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201. HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
A
Heifer Project International, working in partnership with others, alleviates hunger, poverty and environmental degradation by helping families become self-sufficient for food and income. Over the last fifty years, HPI development has included animals, training and technical assistance to low-income families in more than 110 countries. HIP provides approximately eighteen different kinds of food and income-producing animals, as well as intensive training in animal husbandry, in community development, and in ecologically sound, sustainable agricultural methods. HIP enables recipients to "pass the gift" to others in their community in a way that enhances dignity and offers everyone the opportunity to make a difference in the struggle against hunger.

• 201A. LEGACY FOR EFRAIN:
  17.12 minutes
  From the Andes Mountains of Bolivia to the Killing Fields of Cambodia and the small farms of Appalachia, struggling families are finding new hope- in the form of animals. Livestock- such as goats, cows, water buffaloes and llamas- play vital roles in meeting the needs of people around the world. They provide food and much needed income. "Legacy for Efrain" shows development at its best: families and communities working in partnership to help children live healthy and full lives, empower families, and care for the earth.
• 201B. THE PROMISE:
  9.52 minutes
  Eight-year-old Parmatma of India and nine-year-old Beatrice of Uganda have never met, but they share a dream- the hope of a life free from hunger and poverty. Heifer Project International’s new children's video, "The Promise", shows how HPI animals are fulfilling that dream. A great tool for hunger education and fund raising. "The Promise" illustrates HPI’s time-test approach for improving the lives of needy children worldwide.
• 201C. THE FLAME:
  14.27 minutes
  From the coast of Kenya to the mountains of Bolivia, Heifer Project International’s Women in Livestock Development (WiLD) program is helping impoverished women worldwide care for themselves and their families. Women produce most of the developing world’s food but do so with less access than men have to resources and training. "The Flame" shows how WiLD assists women by providing them with food-and income-producing animals and training in environmentally sound farming, leadership and community development.

202. THE INVITING WORD
14.20 minutes JH-A
"The Inviting Word" is a worship-centered, lectionary-based curriculum for congregations, that for two years has been inviting congregations to discover God’s Word in a fresh way. In this video viewers discover the vitality of congregations who use "The Inviting Word." The viewer gets to meet actual developers, leaders, pastors, teachers, children, youth, and adults who experience "The Inviting Word." The viewer will also explore how this worship-centered and lectionary-based curriculum program enriches not only Sunday schools, but all ministries of the congregation. The viewer will get to see all the exciting resources and sample the inspiring music and beautiful art that is central to "The Inviting Word."

203A. THE ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE BIBLE: SAMUEL
24 minutes N-JH
From his days as a young boy serving Eli the high priest to guiding the ancient Israelites in their walk with God, Samuel the prophet stands as an inspiring example of how we, too, can delight in our relationship with God. This compelling animated video brings to life several exciting episodes from the life of Samuel and invites you to discover for yourself the thrill and joy of faithful service to God. Activity book included.

203B. THE ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE BIBLE: MOSES
20 minutes N-JH
Except for a mother’s desperate plan, the strong will of an Egyptian princess, and the mighty hand of God, Israel’s most honored leader may never have seen his first birthday. "Moses From Birth to the Burning Bush" recounts the traumatic early years of Moses’ life, from his privileged youth in Pharaoh’s household to his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian desert. You’ll watch breathless as God begins to turn a murderer into a deliverer by bringing him face-to-face with the almighty Creator of the universe. Like Moses, you too will be moved to praise and worship. Activity book included.

203C. THE ANIMATED STORIES FROM THE BIBLE: DANIEL
25 minutes N-JH
Invading Babylonian forces capture Jerusalem and carry away many of the city’s finest young people, including Daniel and his three young friends. In captivity, the youths are in the king’s service and outperform all their rivals- pleasing the king and infuriating their enemies. This video captures the highlights of Daniel and his friends, Shadrach, Meshaeh and Abednego, and demonstrates that God still rules over the affairs of men. Activity book included.

204. SHATTERED
30 minutes JH-A
Remember your senior year in high school? You had finally arrived, friends, parties, excitement from here on in and there would be no stopping you. That’s what Chris Peterson thought until the night he made a fatal decision that would rob him of everything he had ever worked for and indeed, his very life. "Why did you have to drive drunk?" Over and over again in his mind, Sean Parker, Chris’ best friend, would torture himself with questions about why it had to happen.

205. AIDS AMONG TEENS
62 minutes JH-A
The fastest growing segment of AIDS cases in the United States is heterosexual young people who are sexually active! Their rate of transmissible infection is doubling every 14 months according to the Center for Disease Control. Kids are playing Russian roulette with a deadly virus which has no known cure. "Aids Among Teens" was videotaped across America and features Jerry Johnston with youth and adults who are HIV positive, and some now tragically dead. Meet Mr. and Mrs. George Bergalis, and the late Kimberly Bergalis infected by her dentist Dr. David Acer, Drs. Rita Rogers and Gary Morsch describe transmission methods in crystal clear terms. Bible college graduate and physician Dan Doell, HIV positive, tells his story.

206. THE CULTS
80 minutes SH-A
This video is a personal portrayal of Chris Elkins life. The video is based on the prior video "Heavenly Deception." Chris was dissatisfied with his present life so he got involved with a cult group called the "moonies." He became a high ranking member. The video shows how Chris becomes involved with a cult and lost the things in life that were valuable to him, his job, personal relationships, and almost his self respect.

207. AMERICAN EXPOSE’
6 Sessions 2 Tapes JH-A
From the drug ravaged streets of New York to the secret ritual sites of Satanic worship in Virginia, "American Expose" is there to inform and enlighten you. You’ll hear interviews from those with a life threatening illness talk about their future and what life means to them. You’ll walk with security guards through the projects in Baltimore, Maryland, and then travel to San Diego, California, to take a look at the "club scene" through the youth cultures eyes. You’ll hear how our older generation feels about aging, and hopefully you will be inspired to become involved.

1. LICENSED TO LOSE: 31 minutes. An eye opening look into the world of under aged kids using false identification as they begin partying in the night club scene.

2. STREETS OF PAIN: 35 minutes. You will hear how prostitutes and addicts in New York have ended up on the streets and what their life is like.

3. IS THERE LIGHT? 28 minutes. Norman Wright talks to us and tells us how we can handle talking with friends or loved ones who have a life threatening illness. You will hear interviews from individuals who are experiencing the pain of illness.

4. INTENSIVE DEFENSIVE: 36 minutes. Insights into the violence that exists in our inner cities today and what one city is doing by taking a step in the right direction.

5. RITUALS OF REBELLION: 37 minutes. An inside look at the world of Satanic Worship, its origins and practices, and danger signs to look for.

6. MATURITY WITHOUT MERCY: 32 minutes. An intensive view of our older generation; how they are living, and how many have been neglected by "loving" family members. Interviews with young people as well as our "seniors" are included.

208. DIVORCECARE
13 tape series. 35 minutes each SH-A
DivorceCare is a program designed to equip churches to conduct ongoing ministry to separated and divorced people. The DivorceCare program takes a biblical approach to divorce, separation and related issues such as reconciliation, remarriage, forgiveness and the effect of divorce on children and families. DivorceCare emphasizes that real healing from the intense pain of divorce must begin with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The program features three key elements: training of church divorce recovery leaders and facilitators, videotape teaching materials to address divorce issues in a biblical context, and support group strategies to facilitate an ongoing ministry to divorced and separated people. A leaders guide is included.

A. MAKING DIVORCECARE WORK: Divorce ministry will never be easy, but this videotape and the accompanying book help you streamline the task of planning and launching a DivorceCare group in your church. This tape should be viewed by all church staff and lay leaders involved in your divorce ministry. Topics include: developing a divorce ministry strategy, how to get started, finding and equipping leaders, and promoting your DivorceCare group. This tape is designed to encourage and assist you in the challenging task of ministering to people experiencing separation or divorce.

