OPERATION: COME-PASSION is really something of a miracle. Taylore Fox, a Christian businesswoman from Surrey, B.C., was profoundly moved by THE PASSION movie and sensed God was calling her to respond in some way, though she really didn't know how. She felt led by the Holy Spirit to host a dinner for a small group of Christian friends who had also previewed the movie to talk about the movie and then, as she said, "just see what might happen." The small group included Laura Block, Susan Fox, Paul and Tamara Witzel, and Dr. Charles Laird.


OPERATION: COME-PASSION emerged somewhat serendipitously as a hybrid expression of the group's individual skills and interests. Henry and Laura Block have for many years been supported outreach ministries associated with Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada. Susan Fox, president of Online Film Services, Inc., understands Hollywood and the film industry. The Witzels are Canadian directors for Mission: North America. Tamara has a strong interest in ministry to homeless persons while her husband Paul has a background in business and finance. Dr. Laird, executive director of Mission: North America, specializes in postmodern mission and evangelism.


The Holy Spirit moved Taylore who offered to purchase tickets to THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. She committed funds which others of the group quickly matched and instantly almost $2,400 was generated. The Witzels suggested targeting homeless persons who might want to go see the movie but couldn't afford it (and even if they could would spend the money elsewhere). Laura Block then offered to contribute up to one-thousand $5 McDonald's meal coupons to give to each homeless person when they came out of the theater. She also suggested a "Four Spiritual Laws" tract could be stapled to each coupon.


Susan Fox said the number of people attending the movie, especially in the first week, would be essential to how Hollywood determines the box office success of this movie. This, in turn, will affect the kinds of films that come out of Hollywood hereafter. If Hollywood were to see Christian films as highly marketable and profitable,and if the box office receipts reveal a huge market for Christian films, Susan suggested there would be a mad rush and scramble for more of these kinds of films. She said this has the potential to profoundly change the very character of Hollywood movies. It was decided, therefore, to put priority on getting homeless people to view the movie Sunday afternoon of opening week.


Mission: North America will work on training people for post-viewing discussion and follow-up to effectively minister God's love and cultivate Christ among our homeless brothers and sisters.

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This film tells the story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus (Caviezel), on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. This film's script is based upon several sources, including the diaries of St. Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) as collected in the book, "The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ", "The Mystical City of God" by St. Mary of Agreda, and the New Testament books of John, Luke, Mark and Matthew.
For more information on The Passion of the Christ, check out The Life.com