Kit contains guides and resources for beginners through grade 5; guides for games, snacks, worship, crafts, activities, storytelling and more.

Interlink Video Productions, 1990
(Video cassette, color, guide, 28 minutes; audience - pastors, elders and deacons)

Using artful computer graphics, Rev. Donald I. MacInnes, Stated Clerk of the Synod of the Pacific, leads the viewer through the Book of Order, and provides an overview of its structure and contents. He is joined by John Calvin, the founder of the Presbyterian denomination, who makes his first appearance on television as a specially created animated film character. A study guide by noted Christian educator Don Griggs accompanies the tape. The tape and study guide together give elders, deacons and clergy ready access to this important part of the constitution.

World Council of Churches, 1993
(Video cassette, 29 minutes; audience - adults and youth)

Acting in Faith is a broad look at the varied ministry of the WCC as it faces an era of new challenges. Woven throughout are visits to regions of the world where the Council is providing insight and commitment to help member churches "Act in Faith" as the body of Christ. Among the locations in the video are Geneva, the United States, Mozambique, Russia, and the Netherlands.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1993 (Promotional Video, 30 minutes; audience - C.E. Committees, Adult Sunday School Teachers) A promotional video describing the new adult foundation curriculum. The video features Frank Hainer, the Editor of the Foundation Curriculum, describing the idea, assumptions, and resources of the new program before a live audience.

Bread for the World's 2001 Offering of Letters

30 minutes This video has been designed to inform the Presbyterian Church of the mission and goals of the office of African American Leadership Training and Resource Development. IT contains information on how this office was established , why there is a need for this new office, why there is a need to learn Christian education from and African American perspective, and how persons might become involved with African Heritage Biblical Studies Network

Office of Global Youth Ministry, Janice G.S. Nessibou (Video cassette, 14:52 minutes; audience - youth) In August of 1990, an invitation was extended to the Associate for Global Youth Ministry to attend the fourth Assembly of the All-Africa Conference of Churches, which would be their youth assembly. The theme of the event was "The Impact of Christian Witness." The Associate for Global Youth Ministry recruited and coordinated a delegation of three youth and a media team from the General Assembly to provide coverage during the trip. The Office of Global Youth Ministry has shaped a video, "African Youth and Students: The Impact of Christian Witness," from the filming of the youth gathering from the following places: 33 African countries, Canada, France, Germany, India, the U.S.A., the Netherlands, and Sweden

Friendship Press Distribution Office, 1992 (Video cassette, 28 minutes, leader's guide; audience - congregational and classroom study groups) A 28 minute video sketching many historical factors that have formed the Middle East of today. This video introduces the region's history, geography, cultures, languages, religions, economics and politics. It touches only lightly on Israeli-Arab tensions; a secondary resource, Jordan's Stormy Banks: 1991.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1995 (Video cassette, comprehensive, extended study guide, 32 minutes; audience - general) "Aging Me...Aging You...Exploring the Issues" is a video designed in five segments for discussions. These five segments represent five issues concerning older adults: Ageism, Death and Dying, Care for the Care giver, Spirituality and Aging, and Justice Issues. The video has an introduction and at the end, an additional segment on resources.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994 (video cassette, study guide, 32.35 minutes; audience - general) This video offers for general audiences a glimpse into the journey called "Aging, seen as an adventure that begins with birth and goes throughout life. It presents aging in a realistic manner, including the up-side and the down-side of the aging process, and suggests models for ministry with older persons. A significant resource for congregations, sessions, presbytery and synod educational events, seminary classes, conferences, and seminars.

These are the two new additions to the seriously Christian and seriously funny Handbook series. The kit includes everything you need to get started: an Akaloo Launch CD, Akaloo Guidebook, and a copy of all eight Akaloo Handbooks in Akaloo 1 (ages 3 through adult).     Augsburg Fortress, 2006

This CD has 14 songs with both vocal and instrumental tracks. We Believe- PC(USA), 2006

Anthony Paul, Inc. (Video cassette, 25 minutes; audience - ages 2-10) In The Amazing Book, the reactors of The Music Machine and Bullfrogs and Butterflies present an all-new, fully-animated, captivating way to teach your children about the worlds' best setting book, the Bible. Your children will delight in these exciting adventures and explore the fascinating world of the Bible. They'll learn about its authors, its history, its books, its stories...why all of it is so important. They'll sing upbeat catchy songs along with Doc, Revver, and Dewey, as they learn that this book is a special delivery from up above.

Anthony Paul, Inc. (Video cassette, 25 minutes; audience - ages 2-10) In this exciting new fully animated episode from the video The Amazing Book, Rikki, Doc Dickory's granddaughter, and Revver are tired of being kids. They want to be grown up because they just don't think kids count for much. But when Doc and Dewey bring the children of the Bible to life through storytelling and song, their attitudes start to change. And, after an hilarious battle with a mean cat, everybody discovers that being a kid is really one of the greatest (biggest?) blessings of all.

Anthony Paul, Inc. (Video cassette, 30 minutes; audience - ages 2-8) In The Amazing Miracles, Doc, Rikki, Revver, and friends are overjoyed to discover that God is a God of wonders---because if anyone ever needed a miracle, they do! The trouble begins when a test flight of Revver's new airplane accidentally buzzes Giant Cat out of his catnap. The feline captures Doc and friends and things look pretty hopeless---or do they? Through lively, catchy songs and colorful animation, The Amazing Miracles will teach kids about: When God spoke to Moses through a burning bush, when he caused the walls of Jericho to fall down, when he raised his son from the dead, and how he still performs miracles today!

National Ministries Unit, Presbyterian Church (USA), 1996 (Video cassette, 23:35 minutes) This video is about environmental racism. It explores the impact of race on the location of hazardous waste disposal facilities.

Twenty-Third Publications, 1988 (Video cassette, ½ hour; audience - 4th - 6th graders) Four outstanding stories taken from Isaias Powers' book, Father Ike's Stories for Children, form this lively and entertaining video presentation. Fr. Ike himself is the narrator, as he tells his stories to a live audience of children. Each story is about 6 minutes in length, designed to capture youngsters' waning attention-span. After each story there is a break, where youngsters can evaluate what the story means to them. Video will charm viewers of all ages. Teachers and parents will appreciate this wonderful way to teach Christian values.

(video cassette,20.05 minutes, audience - general ) A video of the happenings at the 1998 Presbyterian youth Triennium

Produced by the Alban Institute with Roy Oswald This two-video set takes you through a two-day seminar conducted by Roy Oswald of the Alban Institute, and is designed for the use of evangelism or new member committees. There are segments covering these topics: Learning from Newcomers, Sizing up your Church, Strength at the Center, Assimilation Overview, About Newcomer Volunteers, Assimilating Young Adults, and Conclusion: A Change Model, plus a discussion leader's guide. 

PC (USA), 1993 (Video cassette, 12 minutes, study guide; audience - Adults and Youth) This video and study guide use some of the most contemporary technology to illustrate one of the oldest stories of our faith...the story of God's creative activity in forming the world and giving it life. Employing computer-generated images and animation, the video portrays the beginning of the world as a reflection of God's love.

A promotion video of approx. 4.5 minutes Pub. Abingdon Press 2003

Board of Pensions, PC(USA) (Video cassette, audience-Theological students) This video uses a computer metaphor to provide the viewer with a brief introduction to the Plan. Presbytery committees might show this video to inquirers and candidates during their annual consultations or at retreats, as well as encourage students participation in Benefits and Financial Planning workshops conducted by the Board of Pensions on seminary campuses.

United Methodist Committee on Relief, 1988 (Video cassette, discussion guide, 13 minutes; audience - United Methodist congregations, especially adults and youth) This video is designed for use in the local church. It describes the ministries of the United Methodist Committee on Relief in Senegal and Mauritania to help save the rivers of the Sahel.

A Schaefer/Karpf Production, 1986 (Video cassette, 60 minutes) BEWARE THE HERDMANS! They're the nastiest, dirtiest kids you could ever meet...and they've just decided they belong in this year's pageant. But the town thinks they belong in the care of the local police. When the curtain finally goes up, a miracle begins---and it all turns into...The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Dennis C. Benson, 1989 Video cassette, 15 minutes, leader's guide; audience - youth and adults An interactive video for 3 short sessions which shares the stories of faithful Presbyterians who have lived on the edge of rejection and pain. Their suffering has been inflicted simply because they are Black in a setting which does not value them. These folks have an important message to share with us: faith in Jesus Christ gives us both the power to overcome hatred and the source of love. This course belongs in every high school and adult study group.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1988 Video cassette, color, study guide, 20 minutes; audience - youth and adults This video shows how Presbyterians from Mechlenburg, North Carolina, supported the self-development of some rural communities in Haiti that seek to provide clean water resources to their people. Economically, Haiti has been in decline since the slave revolt, which won independence in 1804. One despotic regime has followed another. Presbyterians along with other Christians support the efforts of Haitians as they struggle to bring order out of chaos on this Caribbean island.

