Northern California Ecumenical
Media Resource Center

- K- (Presbyterian)

CDK-500    MISSION AND WITNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST:  A BRIEF OVERVIEW - (A); CD; Includes Powerpoint Presentation; 24 min. Guide; Presby. Church (USA), 2006.

The self-running PowerPoint presentation focuses on the current and historic Presbyterian witness in the countries of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.  The CD also contains the Resolution on the Middle East adopted by the 209th General Assembly.  Additional information to be printed on handouts is also available on the CD.

CDK-501    PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA):  MISSION AND WITNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST:  A BRIEF OVERVIEW - (A); CD; PowerPoint presentation; 24 min.; Guide; Presby. Ch. (U.S.A), Peacemaking Program; 2006.
       
This self-running PowerPoint presentation focuses on the current and historic Presbyterian witness in the countries of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.  The CD also contains the Resolution on the Middle East adopted by the 219th General Assembly Additional information on handouts is also available.

VCK-501 SYMBOLS - PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, U.S.A.- (J/A); 4:30 min.; No script; 1985.

Presented at General Assembly. The symbolic elements that make up the symbols of the church are explained and combined to explain the symbol by the use of pictures without words. The cinematography and background music provide a devotional, as well as educational, experience.

VCK-503 MISSION YEARBOOK VIDEO- (Y/A); Presby. Church. (Descriptions vary with each annual edition).

.12 HOPE IS THE LAST THING TO DIE (Children in Brazil)- (Y/A); 24 min.; Guide; Presby. Ch. USA, 1991.

Help for millions of abandoned "street children" in Brazil is documented.

.13 WITH ALL GOD'S PEOPLE- (Y/A); 17:44 min.; Guide; Presby. Ch. USA, 1992.

Narrated by Ben Weir, the video answers questions about the future of Presbyterian global mission and church expectations of those commissioned to serve. It is a kaleidoscope of colorful and deeply moving images from 16 nations.

.14 WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?- (Y/A); 17:41 min.; Guide; Presbyterian Church USA, 1993.

Documents the specific efforts of Presbyterians in Los Angeles, Louisville, and New York City who struggle to take an authentic Christian witness into the midst of the economic and social crises of these urban centers.

VCK-517 GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS- (A); Time varies by individual video; Presby. Ch., U.S.A.

A video record of the highlights of the Presbyterian General Assembly annual meetings. New videos added on a regular basis.
 

VCK-521 SO, YOU'VE BEEN ELECTED AN ELDER- (A); 56 min.; Guide and workbook; Pres. Pub. H., 1990.

Designed to prepare newly-elected elders. Covers personal faith, doctrine and government, and duties of the office. A workbook of exercises and reflection questions accompanies the video.

VCK-524 ESSENTIAL TENETS OF THE REFORMED FAITH & TOURING THE CREEDS by Dr. Jack Rogers- (Y/A); 30 min. & 52 min.; Guide; KCSM, 1989.

Valuable tool for reviewing the major themes of the confessions and creeds of the Reformed churches. Also overviews church history. (Useful for training elders and deacons).

VCK-527 THE PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL: HYMNS, PSALMS, AND SPIRITUAL SONGS- (A); 17 min.; Pres. Pub. House, 1990.

A video to accompany the sampler of the new Presbyterian. hymnal.

VCK-528 GHOST RANCH: "COMING HOME"- (A); 29 min.; Jack Lieb Productions, 1990.

Video tells about Ghost Ranch, a National Adult Study Center of the Presbyterian Church.

VCK-541 SO, YOU'VE BEEN ELECTED A DEACON- (Y/A); 44 min.; Workbook; Presby. Church, USA, 1991.

A four-part course in deacon preparation.

Part 1 - The Office of Deacon

Part 2 - Presbyterian Faith and Order

Part 3 - Deacons at Work

Part 4 - Duties and Ordination

A workbook of exercises and reflection questions accompanies the video.

VCK-542 SO, YOU'RE BECOMING A NEW MEMBER- (Y/A); 65 min.; Guide & workbook; Pres. Ch., USA, 1991.

A 5-part course for new member preparation.

Part 1 - Presbyterian Membership

Part 2 - Presbyterian History in America

Part 3 - Presbyterian Beliefs

Part 4 - Presbyterian Governance

Part 5 - Presbyterian Mission

A workbook of exercises and reflection questions accompanies the video.

VCK-551 A VISIT WITH COREY NELSON (Mission Volunteer International)- (Y/A); 9:57 min.; No guide; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994.

Corey Nelson talks about his experiences as a Presbyterian missionary/youth worker in Northern Ireland. He tells of the tragedy of the conflict there and of the joy of using his musical and juggling abilities in his ministry.

