Religious Media Resource Center

151. UNITED OR UNTIED
30 minutes A
This video was developed by the United or Untied Task Force to assist groups and local churches in considering the nature of the diversity and unity within the United Church of Christ.

152. VISIT, THE
8 minutes JH-A
A modern video with dynamic rhythms and bright visual effects that tell of the danger and joy in Mary’s visit to her aging cousin, Elizabeth. Would anyone believe the news they have to share? From Luke 1.39-56. Mary’s joy finds new expression in this contemporary "Song of Praise."

WHAT IS THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION, JUSTICE AND PEACE? - see Integrity of Creation, Justice and Peace.

154. WENDY AND THE WHINE
25 minutes N-J
Wendy has a habit of whining to her friends and family. They find it very irritating. Wendy wonders why other children walk away from her. Wendy's’ whine is represented by a gray blob that whizzes around the room. Grandma finally tells Wendy to pray, to help her break her bad habit. This is in animated cartoon format.

156. WHOLE AND FORGIVEN: A BIBLE STUDY EXPERIENCE WITH WALTER WINK
6 parts SH - A
This series is an exploration of healing and wholeness. Wink employs a variety of teaching techniques. He uses role-playing, drawing, writing, and clay modeling to personalize the learning experience for each participant. This series is designed so that those with limited time or experience can lead this program.

156. 1 - The Man Let Down Through The Roof, Mark 2 : 29 minutes. This session studies the healing of a paralytic and considers what paralyzes each of us.
156. 2- The Bent-Over Woman, Luke 13 : 32 minutes. This session explores the social implications of structures that limit women and men, and how each consider our personal spirit of weakness.
156. 3- The Woman With The Hemorrhage, Mark 5: 33 minutes. This session discusses the need for miracles and healing.
156. 4- Blind Bartimaeus, Mark 10 : 33 minutes. This session talks about asking others for help with surrounding problems.
156. 5- The Woman With The Ointment, Luke7: 33 minutes. This session deals with feeling unworthy and looking inside ourselves for love and forgiveness.
156. 6- The Compassionate Samaritan, Luke10: 32 minutes. This session explores the possibility that being aware of our woundedness is what makes us compassionate neighbors.

157. WHOLE PEOPLE, WHOLE EARTH
Video segments are 6-10 minute discussion starters. JH-A
The daily news brings us stories about disintegrating relationships, the deteriorating environment, and build-ups for war, with only an occasional story of hope. Many voices are calling for a change in the midst of a society filled with racism, sexism, violence, materialism and population, just to name a few of the issues. The goal of this video series is to call youth to commit to a life of shalom that is growing, developing and being filled with a sense of personal joy. Not all Christians take the same stances when it comes to these issues. Growth can only happen by sharing, respecting each other, finding common ground, and working to understand differences.

Session 1 - The Hunt For Happiness: Exploration of happiness through media and scripture.
Session 2 - Images In A Box: TV Violence. "What philosophy is explained here?"
Session 3 - Doesn’t Anyone Want Peace?: Peace explored through the life of a Viet Nam veteran turned Christian pastor.
Session 4 - Be All You’re Meant To Be: Military services adds direction to youth.
Session 5 - The Great Job Search: Choosing an occupation and how we can be of service in our job choice.
Session 6 - Can The Earth Be Healed?: The future of our planet, garbage, energy use.
Session 7 - How Far Would You Go?: The risks taken by youth trying to live a life of shalom in the world.
Session 8 - Experiencing God In The Midst of Clutter: Experiencing God among the clutter, personal spirituality.
Session 9 - Heard In Stereotype: Stereotyping people, crossing boundaries of age, race, sex, and condition.
Session 10 - Shattered Images: Living shalom in home and school.
Session 11 - Bod By God: The worth of a person is not established by their body image, it is by their interior image. (continued)
Session 12 - When Dates Go Bad: Struggles between the sexes, and date rape.
Session 13 - Co-Creators and Caretakers: We are co-creators of the earth. We have a responsibility to the earth.
Session 14 - 2 Serve 4 God: The lessons service projects teach youths.
Session 15 - In Spite Of The Odds: The balance between our commitment and risk-taking for the sake of the kingdom.