Pub. Mennonite Media c. 1999 34 minute video This video is divided into three segments with a study guide. It features stories of those who have faced death, and will open the way for viewers to talk with friends and family about this inevitable experience. 

Video Reflections Unlimited,1997 Video cassette,100 minutes Imagine having Judas or Peter or any one of the Bible personalities speak directly to you. That is the approach of " Biblical Profiles ". You might even call them "sermons in disguise."

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, 16:43 minutes "Bicentennial Fund Dollars at Work" features four projects from presbytery, synod and common prospectuses illustrating how Presbyterian generosity to the Fund already is sustaining and expanding mission. Premiered at G.A. in Baltimore on June 8, the video was greeted with enthusiasm, and we anticipate that there will be numerous requests for it.

PC (USA),1989 BICENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE, A The Bicentennial Committee, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1988 Video cassette, 8 minutes An eight minute videotape to inform Presbyterians about our 200th anniversary . . . to build enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration . . . and to encourage the creation of local Bicentennial Committees. This event will be celebrated between the 200th General Assembly in 1988 and the 201st in 1989.

CGI Inc., 1989 Video cassette, 30 minutes, color; audience - all ages This is the official video of the Montana Centennial Cattle Drive, filmed on location. Good program for church suppers.

PC(U.S.A.) Video cassette,16:43 minutes, audience-general This video features four projects from Presbytery, Synod and common prospectuses illustrating how Presbyterian generosity to the Fund already is sustaining and expanding mission.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, 8.5 minutes; audience - Presbyterian Women This video is a presentation of the Birthday Offering of Presbyterian Women including descriptions of some programs funded earlier and three projects beginning in 1990. It concludes with an explanation of the membership of the Creative Ministries Offering Committee, the guidelines used in making selections from many applications and scenes of a P.W. circle meeting where the offering is received.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1996 Video cassette, 12 minutes; audience - presbyteries to use in new pastor orientation In a time of changing benefits and health care options, it is essential that Members of the Benefits Plan keep up-to-date with Benefits Plan changes and information. This video will outline the basic philosophy that undergirds the Benefits Plan, update recent tax decisions, highlight three sources of retirement income, explain the Retirement Savings Plan (403(b)), and identify three helpful workshops for pastors.

1994 Department of Communications Services, Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1996 Video cassette, 10 minutes This video introduces Commissioners to the 208th General Assembly (1996) with the work and ministry of the Board of Pensions. The Board of Pensions administers the comprehensive Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994 Video cassette, 12 minutes; audience - Committees on Ministry, Personnel Committee, and Sessions During 1994 the Board of Pensions instituted two new medical programs: the Prescription Drug Program and the Affordable Medical Network Plan. To inform Plan Members about these two new programs, the Board of Pensions has produced this 12 minute videotape.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1992 Video cassette, 5 part, 48 minutes; audience - adults This video is about the Christian life, spirituality, being in tune with God. So it is about people, Christian people, and what happens to them when they mirror God's compassion for a suffering world. Compassion is defined, literally, suffering with another; hence, having pity or sympathy for another.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, 14:23 minutes; audience - adult, elder, pastor This video gives background information on the writing of "A Brief Statement of Faith."

Bread For The World, 1991 Video cassette, 18 minutes This video will introduce you to people from all denominations who have joined together into a movement that saves the lives of hungry people in this country and abroad. Learn about the strategies they use to encourage Congress to support laws which attack the root causes of hunger and poverty. You can witness their success and find out how to become involved.

W.A.R.C.(Video cassette,22 minutes,audience- general) Highlights of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches 23rd General Council in Debrecen Hungary,Aug.8-20, 1997. Book also available.

Alternatives,1995 Video cassette,15 minutes, study guide; audience - church school classes, workshops or other special gatherings This video, with study guide, helps us take a critical look at our lifestyle choices and the shape our lives have taken. It helps us realize how our obsession with buying and owning affects of the earth, other people, and the human spirit. By sharing feelings, thoughts, and practical ideas from a variety of people who struggle with life in a consumer society, this video calls us toward a lifestyle that is more fulfilling and joyful.

Brown-ROA video cassette, lesson guide, 24:35 minutes A documentary on the Buddhist religion.

Earl Palmer A study on Philippians containing two tapes with study guide published by Essential Media Services.

Chart House International Video cassette, discussion guide; audience - young adults and adults "Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms" makes people aware that we view and understand the world through our paradigms. Understanding the power of paradigms can be a crucial step towards breaking through barriers to innovation and unlocking our resistance to change. Some common benefits defined by the users are: explains why change is seen as threatening to most people; provides key insights on how to improve the process of innovation; helps people understand why they may have been unsuccessful at dealing with change, and how to get better at it; increases people's abilities to become more exploratory; and shows organizations where to look for the kinds of revolutionary changes that fundamentally rewrite the rules of "the game."

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, study guide, 5 sessions for adults, Stewardship/Mission Committees, Retreats, new members and church officers We become stewards of God's gifts when we commit ourselves to Christ. How do we then behave as stewards? This adult study course explores five important personal and social issues, and leads to more thoughtful analysis of faithful -- and grateful -- living. Part 1 - Living the Life Abundant - The Ethics of Money (13 min). Part 2 - Seedtime and Harvest - The Ethics of Food (14 min). Part 3 - Birds and Beasts - The Ethics of Caring for God's Creatures (13 min). Part 4 - Privilege or Right? - The Ethics of Health Care (15 min). Part 5 - Giving Up, Not Giving In - Ethics at Work and Beyond (11 min).

Pub. Office of Theological Education, Presbyterian Church (USA) 7 minute video A video in support of the Theological Education Fund issues the call for congregations to be actively involved in the support of seminaries through the "1% Plan". Pub. Office of Theological Education, Presbyterian Church (USA)

Curriculum Publishing, PC(USA) Video cassette, study guide,48 minutes This video has two parts, each approx. 23 minutes long. Part I. "The Role of Curriculum in Educational Ministry" assists Christian education committees chose a curriculum. Part II. "How Bible Discovery and Celebrate resources support educational Ministry" has been designed as an overview to congregations using those programs.

Presbyterian Hunger Program, 1991 Video seeks to mobilize the human and financial resources of the church to respond with justice and compassion to hungry people. It provides a channel for your response to the crisis of hunger at home and abroad.

Presbyterian Hunger Program, 1992 Video cassette, 16 min.; audience - high school to adult The objective of this video is to increase understanding of the plight of children in the U.S.A., who are either hungry or at risk of hunger and to encourage persons to become advocates for legislation on their behalf.

24 min. Video explaining the origin of debt in impoverished countries and why they should be cancelled.

Word Publishing 2 Video cassettes, leader’s guide, reproducible handouts, 40 -48 minutes; audience - youth, adults In this exciting new four -part video study course, Tony Campolo shows how to reach out with open arms and rediscover a zest for life. Wise insights and warm personal stories teach viewers to laugh, to play and to love--and to appreciate friends and family, experience the delights of mature, enjoy a vibrant relationship with God, and learn to make every precious moment count.

Cedarmont Music, 2001 60 Christian instrumentals for a brighter, happier baby Playtime Praise, Baby Bible Songs, Happy Hymns, and Loving Lullabies

Creative Ministries Offering Committee, PC (USA), 1994 Video cassette; audience - Presbyterian Women The 1994 Birthday Offering opens the way for you to protect the lives of children--those living in the streets of Brazil and in the refugee camps of Palestine, those who have been abused in Appalachia as well as international victims of torture now residing in the U.S. No better investment exists than to help children and their mothers live into the fullness of life that Christ brings.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, 20 minutes; audience - Adults, pastors, elders A self-development of people video. Success stories of people with a dream. This is a unique ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Interlink Video Productions, Inc Video cassette, study guide; audience - adult In this contemporary age, when the Christian faith is often challenged and the future of mainline denominations frequently questioned, the message of this videotape is a valuable corrective. But as important as the Presbyterian contribution to this country might be, the videotape continually reminds the viewers that genuine celebration occurs as individuals respond to God's grace.

Search Institute, 1990 Video cassette, guide, color, 15 minutes; audience - adults and youth Part One of this series is an inspirational look at congregations which make a difference in the lives of people. This tape will help you to open a lively discussion on what makes a Christian education program successful.

30 minutes

First Congregational Church, Great Falls, September 1983 Video cassette, 1 hour; audience - adults Lecture by the Rev. Brian Hehir interpreting the American Bishop's Pastoral Letter on War and Peace. Lecture is about an hour in length followed by question and answer session.

