What were some of the challenges John faced being a missionary in Tonga for nearly 3 years?
Would you ever consider being a missionary and why?
What do you think or feel God is calling you to do?
What things in your life would you have to sacrifice in order to do what God is calling you to do?
I like everything, How John no matter what, he was determined to do God's will and he did all he needed to to do it.He had to first of all, leave his family and go to a completely new place were he didn't know the people or the language. Therefore he have to do so. He also had to face some unbelievers in the beginning but then to surpass everything and succeed. I don't know of my answer, if i were to say yes i would surely not know/feel all he went through. So surely I'm not sure if i would or wouldn't. I would consider whether i should or not, & think about it.God is calling us(me) to go all spread his word, and to do his(God's) will, as well as John did, or better. There is a lot to sacrifice when God's calls us for an example, my family, my home, all my material things and all that John may/did sacrifice to go and spread God's word.
ReplyDeleteIn this movie, I like his missionary and help people in the island to know about God. I do not like the part the old man died in the end. The challenges that John faced are the language, the culture, and making all the people accepts God. He had a lot of problems comes to challenge his missionary. I also want to be a missionary because I believe in God, and I glad to do something for him. I think God always call me to come to Him more closely, so I can know and understand Him more. I would sacrifice all my things such as my family, friends, etc. in order to do what God is calling.
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DeleteOverall, I really liked this movie (it had humor). John faced difficulties like reaching to the people, learning the language, and getting accustomed to culture and things like rat and mosquitoes. He had to leave his family, girlfriend, and a comfortable living in order to go to Tonga. But then in the end, he learned valuable lessons and had bonded with the people.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of being a missionary had always seemed so noble but it is very hard because one faces challenges and has to sacrifice family, comfortable lifestyle,etc. Missionary life is hard but if that's what God has in mind for me, then I will (or try to) become one. (Not necessarily preaching but other things like teaching little kids or being of medical assistance.)
I like that John and the people on the island seek for God's help when they faced some difficulties. John faced some problems, such as leaving his family and girlfriend, learning new language, making people accept God, and conquering every difficulty on the island. I do not want to be a missionary, but i will certainly believe in God. But if someone wants to know more about God, i will share with him/her. missionary sounds very hard for me. God is calling me to talk about His Words and Him with my friends and allow more people to know Him. I think i sacrifice my family, my friends, my leisure time, and my desirable lifestyle.
ReplyDeletewhat i like about the movie was that no matter what happened john kept all his promises and all his goals until he finally accomplished them so or he could finally fulfill it. he faced so many challenges like learning the language, cooperating with the people, surviving a hurricane, being shipwrecked, and passing temptations.he went through it all. yes i would do missionary work for god because there is nothing greater than serving the lord. be the best i can be.anything he would ask of me.
ReplyDeletefrom the movie, i liked that no matter the circumstances that john was in, he always had faith in God that He will lead him through the hard and good times.
ReplyDeletejohn had to get used the the food. he had to remember to burp after his meals (as manners are over there) he had to get used to all the mosquitoes biting him. he had to fill out a lot of forms to hand over to the president (and just before the president was to leave too). yes, i would like to become a missionary (but i wouldn't consider it, i would let God do that for me), because i would like to help people (like as a doctor or something that is in the medical field) and teach them about jesus at the same time. i honestly think that god is calling me to be a medical missionary (i already answered why i would like to be that). i would have to sacrifice all my family and friends when i go to a foreign country, i would have to sacrifice my studies (if God were to call me 'early' while i'm in university or something)
I enjoyed the movie. I don't really know why, I just think it's a really great movie. John faced many problems at the start of his ministration. The people there found him as a total stranger since he's white and they couldn't communicate much. The language barrier and the difference in lifestyle caused the people there to have some doubts in him. These differences caused John to become quite frustrated many times at first, but that didn't stop him from doing his work, in fact, eventually, it simply made him more determined to complete his mission. From watching movie, I'm afraid that I don't want to be a missionary at all. I can't live a day without electronic entertainments like TVs and computers, so to live in the same condition like John, I think I'll be bored to death. I think God only wants me to be myself and live the life that will bring me happiness and to, in some ways, share that happiness with others around me. To do this, I think I have to sacrifice my own needs for the sake of others.
