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Davey & Goliath: Christmas Lost & Found

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Attitude , Children's Literature , Christmas , Friendship , General )

The classic characters Davey and Goliath come alive as they prepare for the Christmas season. In the process of decorating the house, buying the presents and picking out the tree, Davey just doesn't have the Christmas spirit. That all changes when Davey befriends the stranger in town—a new boy who works at the Christmas tree lot. Now Davey begins to both feel and understand what Christmas is all about.

Davey & Goliath: Face the Environment

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children's Literature , Earth , Ecology , Environment , General )

Includes two episodes: The Caretakers and Ready or Not The Caretakers: The thoughtless act of pouring red paint into a well, then seeing how hikers, motorist, campers and animals suffer from the pollution, teaches Davey that this is God's world, and we must all take responsibility as caretakers of it. Ready or Not: Davey & Goliath visit a park that has deteriorated greatly since their last visit. As they organize parents and friends to restore the park as a place of enjoyment, they learn...

Davey & Goliath: Halloween: Who Did It?

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children , Children's Literature , Forgiveness , General , Holidays , Reconciling )

This enchanting seasonal special opens with decorations in full swing for a Halloween party. To prepare for their Halloween guests, Davey & Goliath visit the baker. Davey tries to make donuts and makes a mess instead. The baker, Mr. Kloss, forgives him. Then they go on to visit Mr. Green, the bee keeper. Later that night, the kids all go to the Halloween party together, where Davey's space allien costume wins first prize. Davey and Sally, realizing no one can recognize them inside their...

Davey & Goliath: Happy Easter

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children , Children's Literature , Death/Dying , Family , General , Grief/Death )

Davey loves his Grandma very much. When Davey learns that his Grandma has died, he is so upset he can't play baseball and refuses comforting. At the annual Easter play, Davey learns that he will see Grandma, and Jesus too, someday in Heaven, and his grief turns to joy!

Davey & Goliath: Meet the Law

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children's Literature , Discipline , Forgiveness , General , Government , Leadership )

Includes two episodes: Help! and Officer Bob Help!: When Davey's friend Jonathan is in danger dangling from a flag pole, both boys learn a new appreciation of their policeman friend, Officer Dan. The officer is forced to make a quick decision in order to rescue Jonathan from his predicament. Officer Bob: Officer Bob tells the youngsters not to ride their bikes with someone on the handlebars. But Davey does with Sally. The result is a broken rule, broken wheel and a broken relationship with...

Davey & Goliath: New Year Promise

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Caring , Communication , Friendship , General )

Davey makes a New Year's resolution to stop yelling at Sally. Because he has trouble keeping this resolution, he decides not to talk to her at all. This leads to hurt feelings, and Sally runs away. This leads her on a snowy adventure and a valuable lesson learned just in time for the New Year!

Davey & Goliath: Thanksgiving Special: The Pilgrim Boy & The Big Apple

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children , Children's Literature , General , Sharing/Giving/Generosity , Thanksgiving )

Includes two episodes: Pilgrim Boy and Big Apple Pilgrim Boy: Studying about Pilgrims, Davey asks Dad about the meanings of “provide.” Through a flashback, the story shows how God provided for the Pilgrims through the Indians who taught a new lifestyle; a friendly Indian saves a Pilgrim boy from danger. Big Apple: Davey and Sally learn about sharing while picking apples.