PCC Video cassette,10.20 minutes The video provides a "inside look" at PPC, complete with details on various PPC operations an history

Women's Ministry Unit, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Video cassette, 12 minutes, guide; audience - Personnel Committees, Presbyterian Women This video describes the various professions in which women employed by the church serve the denomination. The concerns which effect their employment are social security, pensions, pay equity, and sexual harassment. Each concern and possible solutions are carefully discussed.

By Lorene Johnson & Vincent Patton. This ministry to young adults is designed to help congregations discuss some of the major issues facing young African American Christians, especially in the Presbyterian Church.  Pres. Church, USA, 2005

Warner Communications, 1981 Video cassette, color, 124 minutes; audience - youth groups, adults, families This video tells the exciting, inspiring true story of Harold Abrahams, Eric Liddell, and the dedicated team of competitors who brought Britain one of her most legendary victories in international sports. It is a story of two men who run...not to run...but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals, except their honor. Great for discussion. Winner of four 1981 Academy Awards, including best picture.

PC(USA) Video cassette,54 minutes, audience- adult classes This five part video is about how we can care for a world created good, but has been corrupted by human sin. Under the rubrics of Earth, Air, Water, Habitat, and People, this video looks at the possibilities and challenges of restoring creation. The intention is to spread hope, not gloom.

Graded Press, 1986 Video cassette, 30 minutes; audience - parents and teachers True discipline is not as much a power struggle, as a relationship. Vince Isner, Director of Children and Family Ministry, interviews Dr. Grace Mitchell, noted early childhood expert. Parents gain insight into how they can help children understand self-control and self-discipline. Children need to know they are loved and parents can grow with children in establishing true discipline. The keys to good discipline are: anticipation; hesitation; investigation and communication. Parents will learn how to set limits and how to help children understand the reasoning for limits.

Graded Press, 1986 Video cassette, 30 minutes; audience - parents and church school teachers Developing and nurturing the Christian faith of children is an awesome responsibility. Drawing from his own professional experience and Jean Piaget's cognitive development learning process, Vince Isner illustrates faith development at each development level. Practical suggestions for guiding a child's faith development are shared.

Graded Press, 1986 Video cassette, 30 minutes; audience - parents and teachers Vince Isner, Director of Children and Family Ministry, talks with TV personality Art Linkletter about children and the responsibility of today's adults as parents. Topics deal with the importance of self-esteem formation, how parents can help develop self-esteem in children, the importance of family tradition as the grounding of self-esteem, and the importance of positive communication. Parents will learn that there should be healthy competition in families and to do one's best is what is important, not just winning first prize.

Graded Press, 1985 Video cassette, 30 minutes; audience - parents and teachers Bob Keeshaw, better known as televisions' Captain Kangaroo, talks with Vince Isner, Director of Children and Family Ministry, about the effects television is having on today's children. Dealing with questions faced by parents, suggestions are offered as to what TV programs your children should/should not be watching; what messages are children receiving about morality?; what kind of motivation does television provide your children? Providing answers to these and other questions offers opportunities for quality TV viewing with children.

This video and study guide includes denominational worship resources for making a connection between home and Sunday worship and for helping children participate by using worship activity bags and children's bulletins. Pub. 2002

Produced by TABGHA Foundation c. 1998 Tony Campolo discusses the Christian faith at the end of the 20th century…and into the 21st century, which he believes will be Christianity's "best and brightest day." This video contains six segments: Faith Beyond Reason, The Quest for Identity, Right and Wrong, Good and Evil, Making Life Count, and Building God's Kingdom. 

Part of a series on world religions; this video presents the following topics: 1. The Beatitudes, 2. The Apostles Creed, 3. Old and New Testaments, 4. The Dead Sea Scrolls, 5. Baptism, 6. The Eucharist, 7. The Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches of Christianity, 8 The Reformation and Protestant Sects, 9. The Monastic/Contemplative Traditions. 27.46 min Delphi Productions

Pyramid, 1975 Video cassette, discussion questions, color, 25 minutes; audience - children, youth, adults Every Christmas, so goes the legend, an "angel returns to earth to listen to the carols which are to Him the continuing echoes of His message." The legend is told through a young boy who stops beside a stranger (portrayed by Richard Chamberlain) on a snowy Christmas eve and listens to the village children singing carols. The video combines animation and live sequences and includes the carols "We Three Kings," "I Saw Three Ships," "The Band of Children", "Deck The Halls", "Good King Wenceslaus", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "Silent Night", and others.

Children's Circle Home Video, 1986 Video cassette; audience - children A video collection presenting four treasured children's stories, all adapted from outstanding children's books. 1) The Twelve Days of Christmas 2) The Little Drummer Boy 3) Morris' Disappearing Bag 4) The Clown of God

PC (USA) CD - ROM, audience - Youth groups " The Church’s Story" invites youth to explore the roots of our church and it’s faith in an exciting, teen- friendly style. This CD - ROM is suitable for use with confirmation classes or maundering situations. A study guide, which can be printed, is included on the disk to provide leaders with ideas on how to use the CD- ROM in a variety of educational settings.

Cumulus Productions Video cassette, 28 minutes This video invites viewers to take a glimpse of 12-Step support groups (often referred to as "the church in the basement") by listening to the life-stories of five individuals who are recovering from addictions. These stories are stories of pain and renewal---stories about spiritual journeys that have taken place in "the church in the basement."

EcuFilm, 1996 Video cassette, 25 minutes This video examines the tragic events of the burning of African-American churches and discovers that while racism exists as a cause of many of the burnings, people of good will have rallied behind the burned churches and are offering their support and contributions to rebuild.

Princeton Theological Seminary Video cassette series This series examines the many dimensions of churches and communities in partnership. Shot on location, each tape offers unique perspectives a shared by the participants themselves, and demonstrates the power of laity in ministry.

"Framework for the Future" A training session held at First Presbyterian Church, Missoula, MT was led by Elroy Letcher, member of the Program Ministry Unit for Glacier Presbytery and Orlin Donhowe, ENDOW, inc. October, 1999. (Video cassette; audience-adults, 17 minutes, 2 copies)

Dr. Tom Gillespie 2-30 minute classes or 1-60 minute class with study sheets This examines the pressures on the church over the last 500 years, with specific concentration on the paradigm shift that affects the church today. It looks at the future of church, faith, worship, and witness.

The Consultation on Church Union, 1992 Video cassette, 20 minutes; audience - adults, sessions, pastors, and youth This video was developed to assist individual Christians and congregations understand the current movement among the nine participating churches to respond faithfully to Jesus' Prayer in the Gospel of John, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21).

Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey Video cassette, 37minutes, audience-general

Creative Connections In Media, Inc., 1989 Video cassette, 60 minutes; audience - youth and adults Experience the festive gathering of 8,000 Presbyterians lifting their hearts and voices to God at the foot of Independence Hall in historic Philadelphia. Use this resource for worship committees, in congregational suppers, for communicants, and new member classes, or anytime you want to feel the pride of being Presbyterian.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, user guide, 10 minutes; audience - sessions This short video program explores the scope of Presbyterian mission and encourages sessions to examine current mission commitments.

The National Ghost Ranch Foundation, 1990 Video cassette, 29 minutes; audience - adults This is a new video about Ghost Ranch, a National Adult Study Center of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), operated through the Education and Congregational Nurture Ministry Unit. The Ranch's 21,000 acres, located in New Mexico, offer unique opportunities for encounter, reflection, relaxation, and recreation.

In Sync, Inc., 1987 Video cassette, color; audience - youth and adults Jim Gittings shares the faith, the heritage, and the mission of the church as he takes us on a video pilgrimage that spans generations. His poetic offerings capture the spirit of the church - the sorrows, the changes, the history, the essence of God's children as we work, worship and live our faith.

The Presbytery of San Fernando, 1995 4 - Video cassettes; study guides; audience - general These videos focus on issues of homosexuality and ordination. 1) "Telling Our Own Stories" 2) "The Medical Perspective" 3) "The Biblical Perspective" 4) "The Theological Perspective"

G.A. PC (USA), 1994 Video cassette, 23;41 minutes; audience -churches, congregations This video is a response to the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly policy statement that challenges individual congregations to become communities of health and wholeness. This video tells how some congregations have utilized parish Nurses in their health ministries to serve as personal health counselors, health educators, liaisons with community resources, and facilitators.

Theology and Worship Ministry Unit, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, 60 minutes; audience - all adults This 60-minute video is part of the Celebrate Adult Journey material, but can be used independently. It is suitable for a variety of audiences, including church school classes, retreat groups, teachers, church officers, and new members. The four-part video illustrates how the church in the past has answered the question, "What is the significance of Jesus Christ in a religiously pluralistic world"? The video deals with what the question means for Christians today who are faced with the responsibility of being authentic in non-Christian environments.