ReplyDeleteWhat I liked about the movie was that it was interesting. It just wasn't about preaching but about John struggle to fit in, with the islanders. John faced many struggles one was to refuse to give a girls a baby he wasn't even married to. Also when the rats ate the souls of the his feet that must have been hard to cop with. Yes, because I want like to teach other people about God and His gift to the world. Up until this point I don't know what God is calling me to do but I hope I will find out soon. I think I would sacrifice time with my friends, and wasting money foolishly.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you like or dislike about the movie? What I liked about this movie was that it was interesting and had lots of action in most parts. What i didn;t like about the movie was.. Nothing actually, i liked every part of this movie. What were some of the challenges John faced being a missionary in Tonga for nearly 3 years? John faces a long distance relationship and keeping a promise with that one girl he really loves and also he faces lots of crazy things in that pass 3 years. He faces being ate with rats on his feet and sealing the sea and having a big storm. Would you ever consider being a missionary andWhat do you think or feel God is calling you to do? Is to Study hard. What things in your life would you have to sacrifice in order to do what God is calling you to do? Stop wasting money on clothes and Be happy with what you got.
ReplyDeleteI liked John's devotion to help the people of Tonga and he spent his time helping others. John faced many challenges. He wasn't really accepted in the beginning of the film and he really didn't know the language. He was not used to the life of the Tongans and he was always laughed at when he tried to speak their language. Even though he faced many adversities he overcame them with God's help. John would be my role model for me wanting to become a missionary. I would try to follow in his footsteps and I would want to have the faith he had.I would sacrifice things that I could easily give up and always follow God.
ReplyDeleteI like this movie because it talks about God! Haha, its just enjoyable. John faces many problems during that time period. He had to learn there language. Trying to adapt to the new environment. Deal with people who don't like him. To try not to lead himself into temptation, like the problem with the girl. Yes and now to the being a missionary. Yes because i want to spread God's words. But no to the dangers of what it leads me to. I think God is telling me to first finish my education and do what is right. Later in life i will see what else he has in store for me. I would sacrifice my home, my electronics, but i'm not sure about my family, but then again God gave up his Son for us. So maybe. :]
ReplyDeleteI definitely liked this movie because of the unexpectedness and how God provided for John every time. The main challenge was the language barrier in the beginning, but eventually left. Another challenge he faced was the fact that he had to adapt to the new living conditions. Yes, i think i might consider being a missionary because you experience God's power firsthand. I just think God wants me to be a good example first. I would sacrifice pride in a way...
ReplyDeleteI liked the whole movie itself. John faced being separated from the one that he loved, knowing that she was able to be taken by another guy. He also had to adapt to such environment. He had to learn the language, but it looked like he didn't need it. He had to risk his reputation with every family/person he preached to.
ReplyDeleteI would consider being a missionary, because I'd be away from all these people and more time with God. Even though it's fun being here, it gets boring and makes you want to try something new. I'd rather be alone and independent. I think God is calling me to just follow his commandments and do good whenever, however. Though i'd have to give up my old habits, and some of my friendships between bad people. I'd still chat with them, but i won't be the way i was before.
i enjoyed everything about the movie. it was easy to understand and interesting. he had to face many challenges because many of them did not accept him at first. they made a fool out of him cause he didn't know their language. yes i would be considering a missionary. i think it would be hard to give up my family though if i had to. i think God might be calling me to tell people about God. i think it would be hard to give up the things that are in my life. but i would do it for God.
ReplyDeleteI like the pure love between John and Jean and the determination in doing his job.I like the music of the movie,even though sometimes it match the scenes that much.John faced a lot of challenges in Tonga.First,for sure is the language, he needs to learn how to communicate with the local people.Also,at the very beginning,people in Tonga do not want to leasten to John that much.Moreover,the cultural difference leads to some misunderstandings.The envirement there also challenges John.I have not consider to be a missionary,because I am not faithful enough to do this glory mission.If God call me to do,I will feel pround and thankful. I may have to sacrifice my time and maybe my job in order to do the work that God is calling me to do.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the story the movie was telling and John's development he had with the people, how they started accepting him. I also really admired his dedication to the people and to God. He faced many challenges like learning a new language (since the people didn't speak a bit of any English) and learning to adapt to a totally different lifestyle. Honestly, I would consider being a missionary, but I don't think I could go through some of the hardships they face. I would want to be a missionary for the reason to spread God's words and love, but first... I need to establish a firm and good relationship with Christ...to apply Him in everything aspect of my life. I think I would need to sacrifice the usual things I do, such as the internet and the media...the things that distract me from my priorities.