158. WILL OUR CHILDREN HAVE FAITH?
3 part 30 minutes each A
This video will stimulate discussion on questions such as; What does it mean to be a Christian in a modern world? How can the church become a community of faith, offering an environment to aid adults to be Christians and to aid the next generation to experience Christian life and faith?

Segment 1: Baptism: Remembering Who We Are. 30 minutes. Discusses questions about your children's faith, how it is acquired, enhanced, and enlivened. How do we realize our vocation? Speaker is John Westerhoff.
Segment 2: Made Not Born: Life In The Church. 30 minutes. The importance of the faith community and that each church may be categorized either family or goal oriented.
Segment 3: Pilgrimage: Living Into Our Baptism. 30 minutes. Personality types respond to God each in a different way. Talks about the pathways to God.

160. WITH THESE GIFTS
20 minutes SH-A
This video focuses on seven lay people across the United Church of Christ who share in their understanding of what it means to be a Christian in todays’ world. Using the stories in the video as a model, the video encourages congregations to help members identify, name and nurture their own gifts of ministry.

162. WONDER STORIES, THE
3 tapes 30 minutes each N-J
The Wonder Stories, which is filmed in the Holy Lands, is divided into short segments to help hold the attention of young children. This series consists of three tapes which may be used individually or as a series. The leaders study guide includes questions and activities section, a list of content with Biblical references, and a bibliography.

162.1 - "The Wonder of the Boy Jesus" Begins with the announcement to Mary and ends with the presentation of the Lord's Prayer.
162.2 - "The Wonder of the Days of Jesus" Begins with Palm Sunday and ends with the Ascension.
162.3 - "The Wonder of Living Things in the Land of Jesus" Includes plants, animals, and birds from both the Old and New Testament. In addition, the desert, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea are featured. Children of the area are also seen.

163. WRESTLING WITH ANGELS
6 part series 25 minutes each SH-A
Like Jacob who wrestled with the angel of the Lord, we too struggle with the seemingly unanswerable questions of life. This 6-part series tackles some of the hardest issues head-on.

163.1 GUIDANCE WITH TONY CAMPOLO: HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO DO?
Practice the will of God is often your using your imagination and trying to answer the question, "If Jesus were in my place, what would he do?" Sometimes the waiting allows God to give us what we really need instead of what we want.
163.2 WHY ME? WITH PHILLIP YANCY: IF YOU'RE SO GOOD, WHY ARE THINGS SO AWFUL?
Christians need to be wise and compassionate in dealing with those who suffer. It is important to love, and comfort, and be present. We have no right to play God and speak for God in ways God has not spoken for himself.
163.3 PRAYER WITH RICHARD FOSTER: WHY DON'T MY PRAYERS GET ANSWERED?
Prayer must be deeply and intimately connected to our life experiences. It also helps us through all of our life experiences. Prayer can be means of healing and mercy.
163.4 FORGIVING WITH LEWIS SMEDE: HOW DO I FORGIVE AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE?
Forgiveness is a process, acknowledging the hurt, blaming the person who has hurt you, and surrendering your right to get even. Our example regarding forgiveness is God’s forgiving us.
163.5 DOUBT WITH MADELEINE L’ENGLE: HOW CAN I QUESTION AND STILL BELIEVE?
Questioning or doubting keeps a person open to change, truth, and growth. The church needs to be a place for wrestling, questioning, defining, and redefining our faith. Christians will never get all the answers, but faith grows by asking, risking, and learning to live with mystery.
163.6 LOVE WITH KEITH MILLER: WHY IS LOVING SO HARD?
Loving people can be difficult for various reasons; fear, personal history, lack of self love, etc.. The incarnation, God becoming flesh and the World, is our model for relationships and loving.

164. YESHUA
5 tapes SH-A
Yeshua is the Hebrew word for Jesus.
Dr. Oswald Hoffman, speaker on the International Lutheran Hour and President of The United Bible Societies, hosts this video series on the life of Jesus. The series, which is produced in documentary format, makes use of old film clips, reenactments, interviews, and scenes of the Holy Lands. It is interesting and educational.