Produced by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy by Pres. Church (USA) 2003 Length- 36:11 Includes a study guide. Consists of five segments, referred to as "Entry Points." Best viewed over five sessions with several follow up sessions for wrap-up and community outreach. Could be viewed over one long day "retreat" with several follow-up sessions. Covers a vast array of issues and topics to help develop a plan of action to connect diversity in community and begin to break down barriers in these areas.

Video cassette,18 minutes, audience -general Promotional video for Youth Ministry’s Connection 97

Video cassette,7 minutes, audience- general

Video cassette, audience-general General Assembly video\radio campaign. Information packet also available.

RSV Project, 1988 Video cassette, leader guide, student book, eight session study on one 120-minute video; audience - older youth and adults

RSV Project, 1988 Video cassette, leader's guide, student book, eight session study on one 120-minute video; audience - older youth and adults In many ways, the Corinthian letters are the best places to begin a study of the writings of Paul. Even though they contain less theology than some of his struggles of first century church life and Paul's personality and leadership style. Through interviews with four of the top Corinthian scholars, original footage of both Corinth and Ephesus, and various animated maps and charts, the sequence of letters and trips which lie behind the Corinthian correspondence are made clear for even the casual Bible student. Excellent Bible study video where difficult questions are handled directly and openly.

A Mission Yearbook Video, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Video cassette, 20 minutes, full color, Hi if stereo; audience - all adults, small churches The members of the Reformed Churches tell personal stories of their struggle for democracy and outline ways Presbyterians in the U.S. can join with them as partners in the difficult days ahead. From the countryside and the cities of Prague, Budapest, and Berlin come the images and sounds that give witness to God's people striving to break through to freedom as they continue to be faithful to Jesus Christ.

MDM Productions, 1988 Video cassette, 1 hour, 47 minutes; audience - children, youth, adults This program will give your congregation a wonderful new way to celebrate their lives as a community of believers in Christ. They'll love this foot-pattin', toe-tappin', hand-clappin', hoe-down of a story. It's a captivating musical that retells the Gospels of Matthew and John for people of today.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1988 Video cassette, color, study guide, 20 minutes; audience - youth and adults This mission video was shot entirely on location in Bangladesh, and documents the work of Christian Health Services in Tongi and the Christian Health and Agricultural Project at Ahladipur. Human life in Bangladesh is in jeopardy annually from four scourges - river flooding, hurricanes, disease and famine. This video demonstrates how our Presbyterian people in mission in Bangladesh, backed by financial support from our denomination, can make a difference.

UMCom Productions, 1987 Video cassette, color, 15 minutes; audience - youth and adults Meet Ron and Mabel: a homeless couple living in a shack beneath an interstate highway bridge in a sizeable city. They collect aluminum cans to sell for cash. This engaging middle-aged pair represents thousands of homeless people across America - at the very edges of society, yet managing to hold onto pride and dignity. You'll find their story touching, disturbing, revealing, provocative, and poignant. You'll have some stereo-types broken...because Ron and Mabel are not very different from you and me.

Presbyterian Men, 1990 Video cassette, 21 minutes; audience - Presbyterian Men and other adults This video features the 1990 Presbyterian Men's Communion Breakfast. Written by David Douglas, it offers a biblical perspective on water in light of the world water crisis, answering in differing ways how Christians can respond to the command of Christ to offer "a cup of cold water" in his name.

Presbyterian Appalachian Broadcasting Council Audio cassettes, 2 copies each of 3 cassettes; audience - general public by radio broadcasting Each of the three cassettes offer samples of customized spot announcements for local radio stations on a variety of subjects. Churches are invited to select from the sample and order such spots to be produced for them with local customized information. Subjects include: Tape 1: Concern for - abused persons, those in need, children, teens, literacy encouragement; Tape 2: Concern for - Christmas gifting, celebrating Christmas, caring for the lonely and hungry, drug abuse, Lent/Easter; Tape 3: Concern for - God's world, older persons, disasters, others, worth of individuals.

One Great Hour of Sharing, 1996 Video cassette, 11 minutes; audience - for use by pastors and Christian educators This 11 minute video has been created to interpret and promote the important work of the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. In the video, the ancient legend of Stone Soup becomes a metaphor for our Christian commitment to care for and share with others.

Concordia Publishing House, 1985 Video cassette, guide, 45 minutes; audience - youth groups This video presents drama and interviews about dating with all its pitfalls and all its pleasures - from first date to breaking up and everything in between! Christian humorist Pat Hurley helps teens to a laugh at themselves - and to take other people's feelings seriously.

5 minutes A youth and young adult event invitational video produced by Presbyterian Church (USA). For more information go to http://horeb.pcusa.org/dawn.

One Great Hour of Sharing, 1988 Video cassette, script, 7.2 minutes This video shows how the One Great Hour of Sharing helps teach the natives in Sahel, which is the dry lands of Africa, how to increase food production and prevent tragedies that drought has caused in other African countries. The video shows the farmers well-building, and learning the technique of building pumps, which will in turn make their wells even more efficient.

General Assembly Council, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1992 Video cassette, 15 minutes; audience - general Highlights of the October 1992 G.A. Convocation.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1987 Video cassette, 8-10 minutes; audience - teachers and leaders of Christian education Promotional video describing distinct features of Bible Discovery and Celebrate, the two curriculum tracks of PREM.

Trinity Television, Parish of Trinity Church 4-Video cassettes, 8-part series This eight-part series profiles ordinary people who seek to reclaim and nurture the sacredness which can be found in everyday life. Host Thomas Moore reflects on how, by following their example, we can all gain greater satisfaction in our lives and come to a deeper knowledge of what it means to be human.

MAC Assembly, 1988 Video cassette, two hours; audience - adults This video contains two lectures delivered by Dr. Robert M. Brown to the MAC Assembly on October 24, 1988, in Great Falls, Montana. Each lecture is approximately one hour in length. The subject of the lectures is "Religion Today In Light Of The First Amendment." (bad quality tape)

Peace Links, 1988 Video cassette, color, 12 minutes; audience - Presbyterian women, all adults A video program about the US/USSR Women's Exchange. Share the delight and hope of citizen diplomacy. Meet Soviet citizens on the Arbot-Moscow's cultural corridor. Dance with the Soviets in the Soviet Republic of Georgia. Visit the home of Soviet journalist Vladimir Posner...and more.

A Legacy Entertainment Release, 1987 Video cassette, color, 70 minutes, discussion guide; audience - parents and teachers This well-produced, star-studded video offers practical advice to parents in the face of the growing problem of drug and alcohol abuse by children. Produced with the help of experienced professionals, this video offers constructive, sensible advice that parents can put to use in their families.

Family Films, 1988 VHS, color, 22 minutes; audience - children all ages Benji has an enormous responsibility. He must design a poster as his class' entry in an Easter decorating contest. Frustrated with his attempts to illustrate Easter's meaning, Benji rejects the companionship of his dog, Waldo. When Waldo runs away, he is "dog-napped" and held for ransom. After three days, he escapes and returns to Benji. A skillful blending of loss and discovery in a child's life with the loss and rediscovery of Christ in all our lives is symbolically depicted in a delightful and unusual way.

Family Films, 1988 VHS, color, 30 minutes; audience - children of all ages This sensitive story helps children understand God's gift of eternal life. Happy Easter? It doesn't seem so at first. Nanny learns that her elderly friend, Miss Peach, has died. Isaiah, filled with high expectations, doesn't get a part in the school play. And Mrs. Mactuggle catches a wicked cold. But soon, Nanny and Isaiah discover the meaning of our "big Easter" celebration of Christ's resurrection and its vital importance to our lives of faith. They also discover the "little Easters" in life we experience every day. Knowing God's love turns Nanny and Isaiah's "downs" into "ups" and sorrows into joy. "I feel Easter in my heart," Nanny says. Your children will too when these lovable puppets discover Easter's joy -- for today, tomorrow, and forever.

A teleconference which brings together a panel of experts to address the issues surrounding the problems of domestic violence. A study guide is available through the National Council of Presbyterian Men. The video is 2 hrs. PC (USA) 2001

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994 Video cassette, 23 minutes, study guide; audience - adult study classes The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to giving full expression to the rich diversity within its membership and to providing means to assure a greater inclusiveness leading to wholeness in its emerging life. This video, along with the study guide is intended to help stimulate thought about representation issues that may be confronting your church or governing body.

Dr. Jack Rogers 2-30 minute classes or 1-60 minute class with study sheets included When your new officers take their vows they are asked : G-1.0207b & d. "Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you?..." This video will help you train your people about biblical interpretation and makes answering this question easy. A great resource for session meetings as well.