VCK-566 COMMON GROUND: RECLAIMING CHRISTIAN UNITY THROUGH THE GREAT ENDS OF THE CHURCH- (A); 13:27 min.; Guide; Presbyterian Publ. Corp., 1997.

Provides background material for a current study of the six great goals of the Presbyterian Church.

VCK-579 LIFE ABUNDANT: CELEBRATING HEALTH, HEALING AND WHOLENESS- (A); 11 min.; No Guide; Presby. Ch. USA, 1999.

This video is designed to introduce the ministry of health, healing, and wholeness. Health Ministries seeks to meet the everyday needs of people in real ways. The video illustrates how Presbyterians are becoming involved in educating, serving, and advocating for members of their congregations and communities.

VCK-580 PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH TRIENNIUM SERIES- (Y); 20 min.; No guide; Media Services, Presby. Ch. USA, 2001+.

This video series lets the viewer experience the many facets of the national Presbyterian Youth Triennium. Updated every three years.

The video has been designed to inform the Presbyterian Church of the mission and goals of the office of African American Leadership Training and Resource Development. It features highlights from the first lay leaders' training retreat held in Stony Point, New York, in August of 1998.

VCK-585 'TIL THE WORLD IS FED - THE PRESBYTERIAN HUNGER PROGRAM- (A); 15 min.; Guide; Presbyterian Church, 1999.

The video tells the story of the Presbyterian Hunger Program's efforts to alleviate hunger and its causes. It is shot in ten locations in the United States and Latin America and shows the PHP's five program areas: direct food relief, development assistance, public policy advocacy, hunger education, and lifestyle integrity.

VCK-587 GROWING CHURCHES IN HOPE-(A); 8:35 min.; No guide; Presby. Church, USA, 2000.

The video highlights Evangelism and Church Development's area of ministry including Church Growth Centers, reaching emerging generations, racial, ethnic, and immigrant groups. Includes also congregational ministry using electronic media.

VCK-588 MOTIVATED BY GOSPEL, NOT BY LAW- (A); 19 min.; Guide; Presby. General Assembly Comm. on Representation, 2000.

This video with study guide explains the role of Committees on Representation within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Discussion questions are proposed to help stimulate thought about inclusiveness, diversity, and representation issues.

VCK-589 PEOPLE INVESTING IN PEOPLE- (A); 19:30 min.; No guide; Pres. Comm. on the Self Development of People, 2000 May be updated.

This Self-Development of People video showcases the stories of four "partners"--people from four distinct areas of our Western Hemisphere--Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky, and Chile.

VCK-590 PRESBYTERIANS IN SPACE: FAITH STORIES-(Y/A); 30 min.; Guide; Association of Pres. Church Educators, 2000.

The video presents the faith stories of Presbyterian astronauts as they respond to questions about the effect of their space flights on their spiritual lives. Dr. Victor Pentz is the interviewer.

VCK-591 GOT A CALL: CALL TO MINISTRY FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS- (Y/YA); 8:48 min.; No Guide; Pres. Church (U.S.A.); 2000.

This brief video is designed to help youth and young adults explore the concept of Call to Ministry. Seminary and college students as well as Rodger Nishioka, Freda Gardner, and Doug Oldenburg share what it means to be called by God to be involved in Christian ministry. The video reminds the viewers of how seminaries equip those who are called.

VCK-592 ABUNDANT HEALTH SERIES: YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL RESPONSE- (A); 10 min.; Guide; Pres. Church (U.S.A), 2000.

Helps promote the availability of the Board of Pension's RESPONSE program, an Employee Assistance Program. The video provides details on

how RESPONSE can help Plan Members deal with many personal problems.

VCK-593 CALL TO ACTION- (A); 7:30 min.; No Guide; Pres. Ch. U.S.A., 2000.

This video issues the call for congregations to be actively involved in the support of the seminaries through the Theological Education Fund. It shows how the moneys received are allocated to eleven seminaries. Information about how congregations can provide support for all seminaries on an annual basis is included.

VCK-594 200 YEARS OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN- (A); 25 min.; Guide; Pres. Ch. U.S.A., 2001

This video is an introduction to the history of Presbyterian Women, which began 200 years ago when women had no role outside the home. Two centuries after the first Presbyterian women gathered to pray and donate their hard-earned pennies to the church, Presbyterian Women continue to take Christ into every area of life.

VCK-595 MISSION YEARBOOK VIDEOS, VOL. II-(Y/A); New videos annually; Guide; Presby. Ch. U.S.A., 2000+.

A new series of Mission Yearbook videos to supplement the Vol. I series. (See VCK-503). Descriptions vary with each annual addition.

.1 WHOEVER WELCOMES THIS CHILD WELCOMES ME- 28 min.; 2000.

