Children

Advent Resources

For Children

The Legend of the Candy Cane (DVX-346) is a wonderfully animated program in which children will discover a fascinating story of hope and the hidden meaning of a favorite Christmas candy.

For YouthAdult Study

A Christmas Carol Bible Study (DVX-801) features lessons and discussions based on the famous story by Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.”
Section 1 – Scrooge – Lesson – Bah Humbug! – Mark 8:36
Section 2 – Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Past – Lesson – A Past of Regret  Ecclesiastes 3:15
Section 3 – Ghost of Christmas Present – Lesson –Present Repentance – 2 Corinthians 7:10
Section 4 – Ghost of Christmas Future – The Salvation of Scrooge – I Thessalonians 5:9

For Adult Study

Through Advent Conspiracy (DVX-802) viewers are invited to join the groundswell of Christ’s followers who are choosing to make Christmas what it should be –a joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus, not a retail circus.  The four sessions are:
1.    Worship Fully.
2.    Spend Less.
3.    Give More.
4.    Love All.
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Summer 2009 - Heroes of the Christian Church

For Older Children

The latest addition to The Torchlighter Series is The Richard Wurmbrand Story (DVC-310.6).  In war-torn Romania, there is only one way for churches to get the protection of the government:  give their support and allegiance to the Communists, who are in control.  Pastor Richard Wurmbrand chooses to speak up for Christ, thereby placing his own life and the lives of his family in great danger.  When Richard’s choice lands him in a Communist prison, his faith and wisdom are tested to the limits.  His story continues to impact the world today.

For Youth/Adults

The 500th birthday of John Calvin inspired the publication of John Calvin:  His Life and Legacy (DVC-552).  World-renowned scholars and Reformed church leaders tell the story of the 16th century pastor.  Using stunning photography and clear insightful scholarship and analysis, this project dispels the myths of, and sets the context and conditions for, Calvin’s effect on the church and the whole course of Western civilization.

Billy Graham (DVC-551) tells the story of Billy Graham, who has converted masses of people.  This DVD is a profile of the renowned preacher, focusing on the pivotal events in Graham’s life, including William Randolph Hearst’s decision to publicize Graham’s crusades, his close ties with several presidents, and his refusal to speak out against the Vietnam War or participate in Civil Rights demonstrations. Interviews with friends, family, and famous people further illuminate Graham’s life and trace his development from childhood to the peak of his spiritual career.

For Youth and Adults

The Fourth Wiseman (VCE-503), based on Henry Van Dyke’s classic story, is a fictional story set in Biblical times.  It tells the story of a fourth Magi, Artaban, who goes on a journey to take three precious gifts to the Messiah.  On the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need.  He finally encounters Jesus on Easter Sunday.

For Adult Study

Next Door Savior (VC&DVJ-831), a Max Lucado study, helps one to understand better and more fully embrace the stunning truth of the Incarnation—that God came to earth and became one of us, Jesus of Nazareth, the perfect God-Man.  The eight sessions include:
    1. Introduction
    2. Jesus—Your Next Door Savior
    3. Jesus—Knows How You Feel
    4. Jesus—Near Enough to Touch
    5. Jesus—Strong Enough to Trust
    6. Jesus—Carried Our Sins
    7. Jesus—Speaks for You
    8. Jesus—Give It All to Him.

Fall 2008

Fall is in the air.  That means your church Sunday School has gotten going for the autumn session.  Hats off to all of you who are heading up the new programs and/or teaching in one of the many slots that have been filled.  You’ll want to make your programs as engaging as possible, and the Media Resource Center can help you with curriculum choices and lots of program options to enhance your choices.  We do have samples of the new curriculum “Rock Solid”, as well as “Gather Round,”  “We Believe,” and “Live Big.” 

Many thanks to those of you who filled out the survey sent to you earlier this spring.  We received a number of thoughtful ideas and recently had a meeting to discuss some of them.  Several groups have been set up to address some changes.