Essential Media Services, 1989 Video cassette, 2 parts; audience - pastors, seminary students, elders, and other adults This program is by Dr. Jack Rogers, Staff Associate for Theological Studies in the Theology and Worship Unit of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is the author of Presbyterian Creedo, a guide to the Book of Confessions. Part 1 - "Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith" (36 minutes) Part 2 - "Touring the Creedo" (52 minutes)

2001 Youth Triennium 20 min. 25 sec. Media Services PC (USA) 2001

Gary Demarest, 1991 2 - Video cassettes, 90 minutes; audience - sessions, pastors, evangelism committees Tapes of presentations made by Gary Demarest and James Hartman at the 1991 Evangelism Institute in Lewistown, Montana.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1993 Video cassette, 25 minutes, booklet; audience - youth & stewardship committees A stewardship video curriculum for youth in five parts has been developed to help young people, ages 10-14, gain a greater understanding of the biblical concept of stewardship and how it affects their everyday lives.

Lengths of the presentations vary from 19 to 27 minutes EcuFilm This series is for anyone who will ever have to deal with the death of a loved one or relate to someone whose loved one is dying - in other words, for any of us. It is a 6-part series. #1 - Saying Goodbye, #2 Living Through Grief, #3 - Telling the Stories, #4 - Recognizing the Sacred, #5 - Communicating, #6 One Family’s Story. . Includes a study guide.

One Great Hour of Sharing Video cassette, 8 minutes This video helps you to promote and interpret the One Great hour of Sharing offering. Dramatic visual imagery, a poetic script and inspirational music combine to touch viewers hearts and minds.

UMCom Productions, 1988 Video cassette, color, 20 minutes, study guide; audience - youth and adults This program is for use in any program dealing with poverty in America. It is about persons who are poor. For those of us who are economically "comfortable", it is also about our perceptions of the poor. Through interviews and case histories, the poor are revealed, not as objects of our compassion but as our neighbors -- indeed as our brothers, sisters, and children.

Presbyterian Church (USA), 1996 Video cassette, 19:42 minutes; audience - Presbytery meetings or session meetings This video is based on the four regional Research Conferences on Stewardship, and should be very useful in promoting discussion on various issues concerning financial stewardship in the church.

Featuring Dom Crossan and Craig Evans EcuFilm, Nashville, TN 1. How did Jesus of Nazareth see himself? 25 minutes with study and discussion questions. 8. Was Jesus really raised from the dead? 25 minutes with study and discussion questions.

Featuring Dr. Marcus Borg and Dr. Craig Evans EcuFilim, Nashville, TN 9. What can we know about the historical Jesus? 25 minutes with study and discussion questions.

Featuring Marcus Borg and Tex Sample Featuring A.J. Levine and Marcus Borg EcuFilm, Nashville, TN 5. What did Jesus really believe about God? 25 minutes with study and discussion questions. 9. Is what we believe about Jesus important? 25 minutes with study and discussion questions.

Featuring Marcus Borg and Tex Sample EcuFilm, Nashville, TN 11. What made Jesus, Jesus? 25 minutes

The Party, 1993 Video cassette, 17:30 minutes; audience - adult church school study and small group study This material is designed in the belief that God's spirit works with and through you and the people studying these courses. We have carefully constructed this evocative video. It has opening and closing testimonies by two Christians from different generations.

Search Institute, 1990 Video cassette, guide, color, 24 minutes; audience - adults and youth Part Three of this series explores the concept of religious biography (family life experiences and lifetime exposure to Christian education) and congregational dynamics which promote a mature faith among young people and adults.

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 1996 5-part video cassette, each approx. 10 minutes; audience - adult study groups This video is about thinking the faith. It is a video essay on the aphorism "Theology matters." The thesis is that theology is simply reflection on faith (the experience of redemption), a drawing out of the implications of faith. Part 1: God at the Center raises the question of why we come to church and reflects on the essential tenet of the Christian faith. Part 2: Pray Without Ceasing focuses on prayer. Part 3: Whom Do We Trust? focuses on the Bible and preaching. Part 4: Life in the Spirit reflect on sine and grace and the work of the Spirit. Part 5: What Does The Lord Require of You? draws the worshiper into the issue of our response to God in terms of how we use our money, time, and talents.

Union of Concerned Scientists, 1986 Video cassette, 11:35 minutes This video questions whether Star Wars is a worthy goal for American technological ingenuity. It challenges assumptions behind SDI and graphically demonstrates the fallibility of President Reagan's defense shield proposal, including its vulnerability to countermeasures. It also examines the impact of SDI on the American economy.

Video One #159, February, 1986 Video cassette, 27:47 minutes; audience - adults The families of today are different than those of past generations. VIDEO ONE looks at the changing American family and how it is coping with life and values in the 1980's. Single parent families, those parents "sandwiched" by obligations, both to growing children and aging grandparents, inter-generational families are featured. Discussion focuses on these and many other families and how we relate to our community and world families.

United Church Board for World Ministries Video cassette, study guide, 26 minutes; audience - adults "Family Life and Christian Values" is a videotape prepared by the United Church Board for World Ministries in response to the Family Life Priority of the United Church of Christ. In the videotape a group of five men and women from different nations around the world share their differing concepts of family, family support and nurture, the meaning of marriage, and Christian values.

A 24- or 30-hour Fast for Youth Groups which includes a Leader’s Guide, reproducible sheets, poster, CD ROM: Hunger Has a Cure: A video with three stories: Giving and Receiving, Chickens and More, and My Mangoes; and other information from the Presbyterian Hunger Program.

Synod of Lakes & Prairies, 1994 Video cassette, guide, 40 minutes; audience - Session and Stewardship Committees There are many methods for securing financial commitments to the church from its members that a session may choose to employ. Each has certain strengths and limitations. This video and study guide will briefly describe eight methods, their strengths and limitations and some guidelines on appropriateness.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, 15:30 minutes This video provides the opportunity to hear the stories of evangelism and justice ministries of thirteen Presbyterian churches presented to the Special Evangelism and Justice Consultation held in Baltimore during the twenty-four period prior to the opening of the General Assembly. Viewers can discover future possibilities for evangelism and justice ministries in their own churches.

Interlink Video Productions, Inc., 1996 Video cassette, 22 minutes; audience - On-going Bible classes, small groups, and individual home study From this video, viewers will learn what "canon" means and when the Old Testament was formally agreed upon, see the overall structure of the Old Testament and how it is similar to the Jewish Scriptures, call the Tanakh, and appreciate anew the significance of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament.

Presbyterian Publishing House, PC( USA), 1995 Video cassette, study guide; audience - adult and young people’s study groups This video presents in documentary style aspects of everyday Christian living. It is divided into five parts, each part telling a complete story, and has enough material for five to ten sessions , depending on your group. The video can be used independently of any other curriculum as it is developed and produced to stand on it’s own.

By Alan G Gripe This video provides nominating committees a visual statement of the scope and importance of their task. It has four parts: Overview and Getting Started, Completing the CIF, Evaluating PIF's, Making a Choice, Negotiating Terms of Call, and comes with printed guide. c. Synod of Lakes and Prairies, 1989

Video cassette, audience-general Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges. Higher Education Program Area National Ministries division.

Discipleship Resources for Church and Society, 1990 Video cassette, study guide, 25 minutes; audience - adults and youth From Kodiak, Alaska, where oil poured from the SS Valdez...to the bayous of Louisiana, polluted by the toxins of chemical manufacturing companies...all of us are forced to address the poisoning of our environment. This crisis challenges congregations to study environmental issues and choose an appropriate response. This resource is suitable for a short program or with the study guide may be used as a series.

United Methodist Communications, 1986 Video cassette, study guide, 20 minutes; audience - adults and youth This video is geared toward adults and youth in our local congregations, and its primary purpose is to interpret and promote the advance program of second-mile giving. Despite the many obstacles facing the African people, the Christian church is thriving. This is an excellent portrayal of the people, their aims and goals.

Video cassette,24 minutes, audience-general Educational documentary on the Fort Peck Coalition.

Video cassette, audience-general Educational video on Fort Peck reservation community television.

Office of Continuing Education; Columbia Theological Seminary Dr. Walter Bruggemann presents four 30-minute sessions for adults on the Book of Jeremiah. He includes a focus on Jeremiah, the prophet and the times, and focuses on the problems of Judgment, the pain/hurt of God, the hope of Jeremiah and relevance of Jeremiah's message to modern times.

Office of Continuing Education; Columbia Theological Seminary Dr. Charles Cousar of Columbia Theological Seminary presents four 30-minute sessions for adults in a classroom setting. His presentation includes an excellent background, significant characteristics, and the major themes and passages of the epistle. He also includes some of the historical interpretations of the letter and its impact on the thought and life of the church.

Office of Continuing Education; Columbia Theological Seminary Dr. Shirley Guthrie of the Columbia Theological Seminary presents four 30-minute sessions for adults on the background and understanding of the reformed faith. This presentation includes a brief history of the Presbyterian Tradition in Relation to other traditions. Also, it includes four main emphasis which distinguish Presbyterian and reformed faith from other traditions.

Stewardship Council, United Church of Christ, 1986 Video cassette, scripts, user guide; audience - youth and adults A video presentation of four filmstrips with a comprehensive guide - 6 to 8 minutes each. 1) "Up in Front" - Luke 4:16-30 2) "Up at Table" - Luke 7:36-50 3) "Up a Tree" - Luke 19:1-10 4) "Up at Dawn" - Luke 24:13-32 Presented as Bible studies to help your group discover powerful, contemporary, personal, and communal meanings and insights from these stories in the Gospel of Luke.

CTS Press, 1986 Video cassette, 2 tapes, guide, use in 6 or 7 sessions; audience - adults and older youth This video program will help learners develop specific skills and the confidence to communicate, in a non-threatening way, the possibility of a life-changing relationship with Christ. Use in seven sessions titled: 1) Introductory Module - "My Feelings About Faith Sharing" 2) A Biblical Foundation for Friend-Making 3) Motives for Friend-Making 4) Styles of Friend-Making 5) A Faith-Sharing Model 6) Friend-Makers Listen 7) Friend-Makers Share Their Faith

Interlink Video Productions, Inc., 1992 Video cassette, leader's guide, 42 minutes; audience - adult years This videotape gives medical care givers, clergy, laypersons, and patients an in-depth understanding of advance directives. While discussing the medical and legal issues surrounding advance directives, the conviction that personal values should inform every such discussion are also shared. This program provides an excellent opportunity for the religious and medical communities to minister ever more effectively to those in their midst.

Presbyterian Publishing House, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, 12:34 minutes Communion Breakfast Studies for Presbyterian Men, written by scientist members of Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, which is located near NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, shows how these scientists bring together the spheres of science and religion in their everyday lives. Each of the ten devotions has Bible text and a set of provocative study questions. The accompanying video portrays three of these persons working out their faith in both locations -- the Space Center and Clear Lake Church.

Presbyterian Church (USA) Hunger Program 17 minutes A real life, real world adventure for youth filmed on-site at the Global Village at Heifer Ranch in Perryville AK. It challenges the prevailing notion of being "wired to the world" as 20 youth from across the U.S. get connected to themselves, their faith and the realities of hunger and poverty around the world.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1989 Video cassette, 13 minutes; audience - Bicentennial Fund Committees of all congregations A video for use in training callers for The Bicentennial Fund. Step by step helps for preparing for a successful campaign.

Women's Ministry Unit, 1990 Video cassette, 25 minutes, leader's guide; audience - adults This video program is meant to explain what it means for choice. The perspective is Judeo - Christian and therefore moral questions are central. We hear the voices of women and men of different confessions and different ethnic groups; we listen to doctors, clergy persons, and mothers; we join in an interfaith worship service and march with more than 300,000 Americans in Washington, D.C.. Program embraces the "pro-choice" position on the issue of abortion.

Presbyterian Church Foundation (PCUSA) Video cassette, guide This video is designed to help individuals understand the steps of making charitable gifts through life income plans. The life income plans make it possible for an individual to make a future gift to the church while providing current income during a lifetime. An introduction to the impact of planned giving, how others have used the Foundation to administer gifts, and options used by Presbyterians---cash, securities, property, insurance--to benefit the church.

One Great Hour of Sharing Video cassette, with 10 video shorts - none longer than 7-1/2 minutes Glimpses of God is a collection of 10 video shorts for use in interpreting and promoting the One Great Hour of Sharing. It is not a single video resource, but is intended to be treated as a pool of resources from which to choose elements to complement your promotion. Seven of the segments are mission stories, one is a children's stewardship piece and two others are motivational shorts. Each is hosted by Dotty Barnard, former moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Morning Light Media, 1995 Video cassette, 30 minutes Based on a true story, this video is about Ricky Meyer, who is desperate to impress his teacher and classmates with a memorable "show and tell". Ricky strikes a deal with his mother which jeopardizes his Christmas. When he plays "King of the Hill" with his best friend, the promise he made to his mother is the last thing on his mind. The promise is broken and Ricky will have to face the consequences on Christmas. But at church on Christmas Eve, Ricky hears the story of the greatest Christmas gift ever. Find out what Ricky discovers when his forgiving mother tells him to "go look in the manger."

Mission Interpretation and Promotion in partnership with the gac Higher Education Program Area and the Board of Pensions have prepared a video promoting the Christmas Joy Offering. The fourteen minute video tells compelling personal stories of those who have received support and assistance from programs funded by the offering.

IndieProd Company, 1988 Video cassette, guide The drama provides a complex and insightful portrait of the far-reaching devastation of poverty: families displaced by urban renewal and gentrification, farm families who have lost everything, victims of domestic violence, welfare families trying to break out of the poverty cycle, and blue-collar workers who hold low-paying jobs yet cannot find housing they can afford. The video and guide addresses those themes of this drama.

Video cassette,14 minutes, audience Office of Health Ministries educational video on HIV\AIDS.

Presbyterian Publishing House Video cassette, leader's guide, 14:28 minutes; audience - adults, session, pastors, and elders. How would the emerging global economy look if viewed as though it belonged to God? Here are ten Presbyterian Christians struggling with that question from an amazing variety of viewpoints. Some put the question in the context of a sermon, a prayer, or a Bible study. Others see it as a computer projection or a problem in resource allocation. Some writers use classical economic theory, others speak on behalf of newer economists who see issues of sustain ability and ecology as changing the traditional questions.

1998 Vacation Bible School Kit containing books and video covering five great Bible stories, five different countries. Learn how kids pray all around the world.

Witnessing and Evangelizing Worldwide Equipping the Church for Transforming Mission Engaging in Ministries of Reconciliation, Justice, Healing and Grace Living the Good News of Jesus Christ in Community with People who are Poor Presbyterian Church USA, 2005

To teach children the great Bible stories is to give them a gift for life. Mass Media Ministries, 1988 JESUS THE CHILD (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children Vividly presented in Jesus The Child are the Bible accounts of the annunciation and the journey to Bethlehem where Jesus is born; the visits of shepherds and wise men; Herod's plan to kill Jesus; the flight into Egypt; and twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. JESUS THE LEADER (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Jesus The Leader, Jesus calls his disciples and teaches about God. He heals the sick and the blind and meets Zaccheus, Nicodemus, and the woman at the well. Moses and Elijah appear and God says, "This is my dear son; listen to him." Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. JESUS THE STORYTELLER (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Jesus The Storyteller, Jesus teaches about God with parables -- stories about things that are familiar to his hearers: The Lost Sheep; The Sower and the Seed; The Pharisee and the Tax Collector; The Prodigal Son; the Good Samaritan. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. JESUS THE FRIEND (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Jesus The Friend, Jesus blesses the children and continues to teach, heal and perform miracles: He feeds the crowd with 5 loaves and 2 fish; he stills a storm at sea; he heals lepers and blind Bartemaus; he brings Lazarus back to life. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. JESUS IN DANGER (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Jesus In Danger, Jesus rides into Jerusalem and many hail him as a king. Angry priests try to trick him with questions. He shares the last supper with his disciples and goes to the garden of Gethsemane where he is betrayed and arrested. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, and story hour. THE EASTER STORY (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children
In The Easter Story, Peter denies Jesus. Pilate releases Barabbas and Jesus is crucified. Jesus appears to his followers. He gives a last command: "Tell everyone the Good News -- even to the ends of the earth;" and then he disappears from their sight. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, and story hour. PETER (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In the video Peter, Peter and his friends receive the Holy Spirit at the Festival of Pentecost. Peter teaches, heals and baptizes in the name of Jesus. Life grows more dangerous for Jesus' friends; Peter is arrested but miraculously escapes. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. PAUL MEETS JESUS (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Paul Meets Jesus, Saul of Tarsus disapproves of the teachings of Jesus and his followers and watches approvingly as Stephen is stoned. On the road to Damascus he has a vision, changes his name to Paul and is baptized as a follower of Jesus. His travels begin. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour PAUL THE PRISONER (God's Story Series, #1) Video cassette, guide, color, 14 minutes; audience - elementary age children In Paul The Prisoner, Paul continues to write to his friends to help them with their problems. He appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome. His friend Luke is allowed to travel with him. No one knows what happened to Paul, but we do know that he continued to proclaim Jesus. Excellent for church school, vacation Bible school, family programs, or story hour. PAUL THE TRAVELER (Gods story series,#9) Video cassette,15 minutes: audience-grade school children Paul continues to travel and preach in the name of Jesus. He makes plans to go to Athens, Corinth and Ephesus. In Corinth he live with Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers like himself. The religious leaders continue to threaten Paul and he claims Roman citizenship for protection.

