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Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?
Type: DVD
Author: Rick McKinely, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder
Author: Rick McKinely, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder
Rick McKinley and Chris Seay know they're not the only ones who are tired of how consumerism has stolen the soul of Christmas. In Advent Conspiracy, they invite individuals, families, home groups, and entire churches to join the groundswell of Christ-followers who choose to make Christmas what it should be-a joyous celebration of Jesus' birth that enriches their hearts and the world around them, not a retail circus that depletes their pocketbooks and defeats their spirits. Through this...
At a Loss for Words
Type: VHS
Author: Hamilton, Charity
Author: Hamilton, Charity
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Caring
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Death/Dying
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Family
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Family/Parenting
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Friendship
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General
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Grief/Death
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Pastoral Care
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How to Help Those You Care for in a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Newborn Death Experience. You care, but you don't know how to show it. Teaches spouses, family, friends, neighbors, and early caregivers - clergy, doctors, nurses, and counselors - how to help and what to say and do. Includes resource guide.
Being Disciples of Jesus
Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony
Author: Campolo, Tony
Helps us 'count the cost' of discipleship by exploring issues like purity, being witnesses, helping and caring for people, giving, and living the full life Jesus promised.
Caring Evangelism: A Visitation Program for Congregations
Type: BOOK
Author: Braden and Clement
Author: Braden and Clement
In 7 practical sessions, training for a visitation program that combines evangelism with in-depth training in the skills of caregiving. Leader's Guide and Participant's Workbook.
Caring from the Inside Out: How to Help Youth Show Compassion
Type: BOOK
Author: Sa, Soozung
Author: Sa, Soozung
Covers the short and long-term benefits of caring youth, Jesus as the ultimate example, and ways to help youth care within the church, within different age groups, and into the community.
Caring One by One: A Guide for Good Neighbors
Type: BOOK
Author: Ewers, Duane A.
Author: Ewers, Duane A.
A short booklet offering ideas on how to care for and about others, in church, Sunday school, your neighborhood and community, and even around the world. Full of easy-to-read ideas and thoughts.
Challenge to Care, The
Type: BOOK
Author: Simpson, Charles
Author: Simpson, Charles
A fresh look at how pastors and lay leaders relate to the people of God. Shows you how to commit your life more fully to Christ. Contains practical, biblically based advice and direction for anyone who is responsible, formally or informally, for others in the Body of Christ (including mentors, counselors, ordained persons, parents and spouses)
Cosmic Christmas, A
Type: VHS
Author:
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Animated. A young boy tries to explain to three visitors from outer space the true meaning of Christmas, but everywhere they look are signs of greed and commercialism. A harrowing rescue from an ice pond unites the townspeople in the spirit of loving and caring. With discussion guide.
Dating Movie, The
Type: VHS
Author:
Author:
Drama, comedy, and interviews present dating with all its pitfall and all its glories - from first dates to breaking up and everything in between! Christian humorist Pat Hurley helps teens to laugh at themselves - and to take other people's feelings seriously.
Davey & Goliath: New Year Promise
Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
Author: Lutheran Church of America
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!
Do You Care? Compassion in the Sunday School
Type: BOOK
Author: Ewers, Duane A.
Author: Ewers, Duane A.
Care-full ideas for Christian teachers and educators. Shows how the Sunday school, from volunteer teachers to professional educators can care for hurting people. Explains how you can listen to people, include people, accept all people as God does, create a physical environment in your class which shows your sensitivity and love.
En Peligro: Tu Hijo en un Mundo Hostil
Type: BOOK
Author: Arnold, Johann Christoph
Author: Arnold, Johann Christoph
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Caring
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Children at Risk
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Family
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Family/Parenting
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General
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Parenting
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Spanish Language
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Teacher Training
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**in Spanish** Endangered: Your Child in a Hostile World. Book for mothers, fathers, teachers and those who want to be more effective. Shows you how by transforming the way you view children and empowering you to act on the innate wisdom you already posses.
Friend to Friend: How You Can Help a Friend Through a Problem
Type: BOOK
Author: Stone and Keefauver
Author: Stone and Keefauver
Shows a simple step-by-step process that you can use to lead your friend through a problem. This approach works with any age: adult to adult, adult to youth, youth to youth. Now you'll be ready to respond in Christian love when your friends really need you.
Friend to Friend: How You Can Help a Friend Through a Problem
Type: BOOK
Author: Stone and Keefauver
Author: Stone and Keefauver
Designed for youth to read, this book shows you a simple step-by-step process that you can use to lead your friend through a problem. It works with any age, so you'll be ready to respond in Christian love when your friends really need you.
Fuzzy Tale, A
Type: VHS
Author: UMComm
Author: UMComm
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.
Gerbert: Lost and Found: Rejoicing In the Arms of the Good Shepherd
Type: VHS
Author: Smith and Freyss
Author: Smith and Freyss
In this video Gerbert begins to understand that we are created to do good works for God's glory. Kids learn that doing a good work for someone is like giving them a beautiful gift.
Growing Compassionate Kids: Helping Kids See Beyond Their Backyard
Type: BOOK
Author: Johnson, Jan
Author: Johnson, Jan
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Caring
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Children
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Christian Life
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Faith
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Family/Parenting
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General
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Parent/Child Relationship
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Parenting
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For individual or group study. Guides parents, grandparents and caregivers with thoughtful teaching, compelling illustrations, and practical suggestions.
Help Lord, My Whole Life Hurts
Type: BOOK
Author: Mayhall, Carole
Author: Mayhall, Carole
Explores the measures God uses to "strip away" our dependence on other things. Examines the despair, doubt, and numbness that often accompany His stripping processes, and she gently shares how to survive during those times.
How We Became a More Caring Congregation
Type: BOOK
Author: Marshall, Maxine
Author: Marshall, Maxine
This is the story of one congregation's journey into more personal concern and mutual help. It suggests many ways to deepen and extend the church's varied ministries of care - especially through the appointment of a Coordinator of Congregational Care.
Living Choices: Health Care
Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
Author: UMCom
From Catch the Spirit. Emphasizes the dificult and complex choices we face as Christians and responsible members of society. Crisis in our health care system: volunteer hospice worker, caregivers for chronically-ill loved ones support one another. A church and community ofganization fun a clinic. Churches, corporations, doctors, and an insurance company provide health insurance for children. Includes discussion guide.