164.1 - "The Land and the Promise" 46 minutes. Ur of the Chaldees, birthplace of Abraham, begins the narrative. Continuing through the fall of Ur, Abraham’s entrance into the promised land, and the exile of the chosen people in Egypt, part one ends with their return to a homeland soon taken over by Rome and governed by the wily, paranoid half-Jew, Herod.
164.2 - "The Promise Takes Root" 47 minutes. This episode begins with the angel’s visit to a young woman of "Sprout" and proceeds through the presentation of Jesus in the temple at Jerusalem after the family’s return from exile. Scientific data relating to the star of Bethlehem are discussed.
164.3 - "Voice and the Light" 47 minutes. The cries of John the Baptist lead into a portrayal of the community of zealous Jews at Qumran where John, orphaned as a child, may have grown up. Moving through the events of Jesus’ early ministry we also witness the beautiful reenactment of a Jewish wedding as Jesus might have seen in Cana.
164.4 - "The Bread of Sacrifice" 48 minutes. As the life of Jesus nears its tragic close, He prepares His followers with references to the coming sacrifice. We see archeological evidence for the practice of human sacrifice in caves beneath the North African city of Carthage, but draw nearer to the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice in the story of Abraham’s willingness to kill his son Isaac in obedience to the will of God. The segment ends with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
164.5 - "Ripples of Darkness, Waves of Light" 48 minutes. The familiar mysteries of Christ’s death and resurrection takes on a strong immediacy in this final episode. After dramatic reenactments of the torture, execution, burial and resurrection of Christ, the segment explores contemporary research on the Shroud of Turin.

167. YOU CAN’T SAY HELLO.. UNTIL YOU’VE SAID GOOD-BYE
J-A
The theme of the series is that families grow and become strong, based on how they handle critical transition. Family transitions provide an opportunity for growth only to the extent that people are willing to let some things go. Growing, then, is an act of faith and an act of trust by allowing some important things to die, new life may come into being.

Session 1- Family Transitions -In session one you see transitions involuntarily thrust upon us in childbirth, going to school, and then choosing to leave home and get married.
Session 2- Love and Intimacy -In session two you look at love and intimacy and the tension between the forces of togetherness and separateness.
Session 3- Raising Responsible and Independent Children -In session three you will explore parenting, the relationship between the independence and expectations.
Session 4- Living Singly -In session four talks of singleness and the importance of aloneness to both married and singles.
Session 5- Review and Renew -Session five is a time to recap the individual themes and expand the general theme, "You can’t say hello...until you’ve said good-bye."

168. FINDING GOD: MOVING THROUGH YOUR PROBLEMS TOWARD
2 tapes with three 45 minutes lessions/leaders guide/book A
This collection works through your problems and allows God to give you some counseling. You will see and read about stories and experiences from the authors own life to demonstrate that our deepest problem and worst sin is doubting God. Finding God will lead the way to to discovering that we should look for God in the middle of our problems rather then requiring God to provide solutions.

169. NEW CENTURY HYMNAL
J-A
A New hymnal for the United Church of Christ
We have for loan, copies of an educational audio tape and video tape and brochures that are designed to aid in interpreting THE NEW CENTURY HYMNAL .

172. WE ARE A RESURRECTION PEOPLE AND GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US
24.5 minutes 2 Parts All
The first part of the video tells the story of Jesus’ Resurrection, and how the power of Resurrection helps us find meaning and direction in our lives. There is discussion of death and how we deal, confront, or avoid it. The second part of the video discusses how children understand and deal with death, and how adults can help young children with death issues.

