Hurricane Fran had rammed the North Carolina shoreline 60 miles from where he grew up in western Pender County and then passed right over his parents' home near the crossroads community of Atkinson.

The cinema is already a blockbuster having been able to awe and inspire audiences with its simplicity and spiritual tonality.

From growing up in the estate lines to pursuing theological education and eventually entering ordained ministry, their journeys have been shaped by years of study, service and perseverance.

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak ...