301. Parenting by Heart
4 videos 24 minutes/video; Leader's Guide A
- 301.1 How to Really Love Your Child
In this hectic performance-oriented world, many children fell that love has become a reward. "My parents will love me more if I do well in school, clean my room, or win in sports." This perception has been devastating to millions of children who feel they can never measure up. This video clearly demonstrates that unconditional love is the very cornerstone for successful parenting. Parents will learn how to convey unconditional love all the time.
- 301.2 The Key To Discipline
Most parents struggle with "when and how" to use discipline or punishment. Parents feel out of control, yet children thing parents are too controlling. On this video, parents will discover that having a relationship with their kids is more important than rules. they will also learn the five most effective ways to break the defiant behavior of their children.
- 301.3 Power Struggles
Defiance and power struggles can leave a parent feeling helpless and frustrated. Instead of asking, "How can I correct this behavior?" parents should ask, "Why is my child acting like this?" Your child may be sick, overwhelmed or in many cases, they are angry. this video will show how kids must learn to express anger without hurting other people or themselves. Parents will learn to recognize the reasons for anger and discover practical ways to deal with a disobedient child.
- 301.4 A Lasting Legacy
Good or bad, parents leave an imprint on each of their children. The question is this, "Did you just leave a bunch of rules and standards or did you share the new life you have in Christ?" On this video, parents will discover that children must feel loved unconditionally or they may not accept their parents' moral and spiritual values. Parents will also learn three essential steps to leaving a lasting legacy.
303. THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS
Leader's Guide A
The death and resurrection of Jesus-Good Friday and Easter-are utterly central to Christianity and have been from the first century. But how do we understand them now, in the 21st century? Marcus Borg, the historian of Jesus and Christian origins, helps us make sense of the events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection that may have puzzled us. In a straightforward and gracious way, he directs the viewer away from doctrines and toward relationship through Jesus with God.
304. When Your Parent Needs You
35 minutes Guide A
Caring for an aging parent is an all-encompassing experience that affects every aspect of our lives. When Your Parent Needs You focuses on the positive aspects of care giving and on what caregivers can obtain from their experience.
This video covers topics such as:
- *Becoming your parent's caregiver
- *Experiencing life changes through care giving
- *Recognizing and dealing with the stress of care giving
- *Growing as a caregiver
305. Evangelism
A resource packet for Evangelism, prepared by the UCC Evangelism Ministry Team. Listed below are some of the features of this packet:
- *The Confession of a "Post-Modern," "Post-Whatever" Evangelist!
- *Building a Firm Foundation in Faith: Strategies for Successful Church Development
- *Mutual Involvement: A Simple New Model for Small Group Development
- *Being a Truly Welcoming Church
306. Our Journey
25 minutes A Bible Study&Leader's Guide SH-A
Our Journey is a four part episode series of twelve young adults who travel around the world on a spiritual pilgrimage.
- 306.1 Discovering Our Purpose
"Why am I here?" has become the cry of this generation. Without direction and meaning, many of us wander randomly from moment to moment. On this episode of OUR JOURNEY, we will discover how to find our purpose and gain a clearer vision for our future.
- 306.2 Establishing Our Priorities
With too much to do and too little time, the pressure is overwhelming. "How do I decide what is important? How do I set Priorities?" On this episode of OUR JOURNEY, we will discover how to order our lives around things that truly matter.
- 306.3 Deepening Our Personal Faith
"Does God really care about me?" We are all searching for a connected-ness to God, whether it's to fill a void or heal a wounded heart. This episode of OUR JOURNEY will focus on what it means to have a personal relationship with the God who made us.
- 306.4 Igniting Our Passion
- Passion can be gauged by the degree of difficulty that we are willing to endure to accomplish a goal. :What am I passionate about? What am I willing to endure or give up for that passion?" This episode of OUR JOURNEY looks at several young adults who are making an impact on the world by following their hearts' desire.
307. Men's Ministry Action Plan
A three-lesson guide to help you Create, Capture and Sustain Momentum in your church's Men's Ministry. This Guide will help catch a fresh vision for your men's ministry. You will learn cutting-edge principles of successful men' ministry in the local church. It will create momentum among men not currently involved in your men's ministry, and it will capture the momentum you create and sustain it over the long term.