B. THE ROAD HOME: This videotape offers another perspective. You’ll meet two couples who were on the road to divorce. They struggled with hurt, anger, separation and seemingly unsolvable problems. But in those dark days, both couples found healing and comfort that gave them the hope needed to take the first steps toward restoring their relationships. If your marriage is in trouble, if you are separated or divorced or know someone who is, spend a little time with this tape. Find out what made the difference and how these people avoided what appeared to be inevitable divorce. Find out how they found the road home.

1. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?: This video is designed to help group participants begin to feel comfortable about being a part of the group. On the video you will meet people who felt the same types of emotions the first time they came to such a group. This tape is also designed to build a relationship with new participants by dealing with key concerns affecting them. The group members will leave with the realization that "I am not alone," that there are other people who understand what they are feeling.

2. THE ROAD TO HEALING/FINDING HELP: This video will help DivorceCare group members understand the extent of their emotional injuries and how to begin the long healing process. The session begins with an exploration of just how significant the damage of divorce is. DivorceCare members will see the effects of "tearing apart" the one-flesh marriage relationship described in Genesis 2:24. Also included is a segment designed to help members identify the losses they have experienced, the importance of the grieving process and some initial steps they can take to begin the process of healing.

3. FACING YOUR ANGER: This videotape features an interview with Dr. Les Carter of the Minirth-Meier Clinic and co-author of "The Anger Workbook." Dr. Carter helps viewers understand why they are angry and offer some very practical suggestions on how to deal with anger. He explores eight sources of our anger, some coming from external influences in our lives and some of them coming from within. You will also meet people who have dealt with the issue of anger firsthand and learn how they struggled to overcome it.

4. FACING YOUR DEPRESSION: This videotape will help you understand the reasons for depression and how to overcome it. In fact, as you will hear from Dr. Archibald Hart, depression can actually be a healing emotion. This video will help you explore 13 symptoms of depression and a strategy for dealing with the depression that accompanies divorce. Dr. Hart suggests that "we should be a better person after depression than before." This video will help people experiencing divorce begin to see how God can use their experiences to grow and mature.

5. FACING YOUR LONELINESS: This videotape offers healthy solutions for the loneliness that accompanies separation and divorce. Dr. Les Carter explores the causes of loneliness , and viewers will learn that the reasons for feeling lonely go beyond the loss of a husband or wife. Loneliness also has its consequences, and Dr. Carter will help viewers understand some of the pitfalls to avoid when working through lonely feelings. The videotape concludes with encouraging suggestions from Dr. Carter and Dr. Myles Munroe on ways to move out of loneliness to a life of fulfillment.

6. WHAT DOES THE OWNER’S MANUAL SAY?: In this videotape viewers will see that the Bible does offer timeless answers to tough questions about separation, divorce, and remarriage. The video begins by helping viewers gain an understanding of God’s design for marriage and why the biblical options for divorce are so limited. Participants are encouraged to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation whenever possible. When reconciliation is not possible, viewers will see that God does not condemn people who are party to a divorce they did not want and can forgive and restore people who originated divorce for non-biblical reasons.

7. NEW RELATIONSHIPS: The viewers of this videotape will learn the wisdom of taking time to heal before entering another relationship (even though people are telling them to "get on with their life"). They will hear firsthand the consequences of moving too quickly into a relationship from people who have suffered the pain of doing so. The video examines twelve checkpoints to help viewers determine if they are ready for a relationship. For people who have healed enough to begin dating, the tape explores seven steps they can take to help those relationships develop successfully. Also included is a special segment dealing with the issues of sexual desires and temptations. Is it possible for a person who has enjoyed the sexual freedom of marriage to maintain purity as a "single-again?"

8. FINANCIAL SURVIVAL: This videotape helps people going through separation or divorce to focus on the key financial issues and explores techniques to achieve financial stability as quickly as possible, before mistakes are made. You will hear important suggestions on how to deal with the three big "budget-busters"- housing, cars and kids. The tape features an interview with Larry Burkett, who suggests ways to make ends meet in thirteen critical budget categories. Larry’s suggestions are based on biblical concepts and address the specific needs of a person experiencing separation or divorce.

9. KIDCARE 1: In this videotape viewers will learn how divorce affects children of different ages, from preschool through their teen years. The video explores ten mistakes parents make when going through a divorce that can seriously affect their children. Parents will learn that divorce triggers emotional responses of anger, a loss of self-esteem and depression. They’ll hear expert advice on how to help their children through these feelings. The video also features interviews with children who have experienced divorce. This video is also a valuable resource for those without children because they may some day face remarriage to a person with children.

10. KIDCARE 2: What is the long term effect of divorce on a family? What can the single parent, and those around him or her, do to stabilize the children and minimize the damage of divorce? This videotape helps parents deal with these issues and offer positive suggestions to help them parent effectively in the months and years following their divorce. Parents will learn the "E’s" of training a child: Example, Exposure, Experience and Encouragement. They will hear solid advice on how to deal with low self-esteem, a child who withdraws, children who develop aggressive behavior and how to deal with the often complicated issues related to visitation.

11. FORGIVENESS: Getting to the point of forgiveness after divorce is an agonizing process. The hurt and pain are so deep that forgiveness seems impossible. This videotape will help viewers sort through some of the confusion about what forgiveness is- and what it is not. They will see the emotional and physical toll of unforgiveness, and learn how God honors those who do forgive. This is one of the most important videos of the DivorceCare series because forgiveness is the foundation for permanent healing. Lives change and people heal when they can reach the point of true forgiveness.

12. RECONCILIATION: In our times, couples who separate are quickly propelled by the expectations of others towards divorce. Little, if any consideration is given to restoring the relationship and reconciling the marriage. Family, friends, and even some of those in leadership in our churches advise separated people to "get on with your life." This DivorceCare videotape confronts the "get on with your life" phenomenon with an examination of the biblical concept of reconciliation. Viewers will examine eight reasons why they should consider reconciliation and hear practical advice on the process of reconciliation. This tape also features the stories of three couples who successfully reconciled their marriages. You’ll hear candid accounts of the pain, the challenges and the rewards of reconciliation.

13. MOVING ON, GROWING CLOSER TO GOD: There is no denying the hurt, pain and damage that divorce causes. But there is also no denying the good that can come out of divorce. This video is designed to encourage DivorceCare participants to put their hope, their future in God’s hands and to claim the promise of Jeremiah 29:11-13: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

209. THE CHURCH IN A CHANGING CULTURE
5 tape series A
This video series has been designed to help church leaders rethink what the Church is doing in response to a rapidly and radically changing culture. Ours is a society which is in desperate need of the positive influence and guidance that can be provided by the authentic Christian church. In these sessions, we will wrestle with some difficult questions, such as: What does it mean to "think strategically" in ministry?, Without compromising its basic principles, values, and mission, how can a church enhance its effectiveness in ministry? Are you a leader, a preacher or a manager- and what difference does that make regarding your ministry?

1. STRATEGIC MINISTRY:
57 minutes. This video helps viewers understand that strategic thinking is "the process of establishing objectives, defining options, deciding on a plan of action, and implementing that plan." Viewers will learn that the essence of strategic thinking in ministry is assessing the environment, weighing the alternatives, out-thinking the competition, creating a plan, and activating your resources toward achieving your long-term and short-term goals. The video gives examples of strategic thinking in the scripture, Luke 14:28-30, 31-32 (Jesus), 1 Kings 3:16-28 (Solomon). The video also gives the characteristics of strategic thinking, major reasons for thinking strategically about ministry, styles of thinking, and desirable outcomes of strategic thinking for your ministry.

2. THE DYNAMICS OF A USER FRIENDLY CHURCH:
67 minutes. This video discusses the operational definition of the church. The evidence of spiritual growth, numerical growth per year, and the unapologetic commitment to the bible. Procedural requirements which include the range in denominational affiliation, broad geographic representation, range in church attendance figures, and range in church age. Distinguishing characteristics which include the church’s vision being present and prayer. Also discussed are Laity as a primary evangelists, widespread commitment to personal spiritual growth, youth programs as a top priority, developing a special attitude about ministry, refusal to try to be all things to all people, striving for excellence, a strong pastor, flexible organizational structure, wise use of volunteers, and involvement in the community’s life and more.

3. DISCOVERING GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR CHURCH’S MINISTRY:
71 minutes. In this video viewers will learn the definitions of the words: mission, vision, values, goals, strategies and tactics. The viewers will see examples of mission statements and vision statements and how they can be related but different. You will learn the myths about vision and be asked, "How well-known is your vision statement?"

4. PASTORAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH:
73 minutes. In this video viewers will learn how important is pastoral leadership as seen through the eyes of people, experts, and other leaders. The video explains the difference between leadership, management, preaching/teaching, and advising/counseling. Viewers will also be given helpful steps to develop their own innate leadership skills.

5. UNDERSTANDING AND REACHING THE UNCHURCHED:
68 minutes. This video answers questions like: What does "unchurched" mean? Why do people choose to be unchurched? The video gives background characteristics of unchurched adults, their personal needs and dreams, and their religious beliefs and perspectives. You and the church will learn how to facilitate their return to the church.

211. VEGGIE TALES
N - P

• 211:1. WHERE’S GOD WHEN I’M SCARED?:
  30 minutes. This video contains two fully-animated stories that teach children a Biblical perspective on handling everyday fears. The first story, "Tales from the Crisper," tells what happens when Asparagus watches a Frankencelery movie that’s a little too scary for him. The second story, "Daniel and the Lion’s Den," tells the classic Biblical story of Daniel. In the end Daniel, who is played by Larry the Cucumber, learns that even in the Lion’s Den he is still in God’s hand.
• 211:2. GOD WANTS ME TO FORGIVE THEM?!?:
  30 minutes. This video contains two fully-animated stories that teach children a Biblical perspective on forgiveness. The first story, "The Grapes of Wrath," tells the story of what you get when a bunch of very cranky grapes make fun of five-year old Jr. Asparagus. Can Jr.'s dad show the grapes the error of their ways? Will Jr. ever be able to forgive them? Does anybody know what seventy times seven is? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Larry the Cucumber tells the story. The second story, "Larry's Lagoon," tells the story of a three hour boat tour that takes a turn for the worse when first mate Larry absentmindedly crashes into an uncharted tropical island! Can Skipper Bob and the passengers possibly forgive Larry for making such a huge blunder?
• 211:3. ARE YOU MY NEIGHBOR?:
  30 minutes. This video contains two fully-animated stories that teach children a Biblical perspective on forgiveness. The first story, "The Story of Flibber-o-loo," brings the story of the "Good Samaritan" to life. Through rhyme and song, children learn that loving your neighbor means helping those in need, even if they don't live next door! The second story, "The Gourds Must be Crazy," tells the tale of a five year old Junior Asparagus and the crew of the U.S.S. Applepies as they boldly go where no vegetable has gone before! Can Junior and his ship's engineer Scooter repair the Applepies before a giant meteor smashes it to bits?!? And what about "oddball" crew members, Jimmy and Jerry Gourd? Could they possibly help? This hilarious sci-fi spoof shows kids that "loving your neighbor" means appreciating those who are different, instead of making fun!
• 211:4. RACK, SHACK & BENNY:
  32 minutes. By paralleling the Biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the Fiery Furnace, Rach, Shack & Benny help children learn how to resist peer pressure and stand up for what they believe in. Kids will love the songs, humor and dazzling 3D computer animation of "Veggie Tales."
• 211:5. DAVE AND THE GIANT PICKLE:
  27 minutes. Have you ever felt too small to do a big job? That's how a little shepherd boy named Dave feels when his big brothers head off to defend their country, leaving Dave behind with the sheep. "Big people do big things, and little people do little things," they tell him. They are in for a surprise, however, when they find out their foe is much bigger then they thought! Is anyone big enough to take on an eight foot pickle? But wait! Who's that running out to challenge the mighty warrior? It kind of looks like Dave! This retelling of the Biblical story of David and Goliath teaches kids that "with God, all things are possible."
• 211:6. THE TOY THAT SAVED CHRISTMAS:
  30 minutes. Mr. Nezzer, who is a toy factory owner, is telling everyone that "Christmas is when you get stuff," so the children of Dinkletown are crying and begging for more toys. A brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll decides to escape from the toy factory and find the true meaning of Christmas, hoping not to be caught by Mr. Nezzer. This video teaches children that, "Christmas isn't about getting, it's about giving, and it's especially about a baby named Jesus, who has the greatest gift of all!"
• 211:7. LARRY-BOY AND THE FIB FROM OUTER SPACE
  30 minutes. Junior Asparagus is convinced by Fibrilious Minimus to lie about breaking his dad's cherished bowling plate, which he knew he'd be punished forever. Fibrilious Minimus keeps getting bigger as Junior Asparagus's "little fib" keeps growing into a bigger one. Bumblyburg's super-hero, Larry-Boy, comes to try to stop Fibrilious Minimus before he gets any bigger and destroys the whole town. This video teaches kids that "a lie can trap you, but the truth will set you free!"
• 211:8. A VERY SILLY SING-ALONG
  30 minutes. Sing yourself silly with all of the veggie characters in this hilarious sing-along collection of everyone's favorite tunes.
• 211:9. MADAME BLUEBERRY A LESSON IN THANKFULNESS
• 211:10. SILLY SING-ALONG 2
  30 minutes. Archibald Asparagus cancels "Silly Songs with Larry." Jimmy Gourd tries to cheer Larry up while he sorrows in the ice cream parlor. Will Archibald Asparagus forgive Larry? The video includes many great sing-alongs and keeps you guessing as to if this is, "the end of silliness."

212. TEEN SEXUALITY IN A CULTURE OF CONFUSION
45 minutes SH - A
When young people tell their own story, their peers listen. This video profiles eight young people of diverse race, ethnicity, socio-economic level, geographic locale, and sexual orientation. With power and passion they share their personal experiences and outlooks on a wide range of issues, including body-image, gender identity, peer pressure, family, religion, and their decisions about how and when to act on their own sexuality. Two of the young people discuss living with AIDS. This is an excellent video for a variety of groups. Donated by The First Church in Oberlin of Oberlin, OH.

213. IMAGINE: NEW APPROACHES TO THE BIBLE WITH WALTER BRUEGGEMANN
4 parts. 25 minutes each SH - A
In the introduction, Dr. Brueggemann discusses the basic principals he finds useful in approaching biblical texts. In this series he proposes to treat the Bible as a guide to imagining the world in new and often subversive ways.

1. NARRATIVE-TRANSFORMING THE WORLD : This brief story has a great deal to say about the nature of power and how an established social order may be transformed. It suggests that the people who hold the forms of power are not really the people who have power. The narrative serves to legitimate a coup which transfers political power to a marginated person. Dr. Bueggemann examines what this narrative has to say regarding contemporary marginalized people and suggests future events in biblical narrative toward which this story points.

2. MOSES-THE MOUTHPIECE OF GOD: In this speech, which is as pertinent today as it was when Moses first spoke it, Moses was practicing social criticism. When he warned that societal amnesia would bring on destruction, he meant that the fabric of society would be eroded: If you don't care for your neighbor, the vision of justice and peace and freedom will slowly evaporate, and you will be back in an economy of greed and selfishness and destructiveness.The antidote lies in digging deep within the memory to discover that we are taken care of, both in our precariousness and in our abundance.

3.PROPHECY AND THE UNGLUING OF REALITY: Dr. Brueggemann asserts that the prophets were neither reporters, predictors, nor social analysts, but instead they were "poets who exercised an amazingly liberated imagination in helping their contemporaries see something of their life beyond what they would see without the help of this inspired poetry.