173. WORD AMONG US: see Curriculum available for preview.

181. WORLD RELIGIONS SERIES
SH-A

181. CHRISTIANITY: THE WAYS OF GOODNESS AND MERCY
28 minutes In the last 2,000 years, the life of Jesus has had a more profound effect on the course of history than that of any other person. This program stretches from the Sermon on the Mount to the Dead Sea Scrolls. We learn about the life of Christ; the development of the early church; the split between the East and West; the Reformation; the rituals that are part of Christian tradition; and the controversy that has arisen as a result of modern day archaeological discoveries.
181. JUDAISM: THE RELIGION OF A PEOPLE
24 minutes Shot on location in Israel, Egypt, and the United States, this video traces the history, development, and practice of Judaism from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Some areas covered are the Torah, foundation of Jewish teachings and law; ancient faith; the practices of Judaism; the Holocaust; Judaism in the Middle East; the State of Israel; and Judaism in America.
181. BUDDHISM: THE MIDDLE WAY OF COMPASSION
This program, shot on location in India, Nepal, Thailand and Japan, explores the history, the development, the art, and the influence of Buddhism in the world. Buddhism has been described as more like a way of life than a religion. Today there are approximately 250 million Buddhists in the world. Buddhism has had a profound influence on the philosophical and political development of the nations of Asia and on the lives of a large percentage of the people living there. Buddhism in the West has influenced the thinking of many people here.
181. HINDUISM: AN ANCIENT PATH IN THE MODERN WORLD
21 minutes This program traces the development of Hinduism from its inception to the present day. Shot at numerous locations in India, it demystifies many of the concepts of the faith, including: the many gods of Hinduism, the transmigration of the soul, the Guru, the sacred cow, the caste system, the music and rituals. It also covers the conflict between Hindus and Muslims, and the other religions that have sprung from Hinduism. This program provides an intimate look at Indian history, culture and daily life.
181. ISLAM: THE FAITH AND THE PEOPLE
22 minutes This program gives an overview of the religion and also its past and present influence on the world. Segments cover: Islam's contemporary role in the world; its history; some common misconceptions about the faith; the crusades; its influence on the West; the art, architecture and science of Islam; and the colonial period in the Middle East. Through the use of live video and historic film and stills from locations around the world, a broad picture emerges of a powerful faith.

188. TOTAL TV NETWORK
4 episodes. Donated by the Second Baptist Church in Defiance Ohio. JH-SH

1. Guatemala Is Not a Dip - 24 minutes. This video teaches teens about the missionary service in Guatemala. The lesson also urges them to consider how they fit into the church’s missionary efforts. (continued)

2. Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire - 24 minutes. How does a lie hurt, if not destroy a relationship? The lesson applied to this tape is to understand that telling the truth has greater advantages.

3. The Rejection Connection - 25 minutes. Teens are taught different ways of dealing with rejection. The lesson will enable them to be true to themselves and to God; to make good friends; and to combat depression.

4. Why Do Bad Things Happen? - 26 minutes. Why do bad things happen? A question asked by not only teens but young and old alike. The lesson will promote the concept of a God who loves them and wants to be in a relationship with them.

189. DISCOVERING EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY with THOMAS MOORE
A
This six part video series will inspire you and/or your groups to reclaim and nurture the sacredness of everyday life. Through profiles we can reflect & follow the example of how we can gain greater satisfaction in our own lives and come to a deeper knowledge of what it means to be "human". (1995)

Part 1 - 25 min. & Part 2 - 21min: Story: Everyone has a story to tell but hesitate perhaps because they don’t think they are good storytellers. Share a story of your life, even a fragment has significance & beauty to a deeper sense of knowing yourself or someone else.
Part 3 - 26 min. & Part 4 - 21 min.: Place: The house, the neighborhood, the city, town, or region where we live, give shape & spiritual substance to our days. What places are special to you, to those you know and why?
Part 5 - 22 min. & Part 6 - 24 min.: Activity: We don’t usually think of gardening, ironing, cooking, dancing, singing or daily work as being spiritual, Right? Yet done with care, activities open us up to God, to our souls, to some of the mysteries of life, to the community and to others around us.
Part 7 - 24 min. & Part 8 - 21 min. : Ritual: Rituals form the very fabric of our lives. Whether reenacted daily, seasonally or every once in a while, they point to a deep desire for meaning and stability. In these two episodes, the ordinary ritual of daily life are profiled. By anchoring us to a deeper part of ourselves, these everyday acts enable us to confront the continuing unpredictability of life.

190. ASK BEFORE YOU HUG; SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE CHURCH
31 minutes SH-A
Are you a "hugger" and the other person is not? Be aware of the implications. "Ask Before You Hug", shows a polite and respectful way to convey affirmation and/or affection to another. Shown are ways to stop unwanted hugs and/or gestures, from subtleties to blatant sexual harassment. Role playing is done throughout the video along with a teaching booklet. This video is a must see for all congregations. (1995)

191. REDUCING THE RISK
25 minutes A
Can you imagine a child being sexually molested in your church... It can happen! Over the last decade hundreds of children have been sexually abused in churches. One case of sexual abuse can devastate a child, family, and an entire congregation for years. Take preventative measures now before it’s too late! Donated by the Rupp Insurance Agency in Columbus, Ohio. Included are: 1) Reference Book: Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Your Church, 2) Audio Cassette: What Church Leaders Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse and the Church, 3) Video Tape: Reducing the Risk, 4) Training Manual: Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse in Your Church.

