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BOOKS
Christian
Life, The: A Geography of God (BK205)
This book is a clear treatment, in non-technical language, of the
nature of the Christian life, providing readers with some hints
about what they may experience during their individual journeys.
• Age: YA • 135 pages
What
It Means to Be Human: Living with Others before God (BK303)
Human beings are created by God and defined by relationships -
both with God and with each other. As Christians, we believe that
people are created by God. But what does it mean to be created by
God? What is it that God has created? The author encourages
readers to think about these questions as they explore this brief
but complete approach to the Christian doctrine of humanity. •
Age: SYA • 108 pages
Lent
and Easter With Mary
(BK1279)
50 daily devotions for Lent and Easter spotlights Marian-related
events in religious life, art, music, history, and literature. And
celebrates the lives of saints who were especially devoted to
Mary. • Age: A • 212 pages
Sex
God: Exploring The Endless Connections Between Sexuality and
Spirituality
(BK1280)
An exploration of the author's belief in the inseparable
connection between spirituality and sexuality via biblical
reflection and contemporary stories. Includes endnotes, resources,
and questions for discussion. Useful for individual, couple, and
group study and discussion. • Age: SYA • 201 pages
Velvet
Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith (BK1281)
velvet
elvis (CD75)
A re-exploration of the Christian journey via the image of an
evolving, unfinished painting. • Age: YA • 194 pages
Tobee and the Amazing Bird Choir
(BK1282)
Presents the story of Tobee from his birth in the pine forest
through his illegal capture and transport to New York City, where
he, along with his family and friends, becomes part of a
nationally acclaimed finch choir. Tobee discovers true heroism as
he struggles to grow into responsible adulthood in the midst of
difficult circumstances. Written for individual or group programs,
Tobee provides older children with an adventurous, historically
based story that will encourage them to explore themes of
happiness, courage, liberation, heroism, risks of judging others,
value of God-given creation, human-animal relationships, family,
maturation, and self-knowledge. Includes discussion questions at
the end of each chapter. • Age: EJ • 97 pages
Bless This Day: 150 Everyday
Prayers for grades 1-5 (BK1283)
Contains prayers that speak to children's experience of God.
Written for grades 1-5 in simple language that children can
understand. The book has ten theme-based chapters. Usable in a
wide variety of educational settings and celebrations. • Age:
EEJ • 157 pages
Time To Pray! Seasonal Prayers for
Middle Grades (BK1284)
Features thirty simple prayer services for use throughout the
year, each focusing on a saints day, a liturgical season, a time
in the school year, or particular need. Each service includes
scripture readings, prayers, petitions, litanies, responses, and
more. Each also contains an optional activity that students can
complete beforehand and incorporate into the service. Designed
with grades 3 to 6 in mind, these services may be adapted for use
with other ages as well. Includes permission for teachers to
duplicate. • Age: J • 157 pages
Promise To Mary: A Story of Faith
in Action (BK1285)
The story of Faith In Action, the nationwide grant program of the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that brings together Americans of
all faiths to provide volunteer care and support to people in
their communities who are confined to their homes because of
chronic health condition or disability. • Age: YA • 279 pages
Book of Order: The Constitution of
the Presbyterian Church (USA) Part II 2007-2009
(BK1286)
The second part of the Consititution of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) contains the Form of Government, the Directory for Worship,
and the Rules of Discipline. Additional information is provided to
the reader through the inclusion of Received Ecumenical Statements
of Guidance, Articles of Agreement, and material on the seal of
the Presbyterian Church (USA). • Age: A
Embracing the Mystery: The Sacred
Unfolding in Ordinary People and Everyday Lives
(BK1287)
This is a collection of spiritually probing and inspiring stories,
concluding with questions and meditations to help spiritual
seekers unearth and embody our true nature. • Age: A • 321
pages
Light and Images: Elements of
Contemplation (BK1288)
Translation form the German by David Schindler, Jr. Sets forth the
deepest theological foundations of contemplative prayer according
to the reciprocal relationship between light and images. An
incomparable introduction for those who wish to learn what it
means to pray. • Age: A • 155 pages
To The World: A Conversion Story
(BK1289)
The personal story of one person's search for purpose, healing,
and directionand the conversion which led the author to form
Respond Ministry. • Age: YA • 177 pages
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CDs
and CD-ROMs
Survivors
(CD70=)
The "Survivors" daily radio series is intended for