This video presents a montage of the unmet needs of children in this country and around the world and features specific ways in which the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is working to meet those needs. The video goes along with the Year of the Child emphasis. (June, 2000-June, 2001)

.2 SO SEND I YOU- 20 min.; 2000.

Video chronicles how congregations, Presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly Council partner to witness to the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world. Hosted by Marian McClure, SO SEND I YOU takes the viewer to a congregation in Georgia, a synod's mobile ministry in Ohio and Michigan, a social service agency in Washington, and to the Philippines to see the Gospel carried to the whole world.

VCK-596 OVERTURE ADVOCATES' PRESENTATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINATION STANDARDS- (A); 69 min. ; Two Guides; Covenant Network of Presbyterians, 2001.

This video shows a Power Point-assisted presentation given by the Overture Advocates from 26 Presbyteries at the 213th General Assembly to the Ordination Standards Committee.

VCK-597 WHO ARE WE PRESBYTERIANS?- (JH/A); 17 min.; Guide; Presbyterian Church USA, 2001.

The video shows what it means to be a Presbyterian. It shows that Presbyterians come in all shapes, sizes, ages, ethnicities, and theologies. In spite of being diverse, Presbyterians share a common history, form of government, and set of beliefs. The video is an excellent tool for church school, officer training, new members class, etc. It is an update of VCK-513.1.

VCK-598 PENTECOST OFFERING- (E/A); 6 min.; No guide; Presbyterian Church USA, 2002.

An excellent tool for a variety of interpretive settings, such as Presbytery meetings, Sunday School classes, youth and adult gatherings, and Minute for Missions.

May be updated.

VCK-599 HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PREVENTABLE MEDICAL MISTAKES series- (A); 2 videos; Guides; The Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., 2002.

These two videos help people protect themselves against preventable medical mistakes. The videos describe five steps people can take to protect themselves and their family members.

.1 FOR ACTIVE MEDICAL PLAN MEMBERS- (13:20 min.)
.2 FOR RETIREES (12:38 min.)

VCK-600 INTERFAITH LISTENING PILOT PROGRAM- (A); 2 20-min. segments; Guide; Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., 2002.

This video tells the story of the visits of eighteen Christians and Muslims from ten countries who spoke in more than one hundred places during a two-week travel hosted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and presbyteries in September 2002.

DVK-600    INTERFAITH LISTENING PROGRAM - (A); 2 segments; 8:09 & 21:21; Guide available on computer; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 2004.

Segment one is the 2002-2004 Interfaith Listening Program (8:09 min.).  Segment two is a repeat of the original 2002 Interfaith Listening Pilot Project, Part Two (21:21 min.).

VCK-601 NETWORKERS: SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROJECT- (Y/A); 11:57 min.; No guide; Presbyterian Church U.S.A., 2003.

The video shows the work of Networkers, a group from the Presbyterian Church who make mosquito nets for the women and children of Africa who are in danger of contracting malaria. The African country featured is Malawi. Americans help with the project.

VCK-602 FACES OF MISSION- (Y/A); 12:45 min.; No guide; PCUSA, 2003.

The video explores international mission service opportunities in the PCUSA. Featured are Rev. Marian McClure, Director, World Ministries Divisio.n, and others.

VCK-603 IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH: THE DIRECTORY FOR WORSHIP- (A); 25 min.; Guide; Partial animation; Interlink Video Productions Inc., 1991.

This video introduces Presbyterians to the Directory of Worship, a guide for the worship life of the church. It was created especially for the spiritual needs of a diverse church in the 21st century. The study guide was compiled by noted Christian educator, Rev. Donald Griggs.

VCK-604/DVK-604 SHARING OUR BLESSINGS- (A); ca. 5 min.; No Guide; Self-Development of People, Pres. Ch., U.S.A., 2004

"Sharing Our Blessings" is a visual thank you to Presbyterians for the lives and communities they have changed through the Self-Development of People Ministry. (Video and DVD)

DVK-605 LIVING THE VISION: BECOMING A MULTICULTURAL CHURCH- (A); 3 sessions; 40 min.; No guide; Presby. Nat'l. Ministries, Div. Evangelism and Witness, 2004.

The video is a guide to developing a multicultural ministry in a church. The program lets the viewer hear from leading practitioners engaged in this type of ministry and takes him/her on a visit to some vibrant P.C. (U.S.A.) multicultural churches scattered across the country.

DVK-606 GOD'S MISSION OF GATHERING- (A); 3 sessions; 12:24 min.; No guide; Presby. Ch. - Worldwide Ministries Division, 2004.

Four Challenges for International Missions:

    1. Witnessing and Evangelizing Worldwide

    2. Equipping the Church for Transforming Mission

    3. Engaging in Ministries of Reconciliation, Justice, Healing, and Grace