What Would Jesus Do?

Come on people... Let's go...

It's time for the Maxwell family vacation!

Hey Dad, you almost forgot my fishing pole.

We wouldn't want to forget that, would we?

No way!

Some trout swimming around there have my name.

Ok, thank you. Get inside.

Come on honey! Train is leaving!

Well I guess here comes the caboose.

You look great, sweetie.

You are just saying that. I look like a whale.

A beautiful whale.

Henry, what happened?

I just remembered something.

Now what?

I think I forgot to tell Mrs. Anderson

to order more bibles for the Sunday School.

Henry, I know you're the pastor,

but you can't do everything.

This is our vacation. They'll take care of it.

You're right, honey. Let's enjoy our getaway.

How much farther to the lake, dad?

We've been driving for an hour, son. It takes five to get there.

So we have four hours left, right mom?

Very good Jake'o. Want a sandwich?

Sure, Mom.

Mom...turkey? ...

You know I wanted peanut butter and jelly.

That's all we had honey.

Be thankful, there are a lot of children who have nothing.

Ya. Ya...

Is he asleep?

He's out cold.

I thought we'd be there by now.

It's not much farther.

Good, because these mountain roads scare me.

Have faith, we'll be alright.

Henry!

How is our patient doing, doctor?

His pressure is still little high,

so I'm keeping him in an induced coma

while we monitor head swelling.

-Can he hear us? -No.

So his wife and little boy both died in the crash?

Yes. They were both pronounced at the scene.

City Rescue noticed the wife was pregnant and rushed her in.

When they arrived there were faint vitals on the fetus.

How is the newborn?

She was just too premature.

We did everything we could.

''She''?

He should had a daughter...

I appreciate the ride, brother.

Are you sure you want to stop here? Look around.

There is nothing here man. This place looks dead!

Thanks, but this is as good a place as any.

Remember what we talked about.

I will.

-Would you take some money? -No.

Take the money, it's not much. -No.

I'll be fine. I'm a hard worker.

We have more evictions this week.

That's terrible news. I'm sorry to hear that.

It's really starting to cut into my bottom line.

All I can say is once I'm Mayor,

your vacancy rate will be zero.

We're really going to make a difference around here.

Pretty soon the only thing I'll have left is the restaurant.

Don't worry my friend, our plans and our agenda

is out there and it's winning converts everyday.

First Peter chapter two, verse twenty-one goes on to say,

''Because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.''

Henry!

Therefore, atonement from the side of example.

Jesus shows how faith in Christ helped to save men

because of the pattern or character

he displayed for their imitation.

Dad, careful!

So what is Jesus telling us?

Is there anyone who can answer that?

Anyone?

-Is that all, pastor? -Yes!

Your weekly obligation to God is fulfilled.

That's it folks.

Ladies and gentlemen, as your Mayor

I will bring back your jobs, homes,

and the prosperity you once enjoyed.

I promise to open businesses and create jobs.

If you leave here with nothing else today,

leave here remembering the word ''opportunity''.

Opportunity for a new life.

If you put your trust in me, I will not let you down!

Thank you.

Thank you. I appreciate.

Thank you.

Thanks, it good to see you.

Excuse me sir, where I can find a place to sleep?

There used to be one at the old church,

down the street on the left hand side.

Thanks.

Come in.

Can I help you? I don't do unscheduled appointments.

I'm not here for an appointment.

I just need a few minutes of your time.

Come on in. I only have a minute though.

Sure. I was told there is a shelter here.

No, we don't do the shelter anymore.

How about some work,

maybe in exchange for a place to sleep for the night?

Sorry, we don't do those types of things here anymore either.

I'm an honest man, looking for

an honest day pay.

Can you help me?

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

I wish I could but, I can't.

Are you alright, pastor?

You don't look so good.

Things are really tough in this town right now.

People just aren't coming to church.

lsn't it when people need the Lord most, at tough times?

That's true.

But, try to explain that to them.

lsn't that your role as minister?

Yes.

Look, I have a lot of things to do.

I wish you luck.

I hope you find work and... I'm sorry.

''Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care,

serving as overseers-not 'cause you must, but 'cause you're willing as God wants you to be.''

-First Peter, Chapter Five? -Yes.

Who are you?

Just a lamb.

Virginia, Mildred, I hope you're both doing well.

I'm fine thank you, James.

You're looking particularly lovely today.

You said you have something important to tell me.

You're right, let's quit the small talk.

Small talk is a waste of time and money.

Well look who's here.

This is my partner, soon to be Mayor, Alex York.

It's nice to finally meet you ladies.

Of course, Mr. York, how do you do?

Mrs. Paige, Virginia.

Let's not mince words.

The city of Raymond is dying.

The crime rate is skyrocketing.

Jobs are evaporating.

It's getting drastic.

We are very familiar.

Our rental income has been cut in half.

I have a plan to turn things around.

What do you propose?

To open up a hotel/casino.

It will open up hundreds of new jobs

and bring money flooding into the city.

Those jobs will be filled by people from town.

Then we can get your rental income back up.

The rent should be even higher.

But gambling is illegal in this city.

Not for much longer.

And where do you plan on building the casino?

Do you have the land?

The 1st Church of Raymond sits on the perfect location.

It has freeway access, high visibility, and lots of parking.

You're going to buy the church? How?

It's up for sale.

The church has been an institution here since the town was founded, a hundred years ago.

That institution is dying from lack of interest and funds.

-You yourself hardly go. -How do you...

What I'm suggesting is that we move the church's location.

We'll build it in a family friendly spot,

it will be bigger and better.

Mildred, there is a motion that will be presented

to the Raymond City Council making gambling legal.

With York as mayor, we know it will pass.

But, why not wait until after the election to buy the land?

Things are really bad at the church right now

and we can get it for pennies on the dollar.

How much do you need?

The mortgage is five hundred thousand.

They're in foreclosure as we speak.

What's in it for you?

I just want this town to be an example.

An inspiration to others.

I want fifty percent of the returns after you recoup.

So we take all the risk and you get half?

We already have everything in place.

Think about it.

I know you'll make the right decision.

Ladies, thank you for your time.

I'll show myself out.

I have a feeling I'll be back sooner rather than later.

I'll be in my office.

Hello. -Hi.

Can I help you?

Hi, I'm looking for the owner.

Virginia?

Can I help you?

Hello. Are you the owner?