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AB C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z CD Books Catalog

SACRED STORIES (4 15-20 min segments) ASR-92-1833

Sacred Stories presents noted writers Frederick Buechner, Maya Angelou, and James Carroll recreating stories from their own lives. Through their storytelling, they invite viewers to tell their own stories and to discover for themselves the power of memory to heal, the value of telling secrets, and the possibilities of changing the future by forgiving the past.

SAFE SANCTUARIES     CS-318-02

Session 1               Our Mandate (17 mins)               Session 2   The Scope of the Problem (75 min)

Session 3               Recruiting, Screening, Hiring Workers (18 min) Session 4 Basic Procedures (11 min)

Session 5               Developing a Congregational Plan (6 min) Session 6 Closing (7 min)

SAMUEL I & II (A 2 90-min tapes) BS-90-1981-82

The saga of Samuel, Saul and David is one of the most important stories of the Old Testament. It represents a crucial turning point in Biblical history, a time when the tribes of Israel shaped themselves into a unique God-centered nation.

SECRETS OF STRONG FAMILIES (30 mins A) ALFM-92-101

Host Vince Isner and Dr. Nick Stinnett discuss the six major strengths of strong families: commitment, appreciation, communication, time together, spiritual wellness and coping with stress. Study guide included.

SEE DICK AND JANE LIE, CHEAT & STEAL: Teaching Morality to Kids (45 mins PAR L/T) ALFM-92-104

This informational video, hosted by Tom Selleck, asks us to reconsider the values we teach, and don't teach our children. It presents "pockets of hope" where kids are learning the difference between right and wrong.   Study guide included.

SEEKING SOLID GROUND   ASR-97-1851

John Trent and Rick Hicks present this eight session study on building a life in Christ.

Leaders guide. Sessions are as follows:

Session 1: Building a Life That Can Never Be Shaken

Session 2: The Two Most Important Questions You’ll Ever Answer

Session 3: Anchoring Your Life in Godly Character

Session 4: The Freedom of a Truthful Walk

Session 5: Three Keys to Protecting Your Most Important Relationships

Session 6: Giving Out God’s Medal of Honor

Session 7: Choosing Commitment over Convenience

Session 8: The Promise That’s Waiting For You

SELF-ESTEEM AND LONELINESS (JH SH) YM-90-1348-49

Loneliness is just about everyone's acquaintance, but no one's friend. Low self-esteem, a crippling problem, faces every student regardless of how attractive he or she might be. Dawson McAlister speaks out on these two major issues that affect every teenager.

Session 1 - Self-Esteem Session 2 - Self-Esteem

Session 3 - Self-Esteem contd. Session 4 - Loneliness

SELFISH GIANT, THE (EC 27 mins) CR-90-2159

An animated interpretation of Oscar Wilde's fairy tale about a giant who builds a wall around his garden to keep out the neighboring children and soon finds himself living in perpetual Winter. When the children return to the garden via a gap in the wall they bring Spring with them, thus teaching the giant an important lesson about living and sharing.

SERMON ON THE MOUNT (33 mins) BS-99-1900

This video features Frank Harvey, internationally acclaimed Biblical dramatist..

SETTING YOUTH FREE TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES (5-60min. Sessions) YM-96-1399

josh McDowell is featured in this video series for junior and senior highs. Created as both a discipleship training and evangelistic outreach tool, this series provides a solid defense of truth. Leader’s guide.

Session 1: What Choices are Right

Session 2: What’s Best For You Is Right Choices

Session 3: Know What Is Best and You Can Make Tight Choices

Session 4: A New Relationship Rather Than An Old Religion

Session 5: Form a New Habit of Making Right Choices

SEVEN LAWS OF THE TEACHER, THE (48 mins) CE-98-71

Discover The Seven Laws of the Teacher and unleash your effectiveness as a communicator of the Biblical truth. Law 4: Communication - In this message on The Law of Communication, Dr. Hendricks challenges you to build bridges to impart truths effectively.

SEX AND THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY (1 tape, 6 sessions, PAR) ALFM-86-G-209

Dr. Kevin Leman addresses parenthood, competition, sex and the necessity for understanding each other's needs. Complete with study guide.

Session 1: Marriage: The Foundation for Effective Parenthood (10 mins)

Session 2: Talking With Children About Sex (19 mins)

Session 3: Men Don't Understand Women Worth Squat (10 mins)

Session 4: Sex Begins in the Kitchen (13 mins)

Session 5: Competitive Relationships (39 mins)

Session 6: Understanding Your Mate's Personality

SEXUAL PUZZLE, THE (30 mins JH SH A L/T) YM-86-1315

Author and speaker Josh McDowell and counselor Dick Day convincingly show young people how to deal with their sexuality and make wise choices.

SHALOM LIFESTYLES–WHOLE PEOPLE - WHOLE EARTH YM-94-1392

This is a fast paced 15-session video curriculum for youth exploring peace, service and environment. Sessions include:

The Hunt for Happiness Images in a Box

Doesn’t Everyone Want Peace? Be All You’re Meant To Be

The Great Job Search Can the Earth be Healed?

