Religious Media Resource Center

102. NEW MEDIA BIBLE, THE - (LUKE AND GENESIS)
This series reenacts the story of Jesus using live actors. The series was filmed in the Holy Lands.

102. GENESIS
4 tapes JH-A

102.1 "The Beginning" 60 minutes total.
4 parts: The Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood.
102. 2 "Abraham" 71 minutes total.
4 parts: Abraham I -The Journeys, Abraham II -The Promise, Abraham III - Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham IV - The Binding of Isaac.
102.3 "Isaac, Esau, & Jacob" 101 minutes total.
5 parts: Isaac, Esau & Jacob I - Rebekah, Isaac, Esau & Jacob II - Esau & Jacob, Isaac, Esau & Jacob III - Rachael & Leah, Isaac, Esau & Jacob IV - Israel, Isaac, Esau & Jacob V - The Covenant Continues.
102.4 "Joseph" 91 minutes total.
5 parts: Joseph I - The Dreamer, Joseph II - Vizier of Egypt, Joseph III - Joseph's Brothers, Joseph IV - Reconciliation, Joseph V -Israel in Egypt.

102A. LUKE
4 tapes JH-A

102A.1 "Christmas" 51 minutes total.
3 parts: Covers the Annunciation, The Nativity, Baptism, Temptation, and Rejection.
102A.2 "Early Ministry" 76 minutes total.
4 parts: Contains the following: The Sermon on the Plain, The Anointing, The Transfiguration, The Lord's Prayer.
102A.3 "Parables" 58 minutes total.
4 parts: Contains the following: The Mustard Seed, The Prodigal Son, Teachings, Entry Into Jericho.
102A.4"Easter" 67 minutes total.
4 parts: Contains the following: Jerusalem , The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension.
NEW MEDIA BIBLE: THE FIRST EASTER, THE - see First Easter, The

103. NOEL
25 minutes N-J
An animated heart-warming tale of a magical Christmas tree ornament that comes to life through the magic of his glassblower creator’s love. His happiness brings warmth to the Christmas season in the home of his family year after year. Noel becomes that one special ornament that is passed down through the years from generation to generation. Watch this video and with him, see the wonder, and spirit of Christmas. Narrated by Charlton Heston.

107. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
SH-A

107.1994 " Far From The Headlines, Close To The Heart": 13 minutes. This video contains mission partnership stories from Southern Africa .
107.1994 "Former Yugoslavia , Midwest Flood, Kakuma Refugee Camp ": 9 minutes. This video deals with relief work for former war victims of Yugoslavia , the 1993 Midwest flood, and young refugees from the civil war in Sudan .
107. 1996 "DARE TO SHARE": 11 minutes. This video has been created to interpret and promote the important work of the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. In the video, the ancient legend of Stone Soup becomes a metaphor for our Christian commitment to care for and share with others. Seen through the eyes of teenage girls, Kristen from the United States and Anna from Armenia , a special stone carries a message of compassionate hope as a witness of one church’s willingness to "Dare to Share".
107. 1997 "OPEN WIDE YOUR HEARTS": 10 minutes. This video portrays how One Great Hour of Sharing offers faithful Christians a way to answer God's call. From befriending the stranger, to feeding the hungry, to sheltering the homeless, the call is translated into life-giving ministries in more than 70 countries including the United States and Canada . Our gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing have been supporting such mission needs for nearly 50 years. You will hear community-and mission- workers speak about their tasks and the need for One Great Hour of Sharing support. You will discover the importance of the title passage (2 Corinthians 6:13 ) and other Scripture foundations for mission. This video will inspire your congregation to pray for God's healing in our world.

