MARC - Christian Education

WALKING WITH GOD IN THE DESERT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:29:48 -0800

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Are you going through a difficult period of life? The loss of a loved one? Unemployment? A crisis of faith? During these desert times, it’s easy to think God has disappeared. In this seven-session DVD, the12th volume of the Faith Lessons series, discover that it’s only when we are totally dependent on him that we find God is closer than ever. Session 1- Joy in the Journey Session 2- It's Hot Here and There's No Way Out Session 3- Help is Here Session 4- When Your Heart Cries Out Session 5- They Were Not Wandering Session 6- Ears to Hear Session 7- There's Hope in the Desert

Length: 30 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

BROKEN TO PEACE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:18:23 -0800

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Bad things happen to good people. Good parents have children who become addicted to drugs. Reliable breadwinners lose their jobs. Innocent children have parents who hurt them. Healthy folks get sick. Accidents happen. And yes, even Christians take anti-depressants. Many of us live our problems in silence, but Broken to Peace features interviews with men and women who are living their lives-and faith-out loud. Using their pain to educate, inspire and help others, the straight-from-the-heart Christians featured in this compelling video series tell real life stories about the troubles that brought them to their knees-breast cancer, job loss, addiction, loss of a child, clinical depression and physical abuse. With God as their support, they were able to rise again, one step at a time, and continue their walk towards spiritual healing and human wholeness. Resource includes: - Six video discussion starters - Downloadable Leader Guide for facilitating group study - Promotional resources for your Bible study or small group campaign

Publisher: UM Communications

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

FINAL WORDS FROM THE CROSS

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:34:44 -0800

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In 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of Jesus' life. Now, in his inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton examines Christ's dying hours and his final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. This new small-group study, Final Words, contains seven teaching sessions featuring Hamilton providing fresh insight into Jesus' final words at the cross through the perspective of those who witnessed the crucifixion. Then, he moves beyond the cross to Jesus' words to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to those who were witnesses to the Resurrection. Includes leader guide. Session 1: Father Forgive Them Session 2: Behold Your Son…Behold Your Mother Session 3: My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Session 4: Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise Session 5: I Thirst Session 6: It Is Finished...Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit

Length: 10 min/session

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE EASTER EXPERIENCE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:26:41 -0800

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What if what happened then changes everything now? The Easter Experience DVD Study is a truly spiritual experience that has the power to change every member in your small group. The six 20-minute episodes bring the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic storytelling and challenging teaching. Each episode explores a universal theme that is relevant to our lives all year round. Leader guide included. Session 1- My Life Has a Purpose Session 2- My Life Can Change Session 3- My Pain is Understood Session 4- My Life Has a Plan Session 5- I Have the Promise of Eternal Life Session 6- My Hope is Secure

Length: 20 min/episode

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pubilshers

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

The Lion & the Lamb

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:21:18 -0700

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Christopher Reeve and Amy Grant relate this touching story of how an escaped lion and newborn lamb teach a brother and sister the true spirit of Christmas. This story is a heartfelt holiday classic that promises to captivate viewers.

Length: 24 minutes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

FRIENDS AND HEROES

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:38:23 -0700

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This series traces the tale of two friends - Macky and Portia - whose adventures lead them across the ancient world as they fight for justice and even survival against the might of the Roman Empire. Each episode features 2 curriculum lessons with teacher helps, reproducible activities, and other materials that can be used for small and large group Bible study, Sunday school and family time. ***13 all NEW episodes added to the MARC collection 09/01/11*** DVD's 0720-0726

BETTER TOGETHER- WHAT ON EARTH ARE WE HERE FOR?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:07:28 -0700

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Better Together, a six-session group DVD study in the Living with Purpose series by pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren, shows you how God planned for you to fulfill his purposes in community with other people … in your church family … in your small group … in the world around you. In each session, you will learn how to fulfill God's five purposes for your life. Each session also includes the biblical support behind each purpose, the ways it applies to you and your circle of influence, and how you can use this knowledge to benefit God's kingdom. From the beginning, God planned for Christians to fulfill his purposes in community with each other in our church families, small groups, and in the world as a whole. Why did God plan it this way? Because we're better together! Sessions include: (20-25 min.each) Session 1: What Matters Most Session 2: Reaching Out Together Session 3: Belonging Together Session 4: Growing Together Session 5: Serving Together Session 6: Worshiping Together

Length: 20-25 min/ses.

