Month: March 2009
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Eye Mission Malawi
Find more videos like this on Book of Faith This video is one of eleven testimonials produced for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Book of Faith initiative. The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin has a strong companion relationship with Lutherans in the African nation of Malawi. In this segment, we learn about an eye clinic mission…
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Making Us One: Stephen Kauffman
N/WLMS4 @ Yahoo! Video This is the first in a series of short testimonial videos I produced for the North/West Lower Michigan Synod (ELCA) as part of their “Making Us One” campaign. The synod is planning a new center for mission and ministry in DeWitt, Michigan. The center will house a joint Lutheran, Episcopal congregation,…
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My Bangladesh
My Bangladesh was shot in the year 2000 in Dumki, Bangladesh while on a visit to Lutheran Healthcare Bangladesh. Stephen Padre, Kevin Jacobson and I worked with a 9-year old boy named Rockibul Hussain. We called him “Rocky” for short. Jim Parks did the editing back in Chicago. The weather was unbelievably hot, but the…
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Tamil Nadu Drummers
In the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu, drumming is popular. First, the animal hide instruments are warmed over an open fire. Then, let the music play… www.frakesproductions.com
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St. Joseph, Michigan Old Main Lighthouse
I recorded this windy shot of the St. Joseph Old Main Lighthouse on March 11, 2009. www.frakesproductions.com
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Book of Faith, James Homme
Find more videos like this on Book of Faith This video is one of eleven testimonials produced for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Book of Faith initiative. James Homme is a retired ELCA pastor. During the Korean war, Jim found himself occupying a forward observation post along the 38th parallel. “In the daytime it was…
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30 Good Minutes Spiritual Jouney, Rick Steves
Click on the above picture to view a story I produced about my friend, travel writer and PBS Travel host Rick Steves. The story was produced for the Chicago Sunday Evening Club‘s 30 Good Minutes program. 30 Good Minutes is an award-winning weekly broadcast on WTTW Channel 11 (PBS Chicago) and in syndication in other…