108. OUT OF THE TOMB
9 minutes SH-A
A man lived in fear, and all lived in fear of him. Without warning, an encounter with Jesus would change his world forever. This extremely graphic modern video, a translation of Mark 5.1-20, blends a compelling narration, original soundtrack, and gripping images to tell of Christ’s power to change lives.(1995)

109. PARABLES FROM NATURE SERIES
Series 1: 3 stories N-J

"The Wind And The Sea" - 11 minutes. This video is based on the Parable of the Sower. The West Wind takes some petunia seeds for a ride and drops them in various places. Some of the seeds do not grow, others start to grow but wilt, others are crowded out by onions, and some fall in the right place and grow. This is then related to the Parable of the Sower.

"The Fairy Ring"- 7 minutes. This video is based on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. Puck eats a mushroom which makes him ill. Puck immediately wants to destroy all mushrooms until he is convinced that this would also destroy good mushrooms. This is then related to the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.

"The Pearl Of Great Price" - 8 minutes. This video is based on the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Mr. Gull owns a jewelry store and when he is offered the most wonderful pearl he has ever seen, he trades everything he has in exchange for the pearl.

109. THE PARABLES FROM NATURE SERIES
Series 2: N-P

SPEEDY THE SNAIL - 12 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor, Matthew 18:23-35. Speedy is forgiven a debt., but fails to show the same compassion to someone else.

BRUSO, THE BEAVER-15 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Laborers, Matthew 20:1-16. Bruso helps children to understand that we should serve God willingly and joyfully because the spirit in which we work counts more with Him than the amount of work we do.

JUSTUS THE ANT - 15 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Selfish Vineyard Keeper, Luke 20:9-16. Easily illustrates to children, that the Earth and all that is in it, belong to God and we should give thanks to God for the blessings that we receive.

109. THE PARABLES OF NATURE SERIES
Series 3: N-P

CORKY, THE CROW- 9 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Wedding Garment, Matthew 22:1-14. Corky disguises himself as a pigeon in order to sneak into a feast.

SILLY EXCUSES - 10 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Wedding Feast, Luke 14:16-24, Bobby the Badger and his friends make up silly excuses to avoid attending the Woodscout Picnic and regret their decision.

HOUSE OF THE WREN - 15 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Two builders, Luke 6:46-49. Mr. and Mrs. Wren ignore Mr. Owl’s advice and pick a poorly constructed nest for a home. A storm blows the nest down. Children learn they need to listen to God to do what is right.

109. THE PARABLES OF NATURE SERIES
Series 4: N-P

THE BUSY BEE- 10 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. The Bumblebees fail to plan ahead for the winter.

SCHOOL DAYS IN THE OCEAN - 11 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30. Miss Tuna gives each student a pearl to use in the best way they can.

DR. RETRIEVER’S SURPRISE - 10 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Matthew 25:31-46. The Doctor's tireless service to others teaches his community to give care to the needy and help to the strangers.

109. THE PARABLES OF NATURE SERIES
Series 5: N-P

PEPPY THE PUPPY - 12 minutes. Based on the Parable of Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32. Peppy, tiring of his daily routine, decides to see the world.

CHUCKIE THE CHIPMUNK-10 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-3.7, Chuckie is lonely and not accepted by the squirrel family. Chuckie gets a chance to help a squirrel and earn his friendship.

BUSHY, THE SQUIRREL-11 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Foolish Rich Man, Luke 15: 1-7. Greedy Bushy tries to hoard every nut he sees and makes a discovery. This video illustrates that to God it is not important how much we accumulate, but how we use it.

109. THE PARABLES OF NATURE SERIES

Series 6: N-P

BOOTSIE THE LAMB -15 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Matthew 18:10-14. A little girl loses her favorite stuffed toy which is a lamb named Bootsie. It is a rainy night and the mother and little girl go out into the rain and darkness to find Bootsie. This video stresses the importance of each individual to God.

FEATHER THAT WAS LOST, THE - 7 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Lost Coin, Luke 15:8-10. Dorothy Doe and her friends search for one lost peacock feather. The video illustrates the value of each individual in the sight of God and that God searches for those who have gotten lost from his love.

