RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG
Children, Youth and Young Adult Section


VIDEOS

Title:  A Better Way
Media: VID                    Length: 60 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Producer:  MMI                [3/20 min segments]
                        Publication Date: 1988

Description:
Dealing with teen suicide, parents, pastor, counselor, and friends talk about lose of a loved one to suicide.  Awareness to warning signs, and “a better way” to help if the potential for suicide is perceived.


Title:  A Clear View of Jesus Birth
Media:  S-VID                Length:  120 min    Age Group:  S,T
Author:  Ken Bailey                [4/30 min segments]
Producer:  EMS    Publication Date:  1997

Description:
A contemporary understanding of the Christmas story full of details that have developed through the long history of Christmas celebrations.. This series strips away the “mythology” that has grown up around Christmas and will enhance worship of our Lord Jesus, not only at Christmas, but all year long.


Title: A Cup of Cold Water
Media: VID                    Length: 30 min        Age Group: S,T
Publisher: PCUSA                Publication Date: 1990

Description:
Describes project of Presbyterian Men in Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, New Mexico and includes discussion of global problem of contaminated water.  A good example of the power toward change that can be brought about by local church energy.


Title:  A. D.: Re-Live the Book of Acts
Media: S-VID                    Length: 12/30 min segments    Age Group: J,S,T
Author: A. Burgess, V. Labella
Producer:  Vincenzo Labella                    Publication Date: 1990

Description:
Complete curriculum package on the early church, a good follow-up to the “Jesus of Nazareth” series.  Individual or group study on the New Testament times or the Book of Acts.  Includes Study Guide for twelve, one-hour sessions.


Title:  A Father and Two Sons
Media:  VID (black/white)            Length:  10 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Publisher: American Bible Society        Publication Date: 1994

Description:
A video translation, with leader’s guide, of Luke 15: 11-32 (story of prodigal son), set on a contemporary horse ranch. The video goes one step beyond the biblical story by showing the father’s loving encounter with the elder son who stayed at home and is reluctant to join the celebration at his brother’s return.


Title:  A Glimpse of Heaven
Media:  VID                                Length:  68 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  CBC Enterprises    [3/20 min segments]  Publication Date:  1986

Description:
A Canadian ecumenical delegation with the World Council of Churches visits Moscow and attends Easter services in Leningrad.  Vital questions were raised concerning religious freedom, human rights, Jewish immigration, peace and disarmament.


Title:  A Visit With Corey Nelson
Media:  VID                              Length:  10 min    Age Group:  I
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994
Editor:  Media Services

Description:
Corey Nelson, a mission volunteer, tells his experience in Northern Ireland where he served as a youth and community worker in East Belfast.


Title:  A Way in the World
Media:  VID                              Length:  10 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date: 1995

Description:
Young Adult Volunteers serve in communities of need at locations in USA and Internationally.  Young Adults (19 - 30) volunteer for one year of service with a local ministry.  Meet regularly for Bible study, to pray, and develop community of life.


Title:  A Year with Latin Americans
Media:  VID                               Length:  22 min    Age Group:  S,T
Author:  Robert H. White
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1996

Description:
To introduce a congregation to the many opportunities for its involvement with the Year with Latin Americans outlined in "30 Ways to Get Involved".


Title:  After the Storm: Power and Peace in the Middle East
Media:  S-VID                            Length:  29 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  Friendship Press    Publication Date:  1992

Description:
Three part series for mission study focusing on a center of world history, Babylon and Baghdad, Jerusalem and Mecca, exploring how this area has shaped our world. Part I: Background, Geography, History -14 min. Part II: Religion in the Middle East - 9 min. Part III: The Quest for Peace -6 min.


Title:  Ancient Tales: Blood and Honey
            Joshua Smashes Jericho
            Joshua in Trouble Valley
Media:  VID                               Length:  30 min    Age Group:  O,T
Publisher:  Atlas Video    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Part I relates the story of the battle of Jericho and Part II tells the story of the strike against the Canaanite town of Ai.


Title:  And Justice For All
Media:  VID                               Length:  23:35 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1997

Description:
Church’s response to environmental issues involving “dirty” industries, and the location of polluting plants near minority/poor neighborhoods.


