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After 500 Years: The Journey Home

Type: VHS
Author: Latin American Council of Churches
( Central America , Culture , General , Social Justice , South America )

Seeks to communicate what if feels like to be part of the peoples (of Central and South America) who have received the impact of 500 years of domination by outside forces. It also tries to give a sense of what is involved in rebuilding the brokenness that has resulted over these 500 years.

Brazil - The Gospel and the Base Communities

Type: VHS
Author: Elliot, Charles
( General , Mission , South America )

Through the eyes of journalist Charles Elliot, explores the role of various religions in Brazil in the midst of great poverty and great wealth.

Brazil: A Faithful Response

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children at Risk , General , Mission , Social Justice , South America , Spiritual Growth , Urban Issues )

Looks at issues of equality, the welfare of children, and spirituality in contemporary Brazil. Involvement of 3 Protestant denominations (including Methodist) is highlighted in the favellas of Rio de Janeiro, among street children, and in an exciting mdeia ministry. Throughout, the faithful response of the Brazilian people to the needs of their country becomes clear.

Cry of My People, The: Out of Captivity in Latin America

Type: BOOK
Author: Arias and Arias
( Central America , Christian Life , Culture , General , Justice , Poverty , Social Justice , South America , Women )

Explains the present-day realities of Latin America (the authors are Bolivian citizens). Explores the staggering poverty and injustice, the meaning of development, the causes of underdevelopment, the role of women, and human rights. Also covers the role of Christianity.

De colores Means All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century

Type: BOOK
Author: Martinez, Elizabeth
( Central America , Community , Economy , General , Justice , Poverty , Racism , Social Justice , South America , Women )

Unique chicana voice of Ms. Martinez arises from more than 30 years of experience in the movements of civil rights, women's lib, and Latino/a empowerment. With sections on women's organizing, struggles for economic justice, and the Latino/a youth movements, appeals to readers and activists seeking to organize for the future and build new movements for liberation.

Images of the Church in Mission

Type: BOOK
Author: Driver, John
( Bible , Central America , Church History , General , Mission , South America , Visioning )

Studies 12 biblical images for understanding a church more in harmony with God's missionary purpose for his people. Communicates with power, reflecting the sense of identity in early Christian communities. This long-time teacher in Latin America explores images of pilgrimage, God's new order, peoplehood, and transformation.

Kusayapn Agricultural Institute Chile

Type: VHS
Author: Advance
( Children , Children at Risk , General , Mission , Outreach , South America )

This Methodist institute located in Chile near the Andes mountain is a short film that depicts life in the institute. In this film you will learn what this program is about and you will also see the many benefits that the native indian children receive.

Let the Children Live

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children at Risk , Food , General , Health Care , Mission , Outreach , South America )

A segment of a Catch the Spirit program on Bolivia. Explores children's health care outreach in the high mountains reaches of Bolivia.

Partners in the Mighty Works of God: A Manual for Non-Hispanic Churches in Ministry with Hispanics

Type: BOOK
Author: Harris and Harris
( Central America , General , Hispanic Ministry , Ministry , Mission , Multicultural , Outreach , South America , United Methodist , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

A manual for non-Hispanic churches in ministry with Hispanics. For those who want to start and/or strengthen their ministries with Hispanics. Delves into issues of community assessment, racism and its impact on Hispanics, stewardship and shared space and leadership. Follows the methodology of the National Plan for Hispanic Ministry for developing ministries; See-discern-act.

Sisters Listening to Sisters: Women of the World Share Stories of Personal Empowerment

Type: BOOK
Author: Andrews, Peggy
( Africa , Asia , Central America , Economy , Gender Issues , General , Justice , Poverty , Social Justice , South America , Women )

Explore the universality of women's struggle for empowerment. Collection of stories about the most serious issues in women's consciousness-raising. Stories are from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States about women of varied backgrounds.

Young and On Their Own

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children at Risk , General , Portuguese , South America , Urban Issues , Youth )

Takes a look at the plight of youth and children in Brazil who live on the street or in slums in abject poverty. Also looks at assistance via a youth project partly sponsored by the United Methodist Church.