Video cassette, 28 minutes, audience-general Interpretation video and study guide of the General Assembly policy on work and vocation. Approved by the 207th General Assembly(1995).

RSV Project, 1986 Video cassette, leader guide, student book, eight-session study on one 120-minute video; audience - youth and adults Virtually all New Testament scholars agree, the best place to begin a study of the New Testament is with the Gospel According to Mark. Tackles important questions in a manner that will be challenging to all Bible study students. In this video program, the Jesus story is told with breathless energy and excitement. Excellent tool for Bible study.

Pub. Office of Theological Education PC (USA) 8 min. 48 sec This brief video is designed to help youth and young adults explore the concept of CALL TO MINISTRY. Film clips feature seminary and college students along with featured speakers who share what it means to be called by God.

1999 Vacation Bible School Kit contains director's guide, activity center guide, storytelling guide, craft book, worship guide, game and snack guide and more fun stuff. For beginners through Grade 5

Video cassette, 13 minutes Educational video on The Great Ends of the Church.

RBC Media Production, 1979 Video cassette, color, 28 minutes; audience - youth and adults With sensitivity and balance, this video explores the emotional controversy between the advocates of unilateral disarmament and proponents of military superiority. Participants share a challenging look at the issues. The video may serve as a catalyst for discussion among viewers.

Evangelism and Church Development video produced by PC (USA)

UMCom Productions 6-Part Video cassettes, 30 minutes each, comprehensive study guide; audience, youth-adults Dr. Howard Clinebell, recognized internationally for his work in pastoral and growth counseling, shows how healing can be experienced. This six-part video training resource is designed to help hurt and grieving people find personal healing. The series features scenes from the sessions of an actual grief group under Dr. Clinebell’s direction. I. The Five Tasks of Grief Work II. Healing Guilt III. Fear and Anger IV. Growth From Divorce V. Infections of the Grief Wound VI. Saying "Goodbye" to Our Losses

Previewed at the Advocates Update & Lucheon. This is an informational overview of the path of success for Covenant People which will be available in the fall of 2000.

Presbyterian and Reformed Educational Ministry - Presbyterian Publishing House, 1993 Video cassette, 20 minutes; audience - youth, youth leaders This video is helpful to introduce and reflect on Celebrate Youth Year 6 resources on the theme of worship. It follows youth from different churches as they participate in worship in one another's churches and discusses the experience at a retreat.

Stewardship Council, U.C.C., 1987 Video cassette, 19 minutes; audience - adults Stewardship is a difficult word for many. Difficult to use, outworn, threatening to some. This video talks about each of us being stewards individually, about Christians together being stewards, and about God's people being stewards in all the world -- of all of life.

Pyramid, 1974 Video cassette, color, 25 minutes, leader's guide; audience - children, youth adults In this retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic story, a beautiful statue, adorned with precious jewels, is much admired by the townspeople who called him "The Happy Prince." As summer ends, a swallow sees the Happy Prince weeping for the city's poor. The statue persuades the swallow to pluck out his jewels and give them to the needy. The sacrifice leaves the statue a leaden hulk and it is hauled away to be melted down. Meanwhile, the swallow dies in the winter cold. When the statue's heart will not melt, it is cast on the same refuse heap where the swallow lies. God then asks his angels to bring what is most precious in the city. They bear aloft the swallow and the heart of the Happy Prince.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1987 Video cassette, color, discussion guide, 20 minutes; audience - youth and adults This is #6 in the Mission Yearbook Video Series created for use in small groups. This video will extend and amplify the ministry of prayer and study carried forth by the daily use of the Mission Yearbook. This particular program tells the story of the anguish of losing a farm and the land worked by your family for four generations. The Presbyterian churches of the farm belt are becoming support communities helping desperate people. This video deals with economic realities, but it also carries a message of spiritual strength born of Christian faith. Will spark vigorous discussion.

Alternatives, Inc., 1984 Video cassette, 17 minutes; audience - youth, families, and adults The purpose of this award-winning video is to challenge the commercialism of Christmas, to encourage people to reflect on their own celebrations, and to support efforts to make Christmas celebrations less consumer-oriented and more meaningful. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will help you to explore these issues in a lucid, non-judgmental fashion. Excellent.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1990 Video cassette, 12 minutes; audience - local Presbyterian churches A Bicentennial Fund Video to help interpret the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that is made possible by The Bicentennial Fund. Good resource for use during local campaigns.

PC(USA) Video cassette, 22.25 minutes In this videotape you will learn about the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly stewardship education and mission interpretation resources for congregations. It may be used by a chairperson while organizing the work of a committee; it may be used as orientation for a committee; committee members may want to view it individually. This video resource is divided into three sections, each separated by portions of blank tape. The video may be used as a single unit or each section may be used separately.

COHE, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 199- Video cassette, 12:28 minutes; audience - young adults and adults This is about a world that is interdependent. Education plays a critical part in this world. This video encourages the need for higher education.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1992 Video cassette; audience - adult and church officers This tape covers the main events at the 204th G.A. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1993 Video cassette; audience - adult and church officers This tape covers the main events at the 205th G.A. in Orlando, Florida.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994 Video cassette; audience - adult and church officers This tape covers the main events at the 206th G.A. in Wichita, Kansas.

Presbyterian Church (USA),1998 This tape covers the main events at the 210th G.A. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Presbyterian Church (USA), 1999 This tape covers the main events at the 211th G.A. in Fort Worth, Texas

June 9-June 16, 2001

Presbyterian Church (USA) June 15 - 22, 2002

Delphi Productions, ltd. Video cassette, study guide, 20:46 minutes; audience - adult A general overview of the beliefs of the Hindu faith: its history as the world’s oldest living religion; how it has changed over time; and the features of the religion.

This is a 6-part video series : The Early Church, The Church in the Middle Ages, The Reformation, The Age of Reason and Piety, Christianity in the New World, Christian Movement in an Age of Uncertainty. The programs are 30 min. in length and come with a 48 page leader's guide and a 48-page reproducible student workbook. Gateway Films/Vision Video 2000

Cumulus Productions, 1993 Video cassette, 29 minutes, audience - adult, session, pastors, Social Justice, women, youth, parents and teachers, Racial Ethnic Sponsored by: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Social Justice and Peacemaking Ministry Unit, Educational and Congregational Nurture Ministry Unit, Women's Ministry Unit, Racial Ethnic Ministry Unit. This is a documentary of people sharing their direct experience with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This video shows how the church and individuals are responding with acts of kindness to those who are affected by this epidemic.

This 2-hour video and workbook is designed to encourage communities of faith to celebrate the freedom to love God and each other with our whole selves; hearts, minds, and bodies in response to God's love for us. It uses music and movement to help participants experience a sense of belonging and community. The video is a teaching resource for leaders, while the workbook provides "Call Sheets" which include the chosen musical selection and corresponding actions, moves & steps. Presbyterian Youth Connection Resource, PC (USA)

Office of Health Ministries, PC(USA) Video 45 minutes This video addresses the questions such as "How do eating disorders victimize young people? How do they begin? What are the negative and positive spiritual practices that can reinforce or eliminate them. The video is divided into 4 segments and includes a study guide with suggestions for additional activities and further discussion.

This four-session curriculum for youth comes with a 22 minute video and workbook. It introduces you to young people whose lives have been touched by suicide. Learn to recognize the warning signs and how the community of faith is responding to this important topic. Pub. Bridges Resources, Louisville KY 2001

World Council of Churches, 1991 Video cassette, 59 minutes; audience - adults This video contains scenes, events, music, reports, interviews, and narrative summary of issues raised in the various sections of the Seventh Assembly of the World Council of Churches held in Canberra, Australia in February, 1991.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, 24 minutes; audience - adults Brazil is the setting for this video about the work we are doing as Presbyterians. A good video for mission interpretation with all ages and groups.

A Cheryl Gosa Production, 1991 Video cassette, 5 minutes; audience - Presbyterian Women This 5-minute video is a useful tool for communicating the benefits to subscribing to HORIZONS Magazine and Bible Study. The outline of the video is designed to show how HORIZONS deals with topics that relate to the fourfold purpose of Presbyterian Women.

