NOOMA 1-4

AD55 Nooma DVDs 1-4: 001 Rain; 002 Flame; 003 Trees; 004 Sunday.  Similar to parables, these 10-14 minute DVDs focus on God and our lives.  Each DVD includes a downloadable (pdf file)discussion guide with biblical references and relevant questions to encourage meaningful discussion.  Appropriate for both personal and group settings. 2009  Flannel / Zondervan.

Invitation to John

AO38  Fifth in a series of Disciple Bible Studies.  Includes 11 sessions for weekly study group.  160 minute DVD w/Leader’s Guide and Participant’s book.  Abingdon Press.

Falling in Love with Jesus

AO37  Small Group women’s Bible study.  VHS with Leader’s Guide and Study Guides.  10 lessons.  W. Publishing Group / Nelson Multi Media.

Start Becoming a Good Samaritan

AD54 “Love your neighbor, change the world”; live out Christ’s love in world changing ways right where we live!  6 sessions, 180 minute DVD w/ book.  Zondervan & World Vision.

Connecting Diversity in Community

AD53  See how congregations and ministries break down barriers and unhealthy divisions in communities.  The topics of race, class, gender and religion are addressed in five sessions.  36 minute DVD. PCUSA

Called to Health, Called to Wholeness

AD52  7 minute DVD created for Presbytery Committees on Preparation for Ministry, Committees on Ministry, and congregations who help individuals discern their call.  PCUSA

When Your Parent Needs You

A28  A Guide to Positve Growth when Caring for Aging Parents.  Features clinical psychologist, Avrene Brandt, PhD. and author Beth Witrogen McLeod, who describes caregiving as “the spiritual journey of love, loss, and renewal”.  Topics covered include:  Becoming your parent’s caregiver;  Experiencing life changes through caregiving;  Recognizing and dealing with the stress of caregiving; and Growing as a caregiver.  Available in DVD and VHS. 35 minutes.  Paraclete Press.

VeggieTales: Where’s God When I’m S-scared?

CD29  Two funny stories to help kids handle everyday fears:  Tales from the Crisper (God is bigger than monsters); Daniel and the Lion’s Den (God is always with us).  60 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas

CD28  A brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll reminds children of all ages that “Christmas isn’t about getting; it’s about giving.”  30 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty

CD27  Sweetpea helps the Queen understand the real meaning of true beauty.  45 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: A Silly Thing Called Love

CD26  Triple feature DVD featuring: The Story of Flibber-O-Loo (loving your neighbor); Duke and the Great Pie War (loving your family); and Madame Blueberry (loving God).  80 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler

CD25 Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato learn a lesson in friendship while rescuing the Golden Ruler.  Bonus feature:  Archibald Asparagus as Don Quixote in The Asparagus of LaMancha.  52 minute DVD. Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: MN Cuke & the Search for Samson’s Hairbrush

CD24 Larry the Cucumber searches for Samson’s lost hairbrush and faces a bully courageously.  43 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke & the Search for Noah’s Umbrella

CD23 Larry the Cucumber searches for Noah’s Ark and Noah’s mysterious and powerful umbrella  (confidence).  50 minute DVD. Big Idea, Inc.

VeggieTales: Madame Blueberry

CD22  The story of a very blue berry, who has everything she needs, but wants more!  She finds out that “a thankful heart is a happy heart.” 30 minute DVD.  Big Idea, Inc.