Changes are argued for in current world monetary policies that cause export imbalances, debt and financial instability for developing nations. Ghana, Brazil and the Philippines are examples of where the influences of the international banking community have resulted in diminished living conditions. This documentary will show you how millions of children are sacrificed for the sake of financial stability. The video traces the post-World War II change which led to the current world economic order.

Jubilee 2000 is a worldwide movement to cancel the unpayable debts of the most impoverished countries in the world by the end of the year 2000. This video explains the origin of these debts and why they should be canceled. It shows the devastating impact of debt upon the people and the environment in poor countries, and it invites the american people to work in solidarity with people from the developing countries to help alleviate the unspeakable suffering of hundreds of millions of people throughout Africa, Latin America and Asia.

This video provides a glimpse into the three mission studies for 2003-2004.
1.Creating Interfaith Community: shows the successful efforts in cities and towns across the United States to have people of different faiths talk together and work together.
2.Mexico: Labyrinth of Faith: updates changing social and political issues facing the church on the border between Mexico and the United States.
3. Exodus: The Journey to Freedom: gives us the perspective of people who have lived through the segregated and separated Methodist Church and comment about where the church is today on the issues of racism and inclusiveness.

This DVD is a profound look at the human face of the migrant. It explores who these people are, why they leave their homes and what they face in their journey. Drawing on the insights of photographers, theologians, church and congressional leaders, activists, musicians and the immigrants themselves, this film explores the places of conflict, pain and hope along the US-Mexico border. It is a reflection on the human struggle for a more dignified life and the search to find God in the midst of it all.

This video on the Church in El Salvador addresses issues of faith and struggle facing the people. La Lucha tells the story of a people who are called by conditions of injustice and oppression to reclaim their land, a people struggling to gain dignity and freedom inspired by a new hearing of and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Narrated by Mike Farrell.

La Mala Cosecha es una colaboración entre realizadores indígenas y no-indígenas, que documenta la severa escasez de alimentos en 1998. Una sequía de seis meses de duración, seguida por un período de fuertes lluvias e inundaciones, destruyó el 50% de las cosechas de maíz y el 80% de la cosecha de fríjol. Este desastre natural se combinó con el constante hostigamiento por 60.000 soldados, y con la extrema pobreza y marginalización de las comunidades – lo que le dejó a las comunidades muy pocas opciones.

(This video documents hunger conditions in indigenous communities in Chiapas. It was partly shot and edited youth from indigenous communities who are learning video skills through the Chiapas Media Project. The video explains the reasons behind severe food shortages in Chiapas, with particular emphasis on the impact of the government's low intensity warfare.)

Spanish with English subtitles.

In Tennessee, in Mexico, and on the U S.-Mexican border, workers talk about life, work, disappointment, and hope. Common threads in these accounts - poverty, migration, insecurity, exploitation, the need to organize offer a working class critique of globalization. This is a long tape meant to be used in segments.
Available in both English and Spanish.

Use as an introduction to the study of Central America. It describes the current situation of these countries and hopes for achieving peace in the region.

Traveling to Nicaragua on a mission trip the teens help build a church. Returning to Michigan, they visit the Power Company Kids Club where teens help the "next generation" in their own neighborhood.
Tape 5 of 5
Lesson 12: Passport to the World
Lesson 13: Witnesses

Three themes are:
1.James
2. Mexico
3. Restorative Justice