Adam Malooly of the Co-Mission church planting movement writes: With 2020 being what it was, this Christmas was a particular opportunity to share a message addressing the loneliness and isolation many were feeling.
This was at the forefront of our minds when we released our latest Christmas film The Lonely Dinosaur. The film is the story of a toy dinosaur shadow that comes alive on Christmas Eve and finds himself alone. In his search for friends, his journey leads him to understand the truth about the Christmas season and what ‘Immanuel’ truly means – God with us. The film has been seen by over 10,000 people and downloaded by numerous churches.
It was our hope that touching on the themes of loneliness and belonging would resonate with many this year. We’ve all been separated from loved ones, friends, and the people in our communities and churches. Many of us have struggled with feeling isolated, and a fog of uncertainty makes us wonder when things will ever return to normal. We are reminded in this film that ‘God with us’ remains true, even in times like these. We continue to pray that God would draw nearer to us and that we would draw nearer to Him. And by His grace we hope to continue using our God-given creativity to serve His kingdom all year round.
