Seasonal Resources

THE PATH OF JESUS

DVD0439
See the Bible come to life in these seven short dramas. Viewers will follow the path of Jesus from Bethlehem to Golgotha and beyond and see revealing moments and turning points in Jesus' life and ministry.
Seven stories (5-14min/story) are:
1.The Christmas Story; 2.The Temptation; 3.Jesus and the Pharisees; 4.The Pharisee and the Tax Collector; 5.The Decision; 6.The Absent King; 7.The New Covenant.
Special features include director's commentaries, a photo gallery and Roman recipes.
65min (7 stories; 5-14min/ea)
Vision Video
2007
Church Use Permitted

AND IT WAS SO: GOD'S POWER AND FORGIVENESS

DVD0410
Tape 10 of 13.
In this Easter episode of Cherub Wings series, children will see the ultimate act of forgiveness in the crucifixion and will marvel at the power of God in the resurrection. The video includes a visualized prayer, an illustrated Bible story, two high-concept kid music video, a Jesus teaching, a Scripture song, interviews and loads of fun. English-and Spanish - language tracks and optional English and Spanish subtitles.
25min
Sunny-Side Up Entertainment
2005
Church Use Permitted
CHERUB WINGS SERIES

THE ANGEL SONG

DVD0403
Tape 3 of 13.
Join Cherub and the choirmaster as they experience the warmth, hope, anticipation and joy of the birth of a tiny little boy whose seemingly insignificant birth would echo hope for centuries to come. This is a heart-warming presentation of the first Christmas that will help young children understand the true meaning of this occasion.
25min
Sunny-Side Up Entertainment
2005
Church Use Permitted
CHERUB WINGS SERIES

ADVENT CALENDAR ON DVD

DVD0379
This new spin on a familiar favorite contains 25 mini-documentaries that take viewers on an informative and inspiring journey through the Advent season. Ideal for families, this resource can also be adapted for small groups. Each segment features something related to Advent or Christmas such as the stories behind Christmas angels, Handel's "Messiah" and Rudolph; information on the origins of wreaths and Christmas trees; or the symbolism behind the gifts in the "Twelve Days of Christmas."
(extras include daily Bible readings with discussion questions)
100min (25 segments; 3-4min/ea)
Vision Video; EcuFilm
2007
Church Use Permitted

JOURNEY TOWARD FORGIVENESS

DVD282
This hour-long ABC Network Television documentary powerfully demonstrates that those who are able to embark on a process toward forgiveness—though heart-rending and difficult—find it to be the path to inner healing. Stories include: a family whose daughter was abducted and murdered; a family dealing with their daughter’s death by a drunken driver; a story of a couple facing the husband’s terminal illness; a story of racial injustice and healing; a Native American massacre; and one man’s journey from rage to forgiveness after the Oklahoma City bombing. Three of the stories have expanded versions on the DVD.
58min (7 stories; 7-10min/story)
Mennonite Media
2002
Church Use Permitted

VICTORY AT JERUSALEM

DVD0281
In this documentary, viewers travel back in time to visit, site by site, the climactic last days of Jesus Christ. Pastor Ronald Kelly will trace Jesus' steps leading up to the crucifixion and retells in full the tale behind his resurrection. Sites include the Mount of Olives, Bethany, Jerusalem, Kidron Valley, the Upper Room, Gethsemane, Potter’s Field, Golgotha, the Garden Gate, and Herod’s Family Tomb. This resource provides an excellent summary and overview of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
70min (4 sessions; 15-20min/session)
PTM; Vision Video
2006
Church Use Permitted

CLEAR VIEW OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS, A

DVD0252
CLEAR VIEW OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS, A
Why was the town of Bethlehem so hardhearted that no private home would take them in if there was no room in the inn? If the Holy Family was in a dirty stable, why didn't the shepherds move them at once to their own homes? In these four half-hour lectures, Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey answers these and many other questions regarding the Christmas story, providing fresh understandings of the well-known Biblical stories of Christmas in a way that everyone can follow. Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey is a Presbyterian minister who spent 40 years living and teaching in seminaries and institutes in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus.
Lecture 1: Where was the Manger and What was the Inn?
Lecture 2: Three Surprises - His Ancestors, Joseph and Herod
Lecture 3: Salvation and the Wise Men
Lecture 4: Herod's Atrocities and Simeon's Welcome

120min (4 lectures; 30min/lecture)
EcuFilm
2005
Church Use Permitted

NATIVITY: THE ART AND SPIRIT OF THE CRECHE

DVD0254
NATIVITY: THE ART AND SPIRIT OF THE CRECHE
After the cross, the Nativity scene is Christianity's most recognized symbol. Its history, art and spirituality have been embraced by cultures around the world for nearly 2,000 years. This DVD unites theologians and collectors with an astonishing and beautiful array of nativity scenes collected from across the globe and housed at the Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. While this resource does not contain a study guide, it does provide interesting information about when the first crèches came about and how they evolved over the centuries. It will prompt viewers to ask questions of their own and/or discuss crèches they have seen or used in their own homes.
30min
EcuFilm
2006
Church Use Permitted

CHRISTMAS CAROL BIBLE STUDY, A

DVD0253
With practical applications for daily living, this video-based Bible study features the most beloved Christmas classic film by Charles Dickinson with relevant scriptures for you to use on the teachings of Jesus. Four lessons are: 1.Bah Humbug! (Mark 8:36); 2.A Past of Regret (Ecclesiastes 3:15); 3.A Present Repentance (2Corinthians 7:10); 4.The Salvation of Scrooge (1Thessalonians 5:9)
120min (30min/lesson; 4 lessons)
The Entertainment Ministry
2006
Church Use Permitted

THE LION AND THE LAMB

DVD0256
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. Animation.
24min
Clearvue & SVE
2005
Church Use Permitted