COMMENCEMENT AT THE OBEDIENCE ACADEMY-10 minutes. Based on the Parable of the Pharisee and Publican, Luke 18: 9-14. Polly Poodle allowed her pride to get in the way of the important lesson she was to learn at the Obedience Academy . The lesson was that conduct and attitude are more important than a pedigree.

112. PARENTING: An Attitude of the Heart
They (children) don't come with manuals. Thank goodness for video series like this one which offer ideas and helpful suggestions for everyone.
23 minutes SH-A

112. "Improving Your Attitude": This video focuses on helping parents improve their attitudes about parenting, marriage, and self. This will help improve the emotional environment parents provide for their children.
112. "How To Love Your Child": Dr. Campbell mentions three ways to show love to children: eye contact, physical contact, and focused attention. He also discusses ways to help a child’s self-esteem.
112. "Why Values Are Important": Dr. Campbell discusses the connection between faith and values. He focuses on teaching children values while they are young enough to look to parents for such values.
112. "Life As A Missionary: A Son Remembers": The focus of this video is on Richard and Jeannine Konnerup, African missionaries. While on mission, they instilled in their children a love of God.
PARTNERS IN TOMORROW'S PROMISE - see One Great Hour Of Sharing

113. PASSION PLAY
9 minutes SH-A
Contains musical excerpts from the Passion Play. It includes three songs, "There’s A Man", "Jesus My Son," and "Let Your Light Shine Before Men." Each song is presented using drama, interpretive dance and mime’ which is performed by teens. Church groups may use this video to compare todays’ message by other music videos. This video could also be used to encourage groups to start their own interpretive dance performances or to use mime as a ministry.

115. PEOPLE, NOT MASCOTS
25 minutes SH-A
Many sports teams use symbols or names that are interpreted as derogatory to the Native American. This video discusses the effect on the Native American when a sacred symbol is misused. Caricatures of Native Americans, the use of the tomahawk chop, and names such as Redskins perpetuates negative stereotyping. Native Americans say "We are people, not mascots." (1992)

116. PILGRIMAGE IN CHRIST
4 tapes A
Each of these tapes are from 20 to 29 minutes long. It is recommended to plan an additional half hour for discussion.

116. "In Touch With God" - What is Spirituality? Individuals discuss their spiritual renewal. The uniqueness of individual churches within the United Church of Christ. A video program that assist individuals to get in touch with their spirituality.
116. "The Inward Search" - This session discusses prayer and the inward search for the meaning of God's presence in life.
116. "Outward Witness" - The focus in this session is on the communal nature of Christian faith, how we make real interconnectedness with others in worship, caring, and service.
116. "Spiritual Exercises" - This session discusses spiritual exercises and how these exercises affect the lives of those who practice them.

117. PLACE GOD CALLS YOU, THE
17 minutes A
This is a video that presents viewers with a critical question about vocation: Is ordained ministry the place that God is calling you for your life’s work? The video features five ordained ministers who are engaged in a variety of ministries. These individuals speak about different aspects of ordained ministry and how their vocation is a reflection of their faith. Through their examples, viewers can draw analogies regarding the implications of ordinations in their own lives.

121. QUESTIONS OF FAITH
6 tapes SH-A
14 contemporary American Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish thinkers were asked a series of questions and their responses were used to make this series. A study guide is included to help the leader. The study guide contains Bible references, questions for discussion, and biographical sketches on each person represented. Some questions asked are:

121. "Who Is God?" 18 minutes. What is your image of God? When do you think of God? How does it affect you to believe in God?
121. "What Good Is Prayer?" 25 minutes. What is prayer? What happens when you pray? Does prayer change God’s mind?
121. "What's God Got To Do With Evil?" 20 minutes. How can a good God permit evil? Why doesn’t God stop innocent suffering? Is God all powerful, all loving?
121. "What's Being Good, Good For?" 17 minutes. What is a good person? Does religion have anything to do with being good? If I’m good, can I expect rewards? Are there any absolutes for behavior?
121. - "Who Needs Organized Religion?" 26 minutes. What good is organized religion? How do you deal with religious differences?
121. - "What Matters Anyway?" 21 minutes. What gives your life meaning? What does it mean to be fully human?

