We see the Philippines through the eyes of four young people from very different backgrounds which call attention to issues of poverty, education, women's rights, and social unrest. This video is part of the Friendship Press ecumenical mission study program for 1989-1990.

The Brooks-Howell Home is a non-profit, charitable, continuing care retirement community in Asheville, NC, owned and supported by the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
Admission to Brooks-Hollow is open to retirees of Women's Division, National Division, World Division, staff of Women's Division and others approved for residency. The majority of residents are missionaries and deaconesses. A limited number of health care beds are available to persons who are not otherwise eligible.
Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is the cultural and medical center for western North Carolina. Lake Junaluska Assembly, several churches, and colleges are located nearby.
The DVD In our own words...The Brooks-Howell Story uses the voices and images of many residents of Brooks-Howell Home to tell the history, purpose, and story. Produced as a 'home movie', this project allows residents to share what is unique about Brooks-Howell as well as express appreciation to United Methodist Women throughout the world who help make Brooks-Howell possible.

This interactive video is designed to be used in conjunction with the book Welcome the Child: A Child Advocacy Guide for Churches. Both were developed for the 1994-95 UMW Missions Study. The video's step-by-step teaching format is enhanced by interviews with caregivers and marvelous moments of children in action in Florida, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, California, and Ohio. Viewers will see how local congregations are making a difference for children, partnering with others to address urgent needs of children through effective approaches that use the churches' greatest resources.

Through this video, Sudanese refugees, along with Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, help us remember those who remain in Sudan and live in constant fear, much like the ancient Israelites in Egypt. Despite the religious and political climate in Sundan, churches continue to provide worship, educational opportunities, and health care. They also address issues of justice and peace, inviting us to be partners in their struggles and dreams.
Perfect for a UMW program!