members of the Millennial Generation. Produced cooperatively by
United Methodist Communications (UMCom) with Presbyterian Media
Mission (PMM), these programs offer one-minute glimpses into the
life of a young person today. "Survivors" represents an
effort to help remind listeners that, in a day when some youth are
involved with destructive behaviors, many others are making
positive differences in their lives and neighborhoods. Youth,
along with parents, teachers, neighbors and others, will be
interested in this series, featuring real youth, revealing in
their own words amazing stories of survival in a world of drugs,
gangs, sex and violence. • Age: JSYA • 41 minutes
Sex
God: Exploring The Endless Connections Between Sexuality and
Spirituality
(CD72)
An exploration of the author's belief in the inseparable
connection between spirituality and sexuality via biblical
reflection and contemporary stories. Includes endnotes, resources,
and questions for discussion. Useful for individual, couple, and
groups study and discussion. This resource is also available in
the printed version (BK1280). • Age: SYA • 180 minutes
Gospel
of Jesus, The
(CD76)
Scripture contains four separate accounts of Jesus' life on earth:
the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This harmonization
blends all four accounts into a single coherent story in plain
English about the birth of Jesus, His baptism, His preaching and
His miracles, His stories, His jousting with the Pharisees and
scholars, His death at the hands of His enemies, and His
appearance to His followers. Quietly read by radio storyteller
Garrison Keillor, this audio book includes 6 compact discs and a
discussion guide. • Age: SYA • 435 minutes
Amazing
Bible Race - Leg 1
(CR67)
Your youth will go on a scavenger hunt through the Bible and read
it in its entirety over six 12-week legs. How many times have you
wished your youth knew more of the Bible? Sure, they can give you
a rundown of the some familiar stories; but when was the last time
they looked at the Bible as a scavenger-hunt, digging and
searching for new discoveries to open up their faith? The Amazing
Bible Race was created with that in mind. Teams will work together
to solve weekly challenges, encourage one another, and build
community as you all “race” toward this goal. The Amazing
Bible Race is less like a sprint and more like a marathon,
building knowledge, endurance, and faith with every chapter read.
The Amazing Bible Race is a 6-volume scavenger hunt through the
Bible for youth groups. More details are available at
www.amazingbiblerace.com. • Age: JS
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DVDs
Lord's
Prayer, The: Entering into God's Country (DV243)
The Lord´s Prayer may be the most well-known and well-loved
prayer in history. And yet this prayer that Jesus himself gave us
is almost mysterious in its simplicity. In this study, author
Walter Wangerin, Jr. explores the petitions and the structure of
the Lord´s Prayer. Wangerin sheds light on what the Lord´s
Prayer reveals about God´s nature, our own nature, and how we
should live in relationship with God and one another. Divided into
eight segments covering each phrase of the Lord´s Prayer, the
video uncovers new meaning in this cherished prayer. The
accompanying study guide offers scripture references, class
activities, and journaling topics. • Age: SYA • 90 minutes
36
Parables
(DV283=)
Each DVD in the 36 Parables series contains short films depicting
three beloved parables in modern situations. Shot in widescreen
format with surround sound, the films are thought-provoking
teaching tools that capture the mind and the heart. • Age: JSYA
ReGroup:
Training Groups to Be Groups (DV346)
Featuring Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue, and John Townsend, this study
establishes a whole new training paradigm—one that equips
leaders and groups simultaneously and gives them everything they
need to start and sustain a life-changing group. This DVD-based
training experience will lead you and your group together to a
remarkable new closeness and effectiveness. Designed to foster
healthy interaction and facilitate maximum growth, this innovative
approach equips both leaders and members with essential skills and
values for creating and sustaining truly life-changing small
groups. • Age: YA • 240 minutes
We
Are the Ones - A short film by Paul Hopkins (DV445)
We Are The Ones is yet another Star Thrower Distribution
inspirational program that encourages us to look to ourselves for
leadership and positive change. Taken from A Message from The
Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona, this 5-minute resource will
help any organization come a step closer to recognizing and
achieving their goals. “We have been telling people that this is
the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that
this is the Hour.” The study includes Training Information,
Training Guide, Self-study Guide, Power point Presentation,
Transcript, and Faith Guide (with Thoughts for Discussion and
Reflection and scripture references) available on line from Star
Thrower. • Age: SYA • 5 minutes
Presbyterian
Youth Triennium 2007
(DV517)
This DVD is filled with fun memories coming to life once again.