308. The Jesus I Never Knew
study guide SH-A
Now your church or Bible study group can share the same exciting dynamics and discoveries as Yancey's group-as you too encounter the Jesus you've never known. In 14 riveting sessions, you'll experience the insights, the impact, the energy, the challenges, and the life changes. You'll press beyond popular notions and stereotypes of Jesus to obtain fresh, uncluttered perspectives on history's central figure-his radical claims, his challenging teachings, and his effect on others...including you.
309. The Mountain of the Lord
72 minutes A
This video authentically portrays the early Saints and their testimony of temple worship. Despite the obstacles, these pioneers were willing to give of themselves and all they had to build a temple worthy to be called "The House of the Lord." It recounts the forty-year history of the building of the Salt Lake Temple .
310. Is Europe Still Christian?
25 minutes study guide A
Conventional religious expression is in decline in Europe , yet a hunger for personal spirituality is growing. This wide-ranging video looks at this paradox. Churches in many countries are discovering that activities and programs such as retreats and counseling centers are drawing the interest of people searching for spiritual meaning. Despite an increase in secularism and less interest in the church as an institution. Europeans are finding new ways to connect with the religious tradition that permeated their continent for centuries.
311. Greater Than Our Numbers/Christians in Japan
32 minutes study guide A
Despite being less than 1% of the population, Christians continue to have a profound impact on Japanese society. This 32-minute video examines contemporary Japan and Christianity's role in it by looking at three key issues:1 Discrimination 2. Struggle of youth 3. New role for women.
312. Cuba Three Faith Perspectives
29 minutes study guide A
This video provides three faith perspectives o the contemporary Cuban reality: from Yzel Perez (Methodist) who stayed, Tony Ramos (Baptist) who left, and Carlos HamStanard (Presbyterian) who, but two years old in 1959, has grown up all his life as a Christian in post-revolutionary Cuba.
313. Picture Perfect Jesus
47 minutes SH-A
This video tells the story of the immensely popular painting, "Head of Christ," by Warner Sallman. The video was originally produced as a documentary for the Odyssey cable network. It is a balanced approach, documenting not only the picture's unusual popularity, but also the artistic, theological and social criticism leveled at it. The video is divided into five parts, approximately nine minutes each.
314. Issues of Color
37 minutes
The people in this video are community members from Defiance , Ohio . They live, work, go to school and play here. They share their insights, concerns and personal stories. Does racism still exist? How prevalent is it? What measures have been taken which effectively work in eliminating racism? These questions, along with many others, are addressed. Come watch as they take you through tears, understanding and laughter with issues of racism... with Issues of Color.
315. The Creation Chronicles
90 minutes SH-A
This video begins at The Beginning, with God creating the Earth, flying things, elephants, even puns...and people. From there, a saga of the relationship between God and humans unfolds through a dozen scriptural stories: Cain and Abel, The Tower of Babel, The Golden Calf-even Jeremiah and a pair of linen shorts. Widely known for their deft balance of the hilarious and the profound, Ted and Lee are in top from here, captured live in an intimate hometown performance. The Creation Chronicles will entertain you, challenge you, and maybe even change the way you read the scriptures.
316. What's God Up To? Bible Stories Through New Eyes
3 Programs 25 minutes each on 2 Tapes. guide SH-A
For many, Bible stories are the food they live by. But have you ever wondered why God put a tree in the Garden of Eden and then told Adam and Eve not to eat its fruit? Or what God was up to when he ordered Abraham to kill his son Isaac? What do these stories teach us? In this video A.J. Levine asks edgy questions of familiar Bible stories, causing them to lose their familiarity so we can consider them anew.
317. Living Islam
6 volumes 50 minutes each.
- 317.1 Foundations
An introduction to the essentials of Islam. the tenets of faith are deeply woven around the life of Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah. The program finds a living saint in the dunes of timbuktu converting pagan villagers to Islam in the exact manner of Muhammad. And across the world, as the Prophet did in his time, Muslims learn to balance religion and life.
- 317.2The Changing of the Past
The three empires' greatness and subsequent decline explain many differences in Muslim thinking today. The Ottomans were confronted by Europe and Christianity, accounting for the 'western' approach of many Turkish Muslims, the Mughals achieved a synthesis with Hinduism that produced such beauty as the Taj Mahal, while the Saffavid Dynasty was characterized by the spit which is sit still acted out in Southern Iran in the pageants.
- 317.3 Struggling with Modernity
The West often associates Islam with technological backwardness, religious intolerance and a savage penal code. Is this justified? Or should the concept of 'modernity' be seen in the context of the Third World and a fundamentally different world view? this program looks at the tensions within Islamic states as they attempt to make their laws and practices compatible with the Twenty-first Century while remaining true to the spirit of the faith.