Title:  At One With Creation
Media:  VID                               Length:  16 min    Age Group:  I,O,J,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Employing computer animation, the video portrays the beginning of the world as a reflection of God's love.  Video and study guide remind us of our misuse of creation. The guide ends with suggestions for living more in harmony with creation.


Title:  Buddhism: The Middle Way of Compassion
Media:  VID                              Length:  25 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Publisher:  Brown Roa    Publication Date:  1992

Description:
Overview of the life of The Buddha, concept of karma, the basis of Buddha's teachings; types of Buddhism and relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism.


Title:  Case Study in Business Ethics
Media:  VID                              Length:  10 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  Presbyterian Men (PCUSA)    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Hilton Head, S. C. Symposium for college students utilizing working and retired businessmen to analyze real-life ethical issues that arise in the workplace.


Title:  Celebration of Life
Media:  VID                               Length:  28 min        Age Group: S,T
Producer: Leif Gustavsson
Publisher:  Friendship Press            Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Intended to help experience the life of Christians in the Middle East today.  Pictured is the role of the Church and its mission of service and witness.  Includes leader’s guide.


Title:  Dare to Share
Media: VID                               Length: 11 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Publisher: One Great Hour

Description:
Views work of the One Great Hour of Sharing through the eyes of teens. Uses ancient legend of Stone Soup showing the Christian commitment of care for and share with others.  Since 1949, the one Great Sharing offering has brought Christ" healing grace to 70 countries.


Title:  Ever Expanding Circles
Media: VID                               Length:  25 min        Age Groups: O,J,T
Author: Robert Chase                [5 segments 4 to 6 min]
Producer: PCUSA

Description:
A complete video curriculum and leaders lesson guide for youth ages 10-14 to help gain a greater understanding of the biblical concept of stewardship.  Topics include: self-esteem; the stewardship of relationships; money, power and social status, the environment; and mission.


Title:  Everybody Rides the Carousel
Media:  VID                              Length:  72 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Author: John and Faith Hubley
Publisher:  Pyramid    Publication Date: 1976

Description:
Animated vignettes bring to life psychologist Erik Erikson's "eight stages of life." Each reflects the inner feelings and conflicting emotions experienced during the process of personality development - newborn through old age.
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Title:  Excuses Not To Do Mission
Media:  VID                             Length:  48 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Author:  Marj Carpenter            Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Marj Carpenter, PCUSA Mission Interpreter, speaking to Central Washington Presbytery on the church’s role in mission.


Title:  Free the Horses: A Self Esteem Adventure
Media:S-VID                          Length: 180 min    Age Group:  K,Y,T
Publisher: Active Parenting    Publication Date: 1991

Description:
Video-based story program for children ages 5-8.  Two tapes with teacher's guide, activity sheets, storybook & song lyrics, puppet, and posters.  Designed for 20 sessions; divided into three main parts, each teaching valuable self-esteem lesson. Part I: The Lands of Think, Feel and Do. Part II: the Golden Spiral of Success:  Belonging, Learning, and Contributing.  Part III:  The Keys of Courage, Responsibility, and Cooperation.


Title:  Genesis: A Living Conversation
Media:  S-VID                         Length:  300 min        Age Group: S,T
Author:  Bill Moyers                10/30 min segments or 5/60 min segments
Publisher: New Bridge Communications    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
From the creation of the world to Joseph’s exile in Egypt, each episode focuses on two biblical stories.  A three-tape series that brings together some of the world’s liveliest minds examining questions that continue to concern believers about temptation and transgression, sacrifice and exile, forgiveness and redemption.


Title:  Go Look in the Manager
Media:  VID                            Length:  30 min    Age Group:  K,O,T
Author:  Screenplay by David Mead
Publisher:  Morning Light Media    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Animated Christmas tale of a young boy, Ricky, who breaks a promise and must face the consequences on Christmas.  Based on a true story.


Title:  Go Tell it On the Mountain
Media:  VID                            Length:  14 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA

Description:
Christmas Joy Offering.  This offering has been a Presbyterian Tradition for more than 60 years. Areas gifts are used to assist include the Board of Pensions and Presbyterian related racial ethnic schools and colleges.