The worship, the fun, the people and the Spirit of the event are
recaptured for viewers to enjoy over and over. This resource is a
great tool to help interpret Triennium, as well as youth ministry
in the Presbyterian Church, to congregations. • Age: JSYA • 30
minutes
Lost
Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over
Authentication Part 1
(DV518)
A series of twenty-four lectures by a leading scholar in the field
of textual criticism and early Christianity. Ehrman explores the
varieties of belief and practice in early Christianity and the
texts which divergent groups held sacred and the process by which
the church determined which groups and their writings were
heretical and which were orthodox and which writings would be
included in the canon of scripture. Each lecture is thirty
minutes. Includes a guide with an outline of each lecture and
questions for discussion. • Age: A • 360 minutes
Godspell
(DV524)
The film opens with John the Baptist calling a diverse group of
young New Yorkers from their workday lives to follow and learn
from a modern Jesus. They form a roving acting troupe that enacts
the parables through humor, mime and memorable song and dance.
Jesus' ministry ends with a last Supper, His Passion and
Crucifixion in a junkyard and, the following morning, His glorious
Resurrection back into the world of the living joined by His
disciples on the streets of New York. The DVD version contains
additional special features, including production notes, musical
highlights and talent files. • Age: EJSYA • 105 minutes
Generation
Next: Speak Up Be Heard
(DV536)
In this revealing documentary, journalist Judy Woodruff takes
viewers across the United States to examine the lives of 16- to
25-year-olds—a demographic that many are calling “Generation
Next.” Traveling through the Northeast, the South, the Great
Plains, and the West, the program combines the candor of
face-to-face conversations with the findings of an extensive Pew
Research Center survey conducted among Generation Nexters. •
Age: SYA • 58 minutes
Generation
Next 2.0
(DV537)
This video can be used as a follow-up to "Generation Next:
Speak Up Be Heard" (DV536), a documentary on the challenges
facing Americans 16-to-25 years old. Reporter Judy Woodruff and
the team have put together another hour of reporting, profiling
seven young people who share their views on society and outlook
for the future. • Age: SYA • 58 minutes
Everything
is Spiritual
(DV538)
In the Hebrew Scriptures there is no work for
"spiritual". And Jesus never used the phrase
"spiritual life". Because for Jesus and His tradition,
all of life is spiritual. So what does that mean? Taken from Rob
Bell's 2006 national tour, this DVD was filmed at the Forest Hills
Fine Arts Center, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. • Age: SYA
• 78 minutes
Sex.
Dating.
(DV539)
The Bible doesn’t tell us how to ask someone out and Scripture
doesn’t say what the perfect date would look like. But God gives
clear guidance on how we should treat our bodies and how we should
treat others … including the opposite sex. In these four
sessions, teens are given practical and biblical guidelines to
help them figure out how to build healthy relationships with the
opposity sex. Topics include: Boundaries; The Role of Dating;
Issues for Guys; Issues for Girls. This DVD-based study features
Michael and Hayley DiMarco. Includes 2 DVDs and a 60-page leader's
guide. Printable handouts for the group are included on the DVD. This
DVD is part of the 2008 Youth Ministry Kit. Please see that
resource (DV546=) for additional information. • Age: JS
Eclipsing
Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God (DV540)
Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John
Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle
Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session
DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s
message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial
theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today.
Eclipsing Empire includes printable leader and participant guides
with weekly readings and discussion questions. Each session may be
conducted in one hour or expanded to include a meal and personal
sharing. Each 20-minute video segment features a brief travelogue
on a location significant for the study of Paul. • Age: YA •
240 minutes
Veracity
Video Vignettes Volume 1
(DV545)
Five short films to engage the youth to look deeper into the
scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect
five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in youth groups
to get students to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon
illustrations in worship. A brief study guide for each video is
included. Veracity Videos can be used alone, and they are
occasionally part of the Claim the Life and Bible Lessons for
Youth curriculum (Abingdon Press). Themes for Volume One: Journey
Worship Temple Endurance Courage
1. The Walk (4:06) This "walk" provides an
unforgetable glimpse into the Christian journey. Use this vignette
for discussion and for worship.
2. 24/7 (3:35; music by Elias Dummer) Are you going to
worship? Are you going to worship? Are you going to worship? When?
Explore the idea of worshipping 24/7.
3. Naos (3:33) Scripture says that the body is the temple,
the dwelling place of God. We may have some housecleaning to do.
4. Jesus Pulled Me Out (5:44) Christians aren't spared
suffering, but we do have help to endure it. Find out what other
people have to say. 5.
Spiders and Snakes (3:11) Some fears are squashable; others are
not. We need courage--and faith. • Age: JS • 18 minutes
Veracity
Video Vignettes Volume 2
(DV542)
Five short films to engage the youth to look deeper into the
scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect
five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in youth groups
to get students to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon
illustrations in worship. A brief study guide for each video is
included. Veracity Videos can be used alone, and they are
occasionally part of the Claim the Life and Bible Lessons for
Youth curriculua (Abingdon Press). Themes for Volume Two:
Belonging New Creation Vows Test Dance
1. Outsider (4:32; music by Barlow Girl) - Who am I? Where
do I belong? Who loves me? With such big questions, which
direction will you go? Where will you turn for answers?