122. QUESTIONS OF FAITH II
6 tapes SH-A
27 contemporary American Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish thinkers were asked a series of questions and their responses were edited and combined to make this series. A study guide is included to help the leader. The study guide contains Bible references, questions for discussion, and biographical sketches on each person represented. The types of questions asked are:

122. "Who Is Jesus?" 24 minutes. Who is Jesus for you? What does one have to believe about Jesus to be a Christian?
122. "What's the Use of the Bible?" 26 minutes. What kind of authority does the Bible have for you? What role does the Bible play in your faith?
122. "Who's Got the Truth?" 21 minutes. What is the source of religious truth for you? If you really believe you are right, how do you deal with people who believe differently?
122. "How Do We Right the Wrong?" 26 minutes. What are the most pressing social issues of our time? How does your faith affect the way you view those issues? What should religious institutions be doing about these issues?
122. "What Gives You Faith?" 23 minutes. What experiences contributed to your faith? How have experiences affected your faith development? How do you share your faith?
122. "What Happens After Death?" 27 minutes. How do you think about death? What does immortality or life after death mean to you? If you have lost someone to death, what are your thoughts about them?

123. QUESTIONS OF FAITH III
6 parts SH-A
A group of 22 contemporary thinkers comprised of members from the Catholic, Jewish and Protestant faiths express their views on faith, sin, sex, salvation, grace and miracles. The group consists of: Frederick Bruechner, Calvin Butts, Will Campbell, Anthony Campolo, Hyung Kyung, F. Forrester Church, Joan Chittister, William Sloane Coffin, Sam Keen, Leontine Kelly, Harold Kushner, Madeleine L’Engle, Daniel Paul Matthews, Keith Miller, Virginia Ramey Mollenkott, Parker J. Palmer, Robert Raines, John Spong, Ann Ulanov, Jim Wallis, Renita J. Weems, Walter Wink.

123. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FAITH? 21 minutes. What does faith mean to you? What’s the difference between faith and belief? Why does having faith matter?
123. WHY WORSHIP? 22 minutes. What is Worship? When does worship happen for you? Does worship ever happen outside the church? What is the value of worship?
123. WHAT’S RELIGION GOT TO DO WITH SEX? 27 minutes. What is the Judeo-Christian perspective on sexuality? What does religion have to say about homosexual issues? What can the church/synagogue offer to those in nontraditional relationships?
123. WHAT ARE THE MORAL DILEMMAS? 24 minutes. What is the most problematic moral issue for you? If you had to identify the most pressing moral problem faced by the culture, what would you say? Did you, during your lifetime, feed the hungry, and clothe the naked and visit those in prison and heal the sick?
123. REMEMBER SIN AND SALVATION? 22 minutes. Whatever happened to sin? What is sin for you? What does salvation mean? What do you need to be saved from? How does salvation happen?
123. WHAT ABOUT GRACE AND MIRACLES? 24 minutes. How do you experience grace? What is grace? Does God intervene in creation today? What is a miracle and have you ever experienced one?

124. QUESTIONS OF FAITH IV
20 minutes SH-A
Certain basic questions on belief and meaning come to us over and over in our lives. Sometimes we think we’ve got the answers. Other times we think we’ve gone beyond them. The world and circumstances of our lives change and so, in every generation, we struggle to find a new meaning that fits what we know now. In this series a variety of contemporary thinkers reflect on such issues.