Title:  God’s Trombones
Media:  VID                             Length: 20 min        Age Group: Y,O,T
Author:  James W. Johnson
Publisher:  Ecufilm                Publication Date: 1994

Description:
A trilogy of African-American Poems:
    1. “The Creation” - narrator, James Earl Jones
    2. “The Prodigal Son” - narrator, Dorian Harewood
    3. “Go Down Death” - narrator, Dorian Harewood


Title:  Higher Education in a Global Community
Media:  VID                             Length:  12 min    Age Group:  S,J,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Brief history of the value and commitment the Presbyterian Church places on higher education. The Church's mission in support of campus ministries and global institutions of higher learning.


Title:  Hinduism: An Ancient Path in The Modern World
Media:  VID                            Length:  20 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Publisher:  Brown Roa    Publication Date:  1992

Description:
The world's oldest living religion. A teaching aid in exploring the history, beliefs, and outgrowths of Siekism and Buddhism from Hinduism.


Title:  Into All the World
Media:  VID                             Length:  12 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Highlights congregations engaged in mission and ministries that express the four priorities of the PCUSA.  These priorities: Spiritual Formation, Partnership, Evangelism, and Justice.


Title:  Islam: The Faith and The People
Media:  VID                            Length:  22 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Publisher:  Brown Roa    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Most misunderstood religion. Explains the Muslim view of Mohammed; discusses the Five Pillars of Islam; contributions of the Islamic world to the West; and the effect that colonialism had on Islamic countries.


Title:  Lazarus
Media:  VID                            Length:  55 min    Age Group:  S,T
Adapted by: Harriett Larsen
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1996

Description:
A musical based on Jesus' story of a rich man , Lazarus.  Biblical and contemporary, serious and humorous, this play has raised thousands of dollars for Bread for the World.


Title:  Mo Ranch Junior High Jubilee
Media:  VID                             Length:      Age Group:  J,O,T
Publisher:  Mo-Ranch    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Highlights of the junior high conference 1994.


Title:  On the Air-Series 3
Media:  S-VID                         Length:  23 min each    Age Group:  S,T
Producer: Marty & Jacqueline Mosley
Publisher:  Total T.V. Network    Publication Date:  1996

Description:
5 -tape series plus leaders guide. Complete as a 13-week youth curriculum or any video may be used independently.  Includes integrated lesson guide with scriptural references, discussion questions and “follow-up” lessons.
    “I Am Not Angry” - how anger affects you and what you can do about it
    “Racism: Going Color Blind” - challenges viewers to think and do something about dangers of always blaming others.
    “The Blame Game” - learn about dangers of always blaming others
    “Passport to the World: Nicaragua”- teens discover the excitement of learning their comfort zones and stepping out for Jesus.
    “Can I Be A Christian Without Being Weird” - learn that Christian behavior should be unique but not obnoxious.


Title: One Lord, One Faith….Many Churches
Media: S-VID                          Length:  55 min        Age Group: S,T
                        [5 parts 9 to 14 min]
Publisher:  Turtle Resources

Description:
A short study stand alone curriculum with guide.  Explores how Christians might find unity of faith, sacraments, ministry and mission.  Sessions include:
    One Faith, Four Great Traditions
    Shared Mission
    Shared Sacraments
    Shared Ministry
    Shared Belief and Faith


Title:  Out of the Tombs
Media:  VID                            Length:  9 min    Age Group:  J,T,T
Publisher:  American Bible Society    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Directed especially for viewing by Junior and Senior highs, the scripture from Mark 5:1-20 is set in contemporary form.  Experience the feelings and emotions that may have been felt by those who first heard Mark’s Gospel.


Title: Parables From Nature (Series 1,4,5,6)
Media: S-VID                         Length: 8 - 10 min segments    Age Group:  K,Y,T
Publisher:  Ecufilm

Description:
Anaimated episodes link animal "parables" to Jesus' original parable using language and images understandable by pre-schoolers and younger elementary children. Each series has printed study guide. Series 1 includes parables of the sower, the wheat and tears, and the pearl.  Series 4 includes parables of wise and foolish virgins; the talents; and sheep and goats.  Series 5 includes parables of prodigal son; good samaritan; and foolish rich man. Series 6 includes parables of lost sheep; lost coin; and the pharisee and publican


Title:  Planning An Excellent Adventure
Media:  VID                          Length:  22 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994
Editor:  Stacy D. Kitahata

Description:
A step by step guide to planning a mission trip or work camp outside the U.S. put together by the Worldwide Ministries Division of the PCUSA.