4. LAW AND PROVERBS-THE USE OF CREATION: One strength of the imaginative approach to the Bible is that it discovers meaning in texts which are traditionally somewhat overlooked. The first text examined in this segment is a law delivered by Moses in Deuteronomy 15:1-11, stating that slaves should be set free every seventh year. Dr. Brueggemann delves into both the immediate circumstances being addressed by the law and the underlying principles upon which it is based. He finds that the text places conventional relationships, not only between individuals, but also between classes and nations.

214. THE INCOMPARABLE BOOK: MESSAGES FROM THE MEMORY BANKS
Three 20 minute programs SH-A
The Old and New Testaments represent the memory banks of the early Jewish and Christian communities. But are they reliable? Have the Biblical accounts reached us intact? How carefully were the documents copied? What about before things were written down? Were writers telling us the truth? These are just a few of the questions which are explored in this intriguing 3 part series. This video combines modern television techniques with established methods of inquiry. In the words of one youth leader, " It puts Bible scholarship into the language of the video age."

1. TODAY'S NEWS TOMORROW'S EVIDENCE: Is the Bible of today anything like the original?

2. FROM HONEST BEGINNINGS ?: Were the Bible writers telling the truth?

3. TELLING IT LIKE IT IS ?: Why were the Bible Books written the way they were?

215. A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
69 minutes SH-A
This video tells the story of Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future. She meets and marries a young man and her life seems great, until one morning she awakens to find her husband gone and the radio reporting that millions of people have mysteriously disappeared. As dramatic, earth shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end-times spoken of in biblical prophecy. Adventure and suspense build to a thought-provoking climax in this powerfully gripping film.

216. GOD IN YOUR LIFE UNIT 1: REFLECTING ON LIFE EXPERIENCES
JH-A

• LESSON 1:SALVATION AND THEOLOGICAL LENSES: 5 minutes: Don White introduces Christianity as a religion of salvation in which God acts in Christ to overcome destruction or alienating conditions. Church people give their off-the-cuff definitions of salvation.
• LESSON2:PASTOR CAMBELL'S BURGLAR; SALVATION AS FORGIVENESS: 7:35 minutes: Pastor Rufus Cambell discovers a burglar in his church and explains how the experience has affected him and his congregation.
• LESSON 3: BRIAN BALCOM'S WHEELCHAIR; SALVATION AS WHOLENESS: 11:48 minutes: Brian's parents describe the bicycle accident that left their son paralyzed from the waist down and how he and they have coped.
• LESSON 4: DAVID McCUNN'S LAYOFF; SALVATION AS LIBERATION: 8:11minutes: David McCunn describes the impact of his layoff at age 58 from a large company for which he had worked 32 years.
• LESSON 5: THE FERGUSON FAMILY FEUD; SALVATION AS ATONEMENT: 5:58 minutes: This story is about the Fergusons family debate with one another about buying a new car.
• LESSON 6: JUDY MYER'S DECISION: GOD IN YOUR LIFE: 7:28 minutes: Judy Myer's describes the difficulties and conflicts she and her brother and sister experienced in placing their mother in a care facility.
• DONATED BY GRACE UCC IN LANCASTER OHIO.

218. THE STORY OF EASTER
30 minutes N-P
This video will take you back to old Jerusalem to witness Jesus' triumphal entrance into the city and his eventual capture by Pontius Pilot's Roman soldiers. You will experience the wonder of the fulfillment of God's promise to His chosen people as Jesus ascends into Heaven in the glorious miracle of the Resurrection. The video features memorable songs, featuring an original theme sung by Kathie Lee Gifford, vivid animation and heartwarming characters that will help introduce young children to this timeless story of inspiration, courage and faith.

219. MUSIC MAGIC
25 minutes N-J
Visit the kingdom of Agapeland where a blend of stories and fun songs gently teach about the Fruit of the Spirit. Kids will love to join Steve and Nancy as they explore the realm of Majesty the King and will be delighted to hear and see the famous Music Machine itself with all its whistles, horns, buttons, and dials. The Music Machine has tremendous power to brighten and energize the whole land of Agapeland.

221. THE STORY OF JOSEPH
30 minutes P-J
This is an entertaining, fully animated video with an exciting story that holds an important lesson about life. Watch as Sarah and Meguel learn practical lessons and virtues in everyday living. In this video Joseph is betrayed by his own brothers and is sold into slavery and taken to Egypt, far from his native land of Canaan. Joseph is no ordinary young man. The people of Egypt, and eventually own brothers, learn much from him. Sarah and Miguel learn the value of love and forgiveness in their own lives from this memorable story.

222. "A LATE FROST: REFLECTIONS ON AGING"
55 minutes Ten segments, 5minutes each. J-A
This video takes the viewer on a poignant and inspiring exploration of some of the concerns and issues of aging through the writings of the late Gerhard Frost. Interspersed with charming interviews of children and aging men and women, this video shows how we can face the real challenge of life, that of growing old.

223. MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE
SH-A
It's words have changed the course of history, it's mythic figures and miraculous events continue to inspire and uplift humanity thousands of years after it was written. But who actually wrote the Bible, and what are the facts behind its immortal stories? Join a distinguished group of scholars, archeologists and scientists on a remarkable journey of wonder and discovery that travels across the ancient Holy Lands to trace the origins of this astonishing work.

These thirteen episodes on six volumes will take you to a world of ancient kings and prophesies, of miracles and a Messiah. They represent an unparalleled exploration of the facts behind the greatest story ever told.

• 223:1. REVELATIONS OF THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS; PART I&2: The journey begins with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This volume peels back the layers of time to seek the facts behind the Bible's most fabled stories, such as the Lost Ark of the Covenant, Moses, the Queen of Sheba, the Virgin Birth and much more. From the dawn of monotheism to the life and death of Jesus Christ, it's a sweeping historical journey.
• 223:2. MOSES AT MOUNT SINAI & JESUS IN THE GALILEE: "Moses at Mount Sinai," is perhaps the most famous mountain ascent in history. Travel with scholars as they seek to follow the footsteps of Moses on his climb to receive the Ten Commandments. It's a journey through the center of the Holy Land and into the heart of one of the Bible's greatest mysteries. "Jesus in the Galilee," Jesus is said to have picked His disciples, on the Sea of Galilee where He walked upon the water. See how recent archeological discoveries are shedding new light on this mystical place, and on the life of Jesus Christ.
• 223:3. JOSHUA AT THE WALLS OF JERICHO & CITIES OF EVIL: SODOM & GOMORRAH: In this video "Joshua at the Walls of Jericho," you will learn that Jericho is one of the oldest of the Bible's fabled cities, yet only now is it beginning to yield its secrets. Researchers sifting through its sands are making startling discoveries that bring an exciting new perspective to the story of Jericho's tumbling walls. "Cities of Evil: Sodom & Gomorra," their names remain synonymous with sin and depravity, cities so wicked God wiped them from the earth. Are the ruins of twin cities found in a remote corner of the Holy Land the remains of Sodom and Gomorrah? What force could have destroyed these cities so suddenly? A team of archeologists has discovered some intriguing answers.
• 223:4. MASADA: THE LAST FORTRESS & JESUS: HOLY CHILD: In "Masada: The Last Fortress," its remarkably well-preserved ruins belie the horrible end said to have befallen its inhabitants. What really happened to the 900 men, women and children besieged in the fortress of Masada? New research and scientific insights yield a host of intriguing clues to this enduring biblical mystery. In "Jesus: Holy Child," He is perhaps the most well known figure in history, yet important details of His life have remained an enigma for centuries. This riveting investigation carefully examines these mysteries and provides an inspiring portrait of the life and times of Jesus Christ.
• 223:5. A VIOLENT GOD & NOAH'S LOST ARK: In "A Violent God," If God is a being of infinite peace and love, why is the God of the Bible so vengeful? New archeological research provides a window into an ancient world filled with war and bloodshed, and finds surprising evidence of how this violence and calamity found their way into the Bible. "Noah's Lost Ark," the story of Noah is one of the Bible's best-known. Did such a flood occur, and what are the facts behind the story of Noah and his ark? Here are some amazing answers to one of the Bible's greatest mysteries.
• 223:6. SCARLET WOMEN OF THE BIBLE & JERUSALEM: HOLY DEADLY CITY & KING DAVID: POET WARRIOR: "Scarlet Women of the Bible" -Jezebel, Delilah, Queen Athaliah, their names have come to mean fallen women and cold deceit. Join scholars on a quest for the truth about these notorious women of the Bible.
• "Jerusalem: Holy Deadly City," - Jerusalem is the spiritual center for three of the world's greatest religions. Discover its spiritual power, walk the streets, relive its history, and explore the myriad mysteries of this holiest of cities.
• "King David: Poet Warrior" - He is one of the Bible's greatest heroes. Yet an extraordinary discovery indicates that King David - poet, warrior, and slayer of a giant named Goliath, was not just a mythical figure.

224. MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE; THE STORY CONTINUES
50 minutes each SH-A

• 224:1 THE APOCALYPSE: THE PUZZLE OF REVELATIONS:
  The book of Revelation is perhaps the Bible's most puzzling and powerful. Its fiery passages are filled with cryptic numbers, strange beasts and a final showdown between good and evil that ends in the catalytic confrontation called Armageddon. From the Old Testament prophets to Nostradamus and beyond, these apocalyptic visions have long intrigued the faithful, mystics and scholars alike. Who was the real author of this Book, and what do its grim prophesies foretell? What is the meaning of the Seven Seals, the Four Horsemen? What surprising answers await at ancient Megiddio? Megiddio was the site of many famous Biblical battles, thought to be the Armageddon of Revelation.
• 224:2 QUEEN ESTHER: FAR AWAY AND LONG AGO:
  She gave birth to the yearly festival of the "Purim," the Jewish celebration marked by revelry and charity. How did a woman from ancient Persia come to have such an impact on Judaism? Her story, told in the Book of Esther, has long intrigued scholars. Could her epic of courage and sacrifice be true? Did King Ahasuerus exist, and what of his fabled buried treasure? Why was the Book of Esther the only Book of the Old Testament missing from the Dead Sea Scrolls? Journey to the magnificent ruins of the ancient Persian palace of Persepolis deep in the Iranian desert, and discover surprising secrets that cast a new light on this ancient Biblical mystery.
• 224:3 THE EXECUTION OF JESUS:
  No death in all of history has had a greater impact on mankind than the Biblical account of the death of Jesus Christ. While His life is cloaked in mystery, the details of his death remain even more veiled. Could events have occurred as written in the Bible? Join scholars and archaeologists on a historic inquiry into the Biblical account of the last days of Jesus. Follow Him from His Passover entry into the Temple to the Last Supper, from trial to crucifixion and miraculous resurrection. Walk the streets of Jerusalem's Old City in Zion that dramatically alters our understanding of the greatest story ever told.
• 224:4 THE ARCH ENEMY PHILISTINES:
  Today the word is synonymous with the ignorant and uncouth. According to the Bible, the Philistines were the Israelites' most cunning and ruthless enemies. Their constant battles are the cornerstones of history's greatest tales: David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, the theft of the sacred Ark of the Covenant. What truth lies behind the legend of the Philistines? New archaeological discoveries have uncovered a wealth of astonishing information about the Philistines' way of life, and yielded treasures that shed new light on some of the Bible's most legendary events. Join world renowned archaeologists on a journey of discovery that stretches from Jerusalem to Ashkelon, Gezer and Gaza, capitals of the Philistine empire.
• 224:5 ABRAHAM ONE MAN, ONE GOD:
  The story of Abraham's unwavering faith has made him among the holiest of men in Judaism, Islam and Christianity. His covenant with God led to the birth of Israel, and in the ultimate test of devotion, he was asked to sacrifice his son at the fabled Dome of the Rock. Is there evidence to prove that such a man existed? Fifteen hundred cuneiform tablets discovered at the ancient city of Ebla hold surprising clues to the riddle of Abraham. Journey with esteemed scholars on a trail of discovery and revelation that leads from the lands of Mesopotamia and Canaan to Jerusalem's holiest sites.
• 224:6 PROPHETS, SOUL CATCHERS:
  They stand among the Old Testament's most commanding and confounding figures: the Prophets, men consumed by vision and prophesies said to have come directly from God. Their names and stories have resounded through the ages. The ecstatic voice of Elijah. The apocalyptic message of the fall of the Holy Temple. Did these legendary figures exist, and what was the cause and meaning of their proclaimed divine possession? From Amos and Hosea to Isiah, meet the Bible's most legendary prophets, witness their spiritual awakening, and see what became of their immutable prophesies of rapture and wrath.
• 224:7 JOSEPH, MASTER OF DREAMS:
  The story of Joseph is one of the Bible's most celebrated epics. Sold into slavery by his brothers because of his gift of prophesy, he was finally rewarded with great political power when he used his divine gift to help the Pharaoh save Egypt from famine. Was there actually a terrible famine in Joseph's time? Does evidence exist to support the events described in his story? And would the young Israelite nation have had reason to invent such a man had he not existed? This dramatic investigation travels from the land of the Israelites to the land of the Pharaohs, sifting through the sands of time in search of answers to what remains one of the Bible's most intriguing chapters.

225. THE BILLY BUDD VIDEO COLLECTION
27 minutes each ALL
These award-winning classics tell enchanting stories that teach us valuable lessons. Children and adults alike will love to watch them again and again. Each video is in high quality clay animation.

• 225.1 MICHAEL THE VISITOR:
  Adapted from Leo Tolstoy's tale entitled "Truths We Live By." Our story opens when Simon, a poor shoemaker, discovers a young man named Michael crouched down by the side of the road without a stitch of clothing. After some hesitation, Simon covers the youth with his own coat and brings him home for food and shelter. Michael, although very quiet and withdrawn, becomes Simon's invaluable assistant. Three events mysteriously provoke a smile on Michael's otherwise solemn face. When it comes time for his visitor to leave, Simon prevails upon him to share the meaning of those three unusual occurrences. We are all surprised when Michael explains how he came to be shivering beside the road and what lessons he learned while living with Simon and his family.
• 225.2 THE STAR CHILD:
  Two woodcutters, Gustav and Sven, catch sight of a shooting star plummeting to the ground. Hoping to find a pot of gold they hurry to the spot where the star fell. What they discovered instead is an infant wrapped in a golden cloak with an amber chain around his neck. Gustav, pleading poverty, is for leaving the child behind, but Sven gathers him up and takes him home to his wife Vesna, to be raised with their other children. Some years later we find that the child who came from a star has been named Pero and he has become something of a leader to his playmates in the village. The other youngsters follow him faithfully into some mean and serious mischief. Then a beggar woman comes along and the life of "The Star Child" is changed forever.
• 225.3 THE LITTLE PRINCE:
  This enchanting French classic was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Children of all ages are moved by its exquisite and tender sadness. The Little Prince lived on a tiny planet watching over his three volcanoes and tending a single rose of great beauty. Because of a painful misunderstanding with his beloved rose, he left the planet in search of "matters of consequence." Eventually his travels took him to Earth where he made friends with a fox. It was the fox who taught him that "it is only with the heart that one see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye." The Little Prince concluded that we are too bogged down in trivia. Instead we should concentrate on "matter of consequence" such as laughter, sunsets, roses and friendships.
• 225.4 MARTIN THE COBBLER:
  This program is based on a story written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy. His daughter Alexandra provides the narration. Martin is a cobbler who lives alone is very sad and has given up on life and wants to die. His wife and only son have died and he is angry at God as well as the townsfolk who seem oblivious to his loneliness. Vladimir, an old friend comes by to invite Martin to the winter festival, but is turned down without so much as a smile. Then a holy man leaves a Bible that needs rebinding. Martin eventually reads the story of the rich merchant who invited the Lord to be his guest but failed to show him the ordinary signs of hospitality. As the story goes on we witness how the Lord comes to Martin.
• 225.5 RIP VAN WINKLE:
  An adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale about a Colonial farmer who preferred telling stories to tilling soil. Scorned by the townsfolk for his lack of thrift and hard work, he entertained their children with stories, taught them kite flying, performed magical tricks and made them laugh. While squirrel hunting, he runs smack dab into Henry Hudson's crew, a bunch of tiny characters who get Rip to drink their mysterious potion. This puts him to sleep for 20 years and he enjoys some interesting dreams. When he wakes up he is terribly confused by all the changes, but he finally ends up in his familiar role of telling stories and singing songs. The townsfolk seem to appreciate him much more.
• 225.6 THE VELVETEEN RABBIT:
  This is the story of a little boy and his toy rabbit. The rabbit lived in the cupboard with the other toys. Only the skin horse, who had been there for many years, was friendly to the rabbit. He explained how the boy's father had loved him for many years and that was how he became real. The little boy started sleeping with his velveteen rabbit and after many hugs and kisses the rabbit becomes real to the youngster. Teenagers respond to the idealism of this fairy tale. They can begin to see how "becoming real" can take a long time.