2. Life Song (3:27; music by Casting Crowns) - Are you just
"going through the motions" of life? Of faith? Or are
you a new creation in Christ? Does your life song light the way
for others? 3. Tell 'Em
I'm Busy (3:28; music by Carl Cartee, Adara Arnold) - Sliding by?
Or following through on a vow? The way of discipleship is
demanding and difficult. Who will walk with you?
4. Solo Gain (3:12; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - Do what
you want; no one cares. Test everything. Why should you be
different? The Christian faith asks, Why should you be be
different? 5. Before
the Lord (3:15) - Is "dancing before the Lord" optional?
What holds you back? • Age: JS • 20 minutes
Veracity
Video Vignettes Volume 3
(DV543)
Five short films to engage the youth to look deeper into the
scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect
five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in youth groups
to get students to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon
illustrations in worship. A brief study guide for each video is
included. Veracity Videos can be used alone, and they are
occasionally part of the Claim the Life and Bible Lessons for
Youth curriculua (Abingdon Press). Themes for Volume Three: 1. All
Nations Will Come (3:36; music by Newsboys) - What does it mean to
glorify God's name? How do we give God the glory? How is God
glorified around the world? 2.
So Cool? (4:35; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - How would you define
cool? Although it sometimes means going against the crowd, living
a life that is true to your faith is always cool.
3. SWAT (4:56; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - Are you in or
out? God calls us to break down the barriers and welcome others
into community. 4.
Who Answered the Call? (4:36; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - When
people are in need, will you answer the call?
5. Altar Ego (4:49; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - In a
me-first society, Christians are called to live differently. •
Age: JS • 23 minutes
Veracity
Video Vignettes Volume 4
(DV544)
Five short films to engage the youth to look deeper into the
scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect
five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in youth groups
to get students to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon
illustrations in worship. A brief study guide for each video is
included. Veracity Videos can be used alone, and they are
occasionally part of the Claim the Life and Bible Lessons for
Youth curriculua (Abingdon Press). Themes for Volume Four: 1. Erik
(3:54; music by Jordan Stonehouse) - Is your glass half empty or
half full? When life's circumstances don't turn out like you think
they should, how do they respond? 2. Scarcity (2:35; music by Third Day) - Society tells us
that the good life comes from having and doing more, but
Christians know the true source of abundant life.
3. Dear God (3:44; music by Rick Cua) - When times are
tough, where do you turn? How can you place your hope in God in
the midst of hard times? 4.
Unbreakable Joy (5:10; music by Charity Von) - In the midst of
painful circumstances, the Christian faith holds the key to a joy
that cannot be taken away. 5.
If we are the body (3:43; music by Casting Crowns) - How does the
call to be the body of Christ affect how we live in the world? •
Age: JS • 19 minutes
I
Am: Getting to Know God
(DV546)
If you could ask God one question, what would it be? How can God
love me when I’ve done so much wrong? How do I know God is
speaking to me? How can God be real and ignore all the bad things
that happen? Teens are struggling with very difficult questions
and doubts. These sessions feature real-life interviews with teens
from across the county, as well as interview and insight from
Chris Tomlin and David Crowder about their personal faith. Topics
include: Looking for God; When Bad Things Happen; Identity;
Question of Faith This DVD-based study features David Nasser.
Includes 2 DVDs, a 60-page leader's guide, and printable handouts
for the group. This DVD is part of the 2008 Youth Ministry Kit.
Please see that resource (DV546=) for additional information. •
Age: JS
Teens
vs. Parents
(DV547)
The myth of a perfect family can lead to disappointment,
frustration and anger. There is no perfect family. But many
teenagers struggle with expectations and authority from their
parents. In these sessions, teens learn to repair and build
healthy relationships with their parents. They feature real-life
interviews with teenagers from across the country. Topics include:
The Myth of a Perfect Family; Living Up to Expectations; Authority
and Rebellion; Friend or Foe? This DVD-based study features Mark
Matlock. Includes 2 DVDs, a 60-page leader's guide, and printable
handouts for the group. This DVD is part of the 2008 Youth
Ministry Kit. Please see that resource (DV546=) for additional
information. • Age: JS
Church
Celebrates, The: Lent and Easter (DV548)
This program provides an overview of this pivotal season in our
Church's liturgical year. Three segments make up this study:
"Story Segment" - Meet a man whose personal story of
spiritual death and rebirth illustrates the dying to self we all
must undertake as true followers of Christ. (8 mins.)