Title:  Presbyterians and Scouting
Media:  VID                          Length:  9:53 min    Age Group:  S,T
Author:  Jesse B. Ratcliff
Publisher:  Boy Scouts of America    Publication Date:  1997

Description:
Presents the God & Country program of scouting about Presbyterians and scouting building values together.  Printed materials accompany the video to help begin your own scouting unit and resources to find further information.


Title:  Promoting Mission: Revealing the Gift
Media:  VID                          Length:  20 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1984

Description:
Learn techniques for promoting mission and telling others that promoting mission is a vital part of the church's witness.  Suggested uses: kickoff a special project, training mission committees or developing mission strategies.


Title:  Questions of Faith
Media: S-VID                                    Age Group: S,T
Publisher:  EcuFilm

Description:
Basic questions of belief and meaning come to us over and over in our lives.  We struggle to find new meaning that fits what we know now.  A variety of thinkers reflect on such issues and hope to provoke responses to help in your struggle with the questions.  Videos in the series may be used together or independently.
Questions of Faith II:    What Good is Prayer?    Length: 25 min
Questions of Faith II: 1. Who is Jesus?    Length: 24 min
Questions of Faith II: 2. What’s the use of the Bible?    Length: 26 min
Questions of Faith II: 3. Who’s Got the Truth?    Length: 21 min
Questions of Faith II: 4. How Do We Right the Wrong?    Length: 26 min
Questions of Faith II: 5. What Gives You Faith?    Length: 23 min
Questions of Faith II: 6. What Happens After Death?    Length: 27 min
Questions of Faith III:  What’s God Got to Do With Evil?    Length: 20 min
Questions of Faith IV: What’s Being Good Good For?    Length: 17 min
Questions of Faith V:    Who Needs Organized Religion?    Length: 26 min
Questions of Faith V: 1. What Kind of Power Does God Have?    Length: 24 min
Questions of Faith V: 2. Whose Money IS It?    Length: 19 min
Questions of Faith V: 3. Can Faith Wipe Out Fear?    Length: 22 min
Questions of Faith V: 4. How Do You Pray?    Length: 25 min
Questions of Faith V: 5. How Can We Love Practically Anybody?    Length: 21 min
Questions of Faith V: 6. What’s Holiness All About?    Length: 21 min
Questions of Faith VI: What matters Anyway?    Length: 21 min
    Age Group: J,S
Questions of Faith for Youth: 1. What’s God Like?    Length: 20 min
Questions of Faith for Youth: 3. What is Sin?    Length: 19 min
Questions of Faith for Youth: 4. What’s a Friend?    Length: 17 min
Questions of Faith for Youth: 5. What about Sex?    Length: 20 min
Questions of Faith for Youth: 6. What Can Church Do
    About the Future    Length: 20 min


Title:  Sacred Stories
Media:  VID                             Length:  80 min    Age Group:  S,T
Author:  F. Buechner, M. Angelous, J. Carroll
Publisher:  Ecufilm    Publication Date:  1990

Description:
Presents writers Frederick Buechner, Maya Angelou, and James Carroll telling stories from their lives.  They share personal triumphs and tragedies, and the presence of God revealed.  They invite viewers to tell their own stories and discuss the presence of God.


Title:  So, You're A New Member
Media:  S-VID                         Length:  65 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Divided into 5 segments this video is for persons interested in membership or new members of a Presbyterian Church. It is presented for individual or group viewing and discussion. It focuses on fundamentals that will help in understanding who Presbyterians are and in meeting the responsibilities of membership.


Title:  Special Places
Media:  S-VID                         Length:  25 min    Age Group:  K,O,T
Publisher:  PCUSA

Description:
Two part video to help children, youth, and teachers expand understanding of stewardship to include concern for all creation. Can also help discover, in a deeper way, the need for sharing with others the blessings which God has given to each of us. Part I, three Native American storytellers build on rich traditions of three cultures. Each culture has distinctive way to share feelings about relationships between humankind and God's created order. Part II is a training tool for teachers to help interpret Part I.


Title:  Spread the Word
Media:  VID                          Length:  24 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  Cumulus Productions    Publication Date:  1990
Editor:  A.P. Gonzalez

Description:
Teens talk to teens about AIDS. Brief personal stories about AIDS victims teens have known. An educational project done by teens about AIDS. Experiences of AIDS victims.