225.7 GOD’S TROMBONES
30 minutes Y-A
This video is a trilogy of African-American poems written by James Weldon Johnson, based on the poems from the 1927 book written by James W. Johnson. The poems are written in the oratorical style of the black preachers he heard as a youth. "The Creation" narrated by Mr. Jones conveys the wonderment of Genesis. "Go Down Earth" narrated by Dorian Harewood is a powerful, imaginative meditation on death, finding consolation in going home to Jesus. The familiar parable of "The Prodigal Son" narrated by Dorian Harewood, tells a story of forgiveness and unconditional love.

226. AFFIRMING PERSONS -SAVING LIVES
72 minutes ALL
When it comes to HIV and AIDS, ignorance is not bliss. Denial and silence can be lethal. This curriculum has one primary goal, to save lives. Too many have already been endangered or lost because AIDS education programs have too often failed to provide teenagers and adults with essential prevention information. AIDS educational needs of children has been ignored or denied. Everyone has a right to life-enhancing knowledge rooted in right relationships with God, neighbor, and self. This curriculum is intergenerational including a series for adults, parents, preschool and kindergarten, grades 1& 2, grades 3 & 4, grades 5 & 6, and youth. Also included are handouts and teachers support for The Learning series and the video tapes explained next.

• 226.1 LEARNING ABOUT AIDS: 28 minutes. What is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)? What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? How does HIV spread from person to person? Who is at risk for HIV infection? What should you know about the HIV antibody test? What are the three stages of the HIV spectrum? Can you tell if a person has HIV or AIDS? Does drinking alcohol increase the risk of getting HIV? How can HIV transmission be prevented? What is safe sex? These and many more questions are answered in this life saving, teaching video. Designed not to entertain but to provide comprehensive information, this video offers an uncensored, factual introduction to AIDS awareness and prevention.
• 226.2 "...IN THE DAY OF ADVERSITY.": 44 minutes. Is the AIDS epidemic real to you? People living with HIV or AIDS have personal stories to tell. Their stories can help us understand this tragic epidemic in human terms. So long as people think of HIV or AIDS as "someone else's problem," their denial breeds indifference. They may engage in behaviors that could endanger their own lives. Because indifference is fertile ground for injustice, they contribute to the suffering of others. It is harder to live in denial than to remain indifferent when AIDS has a human face. In this captivating video you will meet six people for whom HIV/AIDS is a daily reality. Their faith, hope, love and disarming honesty will inspire you. Their insights gained from living with adversity will challenge you.

227. COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES: TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
23 minutes A
This video sends fresh new winds blowing through churches and the communities they serve. Cooperative styles of ministry are shown to be the catalyst needed to help congregations rethink their ministries, both to their members and to the communities beyond their doors. Powerfully moving and convincing testimonies are woven together as three cooperative parishes share their stories of spiritual revitalization and effective transformation. Upper Sand Mountain Parish in rural Appalachian Alabama, the Frankford Group Ministry in urban Philadelphia, and the San Francisco Organizing Project, an ecumenical cooperative in California, focus on their ministries. The video raises important questions for those challenged to embark on a cooperative journey to strengthen local churches and reclaim the communities around them. Donated by the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries.

228. VISIONS & VOICES.. A FESTIVAL OF REDEMPTION AND RESISTANCE
15 minutes JH-A
This video highlights the United Church of Christ Third National Meeting of Women held in Boston, Massachusetts in June, 1996. The video shares the images and the voices of women who attended this national gathering and asks important questions about the role of women in the church. Such as, What do you think are the main challenges and opportunities for women of the United Church of Christ? How are you and your church addressing the issues of; sexism, racism, homophobia, diversity, inclusiveness and becoming a multiracial and multicultural church? The video asks, "Whose voices are still not heard in the community and in the church?"

229. KIDS TALK T.V. INSIDE OUT
Seven chapters J
Why teach media literacy in the church? The children in our churches want to figure out how biblical stories relate to the stories they watch on television and in the movies. Of course, elementary school age children, especial nine, ten, and eleven year olds, are not asking explicit questions about Jesus' relationship to Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Terminator" character. Yet their encounter with the media characters challenges them to decide whether the Terminator or Jesus is more real. Elementary children live in the now. They still have concrete conceptions of religion; their primary spiritual interest is figuring out what Jesus did while he was on earth, and why he did it. If they find Jesus' actions interesting and comprehensible, they will consider acting in similar ways. If they find the Terminator more believable, they will emulate him. Children have limited abstract reasoning abilities, they need our help to decode the values. This video will help you and your church's elementary school children develop media literacy with a faith perspective. The scripture references and activities suggested in the guide also will help you and the children discover the ways in which the Bible is relevant to society and to our lives. Study guide included.

230. LISTENING TO ONE ANOTHER: THE CHURCH IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD
27 minutes J-A
Seven North American churches give us seven different views of what it means to be a church that takes seriously its call to be faithful to the Gospel in an increasingly diverse society. In three segments the video shows how these congregations worship, how they work in their communities and how they meet the challenges of bringing diverse traditions together under one roof. Along the way we get a glimpse of their frustrations and their joy as they discover and celebrate the special contributions each culture brings to the church family.

231. AFFIRMING FAITH
17 minutes JH-A
This confirmation guide, based on the United Church of Christ Statement of Faith, is a thorough, multifaceted resource designed to assist congregations in leading youth in faith formation. Approaching confirmation as a lifelong process, "Affirming Faith" focuses on the learning that happens in the church when the life and mission of the congregation form the learning. The guide includes planning for retreats, service projects, field trips, and a congregation's preparation for confirmation. These resources employ a teaching-learning model, which assumes all persons involved in the teaching process will also be learners. "Affirming Faith" consists of two coordinated components. A Congregation's Guide to Confirmation is for leaders, complete with session plans, retreat plans, biblical and theological helps, music, liturgical resources, and a glossary of terms. For the youth there is Confirmand's Journal, which presents stories, quotes, illustrations, and questions. Both of these resources are all tied into a video that will help bring the program together. (Donated by the United Church Board For Homeland Ministries.)

232. 1996 LEGAL UPDATE FOR CHURCH LEADERS
32 minutes A
This video provides church leaders with an overview of important legal developments that occurred in 1995. The need for church leaders to stay informed and up-to-date on legal trends and developments has never been greater. Historically, churches and church leaders have not been the target for lawsuits. Times have changed. Since the 1980's, litigation involving churches has dramatically increased. Today, churches and church leaders routinely find themselves involved in civil litigation for a wide range of causes. As a result, the need for risk management strategies within local churches has never been greater. In this video Richard Hammer and James Cobble help church leaders minimize legal risk. You will learn about the most important legal cases that affected churches over the past year, and what you can do to avoid potential lawsuits.