- 317.4 Paradise Lies At The Feet of the Mother
The role of family is a key element in Islamic life. the film explores the position of women under a law in Egypt an Iran and asks how much is laid down by the faith and how much is added by the confines of local or tribal custom. In Indonesia , the world's largest Muslim nation, women are seen in jeans and short skirts working alongside those jilbab. Is this Islam or a heresy?
- 317.5 Among the Non-believers
Over 40% of the world's Muslims live as minorities, but is it possible to live a true Muslim life outside of the Islamic World. This program asks whether Muslims suffer particular discrimination or difficulties compared to other minorities. And does life in a secular society compromise their faith?
- 317.6 The Last Crusade
As many nations both West and East, from Algeria to Malaysia , face an Islamic revival, this program looks at the revolutionary and reforming spirit of Muslims.
318. Love- All That And More
JH-A
This program challenges the unwritten rules for men and women and illustrates the high price paid when dating partners sacrifice their true selves in exchange for male and female roles. The three-part videotape series uses pop-culture imagery (movies, television shows, song lyrics), documentary interviews, and dramatic vignettes to help participants recognize gender stereotypes and their influence on dating relationships. In each videotape, young people of diverse identity (African American, Anglo, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, Jewish, Christian, Gay and lesbian) discuss their real-life dating experiences and show how old gender stereotypes are giving way to new expectations for equality and mutual respect.
319. New Church Celebration
6 segments/15 minutes each A
One of the highlights of the General Synod/General Assembly gathering in Kansas City last summer was the celebration of New Church Starts. Hopefully each church can use this in your congregations, your Associations, Conferences and resource Centers to celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ-Alive and Growing.
320. Seasons of the Spirit
57 minutes curriculum
Seasons of the Spirit is unique. More than a curriculum-it's a resource for your whole congregation. The lectionary passages of the Bible and rhythms of the church year provide the basis for learning, worship, and service. The theme of the day resounds in music, visuals, sermon, banners, vestments, story, liturgy, and ritual as well as content. Seasons of the Spirit moves Sunday School into a different realm where teachers become facilitators rather than fonts of all knowledge and children are enabled to turn a dusty world of ancient stories into one that is refreshingly dynamic and relevant to today's experiences. This curriculum is based on age levels stating from Birth to age 2, and ending with adult study.
321. Bread for the World
9 minutes SH-A
Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens' movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. Hunger is one problem we can actually solve. But churches and charities can't do it all. We must get our government to do its part.
322. GOOD SEX
45 minute video/leader's guide/student journal SH-A
This curriculum combination can give teenagers a biblical grounding for their sexuality. This is a very honest and direct way of approaching teens sexual formation. There is biblical reference to all of the sessions, and gives ways to deal with this issue and the different aspects of sex.
323. The Aqua Church Challenge
Curriculum, guide, transparencies
The Aqua Church Challenge will successfully launch your church's entire leadership staff into the uncharted waters of the 21st century. Together, you will explore the leadership arts that are essential in navigating today's ever-changing culture and discover ways to transform your church into a relevant and vital ministry force in your community.
324. A Journey of Faith- Open and Affirming
Curriculum
This video was produced as a resource for congregations at the beginning point of considering whether or not to enter an Open and Affirming educational process. It is valuable resource to churches for other reasons as well. Congregations that have declared themselves Open and Affirming will find the video helpful in further clarifying the significance of their actions. Congregations wishing to learn more about the experience of lesbian and gay Christians will find the video a good, non-threatening introduction to the topic.
325. The Ten Commandments- A Foundation For Life Today
10, 6 minute discussions SH-A
This video invites you to take a look at the Ten Commandments in their historical context and proposes that they are still relevant to us today. The Commandments were given by a loving God, not to put chains around us, but to help us in our everyday lives and to spare us from physical, emotional, and spiritual chaos. If we put them into practice, we'll have a strong foundation for life.
326. OCWM: More Than We Can Ask or Imagine
12 minutes A
When you give to your local church, your generosity does not stop there, but is shared with others in the church and around the world. A specific portion of your gift, called Our Church's Wider Mission or OCWM, provides the life-blood funding for our UCC Conferences and out national setting. How does this happen? This video will walk you through that process.
327. Cornerstones- Jesse Tree
Sample Curriculum; Lessons and CD
Cornerstones Publishing is committed to supporting and empowering the educational ministries of the local church by providing creative, flexible, biblically sound educational resources. With engaging curriculum, both participants and teachers will develop a faith that is integrated with their life experiences.
