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11/16/16
  
Time for Advent & Christmas resources!  See links to resource lists in newsletter below.

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There is no rental fee to borrow these items; the only cost to churches is to mail resources back to me.
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Mission of Jesus: Triumph of God's Kingdom in a World of
Chaos
Mission of Jesus
#113076
FAITH LESSONS Volume 14.  In this five-session DVD study, Ray Vander Laan helps you discover how Jesus triumphantly made God's presence known on Earth, and how he asks you to do the same -- bringing God's shalom to the chaos of others.  Five lessons:  1) Capernaum: Jesus binds the evil one - Benjamin/Capernaum, Israel (32 min);  2) Decapolis: the other side, Jesus and the man from the tombs - Susita, Israel (29 min.);  3) Crucifixion: the coronation of a King - Rome, Italy (27 min.);  4) Ascension: The King takes His throne - Khirbet Midras/Mount of Olives, Israel (30 min.);  5) Pentecost: God changed His address - Jerusalem, Israel (32 min.).  Part of the 'That the World May Know' series.  Includes leader's guide and sample participant book ('Discovery Guide').  CLOSED CAPTIONED.
 
Gospel of John
Gospel of John #107094
A 12-session DVD study led by Ben Witherington.  This study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (7-11 min. each).   Sessions:  1) Jesus changes water into wine and clears the temple courts;  2) Jesus teaches Nicodemus;  3) Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman;  4) Jesus heals a man born blind;  5) The Good Shepherd and his sheep;  6) Lazarus raised from the dead;  7) Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem;  8) The Last Supper;  9) Farewell discourse;  10) The death of Jesus;  11) Jesus' resurrection and appearances;  12) Jesus' appearance by the Sea of Galilee.  A study book for each participant will need to be purchased.  Kit includes DVD and sample study book.  Part of the 'OneBook Daily-Weekly' series.
 
Promoting Peace
  Crossing the Line
 
Responding to Poverty
 

Down to Earth Wonder of Christmas

 

 Click here for a list of Advent/Christmas studies for adults 
Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ
Hidden Christmas #816232
In this book, Timothy Keller shares the message of hope and salvation within the Bible's account of Jesus' birth.  Chapter titles:  A light has dawned;  The mothers of Jesus;  The fathers of Jesus;  Where is the king?;  Mary's faith;  The shepherds' faith;  A sword in the soul;  The doctrine of Christmas.
 
Means of Grace: Traditioned Practice in Today's World
Means of Grace #113077
In this ten-session DVD study, Andrew Thompson presents a clear and accessible explanation of the core tenets John Wesley instilled in the early Methodist movement.  Each means of grace is drawn from biblical examples and paired with a framework to offer a practical model for a life marked by holy love and holy transformation.  Sessions:  1) What does grace have to do with me? (11 min.);  2) Baptism (8 min.);  3) Searching the Scriptures (8 min.);  4) Prayer (11 min.);  5) The Lord's Supper (10 min.);  6) Fasting (8 min.);  7) Fellowship (6 min.);  8) Classes, bands, and arts of holy living (11 min.);  9) Works of mercy (7 min.);  10) Exercising the presence of God (9 min.).  Includes book with discussion questions.
 
Increasing Active Engagement
Increasing Active Engagement #109049
This DVD/CD-ROM resource includes two DVD presentations, six video presentations, and printable handouts.  DVD segments:  1) Changing patterns of congregational engagement, Lovett Weems (24 min.);  2) Connecting people to their purpose,  Jasmine Smothers (20 min.).  The resource CD-ROM includes five video presentations:  1) The art of asking, Ann Michel (21 min.);  2) Connecting people through affinity or support groups, Barbara Miner (21 min.);  3) Developing a year-round plan for increasing engagement, Lovett Weems (18 min.);  4) Keeping people involved, Ann Michel (21 min.);  5) Missional outreach as a way to build engagement, Jasmine Smothers (21 min.);  6) Ways to increase frequency of worship attendance, Lovett Weems (16 min.).  The CD-ROM also includes printed materials for all presentations.
 
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The United Media Resource Center will be closed the following dates:
 
November 24-25
December 23 - January 8

If you will want resources sent to you in January, please let me know as soon as you can.   Thank you!
 

If you have questions or wish to request resources, please contact me at 217-529-2744 (phone), 217-529-4155 (fax), or umrc@igrc.org (e-mail).

 

Sincerely,
Jill D. Stone signature  
Jill D. Stone, Director
United Media Resource Center