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MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER

MEDIA UPDATE – July, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT MINISTRY SERIES

The Media Resource Center recently received a gift from Trinity United Methodist Church of Sunnyvale of several sets of youth/adult Bible studies based on old favorite TV series. With practical applications for daily living, all of these series feature classic episodes of the TV program with relevant scriptures for use as modern parables on the teachings of Jesus. Each of the video series has 2 to 4 videos with 3 or 4 episodes on each video.

THE BONANZA BIBLE STUDY (VCB-815)

features stories of the Cartwright family and the way in which important values are played out in their interactions with others.

Vol. 1 Transformation – Calling – Judgment –

Redemption

Vol. 2 Justice – Fear – Greed – Compassion

Vol. 3 Fathers – Jealousy – Kindness – Revenge.

THE MAYBERRY BIBLE STUDY (VCB-816)

features stories of Sheriff Andy Griffith, his son Opie, and his assistant Barney Fife as they become involved in complicated situations that ultimately result in the triumph of right.

Vol. 1 Service – Peace – Mercy – Commitment

Vol. 2 Pride – Accountability – Trouble – Teaching

Vol. 3 Courage – Folly – Gossip – Discernment

Vol. 4 Values – Temptation – Encouragement –

Guidance

THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES BIBLE STUDY (VCB-817 features the antics and trials of the Beverly Hillbillies as they try to settle into a foreign environment.

Vol. 1 Blessings – Change – Truth – Motives

Vol. 2 Humility – Forgiveness – Generosity – Belief

Vol. 3 Appearances – Acceptance – Love - Idols

THE D.V.D. BIBLE STUDY (VCB-819) features the Dick Van Dyke cast humorously dealing with life’s complications and resolving life’s problems with righteous values.

Vol. 1 Family – Home – Trust

Vol. 2 Flights – Loyalty – Brotherly Love

GILLIGAN’S ISLAND AND THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS (DVB-818) is a Bible study on DVD featuring the amusing adventures of shipwreck victims on a deserted island. Each episode deals with one of the “seven deadly sins:” Sloth, Anger, Pride, Lust, Envy, Greed, and Gluttony.