ReplyDeleteActually, I liked every part of the movie, because it was interesting. But the part I liked best about the movie was that John was accepted by the people of Tonga and helped the people there. John faced a lot of challenges. At the beginning, the local people didn't welcome him because he couldn't speak their language.He should learn a new language in order to communicate with the local people and tried to learn more about local culture. He also should face some diseases or bad weathers in the island.Another challenge he faced was that a girl in Tonga wanted to be with him and he should refuse her. I haven't ever considered being missionary because I couldn't see my parents for a long time if I became a missionary. I think God is calling me to study hard, help the people around me and set a good example. I would sacrifice my time and other my own needs in order to do what God is calling me to do.
ReplyDeleteI liked the whole movie. There wasn't anything that I disliked about the movie. The first challenge John faced was actually getting to Tonga. No matter where he got sent, there always seemed to be some mishaps or something wrong. When he actually got to Tonga, hardly any of the people would listen to him because the minister there told the islanders not to listen to him. Also, he had trouble learning the language. I've thought about being a missionary, because I wanted to serve God and help people. I honestly don't know what I feel God is calling me to do. I figure by living life with my best ability to help people out or show God's love through my actions, I'll be fine with not knowing what He wants me to do.
ReplyDeletei like this movie,moving and interesting. i like everything in this John. i found what is worth of life. in this story, John has to face some challenges, such like environment，language，different culture. from story, i learned worth of life that is helping people. so now, i consider being a missionary. that could be fun!! like John, i will obey God when he is calling me to do someting. do everything that he is calling me to do. actually, i dont have nothing in my life to sacrifice in order to do. i think that's because God isnt calling me yet.
ReplyDeleteThe part I like most is when John swims in the sea, he is about to sink, a hand reaches out to take him out of the sea. I know it is the hand of God. God is always watching us. God is always taking care of us. The mainly challenges which John faced are languages, and introducing God to Tonga people. At first, he didn't know how to speak Tonga language. People laughed at his broken Tonga language. But he didn't give up, he spent few days to learn this language without sleeping and eating by reading the Bible. And he made it. Just like he did the chapel for Tonga people. He never gave up teaching about God. If I have the chance to being a missionary, I am willing to do that. It is a good chance to do something for God. It is a good chance to introduce God to people who don't know Him. God is always calling us to follow Him. God always wants us to hear words from Him, I can sacrifice everthing for what God is calling.
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ReplyDeleteThere are many things I enjoyed about the movie. I liked how John was very committed and did his best to serve God. Even though the mission work was very difficult, he still made it through the struggles with God's help. John had to face many problems, like leaving his home and going to a faraway place where he knew no one. He had to leave the people he loved behind and focus on his mission work. If I had the chance, I would like to be a missionary and do mission work because it is an honor to serve God in anyway we can. I think God is calling us to be witnesses for His love. I would be willing to sacrifice many thing things for God, like my family, friends, and the the comfort of my home. We should always put God first in our lives and be willing to do His will.
I liked a lot of things in this movie. I liked how no matter what trials John had to face, he was determined to spread the word of God no matter what. He set a great example of showing God's eternal love and character to all the islanders. One of John's greatest challenge was being unable to communicate with the Tongans. Another one is adapting to live like the Tongans. At times I do consider being a missionary, but other times I don't. I have been to numerous mission trips around New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. It was really fun sharing the word of God, and seeing sincere smiles on little kids' faces was an extra bonus. But I have never truly felt how it is like to go to another country and tell the world about God's love. But if I had a choice, I would go and share my faith with others. I honestly feel like God is asking me to first be an example to others before I do all the other stuff (like being a missionary, preaching the word of God, etc.). But to be a good example, I would have to sacrifice my own time and needs to help others. I would have to sacrifice habits that may or not be good. I would also have to sacrifice my own life style to go or be where Jesus or God wants me to be.