192. SECRET OF THE SECOND BASEMENT
29 minutes N-J
This film is delightful. Animated life-like puppets are used to portray the characters. Characters are homeless street people living in a forgotten second basement of a church. Through the action of the lonely child, the street people, the minister, members of the church experience God’s gift of love. Issues of homelessness, poverty and love for all are addressed.

193. ANGELS ALL AROUND US
29 minutes Y-A
Throughout sacred Scriptures, angels give us a glimpse of a spiritual universe beyond our own. Angels have been known to help and guard...they appear to us in times of trouble...they bring messages to us when we seek God’s will and strength in our lives. Seven out of ten Americans, regardless of their religious faith, believe in the existence of angels. "Angels All Around Us" examines this popular subject with interviews of ordinary people whose lives have been changed forever by these extraordinary beings. Joan Wester Anderson, a leading expert on angels and author of the best selling, "Where Angels Walk" recalls how her life has been touched forever by an angel. She also shares the fruit of years of personal research as she outlines the four types of angel experiences.

194.ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY SERIES
30 minutes each N-J
This video series is styled in classic animation form. Each action packed episode has a powerful and timeless moral message for your viewers.

194.1 THE KNIGHT TRAVELERS- In this exciting story, a young boy makes an unforgettable discovery about what is truly important in life...but is it too late to stop Faustus from turning the "Imagination Station" into a "Manipulation Station"?
194.2 A FLIGHT TO THE FINISH- The Tri-County Grand Prix is here and Dylan and his dog are ready! But will the mischievous Holly beat them out? It’s an exciting story about caring for others and a rocket ride to the edge of adventure!
194.3 A FINE FEATHERED FRENZY- Young Dylan mows down Mrs. Harcourt's roses and now must "Parrot-sit" her beloved Napoleon. When the bird accidentally escapes, the chase is on! It’s fun and excitement that shows the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own actions.
194.4 SHADOW OF DOUBT- There’s a cat-burglar in town that looks a lot like....John A. Whittaker! The evidence is definitely against him. By combining edge of your seat suspense and comic antics, this episode teaches children the importance of faith and friendship.
194.5 STAR QUEST- Can you believe it?, Dylan’s favorite TV show is filming right in his own town! Dylan and his friend Sal are determined to get in on the action. The sky’s the limit in this thrilling voyage with a valuable lesson about jealousy and friendship.
194.6 ONCE UPON AN AVALANCHE- While Eugene valiantly attempts to rescue the trio, Dylan, Jesse and Carter begin a search for civilization that brings them face to face with an angry bear, the mysterious legend of Hatch Jack and a heartwarming reminder of the importance of kindness and brotherly love.
194.7 ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS- There’s a yard decorating contest in Odyssey and Dylan’s determined to take first place. His zeal ignites some heated competition and shocks the shrewd judges. Will he win or will his dreams of owning the XTR-7 Limited Edition Speedster fizzle? A powerful reminder that grounds them all in the true meaning of Christmas.
194.8 GO WEST YOUNG MAN- Rustle up the whole family for this galloping adventure of courage and integrity. When faced with a showdown Dylan must decide whether to keep his word or run for his life.

195. LOVE IS A DECISION
6 Sessions 2 Tapes A
In this video Gary Smalley, author, maintains that good marriages are no accident. The rules he outlines are simple enough for anyone to follow, yet profound enough to guide your marriage for a lifetime.

PART 1. THE INCREDIBLE WORTH OF A WOMAN: Gary Smalley shares a story about when his wife, Norma, told him she felt everything else (including the TV, radio, telephone, friends) seemed to be more important to him than she was. He was surprised to know she felt that way. 50 minutes
PART 2. HOW TO ENERGIZE YOUR MATE IN 60 SECONDS: Some ways to share non-sexual meaningful touch. 35 minutes
PART 3. FIVE KEYS TO LOVING AND LASTING RELATIONSHIPS: A revolutionary "Billion Dollar Idea" taken from the biblical theme of forgiveness, the concept of freeing others emotionally, and "untying their knots". 45 minutes
PART 4. THE TREMENDOUS VALUE OF A MAN: In Ephesians 5:22-33, verses 28 -29, husbands are instructed to nurture their wives. Gary defines nurturing as "providing the necessary ingredients for the growth and well-being of another. 46 minutes
PART 5. THE SECRET OF A CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY: A family has to decide to spend quality and quantity time together on a regular basis in order to be close-knit family. 39 minutes
PART 6. FINDING FULFILLMENT: MORE THAN OUR CUP CAN HOLD: Asks the questions like "Why do we look towards people, places, things, money, job, for fulfillment?" Recognizing that anger, fear, worry, lust, envy, and hurt feelings are all "flashing red lights" in your life. 37 minutes

196. HALLMARK HALL OF FAME SERIES
Great for "Movie Night" at church or at home!

196.1 SARA PLAIN AND TALL
108 minutes ALL
In the year 1910, New Englander Sara Wheaton (Glenn Close) answers an ad for a mail-order bride placed by Kansas farmer Jacob Witting (Christopher Walken), a widower rearing two children. She begins a 30 day trial period as their guest and enthusiastically assumes all motherly responsibilities. As the days pass, this lonely, motherless family gradually open their hearts to Sarah and slowly come to terms with their painful past. Love and respect replaces fear and distrust as they join together as a family.

196.2 SKYLARK: THE SEQUEL TO SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL
108 minutes ALL
Two years have passed, and Sarah, the mail-order bride from Maine, is now part of the Witting family. She and Jacob have fallen even more deeply in love, and his two young children have truly become her own.

They live a simple but rich life on the Kansas prairie, until a terrible drought ravages the land. They watch helplessly as one by one, their friends and neighbors abandon their farms. They vow to stay together and fight for their home as a family. When wells run dry and flash fires threaten their very lives, they too are finally forced to make a painful decision that will tear them from their home and each other. Separated by miles, but bound together by love, they learn that devotion is what makes them a family and that love is even more powerful than nature.

196.3 O PIONEERS!
116 minutes ALL
At 21, Alexandra Bergson (Jessica Lange) inherits her family’s Nebraska homestead and her father’s fierce love of the land. Fifteen years later, her strength and determination have made the family a fortune as farmers. But this independent woman has never forgotten Carl Lindstum, the dreamer who left the prairie as a teenager to seek his own fortune. When he returns as a man, he brings with him desire, conflict, and new hope.

196.4 THE SECRET GARDEN
108 minutes ALL
After the sudden death of her parents, Mary Lennox is sent from her home in India to the English estate of a distant family friend. Sad and lonely, her only interest lies in a secret garden, abandoned after a tragic accident occurred there. With the help of Dickon, an engaging local boy, and Colin, her guardian’s invalid son, Mary’s spirit is gradually reawakened as they bring the world of splendor, discovering its magic, unlocking its mysteries, and reveling the secret of happiness to them all.

196.5 FOXFIRE
118 minutes ALL
Love, Memories, and Change. These are the threads that weave through the life of Annie Natios. Touchingly portrayed by Academy Award winner Jessica Tandy, Annie has lived her entire existence in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But now she is alone. Left only with memories of her late husband (Hume Croyn). When her country-singer son (John Denver) tries to persuade her to move, it becomes a clash of traditional family values with modern day life. Annie must decide whether to live in her past or to find a new future.

196.6 CAROLINE?
110 minutes ALL
A wealthy family is thrown into turmoil when Caroline(Stephanie Zimbalist), a daughter who has been presumed dead for fifteen years, suddenly appears to reclaim her inheritance. As the family struggles with their doubts about this stranger. "Caroline?" depicts the power and durability of love in the face of suspicion and deception. An Emmy winner for Best Drama.

196.7 DECORATION DAY
110 minutes ALL
Retired judge Albert Finch (James Garner) has all but given up on living since the loss of his wife, until he is reluctantly drawn into the mystery surrounding a long-overdue Medal of Honor. It seems that his boyhood friend, Gee Penniwell (Bill Cobbs) refuses to accept military recognition for his bravery during W.W.II, and the government wants to know why. As Albert delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Gee’s rejection of the award, both he and his former friend are forced to relive painful memories of how their relationship was destroyed by fear and prejudice. Only when they face up to the truth of the past, will they be able to free themselves from it, and ultimately, earn the friendship and honor of a lifetime.

