The heart-wrenching blockbuster The Passion of the Christ has been approved for private screening in cinemas. The Home Ministry has granted NECF Malaysia’s application to show the story of Jesus’ last 12 hours before His crucifixion.
NECF is now discussing with the film’s local distributor, Twentieth Century Fox Film (Malaya), on the choice of cinemas nationwide, time slots to air the film and ticketing arrangements. Part of the ticket sales will be channelled to the NECF Foundation, which was recently set up to help needy pastors and full-time workers, according to NECF Secretary-General Rev Wong Kim Kong.
The film will be screened in its entirety in accordance to one of the two conditions set by its producer, Mel Gibson. His other requirement is that the film must be screened only in cinemas with a high quality sound system.
Churches are encouraged to block-buy the tickets and use this film as an evangelistic opportunity. For more information, contact the NECF office. The film has gone around the world, including to countries such as Iran and Qatar. |