"Witness Segment" - Catholics share their personal
reflections about the meaning of Lent and Eater in their own
lives. (3 mins.) "Teaching Segment" - Franciscan Father
Tom Richstatter presents an overview of the Easter Season - from
Lent to Pentecost. He emphasizes how Baptism is central to
Christian identity in the lives of all believers. (8 mins. )
"Music Video Reflection" - Invites us to allow God to
take our brokenness and to renew us in the spirit of the Lent and
Easter celebrations. (3 mins.) • Age: SYA • 22 minutes
Fun
is Good
(DV549)
Fun
is Good (Extended Version) (DV550)
A costumed pig, a nun who gives massages,and sumo base cleaners at
work? Well, if you work for the Saint Paul Saints, that is
something you might experience regularly! Fun Is Good is an
inspirational training program that features the Saint Paul
Saints, an exceptionally unique and successful minor league
baseball team. Yet this short video is about much more than
baseball--it's about understanding how having a positive attitude
and finding passion can help us overcome challenges and make our
work (and ministry) environments more productive, more fulfilling,
and more fun. The key concepts the DVD explores are: - It starts
with passion and attitude - Laughter is serious business - Show
people you care. The video is designed for leadership training
sessions in a corporate setting but can be easily adapted to a
ministry setting. It can be used for sessions from about 1 hour up
to a half-day workshop. The extended version is essentially
identical to the regular one, but the key points are phrased a bit
differently: - Discover your passion - Bring a positive attitude -
Show people you care. •
Age: SYA • 14 minutes
Moo
Fun Videos
(DV551)
This set of 6 humorous video clips is part of the 2008 Youth
Ministry Kit from Bluefish TV. Each very short clip is designed to
capture the attention of youth, and they work best as part of a
larger topical discussion. The six clips are: Pew (00:42) A parody
of a trendy cologne makes a distinct impression on everyone in
church. Prayer - Live Richly (Lesson Available) (00:58) This
off-the-wall parody of a popular bank commercial makes a great
sermon illustration. Frustrations with recorded phone operators
lead to massive confusion but shows us how wonderful prayer is - a
direct line to God. The Oval (01:07) Bluefish TV's addition to the
recent flood of horror movies is this funny video illustration
parody of "The Ring" … Fear the flush. Truth vs.
Deception (00:55) This humorous video illustration spoof shows
Deception lying in an attempt to trick Truth into believing what
he believes is true…or is it the other way around? Watch and
see. Witnessola (01:07) It is possible, because of technology that
now exists, to witness without actually knowing the Gospel…but
maybe it's better if we learn it ourselves. • Age: JS • 6
minutes
Surviving
School
(DV552)
This set of 4 video clips is part of the 2008 Youth Ministry Kit
from Bluefish TV. Each very short clip is designed to capture the
attention of youth, and they work best as part of a larger topical
discussion related to the issues youth face in the hallways of
their school. The four clips are: Not Alone (02:19) School is a
tough environment. Teens often fell invisible and alone, but God
was with us long before the first day of school, and God will be
with us long after we're out. This dramatic video illustration
reminds us that God is with us in every trial, even high school.
The Test (1:50) A teacher suspects two kids of cheating. How will
they react? Many conversation-sparking questions are raised in
this simple scenario. Don't be a Statistic (1:06) One in four
teens are sexually active. One in ten will drop out of school. The
odds don't look good, but the first step on the path to success is
realizing that the decisions we make today will affect the rest of
our lives. Gossip (01:08) Gossip: idle talk or rumors, especially
about the personal or private affairs of others. In this dramatic
video illustration, gossip's venomous sting shows it's ugly head
as teenagers at a high school make harsh comments about a fellow
classmate. • Age: JS • 6 minutes
Identity
(DV553)
This set of 4 video clips is part of the 2008 Youth Ministry Kit
from Bluefish TV. Each very short clip is designed to capture the
attention of youth, and they work best as part of a larger topical
discussion related to the search for self and our identity in
Christ. The four clips are: Never Too Early (01:50) Joseph …
Daniel … Timothy. The Bible is full of individuals who proved
that it’s never too early to follow God’s call. This inspiring
video illustration shows how young people can be used by God, no
matter their circumstance. Who Are You? (00:53) The internet is a
place where teens can anonymously search for identity and
acceptance. This video illustration is a light-hearted reminder
not to trust everyone you meet online. I Am (01:30) An identity
crisis not only impacts how teens dress and who they hang out with
but also, it takes their focus off of Christ and puts it solely on
them. In this dramatic video illustration, a young teenager
struggles with her identity and poses a question that every teen
asks. TMI (Too Much Information) (01:25) Would you give your
personal information to a total stranger? Many unwitting teens are
doing just that on the internet. This clever video illustration
makes you think twice before you share your personal information.
