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CELEBRATE WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:42:52 -0800

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This CD Rom is an accompaniment to VT 3271, CELEBRATE WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD. Includes PowerPoint presentation, video transcripts, and power point viewer.

Safety Tips On A Sensitive Subject: Child Sexual Abuse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:19:25 -0800

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Safety Tips On A Sensitive Subject: Child Sexual Abuse is a 15-minute look at steps you and your congregation can take to help prevent an incident and how your organization should react if there is an allegation.

Length: 15 minutes

Publisher: Church Mutual

Published Year: 2008

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

Half Price! 2010 Membership Fee

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:21:34 -0800

MARC is offering a half price discount on the 2010 annual membership fee for the remainder of the year. Annual membership fees range from $40 -$110 depending on your church membership. (If you want more information, click Annual Membership on top of this page.)

Free -of-Charge months for Non-Subscribing churches

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

November and December are free-of-charge months. Churches that have not subscribed to MARC this year are able to check out up to five resources during these months without paying any rental fee. The only thing you pay is return postage when you return the resource after showing.

March 2010 MARC News

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:40:43 -0800

Download: MARC News March 10 Web2.pdf (353.72 KB)

ILLUSTRATE- Video Clips to Visually Support Your Sermons: Volumes 4, 5, and 6

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:26:32 -0800

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Few things capture the heart like a well told story. Illustrate is a collection of real life stories from people across the country wrestling with life and faith. These stories are designed to help communicate practical and Biblical truth. Each video illustration has a strong Christian theme and can be used to visually support a sermon, enhance the worship experience, or tee-up discussion in small group Bible study. Powerful stories to create great teaching moments! Themes in Volume 4 include: - Financial strain: money conflicts, economy wipe out finances - Life's not fair: death of spouse, illness, job loss - Adjustments: post partum depression, injury on the job, constant moves Themes in Volume 5 include: - Loneliness: isolated at work, disconnect in marriage, and new city… no friends - Using Your Gifts: magic as mystery, DJ-ing for God - Looking for Direction: finding your passion, losing a child to SIDS, struggling to live out your faith Themes in Volume 6 include: - Overwhelmed: family too busy, anxious about future, shot in Iraq - Disillusioned: good deeds cause doubt, setbacks cause questions, betrayed and trying to forgive - Reaching Out: apartment ministry, moving to India
Length: 1-3 minutes/clip
Publisher: Bluefish TV
Published Year: 2005
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

LIVING THE QUESTIONS: Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:16:44 -0800

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Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul's message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle's radical relevance for today. Eclipsing Empire includes downloadable and printable leader and participant guides with weekly readings and discussion questions. Each session may be conducted in one hour or expanded to include a meal and personal sharing. Each 20-minute video segment features a brief travelogue on a location significant for the study of Paul. The flexible DVD and resource materials can be used in variety of class, retreat, and other formats. The themes for the twelve sessions are: 1. Empire 2. Jesus 3. Paul's Mission 4. Paul's Character 5. Paul's Vocation 6. Cities 7. Paul's Letters 8. Paul's' Ethics 9. Paul's Theology 10. Paul's Eschatology 11. Icons 12. Eclipse
Length: 20min/session
Publisher: Living The Questions
Published Year: 2008
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:46 -0800

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Our nation is experiencing what many have described as the “American Nightmare.” Increasing consumer debt, declines in savings, lower income growth, rising housing costs and a volatile stock market are all contributing to economic insecurity. We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now,” whether or not we can afford it or really even need it. Simplicity, Generosity and Joy leads participants to examine their own values and habits around wealth, spending, discipline, giving and contentment. This six session video study features Reverend Adam Hamilton presenting: -Introduction: Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis -When Dreams Become Nightmares -Wisdom and Finance -Cultivating Contentment -Defined By Generosity -Bonus video: To Be A Blessing Dave Ramsey - "We Americans love our stuff. We’re living in a fast-paced, me-first, instant-gratification world, and it’s finally catching up to us. Debt is out of control, homes are in foreclosure ... even banks are going out of business. What the world needs today is the message of contentment and simplicity, and that’s exactly what Pastor Adam Hamilton delivers in Enough." Additional DVD with stewardship program, including printible artwork, bulletin samples, video clips, and other helpful resources.
Length: 15-20 minutes/session
Publisher: Church of the Ressurection
Published Year: 2008
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

