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BRAZIL.  (See Mission Magazine 1997)  (Portion 10 Min)

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BRAZIL : A Faithful Response. 1997  (26 Min.) Resource video for the Education for Mission study on Brazil looks at issues of equality, the welfare of children, and spirituality in contemporary Brazil.  Involvement of three Protestant denominations (Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian) is highlighted in work among street children.  Brazil is 6th largest country in the world, with many people of active faith, large cities, much poverty, and many issues confronting it. [Friendship Press]  

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CUBA: Three Faith Perspectives, 1998 (29 Min)  Produced by Rod Booth and the Berkeley Studio (United Church of Canada). This colorful and intriguing video shows in dramatic interviews how three Cuban Christians practice their faith in the wake of the Cuban revolution. Ysel Pérez is a Methodist laywoman who remained in Cuba after Castro came to power. The Rev. Carlos Ham-Stanard, only two when the revolution began, is secretary of the Presbyterian Reformed Church in Cuba. The Rev. Tony Ramos is now a Baptist professor in Miami. Their stories lay to rest many myths and raise significant questions for Christians in North America to ponder. A study guide is included. [Friendship Press]

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2000 (8 Min)  Recommended to use with Mission Study on Mexico.  Methodist Churches are in a minority in these countries.  Major concern is combining commitment to Jesus Christ with a sense of social justice, while working with the poor. [GBGM  Permanent Fund #025100 promotional.]

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Faith and Change: The Church in China and Hong Kong 1996 (28 min). Video looks at--1) History, life and current situation of the church in China; 2) Role of churches in Hong Kong and their apprehensions as 1997 approaches;  3) Implications of the rapid growth and change in this region for North Americans.  Christians in China and Hong Kong talk about their hopes, their fears and their faith, and reflect on what it means for those of us in North America to be in partnership with them. Study Guide included [Friendship Press]

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India & Pakistan (See Mission studies video 2005. Portion of the study (about13 Min)

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Indonesia Rushing into Tomorrow 1997 (30 Min) Looks at some of the traditional sources of Indonesian culture to help us understand it better.  Also looks at some of the difficult problems the country faces, such as the status of East Timor.  Though Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, Christianity and other religions affect its culture and society.  As Indonesia rushes toward industrialization, it retains many of the features of a post-industrial society, making a unique blend of old and new.   Study guide included  [Friendship Press]

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Vietnam Today: Through American Eyes 2001 (21 Min) Group of American Christians visited Vietnam to see the land, to meet the people, and to learn about the work of Church World Service, a ministry of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and how through their donations CWS supports health, sanitation, and education projects with the Vietnamese people.  This is their view of Vietnam Today.  Twenty-one minutes in four segments. [Friendship Press]                   

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Why We Care: the Church in Mexico  2002 (27 Min) Originally released in February 1996, shows that the needs and issues addressed by the featured congregations are still present. A study guide is included

Journey of your Mission Dollars 1996 (15 Min) Begins with a brief history of women dedicated to mission and traces pledge-to-mission gifts of United Methodist Women. It illustrates the decision-making process that allows dollars to be used for mission and details where the money goes. Maps show project locations around the world. A separate seven-minute segment highlights projects.

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Treasurer's Guide: your Link to Mission 1996 (17 Min) 2 copies. This video takes local, district, and conference treasurers through their paces, and shows treasurer’s forms with instructions to assist them in understanding the important role they play as treasurers of United Methodist Women

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Healing the Whole Person 1999 (25 Min) In this video you can learn about the vital Comprehensive Community-based Primary Health Care movement in Latin America and India. Together, the video and study guide provide a four-session course for adults and youth. Includes study guide.  [GBGM

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Abundant Living (See Mission Magazine 2001) (10 Min) Related to study of Global Health and Christian Response-ability

Charter for Racial Justice - A History. 1992 (15 Min)  Illustrates the history of the Women’s Division work on the Charter for Racial Justice. This is an excellent resource for all levels of United Methodist Women and for the general church as well. Includes one script/guide. Packet available includes a Study Action Guide which accompanied a filmstrip no longer available, but has Pre-Post Discussion and Activities.

Empowering Viewers for Music Videos  1996 (22 Min)  A video and study guide on violence and gender stereotyping in music videos, and how media literacy enables viewers to view media critically.  Useful for youth leaders and youth.[GBGM/Women’s Division]

In Search of Racial Justice 1995 (40 Min) May be used with study of Charter for Racial Justice. Profiles experiences of five women.    Leader’s Guide and Script.    [In packet with other video on Racial Justice.]