124.WHAT’S THE NATURE OF HUMAN NATURE ? What does it mean to say that we’re made in the image of God? Do you think that people are innately good or innately sinful?
124.WHOSE LIFE IS SACRED? What does it mean to say that human life is sacred? Is ending a life ever justified? What about self defense, war, suicide, self deliverance or euthanasia?
124. WHOSE WORLD IS IT ? What does your faith suggest our attitude should be toward all of nature? How do you weigh the global human suffering? What can or should churches synagogues do about the threat to the environment? What can the individual do?
124.WHAT’S THE HOLY SPIRIT? Who or what is the Holy Spirit? Do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life? Would you say that it is "being filled with the Spirit"? How is that different from your experience of the presence of God?
124.WHAT’S RELIGIOUS? What does it mean to be religious? Is that the same as being spiritual? What can the established religions do to survive into the 21st century?
124.WHY HOPE? What is hope? What’s the difference between faith and hope? How do you find hope in the faith of your own suffering or the suffering you’re surrounded with?

125. QUESTIONS OF FAITH V
6 part series Y-A
These videos contain contemporary Protestant, Roman Catholic and Jewish thinkers, who are asked to respond on camera, to a series of questions. The responses were then edited to create a montage of reflections on that question.

125. WHAT KIND OF POWER DOES GOD HAVE? 24 minutes. How do you understand God’s power? What does your faith say about the use of power?
125. WHOSE MONEY IS IT? 19 minutes. Why is it hard for us to talk about our money? What does your faith have to do with your money? How can we be faithful in a consumer society?
125. CAN FAITH WIPE OUT FEAR? 22 minutes. What is fear? What are you afraid of? Does your faith help you with your fears?
125. HOW DO YOU PRAY? 25 minutes. What is difficult about prayer? Does prayer change God?
125. HOW CAN WE LOVE PRACTICALLY ANYBODY? 21 minutes. What is love? Do we love ourselves as we should? Have you experienced hate? How do you love someone who hates you or whom you hate?
125. WHAT'S HOLINESS ALL ABOUT? 20 minutes. What is a sacrament? What makes someone or something holy? Is being holy entirely serious?

126. QUESTIONS OF FAITH FOR YOUTH
6 part series Y-A
This video series stimulates thoughtful discussion among youth about issues and faith questions. Twenty-three high school and college students from across the country were interviewed on camera. Their responses are offered not as answers but as prompts for further discussion.

126. WHAT’S GOD LIKE? 20 minutes. What’s your idea of God? When do you feel closest to God? What’s your idea of Jesus? What’s most important about Jesus, his teachings or his death and resurrection?
126. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH DRUGS? 17 minutes. Are there drugs and alcohol in your school? How do you decide about using drugs or drinking? How does your faith help you? What if a friend pressures you?
126. WHAT IS SIN ? 19 minutes. What’s a sin? Where does evil come from? Do you believe we are born in sin?
126. WHAT’S A FRIEND? 17 minutes. How do you choose friends? How does a friend act? How do you relate to someone different?
126. WHAT ABOUT SEX? 20 minutes. Is there too much emphasis on sex? What do you think God thinks about sex? When is it right to have sex? What about AIDS?
126. WHAT CAN THE CHURCH DO ABOUT THE FUTURE? 20 minutes. What do you think the world will be like in 100 years? What can the church do about the worlds’ future? If you ran the church, how would you change it?

127. QUESTIONS OF FAITH FOR YOUTH II
16-20 minutes each JH-A
A second series produced by popular demand. The purpose of this video series is to stimulate thoughtful discussion among youth about issues and faith questions. Nineteen high school and college students from across the country were interviewed on camera. Their comments were edited to create a montage of reflections on each topic.

127. WHY PRAY? What’s the value of praying? What do you pray for? What does God do when opposing sides pray to win?
127. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME? What is your idea of a good person? Who do you look up to? Is there any way you want to change? Does religion have anything to do with it?
127. HOW MUCH STUFF DO YOU NEED ? Does money cause you problems? How important is having the right clothes? Does your faith have anything to say about money and things?
127. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT? How do you make choices? Say your best friend is cheating, would you tell? Is there increasing pressure on youth to break the law? What tempts you the most? Does your faith help?
127. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT VIOLENCE? Is violence a problem in your neighborhood or school? Have you been a victim of violence or had violent urges? What can people your age do about it?
127. IS LOVING YOURSELF EASY? Do you have to be accepting of others to feel OK about yourself? Do you know youth that are suicidal or depressed? Can a person have too much self-esteem? Do you believe God loves you?