February 2010 MARC News

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:15:40 -0800

Download: MARC News Feb 10 Web rev.pdf (133.51 KB)

Caring for Children, Caring for Creation

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:19:54 -0800

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Increased incidences of obesity, type II diabetes, learning and developmental disabilities, fertility challenges, and other health concerns all happen to have links to chemicals in the places we work, worship, and play. As people of faith we have a commitment to ensuring that the health of God's people and Creation are protected. Presented by The National Council of Churches and National Religious Partnership on the Environment this resource, through a combination of interviews and narrative, will whet the appetite of any individual or group exploring a faith-based response to the health and safely of our environments: home, schools, playgrounds, etc. Accompanied by a study guide; perfect for an adult study class!
Length: 20 minutes
Publisher: National Council of Churches of Christ * Eco-Justice Program Office
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:47:24 -0800

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Chronicle the journey through the last day of Christ's Life based on Adam Hamilton's powerful book "24 Hours That Changed the World". Travel to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton to visit the sites where those earth-shaking events took place. Walk where Jesus walked and see what he may have seen, along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross. The Leader Guide is designed to facilitate small group discussion about the content in the printed resource and the companion DVD. In addition to the questions and exercises keyed to each session, the Leader Guide features two format options (60-minute and 90-minute) and suggestions of ways to make the study a meaningful experience for any group. Resource includes DVD, leaders guide, "24 Hours" book and "40 Days of Reflection" devotional.
Length: approx. 1 hour, 20 minutes
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published Year: 2009
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

VITAL SIGNS OF HOPE- 2009 West Michigan Annual Conference

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:49:51 -0800

DVD’s 0628-0635 include all Worship Services, the Ordination Service (DVD 0629), the Memorial Service (DVD 0630), Marking Sacred Time (DVD 0632), and the Dan Dick presentations- Sessions 1 and 2 (DVD 0634) and Session 3 (DVD 0635)- from VITAL SIGNS OF HOPE, The 2009 West Michigan Annual Conference, held at Calvin College, June 4-7, 2009.
Published Year: 2009
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

STORIES OF HOPE- THE WORK OF UMCOR

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:20:47 -0800

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This Stories of Hope DVD provides an overview of UMCOR's work in Darfur, Sager Brown, Justice for our Neighbors, and with hurricane recovery.
Length: 22 minutes
Publisher: Board of Global Ministries/UMCOR
Published Year: 2009
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

MY FIRST BIBLE

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:05:56 -0800

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An exciting collection of Bible stories is featured in this "My First Bible" series, including stories and songs from the Old and New Testaments. Songs are fun to sing and easy to remember. Voices of Steve Green, Annie Chapman, Larnelle Harris, Roy Clark, and more favorites. Recommended for children 2-6 years of age; includes 30 favorite Bible stories and songs. An excellent investment for the travel-listening. Total of 6 DVD's in series, each 30 minutes in length, including Jonah and Friends (DVD0620), Daniel and Friends (DVD0621), David and Friends (DVD0622), Noah and Friends (DVD0623), Esther and Friends (DVD0624), and Sampson and Friends (DVD0625).

VERACITY VIDEO VIGNETTES VOL. 10: DISCUSSION STARTERS FOR YOUTH

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:18 -0800

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Veracity Video Vignettes include five short films to engage youth and adults to look deeper into the scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in group settings to get viewers to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon illustrations in worship. Themes in Vol. 10 are: Hide and Seek- How actively do you seek God? No More...Dry Tears- What can you do to help serve a need in your community or world? Two Masters- Who are the Masters in your life? Front Page Exclusive- How to give generously. Oh No, What Do I Do?- What's keeping you from living a love filled life?
Length: 5 vignettes; 3-5min/ vignette
Publisher: Abingdon Youth
Published Year: 2009
Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted