I.

God bless you.

Looks like we're surrounded.

Hi, welcome to the Golden Path. I'm Rachel.

Hello, Rachel. I'm Monica, and this is my friend Melina. Not for long.

What do you mean?

Brother David will give you a new name soon.

Can Monica come with me?

Sure.

Come on. I'll show you around. Thanks.

Welcome to the Golden Pass, Sister Molina.

I could see right away that you had a calling in your heart to be with us.

me.

I just hope I don't disappoint you.

No.

You are like a beautiful candle in a dark world.

I can see the light right there in your soul.

A light that others may have tried to put out in the past or never recognized

was there at all.

But your flame survived.

You survived, Molina.

Now, if you'll let me.

We can take that candle in your soul and turn it into a fire.

Will you let me do that?

Uh -huh.

Good.

Then I'm at your service.

You better catch up with the others at the women's store.

Thank you.

We ask all newcomers to turn over any money or personal belongings to us

their stay here.

Why?

Brother David feels that material possessions from the outside world are

our past, and they distract us from looking ahead along the golden path.

Isn't it great, Melina? We're all roomies!

As you can see, there are no walls or doors with locks to separate us.

As Brother David explained at the seminar, we've been blessed with the

opportunity to be completely open and honest with each other.

What about privacy?

There are no secrets here.

You're married to Jacob, don't you stay with him?

No, he lives in the boys' dormitory.

I know, it must all seem a little strange at first.

But when Jacob and I came to Golden Path, our marriage was falling apart.

Brother David is helping us to rebuild it step by step.

God keeps us apart in body in order to bring us closer together in spirit.

Well, they say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Is that God's idea or Brother David's?

God's thoughts become Brother David's words.

Brothers and sisters, are we ready for the word of God? We are ready.

Good, have a seat.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Let me say first how excited I am to have a brand new group of novices with

for evening teaching.

Those of us who have already received our new spiritual identities know how

frightening this journey can be at first.

But let me say this.

When we empty our minds of the wretched refuse of our past, when we leave behind

a world that's nothing more than a ticking millennium time bomb, When we

ourselves up to hard work and a new way of thinking, we actually begin to

experience, to feel, to touch, to taste, to see

the eternity that awaits us all.

Let us welcome our new member.

You're going to get your work assignments tonight, along with your

assignments for the drills.

You mean like fire drills, or...? Yes, very much like that. We have them

occasionally to stay prepared.

Prepared for what, Jacob?

Brother David will tell you all about that when the time is right.

Good morning, Melina.

Hi, how are you? What are you doing today?

Laundry today, kitchen tomorrow.

I'm on garbage duty.

I can't explain it. It's the job they give to the lowest of the low, but I've

never been happier.

And that's the truth.

I'll see you later. Bye.

Can

I

help you?

Yeah, I have a certified letter here for William Kitchell.

Needs to be signed for. I'll do that.

You William Kitchell? No, but I handle the mail for the residents here.

You must be new on this route, huh?

First day.

There you go.

I'll see to it that the rest of those get to where they need to go, if you

See you tomorrow.

Come in.

Seems that the only lock at the Golden Path belongs to Brother David.

Sometimes this room is used as a confessional.

There are some things that only God should hear.

God and you.

You know, I've been extremely patient with your constant questions, Monica.

Now, how about answering one for me?

About your friend, Melina.

What about her?

Well, it's come to my attention that she has violated the sacred trust I've

placed in her.

She's ignored my edict to give up all of her personal property.

She's kept a photograph, hasn't she?

Hasn't she?

Yes, she has.

Thank you, Monica.

I knew you wouldn't let me down.

Today is a sad occasion.

I've been informed that someone here has defied the rules of purity and betrayed

the trust of the brothers and sisters.

Melina, will you join me here?

What is it?

Don't be afraid.

It's all part of the process of shedding one's old self.

It isn't pleasant, but it must be done.

You're holding on to something that's a part of the world, aren't you?

Something that's not a part of the path.

You mean the photograph?

This photograph.

Fortunately for you, one of your sisters cared enough about you to tell me what

you had done.

I just couldn't give it up.

He didn't want you, Melina.

He didn't want to share your dream of a life filled with joy and purpose, with

children and family.

But we do.

So why are you choosing the faithless over the faithful?

I'm not.

Then prove it.

Looks like we're going to have vegetable soup tonight.

Whatever we get the best price on is what we eat.

Melina.

The further you move along the path, the easier forgiveness is to give.

Don't worry, Monica. She'll come around.

I was very proud of you yesterday, Sister Melina.

Sometimes the things that we're asked to do aren't very easy, but you were very

strong, and I admire that.

I'm sorry I disobeyed you, Brother David.