128. RACISM IN ADVERTISING; FROM FRITO BANDITO TO POWERMASTER
14 minutes JH - A
Many times we look at advertising without realizing the subtle messages that are being sent. This video is an excellent tool to use to create awareness of the lack of representation of people of color in advertising and the effect that lack of representation has on the world.

129. RACISM IN NEWS
23 minutes JH - A
This video is very useful for the general public. It can enlighten them to the problem of racism in the media. There are questions listed in the study guide to aid in the discussion. This is a thought provoking video and will serve as an aid in starting a discussion.

130. RECLAIMING THE GARDEN - CARING FOR AN ENVIRONMENT IN CRISIS
4 - 7 minute shorts JH-A
How do we as a people "reclaim our garden"? Facts and information on 4 major environmental issues, the environment, pollution, population growth, and urbanization. The four video shorts will trigger great classroom discussion. Included are 8 complete easy to teach sessions.(1993)

132. RESOURCE CENTER , THE
15 minutes ALL
The Resource Center is a new development in the church’s approach to learning. It is a place where a full range of resources for the enhancement of Christian discipleship is gathered and presented by a trained Director. This video is addressed to those concerned about the mission of the church in today’s world and how the Resource Center can assist in implementing new programs to help all church members and non-members.

133. SELFISH GIANT
27 minutes P-A
A beautiful garden surrounded the palace of the giant. The neighborhood children liked to play in the garden. One day the giant, who had been gone on a long trip, returned to the palace. He chased the children away and wouldn't allow them to play in the garden. Winter descended on the garden and would not leave. One day a small boy crept through a hole in the wall and spring came back to the garden. When the giant saw what happened he invited all the children in and spring stayed. The giant learned that sharing is better.

139. STABLEBOYS’ CHRISTMAS
27 minutes ALL
Ten year old Tammy hopes to keep the doll under the Christmas tree, which is meant for her cousin. Through a fantasy, we are taken back to Bethlehem to see the little stableboys’ act of unselfish love when he gives the Christ child his pet lamb. Tammy then realizes how sharing with others is a way of sharing Gods’ love at Christmas.

140. SURVIVING SERIES
4 tapes SH-A
Clayton Barbeau, the father of eight children, is a licensed marriage, child, and family counselor. Barbeau uses a format different from his coping series. In this series, he is seated in his den and speaks more to the individual. This series is usable for either groups or individuals. This series is not intended to replace professional counseling but is produced to aid in understanding some of the transitions, emotions, and losses we suffer. Understanding will aid all of those involved in surviving these life transitions.

140. - "Surviving Depression" 23 minutes. Barbeau explains the signs of depression and shares ways of coping with it.
140. - "Surviving Loneliness" 22 minutes. Barbeau discusses loneliness and offers ways to counteract loneliness.
140. - "Surviving Broken Relationships" 21 minutes. Barbeau talks about the anger and pain that follow a broken relationship and gives guidance on ways to deal with these emotions.
140. - "Surviving Life Transitions" 26 minutes. Changes, whether good or bad, may be threatening. Barbeau discusses the feelings that exist and offers hints on ways to deal with these emotions.

TAX PREPARATION - see LINE BY LINE

142. TEACHING AND RELIGIOUS IMAGINATION
2 tapes A
These segments help in both the teaching and learning of religious education through the use and exploration of our imaginations. The study guide includes reproducibles. The tapes will indicate when to stop the tape so that the reproducibles can be filled out and discussed.

Segment 1 - "Imagination As Religious" 26 minutes - What is teaching? What is religious teaching? How can you bring imagination into religious education?
Segment 2 - "Teaching As an Imaginative Activity" 28 minutes - What do you think is the role of contemplation in teaching? Have you seen emergence in a student during your teaching?
Segment 3 - "Teaching As the Incarnation of Subject Matter" 30 minutes - What is your favorite learning style? How can you present subject matter in ways that address all of the four styles of learning?
Segment 4 - "Teaching As the Revelation of Subject Matter" 29 minutes - Describe a major moment in your life, what did you learn? How did you learn it and how did it feel?
Segment 5 - "Teaching As Mediating the Grace of Power" 27 minutes - What "powers" (capacities and abilities) should you help students find in themselves?