196.8 ONE AGAINST THE WIND
105 minutes ALL
A defiant act of bravery leads a beautiful socialite into a dangerous world of intrigue and espionage in this trilling true story of heroism during World War II. Judy Davis (The Ref, Husbands and Wives) delivers an award-winning performance as Mary Lindell, as English aristocrat living in Nazi-occupied Paris, who impulsively rescues an injured pilot (Sam Neil), from the Nazis. She hides him in her home, then guides him on a harrowing journey through enemy territory to the border. Without warning, she is swept into the Resistance movement as other Allied pilots turn to her in their desperate flight to freedom. Mary carries on the dangerous task, risking her own life and the lives of her children. Soon, she is operating the most successful underground railroad in France, until she is arrested as a spy. Marked for death by the Gestapo, Mary Lindell now faces the ultimate challenge: she must preserve her life-saving network, as she fights for her own survival.

196.9 MISS ROSE WHITE
95 minutes ALL
She fled Poland with her father before Hitler’s invasion, her mother and older sister weren’t as lucky. 15 years later, Rayzel Weiss is Rose White (Kyra Sedgwick) a career girl with an apartment and a promising future at the largest department store in Manhattan. Beautiful, successful and happy, she keeps her family’s tragic past in a scrapbook hidden in her closet, until news comes that her long-lost sister somehow survived the ravages of World War II and is on her way to America. When Lusia (Amanda Plummer), arrives, the reunion is haunted by memories and an unspoken, unforgivable secret she shares with her father.

196.10 AN AMERICAN STORY
97 minutes ALL
A small Texas town poisoned with greed and corruption sets the stage for a battle for honor, justice and freedom on the home front. Six soldiers return from World War II, all of them friends, all of them heroes. Behind the honorary speeches and homecoming parades lurks the worst type of corruption: a government that operates on kickbacks, graft and extortion, a mayor who profited from the war they were fighting, and a sheriff who controls the people with violence and intimidation. Against the wishes of their loved ones, the soldiers organize their own political party and campaign to unseat the local government. They have no idea how far the mayor will go to keep his power. Risking their very lives, they must now fight their greatest battle for freedom where they least expected to: at home.

196.11 TO DANCE WITH THE WHITE DOG
108 minutes ALL
Hume Cronyn (COCOON) and Jessica Tandy (Oscar -winner for DRIVING MISS DAISY) play Sam and Cora Peck, still dancing cheek to cheek as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by friends and three generations of family. Shortly thereafter, a heart attack takes Sam’s beloved Cora away.

Alone now and struggling with his own ailing health, Sam lives on under the watchful eyes of his overprotective children. His spirit begins to fade- until the sudden appearance of a mysterious white dog reawakens him to the joys of life, and shows him the power of his wife’s undying love.

196.12 SHELL SEEKERS
104 minutes ALL
Given an opportunity to trade her most cherished possession for comfort and security, Penelope (Angela Lansbury) must take a good look at her future. With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, she realizes that something is missing, the simple joy she knew as a child playing on the beach. So she embarks on an incredible journey, fifty years into her past, to discover the secret to happiness for her friends, her family and herself. This film is based on the best selling novel "SHELL SEEKERS" by Rosamunde Pilcher.

196.13 BLIND SPOT
109 minutes ALL
Congresswoman Nell Harrington (Joanne Woodward) has devoted her life to fighting for good causes. Supported by her husband Simon, she is preparing for the biggest challenge of her career, a run for the US Senate, when tragedy strikes. Her son-in-law and chief aid, Charlie, is suddenly killed in a car accident that leaves the daughter, Phoebe and their unborn child fighting for life. But Nell’s grief is overshadowed by the shocking revelation that Charlie was using cocaine, and responsible for the accident. As the truth surfaces, her family tragedy threatens to become a political scandal. Nell Harrington is forced to look at her life, and herself.

196.14 BREATHING LESSONS
108 minutes ALL
A charming tale of an extraordinary day in the lives of two ordinary people. Ira (James Garner) and Maggie (Joanne Woodward) Moran have built a business, T raised two children, and they’ve shared each other’s lives for the last thirty years. But its the next 24 hours that are really going to count! What begins as a two hour road trip to a neighboring town gradually turns into an all-day adventure, full of unpredictable twists and unusual characters. Before this day is through, they’ll have a chance to review their lives, renew their love, and reaffirm a marriage that fortunately has enough room for the unexpected.