I can understand if you want me to leave.

Leave?

Oh, no, Sister.

It's inspiring to me when a new believer makes another step along the path.

It challenges me to examine myself.

You reminded me that I have some personal business of my own that I need

destroyed.

But I'd feel better if it was burned.

Maybe by entrusting you with that task, it'll reassure you that our faith in you

has only grown stronger.

Thank you.

I'll do it right away.

Melina.

Can I help you?

My name is Andrew.

I'm with the Department of Children's Services, and I'm here to investigate

reports we had about the children who live here.

Golden Path is a religion, Andrew.

A way of life.

Well, you know, I noticed that there are a lot of children playing outside when

they should be in school.

We homeschool our children here, Andrew.

But I thank you for your concern.

Homeschooling is great.

Do you mind if I talk to the kids?

I'm under no constraints to entertain your fishing expedition, sir.

You can cooperate with me now, or you can answer to the law later.

I answer only to God.

Good day.

Our second best time.

Are the cups filled?

And so, in the name of the Father, we take this communion together to bind us

one to another in agreement that we within can withstand any storm without.

Amen.

Excellent.

Everyone back to their post.

Great drill, everyone.

Melina. I know you're angry with me, but please, I really need to talk to you.

What are you doing with that?

These letters are addressed to people here, but Brother David never allowed

to be delivered.

Distractions from our past life confuse us, you know?

You were right to turn me in, Monica.

I didn't turn you in.

He asked me about the picture, yes, but he already knew.

Yes. I suppose he must have.

He wants to control you.

Like he controls everybody here. That's how cults work.

What do you mean? This isn't a cult.

This is about living a simple life and getting closer to God.

What could be wrong with that?

Life isn't simple, Melina.

And the way to get closer to God is to pray to him to get you through the

difficult times, not to run away.

Brother David wants to keep you out of the world and away from things like this

so that you'll believe no one cares for you but him.

And that through time you'll believe Brother David is your only friend.

But he is our only friend.

And the time will come, Monica, when he will be the only friend that matters.

I don't believe that. You will when we reach the 4 -9.

What are the 4 -9?

Most people are afraid of the Y2K bug when computer calendars reach the year

2000.

But the truth is the disaster is coming much sooner than that.

On September 9th...

The ninth day of the ninth month of the 99th year.

Nine, nine, nine, nine.

The universal code for delete all files, which means that on September 9th,

every computer in the world will dump every last bit of data.

God told Brother David that this will be the beginning of a worldwide extinction

-level event.

And this is supposed to happen on September 9th? Yes, but...

Those of us on the golden path will be gone before that happens.

You mean you're going to kill yourself?

There cannot truly be death where there is everlasting life.

We will live with God and Brother David in heaven forever.

But before we can move on to the future, we must let go of the past.

So please give me those letters.

No. These letters belong to the people they're addressed to.

And so do their lives and their futures, and only they can decide what to do

with them.

These are from your family and your loved ones.

Now, I know that many of you come from broken homes, but these letters tell me

that there are people out there who still care about you.

Jacob, this one is addressed to William Kitchell.

Don't you want to know what it says?

Jacob.

What is it, Jacob?

What's wrong?

It's from my father.

My mother passed away eight months ago.

Why would he hide these things from us?

I don't understand.

There are many things about the anointed one that you do not understand.

Such as the fact that because we do God's work, we have finally been

into the hands of the authorities.

What are you talking about, Brother David?

A man came to see me today from Children's Services.

If we do not open our doors to full inspection, they'll shut us down.

We'll take our children.

Now, I have been in prayer and communion with God, searching for an answer,

only to come back here and find my flock occupied by their own petty needs

while I suffer at the hands of evil men.

Who's responsible for this?

Who?

I am.

How can you explain these letters?

You've lied to everyone.

If it is a lie to try to protect your flock from the wolf at the door, then I

guilty.

Perhaps I've tried too hard to save you pain, to keep your resolve strong.

Sister Melina, you have finally found the strength to truly speak from your

heart. And my joy at your accomplishment can only be...

Tempered by caution.

Because this is exactly what the authorities wanted to do.

To divide us.

And if they have succeeded, then I, your shepherd, must bear full responsibility

for this.

Brothers and sisters, we may have slipped, but God has remained faithful.

As Moses was given the burning bush as a sign, so too has God enlightened me

today.

The signs are unfolding quickly now.

We should no longer cross the river on September 8th.

No, it'll be much sooner.

For God has given me a new vision for my own future.

I'm rechristening you, Melina.

From now on, your name shall be Sarah.

For your faith has been rewarded for a lifetime of bearing.

For you shall be my bride.

And stand by my side in heaven.