143. TESTAMENT TALES
See individual times N-J
Series 1: The Parables

Phoney Baloney -10 minutes. Simon, the wealthy man allows distractions in life to consume his relationship with God, whereas Jonathon, turns to God for strength. Depicts, it is not who you are, but how you are.
The Two Sons - 11 minutes. Benjamin and Samuel are two brothers that could not be more different. One is obedient and agreeable and concerned with obeying the rules. The other son is more concerned with matters of the heart yet he is constantly getting onto trouble
The Greatest Dinner Party - 10 minutes. Everyone loves dinner parties, you usually have a great time once you’re there. But there is effort required in attending. You have to prepare yourself, put aside your worries to really enter in the celebration and perhaps mingle with people you would not invite to your dinner party. Sometimes we attend out of obligation, is this how we answer Gods’ call?
Gifts and Talents - 8 minutes. God gives all of us gifts and talents, it is up to us to use them. In this story, three men are given money to see what they would do with it. Two of the men make good use of the money, but the third does not use it and reaps no rewards.

144. THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE
36 minutes JH-A
This video was produced for the Council For American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Twenty four U.C.C. churches, located in North and South Dakota , Wisconsin , and Minnesota , make up the group known as CAIM. This video talks about some of the past interactions between the white men and the Indians and shows some of the present day results of these interactions. Facts are presented using statistics which show the negative effects that past actions have had on the Indian.

This video is useful to educate people on the status of the present day Indian. The video is presented in a straightforward manner and does not rely on sensationalism. *It is recommended that the junior high teacher preview this video to determine if it is suitable for the class. The Council For American Indian Ministry. (1992)

TOUCHPOINT - see One Great Hour of Sharing

147. TO WALK TOGETHER
22 minutes SH-A
"To Walk Together" uses drawings and pictures to tell the history of the United Church of Christ from 1629 until the present. The original slide show has been revised for this version. (1991)

148. TRAINING VOLUNTEERS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
4 tapes A
This 4 tape series includes a leader's guide with both general information pertaining to the selection of the proper volunteer for the position being filled and specific information for each subject. The series will help strengthen the volunteer programs in youth ministry. Each tape is informative, easily understood, and presented in an orderly fashion.

148.Tape 1 - "Youth Ministry Basics" - This segment deals with the philosophy of youth ministry. A list of social concerns is presented with statistics relating to involvement of church youth. Peer pressure is discussed and the importance of a support system is stressed. Adults whose lives were influenced by their youth leader share their stories.
148.Tape 2 - "Understanding Teenagers" - This segment explains the place independence has in the teens' life and how reaching for independence affects the teens' behavior. Teens share their feelings about their parents and friends. The importance of role modeling for teens is stressed and explained.
148.Tape 3 - "Building Relationships" - This segment contains a lot of important information that helps in relating to teens plus information on ways to help the teen deal with emotions. Listening is stressed with guidelines on the best way to listen. Suicide is discussed with the warning signs listed and guidance is given on ways to deal with the potential suicide. Substance abuse is another area of importance that is stressed with the warning signs and aids to help the teen presented. Discipline is another topic of discussion with suggestions on ways of disciplining that work. A topic that is important concerns ways to deal wit the teen you do not like.
148.Tape 4 – “Keys For Successful Meetings” – In this segment ideas on setting up a meeting are included. The area of needs of the teen are: Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical. Suggestions are given on ways to meet these needs. This part of the series teaches how to lead a discussion with guidance on dealing with the dominant person and the silent person. “Teachable moments” are very important in teen ministry. This tape uses a vignette to demonstrate how not to miss important signs.