• Age: JS • 6
Outflow:
Everyday Outreach
(DV554=)
Outflow:
Everyday Outrach for Everyday People (DV554)
Outflow:
Everyday Outreach for Everyday Youth (DV555)
This comprehensive series helps individuals discover how to share
Jesus--naturally. With Outflow there are no formulas to memorize,
no sales techniques to master. Instead, your church members will
simply experience the joy of God's presence and then share God's
love with others. It's not just outreach--it's outflow. The series
has modules for various ages or uses: children's ministry, youth
ministry, adult small groups, and a planning kit for pastors.
(Currently, IRMS has the youth and adult modules.) The entire
resource is designed to be used a congregational 5-week program,
but the resource will also work very effectively when used in just
one age group. Each module has slightly different resources
included with it, but most are DVD-based. • Age: JSYA
eMerge
1.0
(DV556)
eMerge is a youth group program developed by Matt Milthaler of
Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Tipp City, OH and
currently in use at Ginghamsburg. The eMerge youth program comes
in three 13-program volumes. Each volume contains a director's
book, an interactive DVD, and two small group leader's
guides—one for leaders working with younger youth and one for
leaders working with older youth. Both small group leader's guides
come with an interactive CD. Sessions are designed for roughly
60-minute sessions. The 13 sessions in volume 1.0 are grouped into
three units. "Spiritual Disciplines," the first unit,
helps students develop habits of prayer, Scripture reading, and
simple living. "Room Raiders," the second unit, looks at
relationships and personal choices using the metaphor of a house.
(The "Family Room" session deals with familial
relationships, the "Rec Room" session with entertainment
choices, and so on). Call: Examines what God is calling youth to
do now and in the future. • Age: JS • 41 minutes
Wesley
on Giving (DVD)
(DV557)
This video was developed as a resource for clergy study groups.
Its purposes are: to remind clergy of the Wesleyan message related
to Christian giving; to engage clergy in discussion of what this
message means for personal life; and to discover how this message
might be shared with congregations across United Methodism. When
this resource is used with other audiences, the leader may want to
first set the historical context for Wesley's ministry. Sometimes
the basic Wesleyan principles are missed when persons are not
reminded of the social and economic issues Wesley faced. Also
available in VHS format (VT4044). A study guide is included. •
Age: SYA • 24
Genesis:
a Living Conversation (DVD) (DV558=)
Genesis:
a Living Conversation: In God's Image / Temptation (DV558)
Genesis:
a Living Conversation: First Murder / Apocalypse (DV559)
Genesis:
a Living Conversation: Call and Promise / A Family Affair
(DV560)
Genesis:
a Living Conversation: The Test / Blessed Deception
(DV561)
Genesis:
a Living Conversation: God Wrestling / Exile (DV562)
From the creation of the world to its destruction by flood, from
the first man and woman made in God's image to the intrigues of
the patriarchs and matriarchs, from fratricide to reconciliation,
from being called by God to calling on God -- for more than two
thousand years Jews, Christians and Muslims have plumbed the
stories from Genesis for their religious, moral and ethical
meanings. In this study, Bill Moyers gathers thoughtful and
engaging individuals -- Biblical scholars, writers, artists,
psychotherapists, teachers, scientists, composers, lawyers,
college presidents, journalists, members of the clergy, and
translators -- to discover what the Genesis stories say to us
today. • Age: SYA • 600 minutes
Nooma:
Open
(DV579)
Many of us have experienced situations where we've prayed and it
felt like God wasn't listening. And yet other times we've prayed
or known someone that prayed and the situation changed. Does God
answer prayer? Sometimes, but not all the time? Or does God always
answer prayer and it's just that sometimes God says no? Some of us
are angry with God for not answering the prayers we've prayed for
years. Why did he answer their prayer but not ours? What if
there's more to prayer than just God listening and answering?
Maybe if we understood how Jesus prayed, our concepts and
expectations of prayer would change. • Age: JSYA • 12 minutes
Morning
Coffee: Justice
(DV580)
A small group and class resource presented by United Methodist
pastor Mark Flynn. This is the third episode in a series that will
spark discussion in your group about the basics of the Christian
faith. The disc is divided into three episodes (5 to 9 minutes in
length) and includes a discussion guide offering questions as well
references to specific Bible passages. You'll be amazed at how
easy conversations begin as you ponder: 1. Justice: It's better
than revenge, deeper than restitution 2. Humility: You don't have
to put yourself down. 3. Healing: Why are some people healed and
others not? • Age: SYA • 23 minutes
Renewal
or Ruin?