How far Would You Go? Experiencing God in the Midst of Clutter

Heard in Stereotype Shattering Images

BOD by God When Dates Go Bad

Co-Creators and Caretakers 2 Serve 4 God

In Spite of the Odds

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS - Connectional Giving Video MS-01-908

This powerful new video tells the unique story of the United Methodist connectional giving.

SHARING THE HERITAGE: The History of United Methodism In America

(21 mins G) AH-88-1606 Share the stirring story of your church's inspired beginnings, it's record-setting growth, and its continuing evolution. Introduce people to Wesley, Asbury, Otterbein, Albright, and many others, and give them an appreciation for United Methodism today.

SHEEP AND SHEPHERDS (GA 20 mins) GA-91-2031

The richness of the meaning embedded in Biblical references to sheep and shepherds is in danger of being lost to modern-day hearers of the Word. This videotape strives to make up for that lack of context enabling people to understand the Scriptures more fully. Leaders guide included.

SHEPHERD'S GUIDE TO CARING AND KEEPING, A EV-86-427

Based on the popular film See You Sunday? this action kit offers six one-hour teaching modules to provide a church committee or task force with a complete study of the process of successful new member integration.

SHOW US HOW TO SERVE SS-93-924

A video featuring ministries supported by the apportioned funds of The United Methodist Church.

SIGNS AND WONDERS - (30 mins SH A) EV-89-455

This video is for churches who want to grow. Here you will discover the secrets that have helped churches spring to life, become vital, and grow in both membership and mission. The video comes with a leader's guide.

SMALL CHURCHES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE (28 mins) CRNCD-99-2301

This video is designed to show how small membership congregations can discern vision, build relationships, and develop resources that enhance ministry and change lives. The video helps small churches learn to ask the right questions so that they can move in the direction of vital transformation.

SMALL TARGETS (UMW) MS-734

A video from UNICEF about land mines in Mozambique and around the world that are maiming children and adults.

SOAPBOX with Tom Cottle (SH 30 mins ea) YM-90-1355, 1359-1365

These videotapes from PBS Video are discussion style format with Tom Cottle moderating topics of interest to teens today. Use these to stimulate your group for further discussion.

Tape 1: Daddy Is Seventeen Tape 4: Teenagers and Abortion

Tape 2: Teenage Pregnancy Tape 5: Teenagers and Racism

Tape 3: Abortion: Yes, No, Maybe Tape 6: Teenagers and Religion

Tape 7: Teenagers in Jail Tape 8: Teen Violence

SOCIAL PRINCIPLES, THE (34 mins SH A) CS-85-G-300

Appearing in this videotape is Bishop James S. Thomas, resident bishop of the Ohio East Area of the denomination.

Part 1: Biblical/Theological Foundations

Part 2: Frequently Asked Questions

SPIRITUAL LIFE (2 tapes, 3-20 min sessions ea) BS-87-1927-28

The Spiritual Life videotapes have been designed to be used as discussion starters with groups.

Tape 1: Spiritual Hunger - Transformation - Discipline

Tape 2: Vocation - Relationships - Social Holiness

SPREAD THE WORD: TEENS TALK TO TEENS ABOUT AIDS

(27 mins JH SH) YM-92-1316 Spread the Word presents information, stories, attitudes and feelings shared by teens whose lives have been affected by AIDS. This is a valuable resource for all teenagers, providing teachers, counselors, religious leaders, and parents with a structure for discussion and action. Study guide.

STABLEBOY’S CHRISTMAS, THE GA-95-2039 (30 mins)

A little stableboy’s act of unselfish love teaches us about sharing God’s love.

STAINED IMAGES (25 mins SH YA A) ASR-92-1834

How do you expect Christians to act? How do your standards differ for people who aren't Christians? Believers and non-believers discuss common misconceptions about Christianity. Discussion guide included.

STAND TOGETHER WITH WOMEN (20 mins) CS-92-339

Through visual images of women from many parts of the world engaged in struggle and achievement, and through interviews with a variety of people closely involved with the decade, this videotape tells a story of women's contributions to church and society that make it an ideal resource for churches and individuals who wish to understand and pursue the challenge of being in solidarity with women.

STAR OVER BETHLEHEM (30 mins) GA-95-2037

From the Annunciation in Nazareth to the Nativity in Bethlehem, the story is full of wonders The film is laced with rites, ancient traditions, Biblical sights and ancient chants.

STARTING A SINGLES MINISTRY (30 mins) CE-90-50

How Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Georgia started a singles ministry.

STAYING ALIVE IN THE PULPIT (4 tapes, 30 min ea) BMI-95-1112-1115

Filmed at the Academy For Preaching seminars, these tapes will stimulate creative thinking and give practical as well as conceptual insights. Leader’s guide.

Tape 1: A Preacher’s Journey with Zan Holmes, Jr.

Tape 2: The Social/Prophetic Dimension of the Gospel with David Buttrick.

Tape 3: Spirituality in the Local Context with Virginia PhaINC.

