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A.D. 2020: An Advent Dream
Type: BOOK
Author: Banks, John R.
Author: Banks, John R.
4 character play (2f, 1m, 1 either gender, you may add more characters). Purpose is to help youth understand the meaning of Advent. Comes with organizing ideas and discussion questions.
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...
Adviento 2002
Type: PAMPHLET
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From UMCOR: Advent 2002 pamphlet is urges Christians all over to celebrate and remember the true meaning of Christmas and to support the needs of the poor in such a commercial season. This resource contains information and many recommendations you may use as an incentive to celebrate Christmas.
Approaching Christmas: Meditations for Advent
Type: BOOK
Author: Huggett, Joyce
Author: Huggett, Joyce
Illustrated collections of readings, reflections and prayers. A preparation of the Christmas season. Specially designed for those new to the idea of Advent readings.
Bethlehem Year Zero
Type: VHS
Author: Vision Video
Author: Vision Video
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The birth of Jesus and surrounding events as TV news would cover it today. Six 15-minute segments. Incidents surrounding Christ's birth reported by on-the-scene correspondents and political analysts. Attempts to set Christmas in the real political and social context of the time, based on the best available sources and research.
Burlap and Butterflies: 101 Religious Education Activities for Christian Holidays
Type: BOOK
Author: Mathson, Patricia
Author: Mathson, Patricia
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For preschool to 3rd grade.Simple, faith-provoking activities follow the school year, focusing on holiday times: Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. Prayer, poems, plays, arts, crafts, games, pantomimes, pageants, scripture stories, posters, newsletters, banners, murals and outreach projects.
Christ in Christmas: A Family Advent Celebration
Type: BOOK
Author: Dobson, Swindoll, Boice, and Sproul
Author: Dobson, Swindoll, Boice, and Sproul
5 major advent devotionals for your family with hymns, prayers, Scriptures, Christmas carols, questions to ponder, and activities to help you build family traditions for years to come.
Christmas in Bethlehem: A Pageant for Children of All Ages
Type: BOOK
Author: Boldenow, Jane
Author: Boldenow, Jane
Complete worship service program providing children of all ages a chance to participate in an all-family Christmas pageant. Parts for 11 to 26 children and adults. Includes congregational singing of seasonal hymns.
Christmas Pageants and Plays: 12 Complete Pageants
Type: BOOK
Author: Minshull, Evelyn
Author: Minshull, Evelyn
Wide variety of program materials for full-length pageants and plays. Versatile material can be used in full or in part to combine with your church's traditional program. Designed to create painless holiday productions that are entertaining and meaningful.
Christmas: More than a Season
Type: BOOK
Author: Weldon, Wilson O.
Author: Weldon, Wilson O.
Meditations and thoughts to guide the reader to a deeper understanding and experience of Christmas.
Little Star, The: A Christmas Fantasy
Type: BOOK
Author: Meddows, Georgene
Author: Meddows, Georgene
Great 20 minute Christmas pageant for a small church with a limited budget. Involves all age/grade departments and is a candlelight play. Uses favorite carols, but you may substitute your own. Costumes are simple and easy.
Marketplace 29 A.D. A Bibletimes Experience: An Advent Program
Type: BOOK
Author: Goetz, Betty
Author: Goetz, Betty
Advent program for families and community. Complete guide to planning and implementing a unique experience for families. Families have experiences in different stations where they tangibly experience the events and anticipation leading the Savior's birth. (Like Peter's Walk programs)
Martin the Cobbler
Type: VHS
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This clay animated film is an adaptation of the Tolstoy story, 'Where Love Is, God Is.' Martin, a lonely widower living is despair, dreams that he will meet Christ the following day. Especially appropriate for Christmas and Advent, great short for any lesson about showing and finding love in everyday things. Includes discussion guide.
Reflections of Messiah
Type: BOOK
Author: JIm Melchiorre
Author: JIm Melchiorre
Advent is a time to prepare for the arrival of th messiah and to understand the messiah's radical mission.
Spirit of the Season, The: A Thieves Christmas and The Gift
Type: VHS
Author: Scearcy, Steve
Author: Scearcy, Steve
Brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Grandpa makes the Christmas season more meaningful for those around him by sharing two tales that represent the miracle of Christmas and the blessing of giving ("A Thieves Christmas", and "The Gift"). Starring Earnest Borgnine, told in live action.
They Nativity Story
Type: DVD
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Leaders' Resource DVD Discover how to use this inspiring story of faith, courage and victory as an outreach or teaching opportunity for your church,school, or group. Includes: Movie Clips and Trailers Interviews with the Cast, Director and Producers Teaching and Preaching Clips Resources and Outreach Ideas
Under Sealed Orders: A Christmas Pageant-Play in 3 Acts
Type: BOOK
Author: Benner, Rev. G. P.
Author: Benner, Rev. G. P.
Written by Rockland, Mass. Native. Hour-long play revolving around Marcus and his family, as they read the prophesies, find hidden gold to give to the Messiah, and try to avoid Herod's death sentence to all first-born. An interesting angle to the Christmas story.
Unplug the Christmas Machine (book and leader's guide)
Type: BOOK
Author: Robinson and Staeheli
Author: Robinson and Staeheli
A complete guide to putting love and joy back into the season. Answers questions like: How can I reduce the stress of preparing for Christmas, How can I make our celebration more spiritual and less material, How can I get my husband to be more enthusiastic about Christmas, How can I get my wife to relax and enjoy the celebration, How can I help my children see that Christmas is more than just presents?
Unsettling Season, The: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Type: BOOK
Author: Shelby, Donald J.
Author: Shelby, Donald J.
Explores the effect of Christ's coming 2000 years ago and his continual coming today, for it is through Christ's many comings to people that "God opens new horizons…and so unsettles us into greater becoming and deeper understanding that we experience a new life."
Visit, The
Type: VHS
Author: ABS Translation
Author: ABS Translation
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Contemporary musical translation of Luke 1:39-56. Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the Magnificat. Performed by Women of the Calabash, New York group who draws on a variety of musical and dance traditions. For jr. and sr. high youth and college. Includes 24-page discussion guide. Music by Women of the Calabash (African-style).