Journeys of the Spirit: God's People in an Urban Culture. 2000 (30 Min) Looks at U.S. urbanization and reviews the urban ministries of The United Methodist Church. Views immigration and homelessness, as well as our rich cultural diversity

To do Justice: Christian Social Responsibility 1997 (17 Min)  Shows the work of the Section of Christian Social Responsibility, United Methodist Women’s Division’s historical commitment to justice issues, and how decisions on social justice issues are made. A good training video on why and how United Methodist Women get involved in social justice.

UN, The: The Earth's Hope 1995 (29 Min)  For 50 years the United Nations has struggled with issues of peace and justice, economic haves and have-nots, the clash of cultural perspectives, and the environment.  Video looks at the story of the UN along with the formative and supportive role of the churches.   Leader’s guide included.

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WTO - The Whole World In Whose Hands? 2000 (29 Min)  (World Trade Organization)  Video discusses issues of this group of 134 member nations joined together to cut tariffs and remove barriers to free trade, while not dealing with environmental issues or labor issues.  Even the poorest nations are not involved with WTO.  Issues involved also include slavery in Burma and elsewhere; agribusiness and genetically altered foods; and subsistence farming.  Major issues of human rights and dignity. Includes packet of materials on WTO.   [GBGM] .
[NOTE: World Trade Center Terrorist Attack on  9/11/2001

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Deaconess: Is This a Calling for You? 2005 (18 Min) Video [or DVD can be ordered from the Service Center]  illustrating the call, life and varied ministries, in both church-related and helping professions, of the modern deaconess. Note: There are several deaconesses in Florida.  The United Methodist Cooperative Ministries agency located in Clearwater (Gulf Central District) is directed by Deaconess Donna Ratzlaff.

The Face of Mission. Updated (10 Min) Highlights the need for structures for Christian witness and outreach, missionaries who will witness through their own cultures and in their own countries.  We even anticipate missionaries coming to the U.S.  Throughout history, nearly 50,000 missionaries have worked over 5 continents.  Mission work is ever evolving and changing, showing workers in the field helping with fruit trees, work with the poor and the sick, and involvement of the Women’s Division, GBGM.  Promotional for UMW

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God's Transforming Mission - The 21st Century 1999 (18 Min) Discuses the need for Europe and American to be re-evangelized.  Presents some of the major mission challenges Christians will confront in the 21st century:  Mission among the world’s poor; Ministry to children and youth; Impact of globalization; and Reconciliation among nations and peoples.  Illustrates current activities which point the way to creative action.   Study guide included.

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Mission Magazine 1998 1st Edition. (30 Min) National Missions Institutions.     Video shows a variety of ministries in which the General Board of Global Ministries is currently involved through its National Mission Institutions: includes info on Atlantic Street Settlement, Seattle, WA ;  Tacoma Community House, Tacoma WA ; Crossroads, Salt Lake City, UT ; Houchen Community Center, El Paso, TX ; La Mujer Obrero, project supported by Women’s Division which helps women who are unemployed because of NAFTA ; and  a refugee from El Salvador becomes a United Methodist and returns to his home to start a new UMC there. [GBGB]                                         

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To Russia with God's Love 1992 (60 Min) After the fall of Communism, many people were out of work and there was a scarcity of food while there was a surge of spiritual growth.  The Methodist churches have worked as Ecumenical partners with other churches in Russia.  Although the Russian Orthodox church is the majority church, it did not have enough resources to handle all humanitarian aide needed.  UMCOR became the lead agency for the Ecumenical group to dispense humanitarian aide.  Russian faith communities used lists of poor people (primarily elderly, single parents & children, unemployed)  to give UMCOR for dispensing aide.  Methodist churches in North America planned to make packages for shipping to Russia for the Russia Project. [Promotional video for Russia Project]

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Mission Magazine 1995  (30 Min) UN; Ecclesiastes; Europe.  [GBGM]

Mission Magazine 1997  (30 Min) Brazil—about country, children, and the UMC there.; Violence—about a place in Kansas City with the work on teaching law to solve problems and abused women; and  Joshua—about Native Americans and their “sacred land” and what we are doing to destroy it in New Mexico.   Each section 10 minutes in length.

Mission Magazine 1998 Edition #3 (30 Min) Special Schools of Christian Mission edition of Mission Magazine features the following study themes:   Indonesia; The Bible: Origins and Foundations; Refugee Resettlement

Mission Magazine 1999 Edition #2 (30 Min) This edition of Mission Magazine includes segments that are a part of the Women’s Division Mission study program for 1999-2000.  Schools of Christian Mission :  The Bible: Part II -- Interpretation & Authority;  Missions in the 21st Century; Humanity Comes of Age.  Each section about 10 min. in length. [GBGM]