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Resources for Adults, Teachers, Leaders and Clerks VIDEOS
Titles: A through D Title: 1988 Shirley Simpson presentation on Book of Jeremiah Media: VID Length: Age Group: A Publisher: Magna Carta Productions Publication Date: 1988 Description: Presentation based on the Women's Study Book on Jeremiah. Title: 1992 Presbytery of the Pines Men's Mexico Mission Trip Media: VID Length: 20 min Age Group: I Editor: Larry Lawrence Publication Date: 1992 Description: Witness the men of Pines Presbytery in action.... Doing "real" work! Churches may contact Larry Lawrence for a presentation on this and other mission trips that helped with building projects in Mexico. Title: A Better Way Media: VID Length: 60 min Age Group: J,S,I 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,A,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,A,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,A 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 Gathering of Men Media: VID Length: 90 min Age Group: A Producer Mystic Fire Video Publication Date: 1996 Description: Bill Moyers exploring the confusion many men feel today about their roles in society and their inner lives as well. Women have a stake in how men address these issues. Title: A Glimpse of Heaven Media: VID Length: 68 min Age Group: S,A,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 Hunger for Healing Media: S-VID Length: 25 min segments Age Group: A Author: Keith Miller Producer Pinon/Harper, San Francisco Publication Date: 1991 Description: Twelve steps as a classic model for Christian Growth. A small group series featuring Keith Miller. 3 video cassettes, leader's guide, and Keith Miller's Book, A Hunger for Healing. Each session offers a lesson in recovery and self-assessment--a way out of a world marked by compulsion, fear, and broken relationships, and into a world of serenity, service and healthy interaction with God and others. Title: A Place Prepared Media: VID Length: 40 min Age Group: T, A Publisher: Paraclete Producer Chairty spatzeck-Olsen Publication Date: 2000 Description: For children death seems unreal and at a distance, until it comes close. What does die mean? Where is Daddy now? Can I go see him? Where is heaven? A help for the inevitable losses to be experienced, there are four segments: Being honest with ourselves as adults; Understanding death and children's response; Talking with children about funerals; and Talking to children about heaven. Title: A Sense of Belonging Media: VID Length: 20 min Age Group: I Publisher: PCUSA Description: Christmas Joy Offering helps support the schools represented. To inform members about the role which minority institutions of higher education play in our society. 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,A 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,A 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: Across the Centuries: The Book of Order Today Media: VID Length: 24 min Age Group: S,A,T Producer Interlink Publication Date: 1994 Description: Teaches elders about the Book of Order. Using computer graphics, the viewer is given an overview of the scripture and content. Meet John Calvin, as a specially created animated film character making his first appearance on American TV. Includes study guide. Title: After the Storm: Power and Peace in the Middle East Media: S-VID Length: 29 min Age Group: S,A,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: Aging Me....Aging You: The Journey of a Lifetime Media: VID Length: 33 min Age Group: I,T Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1994 Description: There are more than 35 million people over 65 in the US. alone. How will the Presbyterian Church respond to this aging population? Title: Aids Crisis and the Church Media: VID Length: 30 min Age Group: I Publisher: Ecufilm Publication Date: 1994 Description: An interview with Ryan White and the Surgeon General, showing both the clinical and emotional side of this illness. Title: All Your Parts Don't' Wear Out at the Same Time Media: VID Length: 28 min Age Group: I, T Publisher: Mass Media Publication Date: Description: Excellent visual resource and discussion guide for young and old studying the process of aging. Seven men and women over 65 participate in a drama therapy project for the aged. The film follows the group in rehearsals, social interactions and performance. What emerges is the need for community in maturing years. Title: An Introduction to the Presbyterian AIDS Network Media: VID Length: 6:30 Age Group: A Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1996 Description: Ways the PCUSA responds to AIDS. Title: Ancient Tales: Blood and Honey Joshua Smashes Jericho Joshua in Trouble Valley Media: VID Length: 30 min Age Group: O,I 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,A,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: Arise and Shine Media: VID Length: 37 min Age Group: A Producer Ghideon Musa Publisher: Friendship Press Publication Date: 1990 Description: Pictures the first continental gathering of African women in 1989. It addresses