197. UNDERSTANDING PENTECOST
20 minutes Y-A
Come with us and explore the history, traditions and experiences of Pentecost. What it meant for the early church, how it empowered them, and how we are empowered to experience and live Pentecost lives of our own. Historical and theological perspectives are presented by Dr. Eugene Wehrli, Professor of New Testament Studies, Eden Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., and by Fr. James Laurenzo, M.Th., M.A., St. Joseph Educational Center, West Des Moines, IA. Interpretive dance, scripture, and interviews with people about the Pentecost presence in their lives today are interspersed in this video.

198. SHARING LIFE IN CHRIST
5 segments 8 minutes each Y-A
The videos combined tell the holistic work of Global Ministries. Still, this is not the full story since the work of Global Ministries reaches across the whole of God’s creation. This video is an invitation for viewers to deepen their involvement in the worldwide work of the church. A guide to learning is included that contains background material, related scripture, discussion questions and activities to strengthen the message in the video.

199. THE AMISTAD REVOLT "ALL WE WANT IS MAKE US FREE"
33.5 minutes J-A
This video is a compelling dramatic story of the most significant event against slavery prior to the Civil War. Fifty-Three Africans, captured in what is now Sierra Leone, took over the schooner La Amistad in Cuban waters. Thwarted in their plans to return home, they found themselves jailed in New Haven, Connecticut, facing charges of murder and piracy. The video portrays the campaign that sparked the Abolitionist movement, raised the consciousness of the country to the evils of slavery, and emerged victorious after the former President John Quincy Adams argued the case before the US Supreme Court.

200. LOVING BETTER THROUGH LAUGHTER
6 Part Series SH-A
Annette Goodheart, Ph. D., is a psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Barbara, California. She has worked with cathartic processes, particularly laughter, since 1970. She is an expert at helping people re-learn the art of laughing without ridicule about those aspects of their lives that are not really funny. This series is designed to provide some insights and practical suggestions about how laughter can help strengthen relationships. The videos are organized in two parts; First, Annette presents information about the benefits of laughter or about the way we behave in relationships or both. Second, she works with one of six couples, focusing on an issue they have identified in their relationship where they get stuck. Throughout the session, Annette makes practical suggestions which will benefit not only the couple but the viewers.

1. NEITHER OF US IS WRONG: 23 minutes. The culture tells us that growing up and finding a mate and developing mature, caring relationships is a serious business, and we forget that we got together to enjoy each other’s company. Laughter causes a physiological change in the body affecting the chemistry of every system at the cellular level. Tension, stress and pain create stress chemicals. Laughter resolves those chemicals and rebalances the system.

2. GET YOUR MITTS OFF MY HAPPINESS:
25 minutes. We are conditioned to think that in marriage our needs will be taken care of, but we all have frozen needs that did not get met in childhood, and can never be filled, except by ourselves. Each of us is responsible for our own happiness. Our partners will only know what our frozen need is if we share.

3. DESPERATELY TRYING TO SHOW OUR LOVE:
21 minutes. We do not laugh because we are happy; we are happy because we laugh. The more laughter in your relationship the happier it will be. But the kind of laughter that makes a relationship happy is healing laughter. It is very important that laughter be shared and not at someone else’s expense.

4. GETTING WHAT WE WANT FROM EACH OTHER:
25 minutes. When you laugh, you can’t think. When you think, you are no longer in the present. When you laugh it draws you back into the present with one another. When you laugh together as a couple, you are reinforcing your bond and blending your spirits in a unique way. Since connecting is what we come together for, laughter becomes an integral part of successful relationships.

5. MONEY IS NOT LAUGHING MATTER:
22 minutes. One of the beliefs that inhibits laughter is that you have to have a reason to laugh. Laughter is unreasonable, irrational and illogical and money is not. We do not have a choice about dealing with money, but we do have a choice about how we deal with it. Laughter is not going to solve the problem, but it relieves the tension around it so you can think more clearly. Laughing about a problem is not glossing it over. It’s balancing.

6. WHEN THE KIDS ALWAYS COME FIRST:
22 minutes. We come together in couples to enjoy each other’s company and to work through our old baggage. The trick is to recognize what your old baggage is how you project it onto each other and to have some fun working through it. We move through our own unfinished emotional baggage, at whatever age we had it, when our child reaches that age. When you decide to play with a painful issue, get permission from your partner. No one can make you feel guilty. You agree to feel guilty.