(DV581)
Since its beginning in 1982, the Institute on Religion and
Democracy (IRD) has continuously undermined The United Methodist
Church and other mainline-Protestant denominations by attacking
the character of church leaders. This organization, funded by some
of the world's most powerful foundations, undermines the witness
of the church by fueling controversy to its own benefit. Renewal
or Ruin? looks into the IRD's claim that it exists to renew the
spiritual life of the church. Researchers, church leaders and
others talk about their findings and experiences with this
Washington, DC organization that foments dissension in the body of
Christ. Viewers may go to www.ird-info.com to download a
discussion guide. • Age: YA • 24 minutes
Tex
Mix: Stories of Earthy Mysticism with Tex Sample on DVD (DV582)
You've heard of tall tales - Tex definitely has a few of those.
But these tales are more on the order of deep and wide. This disc
includes 20 tales tailored for your teaching, preaching, and
devotional use with Tex Sample - the consummate storyteller
(including ten stories from LtQ2). The DVD also includes Tex's
introduction to storytelling and a downloadable guide (from
www.livingthequestions.com) with points to ponder, related
Scripture texts and discussion questions. A bonus DVD data disc
includes images (in mpeg format) of Tex's stories licensed for use
in PowerPoint or Keynote slideshows to enhance worship and
sermons. • Age: SYA • 140 minutes
Asphalt
Gospel, The
(DV583)
On Easter Sunday, 2006, six ordinary people left their homes, jobs
and families for a journey on foot into the heart of America. As
part of the Christian organization CrossWalk America, and against
the background of increasing intolerance from the Christian Right,
they walked to promote a message of inclusion, compassion and
love. This documentary tells the story of why they walked, who
they met and how it all turned out. Join them as they walk to
Washington, D.C. and share their surprising and moving story of
hope. • Age: SYA • 90 minutes
Seeds
Dirt Fruit
(DV584)
Jesus told simple stories so everyone who heard them would
understand the message. Host Jim Bergwall takes the seeds of these
stories, digs into them and illustrates with hands-on teaching how
"good fruit doesn't just happen." Containing 3 segments,
approximately 28 minutes in length, this resource is a useful tool
for family devotions, Sunday school, children's church, VBS, or
for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what it really
means to Abide in the True Vine. In "Seeds," Jim
explains that a seed can be dormant for days, weeks, even years
before the conditions are right for it to sprout. Then it becomes
the plant it was designed to be. In this episode, Jim conveys
that, whether it is literal seeds or the Word of God, seeds
contain life. As he digs further in "Dirt," Jim examines
the various kinds of soil, bringing to life Jesus' Parable of the
Sower. He visits a scientist, who reveals the ingredients
necessary to produce good soil, which will nurture the seeds into
healthy, life-giving plants. What does it really mean to
"bear fruit?" Bergwall explains this Biblical principle
using the fruit we eat as an example. He visits an orchard and
shows how good fruit appeals to all five senses, and it is
nourishing and carries life. Using Scripture and hands-on teaching
from a fruit-grower, Jim shows how good fruit is carefully tended,
needs light and water and is pruned to make better fruit. In
English and Spanish (dubbed). • Age: eE • 84 minutes
Kilowatt
Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America (2007 National Edition) (DV586)
"Kilowatt Ours is an inspirational and enlivening film that
demonstrates how easy it is to conserve energy that is produced
from traditional sources as well as the many ways the average
consumer can easily become part of the renewable energy
revolution. The film reveals the connection between personal
choices and energy use and introduces us to individuals,
businesses, schools and universities who have cut their energy use
in half by taking simple steps that benefit the consumer, the
environment and the economy. We are given tours of super-efficient
homes, office buildings and entire schools that have changed the
future of America by employing the concepts of day-lighting,
geothermal heating and cooling, solar and wind power, and the
purchase of blocks of green energy from local utilities. • Age: JYA
minutes
Streams
of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian
Faith
(DV587)
This DVD-based study is built on Richard Foster’s acclaimed book
of the same title. It is designed to help Christians accept the
invitation to live a balanced and well-rounded apprenticeship with
Jesus. Group members develop a deeper appreciation for Jesus as
the source of each of the great traditions of Christian
spirituality: Contemplative--prayer-filled life Holiness--virtuous
life Charismatic--spirit-empowered life Social Justice--the
compassionate life Evangelical--word-centered life Incarnational--sacramental
life Study contains thirteen presentations on two discs that
include an introduction and an overview of each of the six great
traditions, candid conversations between Richard foster and a