what it means to be a woman in Africa today. Captures energy, warmth, hope, joy, and pain of African women. Title: Assimilating New Members - Tape I: Parts 1-3 and Tape II: Parts 4-6 Media: S-VID Length: 6/1 hour sessions Age Group: T Publisher: Alban Institute, Inc. Publication Date: 1991 Description: Two part workshop by Roy Oswald in six sessions. Presentations encourage group discussion and activities related to welcoming new members. Added resource for the workshop is the book The Inviting Church. Title: At One With Creation Media: VID Length: 16 min Age Group: I,O,J 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: Being A Presbyterian Media: VID Length: 15 min Age Group: I Publisher: Media Production Center-LSU Description: A series of vignettes of contemporary Presbyterians who share some of what the Christian faith through the Presbyterian Church means to them personally. They represent the diversity of the PCUSA in age and race and present a broad picture of the Church's mission. Title: Beyond the Mountain Media: VID Length: 18 min Age Group: I,T Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1989 Description: Part of mission interpretation series. Presbyterians support Haitians as they strive to provide clean water for their people. Title: Bicentennial Fund - Dollars at Work Media: VID Length: 16:43 min Age Group: A Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1991 Description: Documentary on Bicentennial Fund, Developing and Revitalizing Congregations, Evangelizing, Educating Gods People, Sharing Compassion, Doing Justice, Understanding Global Mission, and others. Title: Bicentennial Kick Off Dinner - Marj Carpenter on Mission Media: VID Length: 50 min Age Group: A Author: Marj Carpenter Publisher: Publication Date: 1992 Description: Speaking at the kick-off dinner of the Bicentennial Campaign in Pines Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church in Texarkana, Marj Carpenter, gives one of her uniquely informative and humorous talks on "being Presbyterian" and the roll of the Church in mission. Title: Birthday Offering- Celebrate Media: VID Length: 8:48 min Age Group: A Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1994 Description: Since 1922, each year the women of Presbyterian churches "celebrate" their mission with giving to three projects that are selected by Creative Ministries Division of the PCUSA. Title: Buddhism: The Middle Way of Compassion Media: VID Length: 25 min Age Group: J,S,A,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: Caesar and God: Ethics and Stewardship Media: S-VID Length: 5 parts 66 min Age Group: A Publisher: Celebrate [11-15 segments] Description: We become stewards of God's gifts when we commit ourselves to Christ. How do we then behave as stewards? This study course explores five important personal and social issues, and leads to more thoughtful analysis of faithful and grateful living. Title: Called to Commitment Media: VID Length: 20 min Age Group: A Publisher: Presbytery of South Louisiana Description: A guide for your stewardship teaching. Title: Camp Alabama Media: VID Age Group: I Publisher: Presbytery of the Pines Publication Date: 1985 Description: Footage of the facilities at Camp Alabama, Choudrant, LA. In the 1980's. Title: Carpe Diem "Seize the Day" Media: S-VID Length: 192 min Age Group: A,T Author: Tony Campolo Publisher: World Video Publication Date: 1994 Description: A four part course with book, leader's guide and lesson plans designed to rekindle the zest for life. A stirring call to make the most of life. 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: Catch the Vision Media: VID Length: 11 min Age Group: A Publisher: PEER Publication Date: Description: Presbyterian Endowment Education & Resource Network provides information on permanent funds for local ministry. Title: Celebrate the Journey- The Presbyterian Presence in the USA Media: VID Length: 18 min Age Group: S,A,T Producer Interlink Video Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1992 Description: Presbyterian history designed to be used for both youth and adults. Helpful in introducing confirmands, new members and officers to the Presbyterian journey. Includes leader's guide. Title: Celebration of Life Media: VID Length: 28 min Age Group: S,A,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: Chile Delegation Visit to Presbytery of the Pines Media: VID Date: March 2000 Description: Chilean representatives visit to Presbytery of the Pines at the renewal of the Covenant between our presbytery and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Chile. Title: Christmas for Children (Series I and 2) Media: S-VID Length: 10-12 min seg Age Group: K,Y Publisher: Ecufilm Description: Three animated stories to delight younger children while conveying timje honored Christmas messages. Series I includes: The Christmas Donkey; The Silent Night of Jeremy Rabbit; and The Christmas Journey of Deborah Dove. Series 2 includes Peter and the Hermit; The Other Wise Man; and The Joy of Christmas Title: Choosing My Religion Media: S-VID Length: 180 min Age Group: S,A [5 segments] Publisher: Ligonier Ministries Publication Date: 1991 Description: A two-tape series for today's youth and young adults. Contains compelling lessons to prepare young people for the false philosophies that come from every direction. Hosted by R. C. Sproul, these engaging sessions form a crash course about truth, God, sin, salvation, and Christian ethics. Title: Church in the Basement: Reaching Out Our Hands Media: VID Length: 28 min Age Group: A Producer David Thompson Publisher: PCUSA Description: Invites viewers to take a glimpse of 12-step support groups. Stories of pain and renewal, about spiritual journeys of 5 persons who are recovering from addictions. Includes brief study guide. Title: Celebration of Discipline Media: S-VID Length: 2 video set Age Group: A Publisher: Gateway Films each 90 min Publication Date: 1984 Description: Based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster. 1. Spiritual Discipline - Door to Libertaion - A look at the bondage to sin, and how classical disciplines of spiritual life set us free. 2. The Inward Disciplines - Guide to disicplines of meditation, fasting, study and prayer. Title: Congregational Ministries Division: In Partnership with Congregations Media: VID Length: 8:42 min Age Group: I,T Producer Congregational Ministries Division Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1997 Description: Overview of the many facets of work of the PCUSA, Congregational Ministries Division. Excellent resource for confirmation class, new church officers, new members to show the connectionalism of local congregations to the larger church. Title: Congregations Who Care: The Ministry of Health & Wholeness Media: VID Length: 24 min Age Group: A,T Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1996 Description: Tells how some congregations have utilized Parish nurses in their health ministries. Parish nurses serve as personal counselors, health educators, liaisons with community resources, and facilitators. Title: Coping With Conflict I Media: S-VID Length: 46-50 min Age Group: A,T Publisher: Synod of Lakes & Prairies Publication Date: 1988 Description: Video resource to help church leaders in training of conflict management: (1) understand why conflict is inevitable; (2) recognize early warning signs of conflict; (3) manage conflict to prevent escalation; (4) learn to channel the energy of conflict to constructive use; and (5) know when to call for help. Title: Coping With Conflict II Media: S-VID Length: 81:10 min Age Group: A,T Publisher: Synod of Lakes & Prairies Publication Date: 1988 Description: Advanced examination of the levels of conflict. It is based on the Conflict Intensity Chart and presents case studies. Intended for use by presbytery Committees on Ministry to develop skills in conflict management. Title: Covenant to Care Media: VID Length: 26 min Age Group: A Author: Evans, Jr., Louis Publisher: National Capitol Presbytery Publication Date: 1988 Description: Presentation on rebuilding the men's movement in the Presbyterian Church by Dr. Louis H. Evans, Jr. Title: Crossing the Bridge Media: VID Length: 18 min Age Group: I,T Publisher: PCUSA Publication Date: 1989 Description: Part of mission interpretation series. Documents work of Christian Health Services, and Agricultural Project in Bangladesh. Life is in jeopardy annually from flooding, hurricanes, disease and famine. Title: Dare to Share Media: VID Length: 11 min Age Group: J,S,A 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's healing grace to 70 countries. Title: Designing the Sermon - Preaching Media: VID Length: 29:30 min Age Group: A,T Publisher: Abingdon Publication Date: 1986 Description: A class led by Dr. Fred B. Craddock, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, on the basic skills in designing a sermon after the speaker has decided on the message. The video offers an exercise in organizing thoughts; location of illustrative materials and the movement of the sermon using imagination and the artistry of communication. Title: Discovering Everyday Spirituality: Parts I-VI Media: S-VID Length: 180 min Age Group: A Series Producer Linda Hanick [six 30 min segments] Publisher: Parish of Trinity Church, NY Publication Date: 1994 Description: Hosted by Thomas Moore, the series consists of three major themes - Story, Place, and Activity. Stories of our lives do more than relate events, they have the power to heal and connect us with the spirit. Part of our story is the Place where we live, home, neighborhood; becoming keenly aware of this environment helps us to appreciate our spiritual geography. As spirituality is discovered in stories and places, it is expressed in Activities, such as work, art or chores which deepen and enhance our spiritual lives. Includes study guide. Title: Discovering Everyday Spirituality: Part VII & VIII Media: S-VID Length: 50 min Age Group: A Series Producer Linda Hanick Publisher: Parish of Trinity Church, NY Publication Date: 1994 Description: Hosted by Thomas Moore these two sessions relate how Rituals give order and meaning to our lives, linking our inner and outer worlds. Includes study guide. |