Horizons Bible Study Distribution Center, 1991 Video cassette, 14 minutes Horizons is offering something new this year to enhance the 1991-92 Bible study "We Decide Together: A Guide To Making Ethical Decisions." In the past, Presbyterian Women have requested more help for those who have been asked to lead the study. A 14-minute video has been produced for just such a purpose. In this video, we meet the authors of the study and learn their vision of ethical decision-making and see a dramatization of how a group of Presbyterian Women might present an ethical dilemma through role play and discussion afterward. The video also shows how the study is organized and recommends related resources for additional help.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1992 Video cassette, study guide, 14:44 minutes This video describes the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for the decade of the nineties, the financial condition of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) using comparative illustrations, and the process by which you get information about the Mission Goal that will be advanced by the proposed action and the estimated costs including source of funding for those proposed actions requiring new funding.

Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 1985 5 Video cassettes, each about 50 minutes; audience - church leaders and pastors A set of five videos by Marlene Wilson I. "The Theology of Volunteer Development" 52:10 minutes II. "Principles of Leadership and Climate"  47:00 minutes III. "Principles of Motivation and Management" 49:50 minutes IV. "More Principles of Motivation and Management" 57:50 minutes V. "Networking: Bridges Between Church & Community" 55:00 minutes

2 Videos - #1 for Retirees, #2 for Active Medical Plan Members These two instructional videos produced by the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) were intended to educate healthcare consumers in ways to take an active role in managing your relationship with your healthcare professionals. Each video is 12-13 minutes in length.

by Tony Campolo 60 min. This program outlines Campolo's plan of "creation care." He challenges you to make a difference in our world. Produced by Thomas Nelson Pub., Nashville TN 1992. 

General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette This video details General Assembly action on the report from the Special Committee on Human Sexuality. The video contains coverage of meetings and hearings of the Assembly Committee on Human Sexuality and its recommendation to the Assembly interviews with committee members and Assembly members, and coverage of voting and other action of the Assembly.

PC(USA) This video applies the message of Pentecost to the offering and illustrates why we need it and what can occur because of it. The video is appropriate for use in a variety of church settings, including meetings with session, youth group, or mission and stewardship committees, as well as at church suppers and mission fairs.

Hosted by Rob Reiner, this video is part of the national public awareness campaign.

Presbyterian Women, 1989 Video cassette, 14 minutes; audience - Presbyterian Women This video is about the Presbyterian Women Thank Offering. It features Moderator Cleda Locey and the chair of the Creative Ministries Offering Committee, Nannia Alston. It includes suggestions for receiving the offering, reference to various needs, and a challenge to give generously.

McCormick Theological Seminary, 1994 Video cassette, 14:30 minutes; audience - general This video gives information about McCormick Theological Seminary and their goals to facilitate/train ministers in the 21st century.

Interlink Video Productions, Inc., 1991 Video cassette, leader's guide; audience - elders, leaders, and members This worship book, written in English, German, French, and Spanish, was designed for the corporate acts of worship and celebration at the World Council of Churches Seventh Assembly. Prayer and worship were at the heart of the assembly, and the theme, "Come, Holy Spirit--Renew the Whole Creation," which is itself a prayer, is a symbol of that. The book reflects the church in its ecumenical richness; it is both culturally and confessionally diverse. While the book was designed for use at the assembly, it was also designed with the hope that it would enrich the worship life of God's people everywhere in the years to come.

Presbyterian Men, 1994 Video cassette, 9:26 minutes; audience - Adults Hilton Head churches in South Carolina hosted a Symposium on Christian Faith and Economic Values for over one hundred college students. This event marked sharp exchange and intense interaction between students and church members around a series of case studies in business ethics.

running time: two 20-minute segments  Presbyterian Church, USA 2003 This video tells the sotry of the visits of 18 Christians and Muslims from then countries who spoke in more than 100 places during a two week travel hosted by Presb. Church congregations and presbyteries in 2002. It should inspire us too begiin, continue or expand involvement in interfaith listening.

The Adult Foundation Curriculum, 1993 Video cassette, study guide; audience - adults Intersections of Life: The Struggles of Faith is about the pressures put on faith by modern life in the quest for relevance, spirituality, community, and meaning in the face of radical evil. What makes us modern is that we are always having to cope with change. At every turn we face the loss of the familiar. Whether young or old, we need a church and a faith that is relevant to our struggles and pain. We long for a spirituality that will allow us to come to terms with our shared, human predicament. We stand at these various intersections of life trying to sort out the puzzles and reclaim the faith that will preserver us.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1994 Video cassette, 12 minutes, audience - study groups and sessions This video is an overview of how Presbyterian dollars are at work through the General Assembly and its Ministry divisions. It includes information about the Selected Giving Opportunities programs for those congregations wishing to designate a portion of their gift to General Assembly to specific projects.

Meet the Presbyterian AIDS Network in a 6-minute promotional video. This video briefly explains the work of PAN and introduces PAN leaders and other Presbyterians working in AIDS services.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1989 Video cassette, color, 10 minutes; audience - evangelism committees and all members Vignettes from across the church that tell of the possibilities for spiritual growth in Presbyterian congregations and among church members. An excellent piece to begin a discussion on the meaning of evangelism for today's church

Brown-ROA Video cassette, 22 minutes, viewer’s guide An overview of Islam in the world today from Islam’s influence on the West, the five pillars of Islam, the Prophet and Crusades.

Interlink Video Productions, 1989 Video cassette, 26 minutes; audience - congregations who want to take an action on the problem of alcoholism and other drug abuse This video program was produced to help the church face the reality that it has a problem as big as an elephant, which it never talks about -- alcoholism and other drug abuse. The program can be used for church officers, outreach committee members, support groups and general congregational viewing.

A four-part video\print curriculum designed to help parents and communities support the positive development of their children, the goal of this series is to provide a grace oriented framework for an asset-building approach to parenting, which as proven to be of value in successful parenting.

RSV Project, 1988 Video cassette, leader guide, student book, eight-session study on one 120-minute video; audience - youth and adults Jeremiah is the largest book in the Bible and because it is so long and somewhat complicated, we have tended to avoid studying it in our churches. Yet, it is one of the richest books of the Old Testament and with the magic of video education, it can come to life for students in any setting. In this program the role of the prophet as preacher, political gadfly, poet, and religious leader are carefully examined so that the life and ministry of Jeremiah becomes as real as those of a modern church leader. Excellent.

The Historical Jesus and Contemporary Faith The Episcopal Cathedral Teleconferencing Network, 1995 Video cassette, study guide, 90 minutes; audience - individuals or study/discussion groups In the first half of the program, each scholar on the panel paints a vivid portrait of the historical Jesus as he has reconstructed him from pre-Gospel materials and highlights the ways in which his portrait differs from the others. In the second half, the experts field questions from the teleconference audience and explore the issue which drives so much of the controversy surrounding Jesus scholarship today.

Huston Smith,Parish of Trinity Church Video and audio cassette This video and audio cassette were recorded at the 27th National Conference of Trinity Institute 1996,the topic was Jesus at 2000.

Corpus Christi District of United Methodist Church, 1985 Video cassette, guide; audience - young children Three Bible stories for children ages 3-12. Each story is 7-9 minutes. Accompanying lesson designs for 40-90 minute sessions with children for a variety of settings. Excellent resource.

University Pictures, 1973 Video cassette, color, 1 hr. 48 minutes; audience - youth groups, adults, families Jesus Christ Superstar as a phenomenon; a brilliant example of modern movie making that translates the legendary rock opera to the screen. Told entirely in song, images, and music, the story focuses on the last week of Christ's life, his betrayal and crucifixion, seen from the point of view of Judas. Filmed entirely in Israel. Great for Lent/Easter. Discussion guide available upon request.

Family Films, 1988 Video cassette, 20 minutes, film guide; audience - children of all ages Jimmy and the White Lie is the everyday story of children who lie to avoid being punished by grown-ups. Through this animated video, children learn to see that God's forgiveness is the only way to stop their sins from getting bigger. They come to know that one of God's greatest gifts is forgiveness and that lying to avoid a problem only makes it bigger. Excellent for church school or home.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1991 Video cassette, leader's guide, 25 minutes This video is an attempt to outline the history of the relations between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It focuses upon the present conflicts between Palestinians (mostly Muslim, mostly Arab) and Israelis (mostly Jews). It draws upon the perspectives of Christian denominations and ecumenical bodies for its interpretations.

RSV Project, 1986 Video cassette, leader guide, student book, eight session study on one 120-minute video; audience - youth and adults Important questions about Joshua-Judges rarely discussed in church classrooms become the nucleus of a thorough understanding of these two exciting books. Was the conquest a great military victory as described in Joshua or a tribal uprising as it appears in Judges? What was the role of important women leaders such as Deborah? Did God call for all the violence or does the Joshua-Judges saga have anything to say about the modern middle east, about the rise of Christian, Islamic, and Jewish fundamentalists in our time, and about the God of our New Testament faith. Excellent.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 1995 Video