328. Boundaries in Dating
120 minutes A
Between singleness and marriage lay the journey of dating. Want to make the road as smooth as possible for yourself and the other singles in your group? Discover how to set and maintain healthy boundaries that make for smart, enjoyable dating and, ultimately, for fruitfulness and joy in that special relationship of a lifetime. If many of your dating experiences have been difficult, Boundaries in Dating will revolutionize the way you handle relationships. Even if all of you are happily dating, the insights you'll gain from this ZondervanGroupwareTM will help you fine-tune important areas of your dating lives. Boundaries in Dating can help you all enjoy the kind of rewarding dating that can take you from weekends alone to a lifetime with the soul mate you've each longed for.
329. Jesus
83 minutes A
Witness the most remarkable story of passion, intrigue, pain and glory as you are taken back two thousand years to the life of Jesus Christ. A Masterpiece that was created by the Cannes Film Festival award-winning producer John Heyman and a team of specialists. Researched for five years and filmed in over 200 locations in the Holy Lands, this film soars you into an experience you will never forget.
330. Start Something God's Calling You
JH-SH
A high school youth event. It's an invitation from God- a dare to begin the life-long process of asking questions, listening for answers and becoming the person God created you to be! God's calling you to start something exciting.. something big.... something only you can do. This video is designed to help you begin- begin to glimpse what your own YouthFest might be like; begin to think about how God is calling you; begin to plan for your part in this exciting movement.
331. Strong Roots Fragile Farms
A
This video depicts the crisis facing family farmers in an age of economic globalization. Much of the story comes out of the mouths of the farmers themselves, farmers from around our nation, the Philippines , and Mexico . It weaves together a common theme of passion for the land, and how economic policies are making it difficult for them to remain on the farm in any viable way.
332. Zenith
57 minutes A
A Film which elevates the plight of the American farmer to one of profound and universal themes, Zenith looks at the way one small Midwestern farm town copes in the face of its dying agricultural economy. Determined to hold fast to their faith, their community and their sense of humor, the locals from Zenith, Kansas share how their involvement in The Great Plains Passion Play has kept the town united and inspired.
333. Death Penalty Series:
A
- 1st Tape: Legal Issues with Gregory W. Meyers Spirit Team to Abolish the Death Penalty UCC Ohio Conference
- 2nd Tape: Biblical Issues: Dr. David Van Dyke Spirit Team o Abolish the Death Penalty UCC Ohio Conference
- 3rd Tape: Victims: Rachel Muha, Don Huey Spirit Team o Abolish the Death Penalty UCC Ohio Conference
334. A Position of Faith
On June 25, 1972 William R. Johnson became the first openly gay person in history to be ordained to the Christian ministry. The decision to approve Bill Johnson for ordination did have a bearing on Bill's future and also on the future of the UCC. This video tells the story of this landmark event and the process that made it possible. The story is poignant and sincere, including a letter from Bill's mother, interviews with Bill, young people and church leaders, who either supported or opposed Bill's candidacy.
335. Great Generosity, Abundant Blessings
A
Why should we give to Our Church's Wider Mission? Hear the answers to this question from the pastors of three very different UCC churches and meet the congregations they lead in this inspiring and challenging video.
336. Korea 's Hope: Reconciliation and Peace
29 minutes A
This video was donated by: National Training Center 1310 Whitney Rd. Richmond , VA 23227
This video seeks to help American Christians understand why the question of North Korea had become such an issue for our government. It centers around the life story of the Reverend Dr. Syngman Rhee. Dr. Rhee has been president of the National Council of Churches and moderator of the Presbyterian church. The video is being produced in the hope that American Christians will come to see the importance of reconciliation and reunification on the Korean Peninsula, and that we will oppose any movement toward military action against North Korea.
337. It's All About Evangelism
27 minutes SH-A
This video takes you on a trip across the United States and Puerto Rico to visit six churches who are alive in their call to the ministry of evangelism. In this video you will see ministries that: Proclaim Faith, Plant new churches, Stimulate outreach, Welcome new immigrants, Serve the community, Witness to justice and peace, Embody God's wide embrace, Create new worship and Reach today's spiritual seekers.
338. Escape From Affluenza
56 minutes JH-A
The infamous Jones family, the one we've all been trying to kep up with for years, is finally calling it quits. Escape From Affluenza takes you live to watch the Jones announce their surrender.