ReplyDeleteI really like this movie, because it's very interesting and it's about how God is calling JOnhn to do. John faced a lot of challenges in this movie.for example, he needs to learn a new language and adapt the new environment. However, the local people don't like him. John tried his best to learn the language and the culture. In fact, I would not consider being a missionary, because I don't want to adapt a new environment and learn a new language. I think I would feel happy, if God is calling me to do something and I will obey him. I would sacrifice my time and something that God need me to provide.
ReplyDeleteThe Other Side of Heaven was a very enjoyable movie. I liked how the movie showed John’s change of character at the end of the movie. In the beginning, he was accustomed to the harsh conditions of the islands, but in the end, he learned that you don’t have to have everything the world offers to make you happy. I also enjoyed watching it because of the humorous parts in the movie! Some of the challenges that John faced being a missionary in Tonga for nearly three years was learning to depend on God for everything, trying to learn the Tonga language, getting used to living simply on the island, and being parted from his girl and his family.
ReplyDeleteI would consider becoming a missionary because the challenge of giving up everything for God’s work seems interesting and fun—plus it’s worth it! I know that God will help me through my hardships and the effects of your experiences when you become a missionary will change your life for the better. Missionaries learn what true happiness is and they obtain this joy for as long as they live…or so it seems. God works in them and the people they bless, through what God has allowed them to do, and the missionary is changed to a happy, healthy Christian. These are the reasons I would consider becoming a missionary.
I believe that God is calling me to be a nurse and travel around the world, doing His work and ministering to people. In order to accomplish this, I would have to give up the leisure life—I would have to leave my comfortable bed, my television, some of my music and much more! But most importantly, I would have to leave my family and friends that I love. I would also have to leave my comfort zone…which is probably the most hardest of all! But God will help me through and I know it would be worth the sacrifice!
honestly, this movie was the first movie that i watched in class and i didn't fall asleep on it. I do like the other movies too, but the other movies do not have the climax all the time like this movie does. I really like John in this movie because he never scared of anything. he was facing language challenge, different culture, different environment, different foods. it needs to take a lot lot courage to do it, and he made it. and i do want t be a missionary one day if i can. it is not only because i can help the other people and showing God's love to them, it is also a big challenge to myself. I do think God is calling me to do something in each different steps. As a student, God wants me to study hard. As a son, God wants me to love my parents and take care of my family. I think no matter what God wants me to do, God has His plan for me. I need to give up more relaxing time to study. I need to spend more time with family instead of playing computers. God is all-known one, He prepare every step for us. Love ourselves, Love the others.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I only watched half of the movie today (since i was absent), I really like this movie. In the movie, John was called by God to faced being a missionary in Tonga for nearly 3 years. The most challenge is how John got used to the life style in Tonga. It's because all the daily supplies are handmade by the Tonga people. I think John can overcome all the challenge is because he depends on God and follows what God wants him to do on God's name. If i can choose, i consider being a missionary. I want to experience what the way that God want me to do and hear from him. I think God is calling me to become a nurse to help others since the nursing college accepted me as their freshman student.
ReplyDeleteIf God is calling me to do whatever, I will sacrifice whatever I can sacrifice. I think God loves us, and he would know what we sacrifice is what we did not need on that time. I believe God will give the other thing that suited me if i sacrifice something because of his calling.
I like this movie so much. John faces many problems during his mission. He had to learn local language and try to adapt to the new environment. And also, the harder work is communicating properly with local people. I would never think about being missionary, because I do not understand Christianity profoundly. Maybe God will call me one day. If I have to sacrifice one thing, I think fortune is the one that I can sacrifice. Bill Wang
ReplyDeleteThis movie is about a young man who lived on an island as a missionary. I like how the missionary workout every problems he was facing. The main character John was facing the language, material and culture problems. I might not be a missionary because I don't think I can keep my heart stay in such hardship island like John. I felt God told me to do the thing right, sometimes He helps me out. I would sacrifice for many things in order to do what God willing to do, like hunger, sleep and desire.