Tape 4: Imagination & Metaphor in Preaching with Tom Troeger.

STEPHEN’S TEST OF FAITH (22 mins) GA-99-2059

Twelve year old Stephen is mocked and ridiculed for his faith. But that test leads to a new understanding and inner strength that changes his life.

STONES OF PROMISE (120 min video; 13 segments) ALFM-96-119

Designed to help African American families improve their skills in communicating key cultural traditions, values, beliefs, rituals, spiritual insights, and practices to one another and to future generations. Leader’s guide.

STORY OF ONE, THE (19 mins SH YA A) HECM-87-601

The Story of One tells how many young women and men of promise made great achievements because of their experiences in the Black colleges historically related to The United Methodist Church. It is specifically the story of Dr. Elias Blake, Paine College graduate, class of 1951.

STORY OF PETER, THE (animated 30 mins YC EC) CR-92-2187

Peter shows a Roman soldier that God cares deeply for all people. Also, includes a story about the Philippian Jailer.

STRANGERS (30 mins FAM JH SH A) ALFM-87-249

Making Christ the center of your life can be difficult in our modern world. Worries, job demands, school pressures...all can demand much of your time. You may become so caught up by these demands that even your own family become strangers.

STRAY, THE (15 mins G) CR-87-2113

A delightful story about 13 first-graders, a gruff bus driver and their trip to the zoo...a happy event until one of the children gets lost. A modern parable based on the story of the lost sheep.

STUDENT FORUM OF THE UNITED METHODIST STUDENT MOVEMENT

HECM-89-615 and 600 Established in 1989, The Student Forum of the United Methodist Student Movement is a representative leadership development conference for college and university students active in United Methodist-related campus ministries.

SUBJECT OF A MOMENT, THE (27 mins JH SH A) YM-89-1347

Theme: Alcohol Abuse Wes Packer was only trying to "fit in" when he joined his friends for a party and a few beers.

SUCCESSFUL SINGLE PARENTING (2 tapes) ALFM-91-100

Comfort, encouragement, and practical tips for those that are going it alone.

SUDDENLY SINGLE- What to do when divorce strikes home (2 tapes, A) ALFM-90-273-74

A four-part video seminar on divorce featuring Clyde Besson, minister, pastoral counselor and director of Christian Growth Ministries in Tyler, Texas. Leader's guide.

Tape 1: Session 1 - Facing the Facts Tape 2: Session 3 - Leaving the Past Behind

Session 2 - Divorce, Forgiveness & Grace Session 4 - Looking to the Future

SUNDAY SCHOOL FILM, THE (30 mins A) CE-87-12

In 1780, English businessman Robert Raikes became deeply concerned about the poor and illiterate children of Gloucester. Forced to work in factories, they were unable to read or write and grew up without moral or religious training. Because they worked six days a week, Raikes began a school for them on Sundays.

SUPERBOOK BIBLE STORIES (40 mins ea YC EC) CR-88-2121-29

When two inquisitive children stumble upon an ancient book, they unwittingly open a fascinating gateway to adventure. The superbook transports Chris, Joy and their toy robot, Gizmo, back across the centuries, and plops them right in the middle of actual Bible happenings.

Tape 1 How It All Began - The story of the earth's early days.

My Brother's Keeper - The sons of Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel.

Tape 2 The Flood -. See God's plan to save Noah's family.

Double Trouble - The story of Isaac and Rebecca's twin sons; Jacob and Esau.

Tape 3 The Miracle Rod - The story of Moses.

Those Amazing Trumpets - The story of Joshua,

Tape 4 The Giant Killer - The story of David.

The Lion's Den - The story of Daniel.

Tape 5 The Test - The miracle of Isaac's birth to Abraham and Sarah

Here Comes the Bride - The story of the search for Isaac's bride Rebecca.

Tape 6 A Dream Come True - The story of Joseph.

Superbrain - Solomon, the King who wanted wisdom to govern his people.

Tape 7 Pitchers of Fire - The story of how God used Gideon's small army and pitchers of fire to save Israel from the Midianites.

Muscleman - Meet Sampson the strongest man who ever lived.

Tape 8 Mother's Day - The story of a young girl named Ruth who loves and serves her mother faithfully.

The Beauty Queen - The story of how Esther, as wife of the Persian king, intervenes to keep her people, the Jews, from destruction.

Tape 9 The First King - Saul is anointed as the first king over Israel.

Big Fish, Little Fish - The story of Jonah who learns to obey God.

SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE HECM-01-603 We are proud to share the new resources available for promoting the remittance of the Black College Fund apportionment by our 36,000 connected congregations.

This five-part series from Priority One is geared to capture the hearts and minds of young people. This series is specifically for young people between the ages of 11 and 19.

For those who wish to avoid ulcers, tension headaches, or other tension-related ailments. Lloyd Olgivie offers help. His authoritative scripture exposition presents the worrier and tension-bound alike with ways to cope with life's ups and downs.

We deal with the powers that be--the government, corporations and even families. We can’t live without them, but something is wrong; people get caught in the system. This series offers a new way of thinking and acting and hope for transformation.