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:44:04 -0700

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When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their own God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge - learning how to live together the way God intends. In this ninth volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God teaches the Israelites what it means to be part of a community that loves him and the lessons we can begin to live out in our lives today. Six Faith Lessons include: 1. The Lord Who Heals You: Marah and Elim 2. Not by Bread Alone: Manna and water from the rock 3. Their Blood Cried Out: Israel becomes a community 4. The Mountain of God 5. I Led You Like a Bride: Wedding at Sinai 6. The Whisper of God: Moses and Elijah on the mountain

Length: 30 min/session

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE POWER OF A WHISPER

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:30:33 -0700

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"Without a hint of exaggeration," says Bill Hybels, "the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. God's well-timed words have redirected my path, rescued me from temptation and re-energized me during some of my deepest moments of despair." In The Power of a Whisper, vision is cast for what life can look like when God's followers choose to hear from heaven as they navigate life on earth. Whispers that arbitrate key decisions, nudges that rescue from dark nights of the soul, promptings that spur on growth, urgings that come by way of another person, inspiration that opens once-glazed-over eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world-through firsthand accounts spanning fifty-seven years of life, more than thirty of which have been spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels promotes passion in Christ-followers' hearts for being wide open to hearing from God, and for getting gutsier about doing exactly what he says to do. 4 sessions- 25 minutes each Session 1. The Whisper-Led Life Session 2. Divine Input for the Day-To-Day Session 3. Practice, Practice, Practice Session 4. Wide Open for Good

Length: 20-25 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:06:16 -0700

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Author: Henri Nouwen

When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who resides within each of us towards the open-handed, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.

TOADIE ON TRIAL; HOPE

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:58:01 -0700

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Episode 25 - Toadie on Trial Toadie accuses Portia of being a rebel sympathiser. The stories of Paul’s disappearance, and Moses and the Manna from Heaven remind us how important it is to be brave, and that God protects and provides. Episode 26 - Hope With Macky still imprisoned, Tiberius launches the final assault on Jerusalem. Our friends recall the story of Noah and the Ark, and its message of hope, and hear of Paul speaking to Agrippa, reminding us to trust in God.

Length: 10-12 min/epis.

Publisher: Friends and Heroes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DESPERATE MEASURES

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:51:47 -0700

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Episode 24 - Desperate Measures The zealots decide to kidnap General Tiberius. Through the stories of Solomon’s wisdom with a baby and Paul’s Appeal to Caesar, our friends learn the importance of wisdom and finding a different way.

Length: 10-12 min/epis.

Publisher: Friends and Heroes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE BIG LIFT; HOME

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:24:28 -0700

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Episode 22 - The Big Lift As the people in Jerusalem starve, Macky finds a store of grain which Toadie has stolen and hidden in the Roman camp. With the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand in mind, Macky must work out how to take the grain into the besieged city. As a befuddled Toadie realizes he has outsmarted himself, Macky and his friends hear the story of Elisha and the woman with olive oil in which the widow’s oil increased beyond all expectation. Episode 23 - Home The Romans are tearing down homes outside Jerusalem and using them for building material. To calm Rachel’s fears, Isaac tells her the story of how Jethro the Midianite welcomed Moses the stranger. Now Isaac must collapse the tunnels beneath their home to prevent Toadie discovering the trail to other rebel safe houses, and our friends retell the story of how Paul escaped from the mob to underline the value of helping others and overcoming difficulties.

Length: 10-12 min/epis.

Publisher: Friends and Heroes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

AID AND COMFORT; HOSTAGES

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:19:10 -0700

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Episode 20 - Aid and Comfort Toadie has a fever and only Macky can get the medicine that will save him, but will he? After hearing the retelling of the story of Elisha and Naaman, Macky accepts that even an enemy should be helped. While Toadie suffers crazy dreams during a fever on his sickbed, Macky makes the perilous trip to the Roman camp, only to find that little Antonius is now ill too. Lucius tells how Jesus cured a sick woman to bring hope to them all. Macky hands over the precious medicine – and hopes he is in time to cure both Toadie and Antonius. Episode 21 - Hostages After hearing Macky’s retelling of the story of Herod and the Wise Men, Portia hatches a plan which could force her uncle and the Romans to allow Jerusalem’s children to escape the besieged city. Despite her efforts, the children don’t want to leave the city. As Tiberius and the Roman army prepare to attack, Macky tells the children about the Boy Samuel and Eli, to help them make this difficult decision.

Length: 10-12 min/epis.

Publisher: Friends and Heroes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

PRINCE FOR A DAY; UNWILLING GUESTS

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:14:46 -0700

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Episode 18 - Prince for a Day Macky sets out to rescue the real Daniel, this time disguised as a Roman noble. Isaac retells the story of Paul and Elymas to underscore the danger of trying to be something you’re not, while Macky contrasts the Romans’ over-abundance and lack of gratitude with his own people’s tribulations when he tells Portia the story of Moses and the Miracle Water. Episode 19 - Unwilling Guests Toadie convinces General Tiberius to allow him to take hostages from the nearby villages, to be executed if Macky doesn’t turn himself in. Macky must go into the heart of the Roman camp once again, to try and stop the executions. Our friends retell the stories of how David spared Saul’s life, and Paul, Silas and the earthquake, and learn the importance of mercy and doing right.

Length: 10-12 min/epis.

Publisher: Frends and Heroes

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted