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Check It Out!
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November
16, 2018
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Advent is near! See below for some of the Advent studies that are available!
The UMRC is here to help support your church in its various ministries!
Please forward this newsletter to church leaders and Sunday school teachers in your church.
There is no rental fee to borrow these items; the only cost to churches is to mail resources back to me.
The UMRC is located in the United Methodist Center in Springfield.
If you're here for a meeting during the week, come in and look around!
Contact me in advance and I'll have resources ready for you to pick up.
The UMRC has a wide variety of materials for teachers of
adult, youth, and children's classes!
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments; my contact information is listed below, near my signature.
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Gift of the Nutcracker
#107107
In this four-session DVD study, author and pastor Matt Rawle examines the story of 'The Nutcracker' through the lens of faith. Sessions: 1) Clara - waiting for Christmas (10 min.); 2) Drosselmeir - a godfather's love (8 min.); 3) The Mouse King - changing perspective (7 min.); 4) The nutcracker - the greatest gift (8 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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All I Want for Christmas: Opening the Gifts of God's Grace
 #101090
Hosted by Janet Ivey and featuring the stories of a variety of Christians and congregations, this five-session DVD study is based on James Moore's book which explores the life-changing gifts Christmas has for us. Sessions: 1) The gift of Good News (9 min.); 2) The gift of a new understanding (11 min.); 3) The gift of a strong foundation (11 min.); 4) The gift of a new style of living (8 min.); 5) Christmas gifts we can pass on to others (10 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem
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114046
In this five-session DVD study, Adam Hamilton examines the life of Jesus as seen through Mary's eyes. Sessions: 1) Beginning with the end (14 min.); 2) The piercing of Mary's soul (12 min.); 3) Amazed, astounded, and astonished (12 min.); 4) Mary, full of grace (11 min.); 5) It was not a silent night (11 min.). Includes leader's guide and small hardback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas
#119133
 Pastor Jorge Acevedo leads us on a five-session DVD study to discover how, where, and why we are sent. Joining him on the journey are four young clergy who challenge us through story, art, and Bible study. Each session, led by a different presenter, begins with a story about Advent or Christmas and is followed by a lively discussion among the presenters. Sessions: 1) Jesus reconciles; Jesus sets us free; Jesus is God with us; Jesus brings us new life; Jesus changes everything. DVD segments are 9 minutes each. Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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Gospel of It's a Wonderful Life Bible Study
 #107082
In this four-session DVD study, host Stephen Skelton leads your group through key portions of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" with a string of video clips. The accompanying leader's guide provides discussion questions that focus on each session's biblical principal: 1) Goodness (17 min.); 2) Godliness (12 min.); 3) Prayers (10 min.); 4) Miracles (9 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, study guide, and a booklet, "Finding God in It's a Wonderful Life: An Interview with Jimmy Stewart."
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Home for Christmas: Tales of Hope and Second Chances
 #108069
In this four-session DVD study, Justin Coleman matches real life stories of struggle and triumph to the Advent themes of hope, love, joy, and peace to show how the light of Christmas shines brightly even in hard times. The DVD captures the stories of formerly incarcerated or gang-affiliated men and women as they find work and opportunity through Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, CA. These men and women share their memories and experiences in light of the hope and new life they have experienced at Homeboy. Sessions: 1) Hope (7 min.); 2) Love (10 min.); 3) Joy (9 min.); 4) Peace (9 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book.
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Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam
 #106066
Each of us experiences pain. Though time really does help to heal wounds, nothing can erase our memories. In this four-session DVD study, we learn about the healing power of memory and how to use past goodnesses and graces from God to close old wounds. Sessions: 1) The gates of pain (12 min.); 2) A crazy, holy grace (14 min.); 3) The magical room of memory (11 min.); The struggle and hope of memory (13 min.). Includes leader's guide, participant guide, and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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Redemption of Scrooge
#118069
 In this four-session DVD study, author and pastor Matt Rawle examines Charles Dickens's classic novel of brokenness and redemption, making connections between the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the story that Christians tell during Advent and Christmas. Sessions: 1) Bah! Humbug! (8 min.); 2) The remembrance of Christmas past (11 min.); 3) The life of Christmas present (12 min.); 4) The hope of Christmas future (11 min.). The DVD also includes a bonus feature -- Interview with Scrooge (16 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas
 #107102
In this four-session DVD study, Ann Voskamp explores and illuminates the magnificence of God's Word through the unfurling of the greatest love story ever told -- God's ardent and relentless pursuit of us. Sessions: 1) Look . . . for hope (19 min.); 2) Linger . . . for peace (19 min.); 3) Laugh . . . for joy (18 min.); 4) Love . . . for always (17 min.). Includes guide and hardback book.
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Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expectedt
 #121025
This four- or five-session DVD study centers on characteristics of God that are evidenced in the Old Testament and then seen more clearly through Jesus Christ. Sessions: 1) God is expectant; Jessica LaGrone (14 min.); 2) God is dangerous; Ed Robb (17 min.); 3) God is jealous; Andy Nixon (16 min.); 4) God is faithful; Rob Renfroe (18 min.); 5) Epilogue -- A season of joy -- an optional Christmas week focus; all presenters (5 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant's guide. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
Wonder of Christmas: Once You Believe, Anything Is Possible
#123095
This four-session DVD study explores the true wonder of Christmas through the lens of four elements of the Christmas story. Sessions and presenters: 1) The wonder of a star, Rob Renfroe (11 min.); 2) The wonder of a name, Bert Snyder (12 min.); 3) The wonder of a manger, Ed Robb (12 min.); 4) The wonder of a promise, Susan Kent (12 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED.
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If you have questions or wish to request resources, please contact me at 217-529-2744 or umrc@igrc.org.
Sincerely,
Jill D. Stone, Director
United Media Resource Center
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