233. THE COLOR OF FEAR
90 minutes J-A
This video is an award winning documentary about the present state of race relations in America as seen through the eyes of eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino, and African descent. Working from a psycho-social viewpoint, the film examines the effects racism has had on each of the men. One by one, the men reveal the pain and scars that racism has caused them, the defense mechanisms they use to survive, their fears of each other, and their hopes and visions for a multicultural society.

234. HIV/AIDS: A CHALLENGE TO US ALL
2 video tapes and booklet with copy ready forms A
Being a parent is never easy and talking to our children about difficult issues can be especially scary.

The first video shows an actual parent meeting being held. The panel is made up of a pediatric specialist, school principal/director, the parent of a child with HIV, a clinical psychologist and a local pediatrician. The video talks about how kissing, sneezing, toilet seats, drinking fountains or shearing food will not promote the spread of HIV. This videotape and guide will help any adult set up a parent meeting about HIV/AIDS. This meeting could be held at a school or it could be a small community meeting. The goals of the program are to provide accurate information to parents about HIV/AIDS, and allow parents to voice concerns and fears in a supportive environment.

The other video tape demonstrates how parents can answer children's questions about HIV/AIDS.

You will find this resource invaluable for answering questions, concerns and how to take action on this vital subject matter.

235. WHERE LUTHER WALKED
30 minutes S-A
How did Martin Luther, who sought only the quiet of the monastery, become a pivotal figure in Western history? Why did he object so strongly to indulgences? How did Gutenberg's new printing press spread his influence? What was the significance of Luther's relationship with Duke Frederick the Wise? Why did Luther marry? How did he respond when his young daughter died in his arms? These and many other topics are addressed in this captivating on location documentary with the late Dr. Roland Bainton, dean of Luther scholars, longtime professor at Yale University, master story teller, and author of the award winning Luther biography, "Here I Stand."

236. MARTIN LUTHER
30 minutes S-A
This is the abridged version of the original classic of Luther's life that was released in theaters world-wide.The film traces his life from a guilt burdened monk through the monumental events that led to his break with the Roman Church. This film is in black and white yet retains the stirring impact for audiences today that it enjoyed upon its first release.

237. DIETRICH BONHOEFFERS: MEMORIES AND PERSPECTIVES
90 minutes S-A
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life story is one of great epics of courage and conviction in our century. A young pastor in Germany when Hitler came to power. Bonhoeffer was one of the first among his fellow countrymen to recognize the threat posed by Nazism to the basic human values of Western civilization. He was arrested by the Gestapo in 1943, spent two years in prison and concentration camps, and was hanged at the Flossenburg camp on April 9, 1945. He was 39 years old. Since his death, hid writings and life story have continued to inspire and challenge countless men and women around the world.

238. TODAY'S AFRICA - THE CHURCH AND THE PEOPLE
50 minutes 2 part video S-A

• AFRICA: OUR OWN STORY: This story spotlights issues of development, village economics vs. large-scale schemes, and the impact of famine and war on family life. Filmed with clarity and style in Sudan, Mali, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Eritrea and Ethiopia, the video gives an upbeat message about the strength and resourcefulness of the people of Africa. It emphasizes the bottom line of international monetary power.
• A CHURCH OF THE PEOPLE: This story depicts the dramatic growth of the African independent churches. The focus is on the Ivory Coast, where the Harrist Church seeks to develop Christian life with its own African identity. The question asked in the end is, "Will we have the courage and humility to learn from the church of the African Poor?"

239. TO BE A WOMAN: AFRICAN WOMEN'S RESPONSE TO THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
42 minutes S-A
This is a powerful presentation of the stories of women in Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia, as they struggle in battle for social and economic survival. The video offers a critical analysis of the impact of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) on the lives of women and children in Africa. Economic literacy is an essential element in women's lives. The introduction of SAPs was meant to restructure the lives of people in Third World countries. This has become a global concern. This should make every individual responsible for creating awareness of the specificity of economic issues as experienced on a day-to-day basis as well as on a global level.

240. FACING YOUR FUTURE: GRADUATING YOUTH GROUP WITH A FAITH THE LASTS
34 minutes SH
Seniors are at a crossroads with exciting opportunities, and daunting challenges. Now you can prepare them to meet those challenges as healthy, growing Christians with "Facing you Future" video. This video is a four session course designed to equip your Seniors with a head start on their lives after high school. Whether they are headed for college or for the work force, this series gives them the practical training they'll need to successfully navigate their new horizons. This series includes a leader's guide and senior hand book.

• Session 1. Go Deep: Your seniors will discover how they can deepen their Christian faith and draw on the strength of Christ. They will lean how their faith is a continuing journey from where God has brought them to where He plans to take them, through college, vocation, and beyond.
• Session 2. Look Inside: Your students will explore what might be blocking them from feeling close to God and learn how to nurture an honest faith that fives them courage to bring who they really are to Christ. They will also discover their own unique personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Session 3. Follow Through: Your seniors will be asked to solve realistic "what if" scenarios, enabling them to practice decision making skills and helping them apply Christian values to the real problems and situations they will face at college and in the workplace.
• Session 4. Do Something: Your seniors will gain a vision for a life that makes a difference, learning how to use their God given gifts and talents to serve others in the name of Christ.

241. CURING AFFLUENZA
25 minutes A
There are many of us ready to simplify our lives but who has the time, the will, or the know-how? Being an on-the-go consumer is as American as apple pie. It keeps the economy strong. What is it doing to us and all we love? some people are saying it has made us sick with a disease they cleverly call "affluenza". Tony Campolo, in his wonderfully warm way tells us about a cure that is actually documented in the Bible. Most of us already know about that cur, "Sell all you have and give it to the poor." But we have to think and sometimes say, "Surely Jesus didn't mean this literally!" Or, "We live in a more complicate day when you just can't do some of the things Jesus talked about." But Tony says we can and he tells us how. He tackles such forbidden subjects are our "money" and our "time" and our "stuff." He is really telling us that we must simplify in order to live fully.

241.1 ABUNDANT LIFE: WHAT IS IT? This video addresses how we can have a better life.

241.2 MONEY: HOW POOR DOES JESUS WANT US TO BE? This video looks at Jesus' teachings about wealth and explores taking them seriously in a consumer society.

241.3 TIME: HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO GIVE AWAY? This video explores spending our time in keeping with our values.

241.4 STUFF: HOW MUCH CAN I HAVE? This video looks at the issues of how much can we keep, what we can spend on art and beauty, and how we respond to people in need.

241.5 SUPPORT: WHAT WILL HELP? This video suggests sources of help for changing our lifestyles.

241.6 NEXT: WHAT DO I DO COME MONDAY MORNING? This video explores how to live this idea out in the real world.

242. DIVERSITY IS....
16 minutes SH-A
"Diversity is..." offers a collection of insight into the place of diversity in our society from a range of perceptions. You will hear concern and even pain, but you will also sense joy and celebration. The comments in the video are reflections by diverse persons of various ages and cultures.

The comments are not intended to be an analysis from academic researches or the kind of "sound-bite" experts" we sometimes experience in the media. These comments are from 24 participants and come from their day-today life experiences. The program incorporates a number of scriptural references as well as sayings or quotes reflecting various cultures.

243. GREAT PREACHERS
25 minutes A
In our age of rapidly developing and diversified mass media, many have thought that preaching was a dying craft from a bygone era. The opposite is true. Preaching is assuming new prominence and reaching wide audiences as people try to make sense of their world, their lives and their God in a world reeling from the assault of communications overload. This video series captures the essence and message of the greatest preachers of our time. Presented are actual sermons prepared and delivered for this series. The host Bill Turpie interviews each subject to explore this message and spiritual journey in preaching.