Title:  Talking About Tough Issues
Media:  S-VID                       Length:  79 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PSCE & PCUSA Peacemaking

Description:
A five-part series deals with handling difficult conflict situations that do not necessarily have right or wrong answers or solutions. Leader and participant booklet also available.



Title:  The Churches Are Burning
Media: VID                            Length: 20 min        Age Group: S,T
Producer: National Council of Churches
Publisher:  EcuFilm            Publication Date: 1996

Description:
Graphic depiction of the rash of church burnings in the U.S. in 1996, and the response to this crisis.


Title: The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
Media:  S-VID                        Length:  30 min each    Age Group:  Y,O,T
Producer: W. Hanna & J. Barbera
Publisher:  Turner Home Entertainment    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Animated and colorful these Bible stories for children include a cast of celebrity voices that are both entertaining and wonderful teaching tools:

    “The Creation” - A master storyteller relates the story of Genesis.

    “The Easter Story” - Mark, the Apostles, beginning with the entrance into    Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, continues until Resurrection.

    “Joseph & His Brothers” - Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers, becoming counselor to Pharaoh and governor of the land during the time of famine when he held the fate of his brothers and all of Canaan in his hands.

    “Samson & Delilah” - Samson resists the harsh oppression of the Philistines over the Israelites, but loses his great strength when betrayed by Delilah, the woman he loves. 

    “Noah’s Ark” - God was angry. The people were wicked.  God destroyed all the people with the exception of Noah and his family

    “Moses” - From among the Hebrew slaves of Egypt, Moses, rises to lead God’s people out of bondage.

    “Daniel and the Lions’ Den” - Daniel’s faith is tested when those close to king Darius have Daniel arrested and thrown into a den of lions.

     “David & Goliath” - The giant warrior of the Philistines challenges anyone


Title:  The Parables of the Potter
Media:  VID                           Length: 30 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Publisher: Elna M Smith Foundation        Publication Date: 1994

Description:
Based on Jeremiah 18:6 the presentation visualizes the work of God in our lives as the potter forms vessels from clay.


Title: The Presbyterians: Part I-The People
Media:  S-VID                        Length:  28 min    Age Group:  J,S,T
Publisher:  PPH    Publication Date: 1990

Description:
Part I of a five segment series. This segment begins with Presbyterians as people, people who struggle to be faithful to God and who witness to Christ by the way they live in the world.


Title:  The Presbyterians: Part II - History & Tradition
Media:  S-VID                       Length:  55 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PPH    Publication Date: 1994

Description:
Part II of a five tape series, "The Presbyterians" about what it means to be Presbyterian. This video is divided into seven parts including: The Early Church, Reformation, Rebellion, Birth of a Nation, One Nation for Christ, and The Challenge.


Title:  The Presbyterians: Part III-Belief & Doctrine
Media:  S-VID                      Length:  18  min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PPH    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Part III of a five tape series , "The Presbyterians". Three churches and their pastors are highlighted as they share their understanding of the theology of the Presbyte­rian Church and what it means to them.


Title: The Presbyterians: Part IV - Polity
Media:  S-ViD                     Length:  17 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PPH    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Part IV of a five tape series, "The Presbyterians".  It is meant to put a human face on the system by which Presbyterians in the U.S. govern themselves. Addresses roles of the Session, Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly in light of the Book of Order


Title:  The Presbyterians: Part V - Vision & Mission
Media:  S-VID                    Length:  28 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PPH    Publication Date:  1995

Description:
Part V in a five tape series, "The Presbyterians",  that explores how Presbyterians respond to Christ's call to "Do this in remembrance of me".  It looks at everyday life by portraying individuals and groups doing ministry in a variety of settings.


Title: The Selfish Giant
Media:  VID                       Length:  27 min    Age Group:  O,T
Publisher:  Reader's Digest
Editor:  Potterton Productions

Description:
Animated interpretation of Wilde's fairy tale. A giant builds and wall around his garden to keep our children, and finds himself living in perpetual Winter.  When children return via a gap in the wall, Spring also returns, thus teaching the giant an important lesson about loving and sharing.


