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Burning Bright

Type: VHS
Author: UmComm
( Confirmation , General , New Members , Outreach , Sunday School , United Methodist , Worship )

A film on the heritage of United Methodism with leader's guide. A fast-moving, vivid collection of sights and sounds from our past. A colorful overview of who we have been and where we have been as a people - and suggests who we are today and perhaps where we may go in the future.

Fuzzy Tale, A

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Caring , Children , Children's Ministry , General , Love )

This story is a parable about 'warm fuzzies', which are , in plain English, acts of positive attention and recognition. In the ideal world of the film warm fuzzies are freely given and received, but then fear changes everything. Comes with leader's guide.

God, Why?

Type: DVD
Author: UMComm
( Asia , Coping , Faith , General , Grief/Death , Mission , Tsunamis )

Feelings of grief and a loss of a spiritual compass are common when natural disasters strike. We ask questions that we all struggle to answer: Why would God allow such a terrible thing? Is this a sign of God's wrath? This important two-session small group resource, with accompanying study guide, helps people of faith through a myriad of emotions. Influential Christian leaders provide light for the journey to understand God's activity when natural disasters occur. Using the South Asia...

How Do You Deal With Drugs?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Alcohol , Christian Life , Drugs , Education , Faith , Friendship , General , Peer Pressure , Youth )

Are there drugs and alcohol in your school? How do you decide about using drugs or drinking? How does your faith help you? What if a friend pressures you?

How Do You Know What is Right

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Christian Life , Ethics , Faith , General , God , Values/Ethics , Youth )

Explores the questions: is it hard to know what is right, is it hard to do what's right, does God work through your instincts.

How Much Stuff Do You Need?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Attitude , Christian Life , Faith , General , Materialism , Youth )

Explores: the difference between wants and needs, teenage jobs, expensive things, what causes one to want things they don't need, how do you trust God to provide and still take responsibility for yourself.

Igniting Ministry TV Commercials

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Communication , General , Outreach , Television , United Methodist , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

11 30-second spots as part of the Igniting Ministry Campaign. Love Letter, Advice, I Believe, Daughter Sleeping, It Rained Today (4), A Thousand Hands, Dominoes (2 - 1 is in Spanish)

Introduction to UMTV.ORG

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Films/Movies/Video Cameras , General , Media/Technology , Technology , Television , United Methodist )

Great introduction to UMTV.ORG, which is a program from the United Methodist Communications office broadcast free over the internet frequently (roughly weekly). Anyone can watch a UMTV program. They cover current topics affecting United Methodists and the world around us. Some segments are picked up and aired by major networks like NBC and CBS.

Introduction to UMTV.ORG (DVD)

Type: DVD
Author: UMComm
( Communication , General , Mission , Modern/Contemporary , Outreach , United Methodist , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Great introduction to UMTV.ORG, which is a program from the United Methodist Communications office broadcast free over the internet frequently (roughly weekly). Anyone can watch a UMTV program. They cover current topics affecting United Methodists and the world around us. Some segments are picked up and aired by major networks like NBC and CBS.

Is Loving Yourself Easy?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Attitude , Christian Life , Faith , General , God , Self-Esteem , Youth )

Explores the questions: what would make you more acceptable to yourself, from whom do you need acceptance, how do you know God loves you.

Nativity, The

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Art/Religion , Christmas , Christmas Eve , General , Global , Symbols )

The coming of the Christ Child is shown through 70 crèches from around the world. Designed to help the viewer to appreciate the universal hope of Christmas as experienced by people from every corner of the earth.

Picture Perfect Jesus

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Art/Religion , General , Jesus )

Tells the story of the popular painting, "Head of Christ," by Warner Sallman. It is a balanced approach, documenting not only the picture's unusual popularity, but also the artistic, theological, and social criticism leveled at it. Video has five parts (nine minutes each) and could be used in any educational setting of an hour or more for adults.

Red Bird Missionary Conference 2003

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( General , Mission , North America , Outreach , Poverty , United Methodist , United States )

For over 75 years, the Red Bird Missionary Conference through its churches and agencies, has been ministering to the needs of people in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky - the heart of Appalachia. Captures both the essential programs and the spirit of the wide variety of ministries carried on under the auspices of the Red Bird Missionary Conference, including the agencies of Henderson Settlement, Red Bird Mission, and Red Bird Medical Center. Includes a 15-minute full story segment...

Supporting Leadership for Life: The Black College Fund

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( African American , College , General , History , United Methodist , United States )

2 part video. Part 1 is 8 min and explains the UM Black College Fund's history and new vision. Part 2 includes four 60-90 second vignettes useful in a variety of settings, includign worship. Comes with presentation and resource guide.

Talking About God : How can Believers live Together?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

How can believers live together? Sheep in other folds; putting together community

Talking About God : How do You Talk About God?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Faith , General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

How do you talk about God? The problem of language; what does prayer do?; theology and story.

Talking About God : What is God Doing?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Faith , General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

What is God doing? Does God intervene?; what does God want from the church?; Are we content?

Talking About God : What's your Experience of God?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Faith , General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

Hear leading ministers, theologians, and contemporary Christian and Jewish people of faith discuss: What's your experience of God? God unexpected; a tin ear for god?; discovering God in Jesus; experiencing God in the Bible; pivotal moments.

Talking About God : Where is God in Your Life?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Faith , General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

Where is God in your life? God in suffering; a sense of God's presence; yearning for God.

Talking About God : Who are You to God?

Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
( Faith , General , God , Group Study , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth )

Who are you to God? Are you good enough? Does God need you? Does God have a plan for your life?
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