ReplyDeleteThis movie was very interesting and enjoyable. The story itself was very direct and to the point. John faced a lot of problems throughout this movie. He was sent to different places before he went to Tonga, he had to learn a whole different language, and he had to deal with people that didn't really like him at first. Its probably really hard to teach people when they don't want to listen to you and go against you in every way possible. I would feel too discouraged to work in a environment like the one John did.I do consider myself a missionary because i want to be a tool for God's work. I want to go out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to do Gods work. Altough there might be hardships during the journey, i know God will be by my side through it all. I would have to sacrifice family and friends always being there for me. I would sacrfice my house, phone, movies, computer, etc. But whether or not i become a missionary and go outside my comfort zone, i can be a missionary each day by my daily actions.
ReplyDeleteI like this movie. The challenges for John are language, lifestyle and culture. No, because I don't know much about this job, and I don't think I can competent this job. I think God will call me to love and help each other and try to let people follow God. I have to sacrifice my own life and time. Because I need to try to do as much as I can and show them about God's love.
ReplyDeleteI liked this movie because John actually went on the island as a real missionary. He lived with the people and learned their way of life. A big challenge for him was that he was apart from the girl he loved. But maybe that was also his motivation. Probably not because being a missionary is one of the toughest tasks. You have to leave your family and your life back home and go to somewhere new. I would give up all of my useless luxuries that other people don't have for God
ReplyDeleteI like this movie because of the way how it setup. I mean form the story to the characters, they are all great. John faced many challenges. He was apart from the girl he loved, lived in a small island, studied different culture and language. I think missionary is an interesting job, so if I have chance, maybe i will try out. I would give up all of my own desires, and my needed .
ReplyDeleteThis movie show me how hard to be a missionary ... challenges of John are the differences in language, culture, daily life, everything. He has to overcome everything in order to do the work of God ... I want to go and help people but i don't think i could be able to preach the Bible and convert people ... God is helping me and gradually makes me believe in His miracles ... If God is calling me, i will sarcifice everything i have now, including family, friends, happiness
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ReplyDeleteWHALE, I liked the movie because it was very entertaining. It was very spiritual and funny. I also liked that fact they went to Tonga. MY FAVORITE COUNTRY, besides my own. (They USED to respect and honor fhat people) John had to leave his loved ones including his gurrrrlpren. AT first he couldn't speak their tongan language. And at one point rats ate the soles of his feet because he forgot to cover it. And there was a hurricane that destroyed the little village.
I might want to be a missionary but it kinda depends where I go. If its somewhere really far from my family I might not go.
God wants me to share the good news to others too, but since I;m still young I can tell others about Jesus by my singing or praising my God.
I probably have to sacrifice my family, friends, everything including my life. As long as I'm honoring and serving God I'll be fine.
-ANNA ALVAREZ :D
i like this movie because how john get through all challenges. he don't know about the island, their language, culture. but they can't stop him. For example, when john don't know their language, he learn it from reading their bible. at that moment, i felt God is watching him, take care of him.
ReplyDeleteI like the part that John save the little boy on the island, he face many challenges, for example the language, environment, custom and many thing else. I will never consider to being a missionary because it is too hard, I think God is calling me do something interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you like or dislike about the movie?
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of things in the movie I like. For example, I like the part when they were trying to build the house, I like the part when John was studying the language, and I like the part when John finally got back to home.
What were some of the challenges John faced being a missionary in Tonga for nearly 3 years?
I think there are two most challenges for him: to learn the language of Tonga, to join Tonga's people. There are also many other challenges for him such as the weather and the musquitos :D
Would you ever consider being a missionary and why?
I actually like to be a missionary because I want to go to more place to meet more people, I want to help them to learn about the God, I want make them be happy.
What do you think or feel God is calling you to do?
I think God wants me to be a good person, to help other people, to let other people know him, to get closer to him, to join his big family, he wants me to spread his love.
What things in your life would you have to sacrifice in order to do what God is calling you to do?
A lot, such as my time, my friends even my family, we should do whatever God is calling you to do, instead to complain, we should give God whatever we can, do as much as we can.
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