• 243.1 THE REV. DR. GARDNER C. TAYLOR He is Pastor Emeritus of Concord Baptist Church, in Brookly, NY and considered the dean of African-American preachers.
• 243.2 THE REV. DR. HADDON ROBINSON He is a Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Cornwell Theological School.
• 243.3 THE REV. DR. WILLIAM WILLIMON He is the Dean of the Chapel and professor at Duke University.
• 243.4 THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM He is an evangelist who has preached personally to more people than any other figure in the history of Christianity.
• 243.5 THE REV. DR. FRED CRADDOCK He is Professor Emeritus of Preaching and New Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
• 243.6 THE REV. DR. THOMAS LONG He is Professor of Preaching at Princeton Theological School.
• 243.7 THE REV. DR. JOHN R.W. STOTT He is the President of the Institute for Contemporary Christianity and Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, London.
• 243.8 THE REV. BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR She is an Episcopalian noted for her almost poetic style of preaching.
• 243.9 THE REV. DR. JAMES FORBES He is the Senior Minister of Riverside Church in New York City.
• 243.10 THE REV. WALTER BURGHARDT, S.J. He is a Roman Catholic Jesuit noted for his preaching on social justice.

244. MEETING JESUS
20 minutes J-A
The Bible tells many stories in which people meet Jesus and are changed forever. Michael Williams is a pastor, preacher, and story teller with a knack for retelling stories from the Bible so that we can think and talk about them in new ways. In this series, Dr. Williams tells about six familiar encounters with Jesus. Through his skill and the power of the stories, we are invited to reflect on them in new ways and to come to fresh insight.

• 244.1 MARY AT THE TEMPLE Mary's confrontation with her son doesn't turn out the way she expected.
• 244.2 THE RICH YOUNG RULER Was it his wealth, or the notion that he could be good enough to earn God's love?
• 244.3.THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN Jesus meets a Gentile woman, responds as a Jew, is admonished, and becomes the one who changes.
• 244.4 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Jesus shocks his followers by breaking social taboos.
• 244.5 JUDAS AND THE LAST SUPPER A few thoughts on Judas' motives, Jesus' forgiveness.
• 244.6 THOMAS AFTER THE RESURRECTION Perhaps instead of "doubting" Thomas, it should be "fearless" Thomas.

245. FAITH AND REASON: SERIES I
25 minutes A
This is an exciting series featuring theologians and lay-persons discussing the meaning between traditional Christian beliefs and human reason. Each program has lively, straight talk on related topics. The moderator and guests respond to video archival material from the late Dr. D. L. Dykes, Jr., a popular Protestant minister who for 30 years preached on controversial topics against the background of the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War and the social and moral revolutions of the 60's and 70's. His ideas are expanded in each program by his son, David Dykes, who is also a minister and an educator. This series will spark your thoughts and help us all examine what we believe.

• 245.1 HOW DID JESUS OF NAZARETH SEE HIMSELF? Did Jesus of Nazareth believe that He was the Christ, the Messiah? Did Jesus believe He was the only son of God? Did He expect to die of did He think He was supposed to die? Where do the clues to Jesus' thinking lie? In his own Jewish tradition?, in the first century Greco-roman culture?, in some special awareness? Don Crossan and Craig Evans.
• 245.2 IS GOD'S LOVE FOR US UNCONDITIONAL? How far can we actually push God? At what point has God had enough? Are there things humans can do to make God reject them or punish them? What will motivate people to do good if they believe in the unconditional love of God? Jack Spong, Episcopal Bishop of Newark and Shug Yagel-McBay pastor and professional ethicist.
• 245.3 AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE What is the source of the Bible's authority? Why do millions of people take it so seriously with opinions that often divide the faithful? Is the Bible the definitive truth for Christians? Or is it a different kind of book from what we originally thought? Professors and writers Martin Marty and Tex Sample.
• 245.4 WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT US TO DO ABOUT EVIL? It doesn't take much to recognize that there is evil in the world. The effects of it are everywhere. As believers, we are called to be peace-makers and reconcilers. But what are we supposed to do about evil that hurts innocent people? God surely doesn't expect us to just sit back and let evil have its way? Professor Bill Mallard and activist Sister Loan Chittister.
• 245.5 WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Explores the idea that the Kingdom of God will come with Christ in our hearts and not on clouds of glory. Dominic Crossan and Craig Evans.
• 245.6 DOES GOD PUNISH OR REWARD US? Why do some bad people prosper and bad times fall upon good people? William Mallard and Tex Sample.
• 245.7 THE NATURE OF GOD Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Martin Marty and Tex Sample.
• 245.8 WAS JESUS REALLY RAISED FROM THE DEAD? Explores not only Jesus' resurrection, but also some of the miracles Jesus performed. Dominic Crossan and Craig Evans.
• 245.9 IS GOD JUST? Explores the relationship between God and His children regarding why things happen to people. John Spong and Forrest Harris.
• 245.10 THE NATURE OF CHRIST Can we really be like Jesus? If Jesus walked on water, can we do it also? Tex Sample and Shug McBay.

246.1 THE REVOLUTIONARY
45 minutes SH
No likeness of Him was ever preserved from His lifetime, no recording of His voice and He left no writing. Yet, His story has been told to more people in more languages and more cultures than any other. He is history's true Revolutionary. This video originally shown in state-of-the-art virtual reality theaters is now offered to you on video. This powerful video includes a companion guide with suggestions for group discussion.

246.2 THE REVOLUTIONARY: PART II
53 minutes SH
The trilling account of the life and ministry of Jesus continues in The Revolutionary - Part II, also produced in high definition technology. In this sequel to The Revolutionary, the ministry of Jesus' life, temptation by Satan, leprosy disappears with one touch of His hand, He raises the dead, makes the blind whole and cast a legion of demons out of a man into a herd of pigs. Experience the glory of His power and be humbled.

247. SUNSHINE FACTORY: PATIENCE
21 minutes N
Elle lacks patience when her package doesn't arrive. PJ tries to deter her by suggesting ways to be patient. The children, Elle and PJ enter The Sunshine Factory to learn about patience through the use of songs, mime', and their friends. The story ends with PJ possibly needing another visit to The Sunshine Factory! Based on Psalm 37 "Rest in the Lord".

248. NEXT TIME I FALL IN LOVE:
40 minutes Y-A
Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Get in front of this four-session video that's as conversational and encouraging as it is instructional. Chap Clark--popular youth speaker, author of Creative Bible Lessons in Romans, and chairman of the Youth Ministry Department at Denver Seminary--provides a fresh look at relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. With wit, insight, and a heart for love, help discover God's best for a lovelife. Each video segment is integrated with discussion questions in the Leader's Guide--so you have four complete, ready-to-use sessions. Titles are:

• Session 1: How do you spell love?
• Session 2: Is your relationship off the charts?
• Session 3: Diary of a dating relationship
• Session 4: When things get out of hand

249. ST. JOHN IN EXILE:
92 minutes ALL
The year is 96 AD Thousands of Christians throughout Rome have been persecuted and killed. John the last living disciple of Jesus' twelve, has been imprisoned. Though he is 86 years old and confined to a cave on Patmos, John refuses to surrender. For a fuller understanding of John, you must watch this beautifully done dramatization. You won't be disappointed.

250. BROKEN VOWS: RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
59 minutes A
Broken Vows presents the stories of battered women from different faiths. Being a battered spouse can take on different forms. This video will aid in your understanding and shows how their congregations responded to their situations. How do we as a church, a place of religious teachings and refuge, treat spouses in a manner that can actually perpetuate abuse. This video gives positive suggestions about how to respond to abuse and work to end domestic violence.

Broken Vows includes:

• Excellent basic information about domestic violence
• Interviews with clergy, psychologists and shelter workers
• Discussion of theological issues
• A 40-page study guide and brochures
• Part I: 37 minutes; Part II: 22 minutes

250.1 VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY
A
Workshop Curriculum for Clergy and other helpers. Dealing effectively with violence in the family is one of the most pressing social needs of our day. This curriculum is designed to enable both the secular and religious communities mobilize their resources and effect change. Sample outlines and detailed workshop models, with supplementary materials, make possible a step-by-step, how-to-do-it approach to training. An appendix contains 12 articles for additional background. This notebook is a recommended accompaniment to video #250.