representative of each of the six traditions, practical steps for
practice, audience questions and answers, and more. • Age: YA
• 300 minutes
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KITS
Rose
Book of Bible and Christian History Time Lines (KT210)
Here are 6000 years and 20 feet of time lines in one beautiful
hardbound cover book with colorful photos and illustrations. From
Adam to modern times, this large print, easy-to-understand Bible
study tool will help you compare Bible and world history. Read it
like a book, or pull out the 20-foot time line and post it on the
wall. The first 10 feet show a Bible Time Line that compares
Scriptural events with world history and Middle East history, with
hundreds of facts and the dates of kings, prophets, battles, and
key events. The next 10 feet show a time line of Church History
that begins with the life of Jesus and continues to the present
day. It includes brief explanations of more than 300 key people
and events that all Christians should know, emphasizing world
missions, the expansion of Christianity, and Bible translation in
other languages. Kit also includes two 8.5" x 5.5"
pamphlets – one in English and one in Spanish – each
containing a 33-inch timeline . • Age: EJSYA
Parenting
the Early Years: 10 Biblical Traits Your Kids Will Remember You
For
(KT212)
This video series features Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott,
best-selling authors, who have been featured on Christianity
Today, ABC’s Good Morning America, Focus on the Family, The New
York Times, and Oprah. Many parents wonder if they have what it
takes to be a good parent, and they want help but don't know where
to find it. This series takes a Biblical approach into the traits
parents want their children to have and what traits they want
their children to see modeled in them. The character traits
explored include Affirmation, Authenticity, Patience, Connection,
Celebration, Attentiveness, Vision, Comfort, Prayerfulness, and
Insightfulness. On this six DVD series, the video team took their
cameras into the homes of 20 families and captured real-life
parenting moments. Some of these are funny moments and some are
just completely honest moments that every parent can relate to.
The study looks at what it’s like for married, single and
blended families. It would work well in a Sunday morning class or
small group study, a parenting seminar or even to send home with
expecting parents or even grandparents who are finding themselves
raising their grandkids. • Age: YA • 198 minutes
Choices:
Stewardship Youth Education Packet - Living and Learning in God's
World
(KT213)
This curriculum resource for younger and older youth is built
around eight themes that explore the full meaning of stewardship
as a life of discipleship. The packet includes eight
different-colored folders with lesson plans, ideas, and
activities; a game box containing questions for discussion; a
calendar and daily journal; poster; and leader's guide.
• Age: JSYA • 0
Making
the Most of Marriage: Building
a Relationship that Will Last a Lifetime (KT216)
This study explores marriage, and is ideal for couples to take
together. It is designed for 7 weeks, approx. 1 hour sessions, and
features Dr. Kevin Leman who presents each session in a 25-minute
video. Using the video lesson as a foundation, the workbook has
been written specifically to involve participants in healthy
discussion and interaction, while emphasizing practical
application of marriage principles that work. True-to-life case
studies add interest and challenge married couples to think and
problem-solve together. Every participant should have a workbook.
• Age: YA • 198 minutes
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VIDEOS
FROM
AARDVARK TO ZUCCHINI: MY VERY OWN ALPHABET OF PRAYERS (VHS)
(VT5259)
Join the kids, critters and vegetables as they thank God from A to
Z in this prayer-packed animated video. Praying is fun and
‘fruitful’, too, as your children will learn in this song and
rhyme filled program for introducing prayer to preschoolers and
their parents. Every letter of the alphabet constitutes a separate
section, each its own prayer to God or encouragement to pray.
Sections end with the aardvark suggesting a short activity and/or
prayer to the viewer associated with the section just watched.
This title is also available to borrow in DVD format (resource
number DV285). Age: Pe. 30 min.
CATCH
THE SPIRIT: IOWA SEGMENTS
(VT5260)
The first segment tells of the Iowa farming crisis, featuring
Mount Ayr, Iowa farmers and the hardships they face. Includes a
short interview with Bishop Rueben Job. The second segment
features the toy factory at Grace United Methodist Church in
Waterloo, Iowa, where unemployed community members are able to
continue working. Age: SYA. 8 min.
THE
SHADOW OF HATE
(VT5261)
Produced by three-time Academy Award winner Charles Guggenheim,
The Shadow of Hate spans three centuries to examine this country's
struggle to live up to its ideals of liberty, equality and justice
for all. Through documentary footage and eyewitness reports,
viewers are given a powerful perspective on historical events from
the ordinary people who lived through them. Age: SYA.
40 min.
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