If you'll have me.

And I have a special wedding gift for all of you.

For today we shall all be wed.

Brides and bridegrooms of heaven.

And when this day is over.

God will put his final plan into action.

He came to me again, brothers and sisters.

He is with me constantly now.

I've seen the burning bush. I am the burning bush.

I've heard his voice and I will hear his voice now and forever.

The voice that spoke the world into existence. The voice that called Moses

the desert. The voice that will walk with us through the fire.

We shall all kneel at the throne of God before this night is through.

Brother David, what does God's voice sound like?

Is it male or female?

Or does it sound just like your voice?

It has no doubt in it, I can tell you that.

But you have doubt.

Or you wouldn't be afraid of the inspection.

Isn't it strange how when someone threatens your authority, suddenly God

to you?

The world is threatening our way of life.

So you're prepared to die, right? God has determined the day and hour of our

life. Is it so frightening to you?

You can't imagine yourself just a man with faults and weaknesses who needs

Instead, you play God.

What is it on this earth that frightens you so much?

There are things that you don't understand, Monica.

Things you never wanted to understand.

So why?

Why are you here?

Brother David, they're coming. The police are on their way. Yes!

The signs are unfolding now, just as prophesied.

Come, my children, to your feet.

Our hour of destiny is here.

The bell has tolled.

It has begun.

They know we have to stop him.

Monica, I finally know what my purpose is.

For the first time in my life.

Now I know what God made me for.

I've never belonged here on Earth.

But now I know that there's a place where I do belong.

And I'm ready to go there. I want to go there.

No. Monica.

Don't be left behind.

You can still stop this.

This is not God's plan and you know it.

I saw the seven golden candlesticks.

And into the midst of the seven candlesticks, I saw one like unto the

Man.

His hair and head were white like woolen eyes of flame of fire.

I shall not leave until I've seen all of my children safely in heaven.

Who is ready?

Who is faithful?

Bless you.

When will we be married?

Today, Sarah.

Today you will be with me in paradise.

Who will come with me before God?

And see the faces there.

Faces that shine like the sun.

Feet like pillars of fire.

Who wants to go with me and meet the angels?

There are angels here right now.

Yes! Yes, I can hear!

I am an angel from the one true God.

It's a sign.

She's come to take us there.

No. Yes!

Another portent. She is an angel. She's come to escort us to heaven.

I am an angel from God, the true God, the Alpha, the Omega,

Jehovah, creator of heaven and earth.

Listen to me.

This act, this taking of your own lives is not an acceptable sacrifice to God.

Would it not be better to break the bonds of oppression, to feed the hungry?

To clothe the naked, to let the homeless into your home?

Then will the glory of God break forth for you.

Then will you cry out to him and he will answer, here I am.

Believe it.

He is waiting for you here, in life.

Not in death as blind followers and the murderers of little children.

No, no, don't listen to her.

She's a false prophet sent by the devil.

I am sent by God. No, God speaks to me. I am his vessel. God speaks to every

human spirit that inclines to his voice.

You have destroyed lives and families to glorify yourself.

How dare you?

And may God help you.

Liar! Deceiver!

Melina.

I have a message from the Father. He wants you to know that he loves you very

much. And he wants you to know that your life can have meaning and significance.

Because he has a splendid purpose waiting for you in this world.

God knows me?

Oh, yes.

Don't do this.

Walk out of here right now.

For if there is one thing you have learned here...

It is that you have the courage to seek the will of God.

And this is what it is.

For God is not willing that anyone should perish here today.

This is not the way. There's nothing out there for you.

Sister, no. No, brother, no.

No, no.

Father, forgive me.

That's gasoline.

What are they doing?

It was part of the plan.

But the plan has changed.

Please, brother David, please.

I am your father.

If you ask me for bread, shall I give you a stone?

No.

I shall give you eternal life.

Bill!

Sister Sarah, please don't leave me.

Monica,

the children.

Don't go.

It's all right. It's all right. Don't be afraid. Come this way.

Come on.

Come on, baby. It's right this way.

Come on.

Come on.

It's everyone.

No.

Someone else.

My father.

Why have you forsaken me? God has not forsaken you.

Please, come with me. I'll show you the way out.

No.

I'm destined to sit at the right hand of God.

I know he's coming for me.

Is Rachel okay?

Yes.

Put this around

her.

Thank you.

Monica, is David, is he...

In shock, it's going to be a long trip back.

But we know where to begin, don't we?

Hi.

I'm glad you're okay.

I'm Andrew.

I believe you're William.

Yes, I'm William.

William Kitchell.

Nice to meet you.

And who's this?

This is Samantha.

And I'm Carolyn.

Andrew.