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Body Politics: Five Practices of the Christian Community Before the Watching World

Type: BOOK
Author: Yoder, John Howard
( Baptism , Church History , Communion , General , New Testament , Spiritual Gifts )

Binding and Loosing, Baptism, Eucharist, Multiplicity of Gifts, and Open Meeting: These 5 New Testament practices were central in the life of the early Christians. Uncovers the original meaning of the 5 practices and shows why the recovery of them is so important for the social, economic, and political witness of the church today.

Book of Luke, The: Part 4 - Easter

Type: VHS
Author: New Media Bible
( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , Communion , Easter , General , Good Friday , Gospels , Holy Week , Jesus , Lenten Teaching Ideas , Maundy Thursday , Palm Sunday , Resurrection , Salvation )

See the gospel of Luke read and acted out by real people on location in the Holy land. A great, engaging way to study the Gospel. Tape 4: Easter to Ascension/First Easter: Entry into Jerusalem; The Last Supper; The Crucifixion; Resurrection and Ascension.

Come to the Feast: An Invitation to Eucharistic Transformation

Type: BOOK
Author: Fragomeni, Richard N.
( Communion , General , Liturgy , Renewal/Revival , World Religions , Worship )

A noted liturgist's attempt to revive the Mass through a spirited interpretation of the eucharistic story. Book written by a Roman Catholic for a Roman Catholic, but is may offer some insight into the Catholic understanding of communion.

Grandma's Bread - A Eucharist Film

Type: VHS
Author: St. Anthony Messenger Press
( Communion , Death/Dying , Family , Family Activities , General , Generations , Relationships )

This film deals with the death of the grandmother and a little boy named Mario, whose First Communion is approaching. In this short film you will see how Mario and his family deal with the grandmother's death and his First Communion.

Holy Communion: Act of Divine Love

Type: BOOK
Author: Geier, Woodrow A.
( Communion , General )

Emphasis is on what God does in us through Holy Communion, so that the people of God proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We witness to the reality that Christianity is a faith that reaches out to embrace the whole human family. Helps open discussion on the church's task regarding Holy Communion.

In Remembrance

Type: VHS
Author:
( Bible People , Bible/Bible Stories , Church History , Communion , General , Maundy Thursday )

A stirring recreation of the Last Supper and the events that surrounded it. A dramatic portrayal of the lives of the disciples on their last night with Jesus.

Jesus Christ, The Last Supper/The Resurrection

Type: VHS
Author: Fleming, Dr. James
( Bible , Bible/New Testament , Communion , Easter , General , Jesus , Maundy Thursday )

The Last Supper with its customs and relationships is demonstrated. The opportunity to weigh your relationships with Jesus Christ in light of the Last Supper and the Resurrection will be an event you will never forget.

Primer for Church Worship, A

Type: BOOK
Author: Hickman, Hoyt L.
( Baptism , Basic Concepts , Choir , Church History , Church Year , Communion , General , Liturgy , Prayer , Worship )

Answers to may basic questions about a Christian worship service. Includes a brief survey of church worship through the centuries, explains various sanctuary styles and their meanings, the Christian calendar, prayer and praise, baptism, service of the Word and communion and more.

Taste of Glory, A: explorations into John 6:53-58

Type: BOOK
Author: Lacy, Donald Charles
( Communion , Education , General , Spiritual Growth , Worship )

Delves into the meaning of the Eucharist, exploring the real presence of Jesus at the sacrament with an ecumenical scope.

This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion

Type: BOOK
Author: Gayle Carlton Felton
( Christian Life , Communion , General , Small Groups , Spiritual Growth , Worship )

This Holy Mystery offers a United Methodist understanding of the theology and experience of the sacrament of Holy Communion. An official study document of the denomination. This book contributes to congregational understanding of Holy Communion. It shows the connection between sacrament and evangelism, the response to Jesus' command to extend the gospel to all people. This volume includes guidance for a seven-session small group or congregational study.

Workbook on Communion and Baptism

Type: BOOK
Author: Hickman, Hoyt L.
( Baptism , Basic Concepts , Communion , General , Group Study , Symbols , United Methodist )

Helps us understand the sacraments of communion and baptism, and to share them more fully. Explores symbolism and describes the services in the UM Hymnal in a down-to-earth style. Each of 12 chapters conclude with workbook style discussion and reflection questions. For group or individual study