Title:  The StoryTeller Series
Media:  S-VID                   Length:  25 to 60 min    Age Group:  K,O,T
Producer: David Sollinberger
Publisher:  Christian Board of Publication    Publication Date:  1994 to 1997

Description:
The Storyteller Series for kindergarten and elementary ages. Stories run 5 to 18 minutes each. A good resource for leaders to learn to tell interesting stories, or use the video itself.

“Along the Road With Jesus”
1. The Catch and the Call, Luke 5:1-11        4. Mary and Martha, Luke 10:38-42
2. Raising the Roof, Luke 5:17-26        5. On the Road to Morning, Luke 24:13-35
3. The Big Picnic, Luke 9:10-17“God’s Brave People”
1. A Blessing for All, Genesis 11:27-23:9     4. Courageous in God’s Name 1 Samuel 17:1-49
2. Night Toward Freedom, Exodus 11-12    5. For Such a Time as This, Book of Esther
3. Called by Name, 1 Samuel 1-3
“Sheperd King: Stories of David”
1. David and Samuel, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 2 Samuel 5:2, Psalm 23
2. David and Jonathan, 1 Samuel 18:1-9; 20: 1b-7, 20-42; 2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1,6-7; Psalm 23
3. David and King Saul, 1 Samuel 24; Psalm 23
4. David, Abigail, and Nabal, 1Samuel 25:2-42, Psalm 23
5. King David and the Ark, 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 1 Chronicles 15:25-28; 16:7-36; Psalm 23
“Stories Jesus Told”
1. Who Is My Neighbor, Luke 10:25-37        4. The Widow and the Judge, Luke 18-1-8
2. The Unforgiving Servant, Matthew 18:23-35    5. The Great Dinner, Luke 14:15-24
3. The Farther and Two Sons, Luke 15:11-32


Title: The Vision of Teams
Media: VID        Age Group: S,T
Author:  Ann Bancroft
Publisher: Star Thrower    Publication Date: 1999

Description:
Seminar may be half-day, one-day or divided into 4 individual sessions. Learning experience for creating a shared vision and carrying it through. Key concepts: Come Together as a Team; Learn as a Team; and Take Action. Kit includes inspirational video of all-woman team to first reach South Pole on skis; Power Point Presentation for emphasizing key learning points; Leader's Guide and Participant Workbook.


Title:  There is a Place for You
Media:  VID                        Length:  14 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1996

Description:
A stimulating discussion of finding your special place for Christian Witness.  The story of mission involvement at the international, national, and local levels.  There is a special place for everyone for personal involvement.


Title:  Triennium – “And the Walls Came Tumbling Down”
Media:  VID                        Length:  10 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA                Publication Date: 1995

Description:
Highlights of the 1995 Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University.


Title:  Triennium Overview
Media:  VID                        Length:  10 min        Age Group: J,S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA                Publication Date: 2004

Description:
Highlights of the 2004 Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University.


Title:  Understanding the Bible
Media:  VID                         Length:28 min    Age Group  S,T
Producer: Iowa Religious Media    [4 segments 7 min]
Publisher:  EcuFilm    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
This presentation contains four seven-minute segments that are an indispensable prelude to the study of the Old and New Testaments. The segments are 'The Bible is Written', 'The Canons are Formed', 'The Bible is Translated', and 'Studying the Bible'.


Title:  Voices in Harmony: Evangelism in Racial Ethnic Congregations
Media:  VID                         Length:  30 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  Creative Connections    Publication Date:  1990

Description:
What do people of color have to say to the Presbyterian Church about evangelism and church development?  Visit five racial ethnic congregations as PCUSA churches work with different cultures and races, voices are raised that call for different understandings and realities of the interpretation of the Gospel.


Title: Whole People  Whole Earth
Media:S-VID                      Length: 15 sessions    Age Group: J,T
Publisher: Mennonite Media    Publication Date: 1992

Description:
Fast-paced fifteen-session curriculum for youth exploring peace, service, the environment, and values in general. Strives to bring a vision of shalom-God's word for the way life should fit together.  One two tapes, with comprehensive leader's guide and handouts.


Title:  Witness to Life in the Horn of Africa
Media:  VID                        Length:  12 min    Age Group:  S,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Companion to the 1994 Mission Year Book. Focuses on the plight and work of the church in Ethiopia and Sudan. Enter into the daily life and culture of these Christians who share a rich history in the faith that goes back almost two thousand years.