The staff here plans to spend time this fall doing some culling of our resources, removing videos that are out of date.  The changes will be reflected in next year’s catalog.   Speaking of the catalog, Pat has been working hard on this year’s edition and it is nearing completion.  We’ll be sending out CDs this fall, but the newest material is already on the website.

Some of you have asked about using the “fishing license” for Bluefish resources.     Bluefish has hundreds of downloadable illustrations on video covering 80 different topics  usable for youth and adult small groups.  The Media Resource Center has purchased a “fishing license” and you, as members of the MRC, can have access to 25 free video downloads.  To get to the material, you need to phone us at 408-378-2532, or e-mail us at emrcvideos@aol.com.  We will give you the code to use at the checkout screen, instead of paying.

Listed below are some of the newest resources we have available here at the Media Resource Center.

For children:
    DVE-314     Storyteller’s Café:  Beyond the Manger   27 min.
    DVC-310.4  Torchlighters Series:  The Eric Liddell Story   30 min.
    DVF-839      Parenting:  The Early Years  (6 DVDs), 20 min. each
    DVW-539    Baptism in the United Methodist Church (suitable for all denominations),  50 min.

For youth:
    DVY- 548      Artist-driven Bible Study  - Storms     (Bible studies that connect music to the Message featuring SONICFLOOd,                                         Superchick, Anthony Evans)  8-10 min each
    DVY-546       Surviving School  (Bluefish TV)   Helping kids think and talk about the issues they face in the hallways of today’s schools.
                                4 sess. 1-2 min. ea
    DVY-545        Identity: 4 Powerful Video Illustrations about the Search for Self  (Bluefish TV)  4 sess., 1-2 min. ea.
    DVY-544        Teens vs. Parents  A 4-part Bible study for youth groups  (Bluefish TV) 9-12 min. ea.
    DVY-542        Sex.Dating   A 4-part Bible study for youth groups (Bluefish TV)  11-13  min. ea.
    DVY-543        I Am Getting to Know God  (Bluefish TV)  4 sess., 11-15 min. ea. 
    DVB-518        Liquid  series:  Crossing – five studies from the book of Joshua
                                               Mirror Image – five of Jesus’ parables set in modern day Orange County, CA    5 sess. ea,  6-10 min. ea.

For youth/adult:
    DVV-555         Simply Enough with Tony Campolo and Shane Chaiborne – straight talk on simple, just living.   6 sess., 12 min. ea.
    DVG-512         NOOMA  -   You, Store, Today, Name, Open   around 15 min. ea.
    DVW-855        Tex Mix – Stories of Earthy Mysticism with Tex Sample  (stories and storytelling pointers)  91 min.

For adult studies:
    DVN – 825        Eclipsing Empire:  Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God with John Dominic Crossan  and Marcus Borg    12 sess.,
                                   200 min. total
    DVW-847.2       Forgiveness  (Living the Good Life Together Series)  6 sess.,  12 min. ea
    DVI-513            Lighten Up:  A Religious Response to Global Warming  40 min.
    DVN-826          Invitation to Romans Kit (Disciple Bible Study)  8 sess., 25 min. ea.
    DVW-853         Streams of Living Water with Richard Foster  13 sess., 325 min. total
    DVW-856         Just Walk Across the Room:  Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith with Bill Hybels    8 sess., 18-26 min. ea.
    DVB-813          Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today with Walter Brueggemann   5 sess., 60min. ea.
    DVW-850         Living the Questions 2:  An Introduction to Progressive Christianity  21 sess., 20 min. ea.
    DVW-852         Prayer by Philip Yancey     6 sess., 90 min. total
    VCI-805.1-.3    Science and Religion with Lawrence Principe  3 videos, 12 lectures
    DVC-817          Lost Christianities by Biblical Archaeological Society  12 lec. 1 hr. each
    DVC-819          Christianity’s Family Tree with Adam Hamilton   An inspiring vision of 8 Christian denominations and faith traditions. 
                                   8 sess., 131 min.

This is a sampling of the new resources we’ve added to our collection.  We look forward to serving you as you serve in your faith communities.