The State of the Hillfort – a word from Artos

Posted by Shannon and Sara Burns at 9:27 am on Oct. 21, 2009.

The Pendragon team has had a busy summer – but so much different than last year! Rather than building sets and shooting horse chases, we have be traveling to conferences, doing radio and TV interviews, writing a book…and trying to catch up on everything that got pushed out of the way during last season’s production.

A few evenings ago, I took a stroll out to the hillfort set. Wow - things have changed! Last summer, the fort fell to the Saxon Barbarians. This year, it was overrun with invaders of a different sort. Where Saxons and Britons once battled for the fate of a nation, vines, weeds, snakes, bugs, and a toad have taken up residence. All is quiet where once the battering ram thundered against the gates. Now, the only sound is me trying to fire up the weed whacker…

It has been so neat to watch the Lord’s hand at work during this past year. We have seen the humble efforts of two families make an impact far bigger that we thought possible. The Lord has answered our prayers in ways we never dreamed possible.

Pendragon has garnered media attention all across America. It’s for sale in most U.S. Christian books store, and will be selling in Australia and South Africa this Christmas as well!

It has been so encouraging to talk to talk to people who have been inspired by Pendragon. Comments like “I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all that you are doing to make uplifting Christian films” or “The Lord used [Pendragon] to help me realize my need to stand up as a man of God, and to see His plan in my life” make the struggles and trials of last year all seem so worth it!

We are so thankful to everyone who had a part in the production of Pendragon, and to the Lord for allowing us to be a part of His plan. We have been thrilled to watch His hand at work this past year, and are excited about what He has in store for the future. Remember, “The One who gave the vision still calls!”