339. Affluenza Medical Alert!
56 minutes JH-A
This video is a fascinating look at one of the greatest social maladies of our time: overconsumption and materialism. hosted by National public Radio's Scott Simon, the program explores both the comical and sobering aspects of our consumerism and its enormous impact on families, communities and the environment.
340. The Apostles' Creed
95 minutes SH-A
Many young can recite the Apostles' Creed without giving thought to the beliefs they are expressing or to the meaning these beliefs have for their own lives. And yet, the Apostles' Creed is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Apostles' Creed: Knowing What We Believe invites young people to go beyond merely knowing the words of the Creed to exploring it as a guide to their Christian walk and a unifying force that connects them to the body of Christ. Divided into seventeen lessons covering each phrase of the Creed, this video brings new meaning to the truth and simplicity of the Apostles' Creed.
341. When a loved one dies; Walking through grief as a teenager
30 minutes SH-A
This video covers such topics as: Surviving the first days, weeks and months after a death. grieving the relationship lost. Grieving particular types of deaths. Facing your future. Learning to cope. Rebuilding your life.
342. Bullying what every adult needs to know
A
As long as there have been schools, there have been bullies teasing, threatening, punching, and kicking their peers. But we know today that bullying has serious consequences for both the victims and the bullies, ranging from low self-esteem to suicide. Young people need guidance from the adults in their lives to deal with bullying in a healthy way. Bullying: what ever adult needs to know educates adults about what bullying is and what they can do to help the young people in their lives when bullying is a problem.
342.2 Stop Bullying standing up for yourself and others
30 minutes A
Every school day 150,000 American students stay home to avoid being bullied. Many young people feel helpless in these situations. They need to know what to do if they are bullied or if they witness bullying. Through presentations by Mark Brown, Youth Motivational Specialist, and students' real-life experiences, Stop Bullying! gives students concrete steps they can take to respond to bullying.
343. Growing Together building a marriage that lasts
75 minutes A
Whether newly married or celebrating a fiftieth wedding anniversary, couples often question whether their relationship is strong, lasting, and fulfilling. Hosted by Walter Wangering, Jr. Growing Together gives a practical and thought-provoking perspective on helping couples craft a loving and enduring marriage. Through sharing honestly from his own marital journey, Wangerin enlightens and challenges married couples and gives them ways to achieve a relationship that grows and lasts.
344. & 344.1 God's Surprise The New Faces of Mission
15 minutes A
Interested in learning about mission? Discover a new and surprising way to understand Global Ministries' work. The inspiring stories of missionaries told here, portray the direction of our ministry with our global partners. A guide is included to assist adult classes and youth group leaders in facilitating a discussion about mission.
345. Parent to Parent 2000 Keeping healthy families healthy
4 cds program workbook Featuring Bill Oliver. A
Since 1988, Parent to Parent has provided millions of parents with practical "hands on" ideas for raising children in today's world. We believe that when it comes to preventing children from engaging in dangerous behaviors such as drug use, a trained and motivated parent is the greatest "prevention program" ever invented.
346. In the Eyes of a Stranger
SH-A
Is a video about the amazing transformation that takes place in the lives of refugees and church folk who welcome them through the ministry of refugee resettlement. In response to the plight of refugees, the church has a vital role in welcoming strangers. In the eyes of a stranger, despair turns to hope as refugees begin to imagine a new life in a new land.
347. Vocation! Vocation! Vocation!
14 minutes JH-SH
You’ll hear people young and old talk about their jobs and dreams. Leaders will be empowered to help youth ask the questions that will help them begin the life-long process of searching for the vocation to which God is calling them.
348. Don’t Sit on Your Stuff: A Bible Study for Youth
21 minutes JH-A
Ted Swartz and Lee Eshleman, as disciples Peter and Andrew, explore Jesus’ parable of the master and his three servants and figure out that they shouldn’t “sit on their stuff.” They lead us to a discussion of what to do with our own “stuff”—our time, money, and talents.
349. Crop Walk: You Can Make a Difference
7 minutes SH-A
You can feed the hungry, protect children, help refugees, fight of humans, sustain hope, heal the sick, make the world better, make a difference, and change the world. It’s simple: Join the Crop Walk.
350. Crop Walk: Our Numbers make a Difference
7 minutes SH-A
You can shape international policy, dig wells, provide disaster relief, teach people to read, eradicate landmines, build irrigation systems, find homes for refugees, deliver medicine to remote villages, teach people how to grow their own food, protect children, stock local food pantries, and defend human rights.
