Hope 4 Gaston is a Christian outreach ministry serving the Greater Gaston area. It is a collaboration of churches, community leaders, and volunteers who are working together to strengthen communities in Gaston County.

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The friends in my life are priceless. If you're reading this, then that means You!

The death of a family member is never easy, but nonetheless a necessity. We will miss you Bea.

Panthers Stadium filled over 12,000 times?

Did you know that you could fill the Charlotte, NC Panthers Stadium over 12,000 times to equal the number of online videos viewed each month in the US alone.

With that said, I make a prediction that every organization will be using video, in some form, within the next five years. But why now, you ask? The world of digital has reduced the price of producing a video to around 10% of what it cost just 10 years ago. Said another way, there is now a 90% discount on video production!

We produce videos for organizations and then show them how to use it in multiple ways-Internet, DVD, CD, Mobile, etc.

What would the results be if you looked at five of your competitor's websites? I wonder how many of them are currently using video as part of their overall marketing campaign? Would you be willing to send me the results? I'd love to know!

CAMERA CAPTURES NC RESTRAURANT AND LODGING ASSOC.

Episode XI (11) Studios Photographs Fundraising Event

Full-service video production and photography company, Episode XI Studios, LLC, located in Charlotte, NC photographs the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s (NCRLA) annual fundraising event in Raleigh, NC.

The fundraising event took place on November 2, 2008, at the Angus Barn on, with the annual golf tournament on November 3, 2008, at the Prestonwood Golf Club; both are located in Raleigh, NC.

The NCRLA http://www.ncra.org/ is the voice of North Carolina's $17.5 billion restaurant and lodging industries, representing the interests of more than 16,000 businesses throughout the state. Member businesses employ 10 percent of North Carolina’s workforce, and are among the largest private employment sectors in the state.

Episode XI Studios, LLC is located in Charlotte, NC, and believes in going well beyond a camera and tripod, providing quality video production and photography for small to mid-sized companies. By utilizing camera cranes and dollies, clients receive a final product that is a Hollywood-style production.

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VIDEO SHOWS 25-HOUR HABITAT BUILD IN 90 SECONDS

Episode XI (11) Studios Create Time-Lapse Video For 25th Anniversary

Full-service video production company, Episode XI Studios, LLC, located in Charlotte, NC teams up with Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, to showcase a 25-hour home build, with the sponsor Bank of America and their volunteers.

Founded as a Christian Ministry, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to develop community with people in need by building and renovating homes, so that people can live and grow into all that God intended.

The home build began at 6 a.m., with approximately 30 Bank of America volunteers moving walls into place, securing them to the slab, and connecting the top plate. By 4 p.m., the roof was on and siding installation had begun. Shortly thereafter, the video shows footage of a rainstorm that threatens to delay the 7 a.m. completion goal. Volunteers huddled on the porch waiting for the storm to pass to continue their work. Although the rain continued to fall on and off, the Habitat Charlotte staff and Bank of America volunteers persevered and the home was still ready for the dedication on time. The finished video may be seen at the following address: http://www.episodexistudios.com/images/Charlotte_Habitat/25th_anniversary.html

Episode XI Studios, LLC is located in Charlotte, NC, and believes in going well beyond a camera and tripod, providing quality video production for small to mid-sized companies. By utilizing camera cranes and dollies, clients receive a final product that is not just a video, but a Hollywood-style production.

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If you would like more information, please contact Randy Davis at 704.998.3711, or visit the website at http://www.episodexistudios.com

Hugh McCall and The Dash

Episode XI Studios was recently contracted to produce the 25th anniversary video for Habitat for Humanity, and during the production, something extremely profound was noticed-Hugh McColl. It was no surprise to see Hugh McColl on site, because Bank of America has been an instrumental sponsor of Habitat for Humanity since its inception, 25 years ago. The surprise came when Hugh McColl drives up in his 1980-something pickup, sporting decals of the United States Marine Corp and Habitat for Humanity, on the sides and back of the truck. Why would someone so successful, with so much money and power (even as a retired Bank executive) drive such a weathered truck and help build a home for someone he doesn’t know? Because, Hugh McColl understands the meaning of “the dash”.

A close business associate and still closer friend once told me that “life if about the dash”. He goes on to explain that on your grave will bare a birth date and a death date, and the dash that separates the two represents your life. No one ever says on his/her deathbed, “I wish I would have be more successful, with more money and power”. As a Hospice volunteer, I have heard many times, “I wish I would have spent more time…”.

I wanted to share this story, because I feel that there is a lesson here that each of us should learn from. Live life with no regrets. Helps others when you can. Reach out to your neighbor and to your neighbor’s neighbor. Mr. McCall is carrying out the duties of every man and woman…to help those in need.

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