Resources Report - Lent & Easter
NIC Media Resource Center, sgieseler@umcnic.org
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Copies Author
Publisher
(DCU78=) 24 Hours That Changed the World - DVD with Leader's
1 Adam Hamilton
Abingdon Press
DVD with Leader Guide
A Video Journey Through the Last Day of Christ’s Life based on Adam Hamilton’s powerful book 24 Hours That
Changed the World
In his inspiring book 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton guided us, step by step, through the last
day of Jesus’ life.
Now, in a companion DVD that also functions beautifully on its own, we travel to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton
to visit the sites where those earth-shaking events took place. We walk where Jesus walked and see what he may
have seen, along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross.
The enclosed Leader Guide is designed to facilitate small group discussion about the content in the printed resource
and the companion DVD. In addition to the questions and exercises keyed to each session, the Leader Guide
features two format options (60-minute and 90-minute) and suggestions of ways to make the study a meaningful
experience for any group.
Age: YAS
Pub Yr
2009
(V2345=) Death and Resurrection of Jesus Series, The
1
UMCom
2000
The death and resurrection of Jesus have been central to Christianity since the first century. In this faith-stretching
series, Marcus Borg, much read historian of Jesus and Christian origins, shares his understanding of these events
and their meaning to the early church. Two questioners help him explore the issues through which Borg directs the
viewer away from doctrines, and toward a relationship with God through Jesus. Guide.
Age: YAS
138 Min
(DCU94=) Easter Experience
1 City on a. Hill
Thomas Nelson
What if what happened then changes everything now?
The Easter Experience DVD Study is a truly spiritual experience that has the power to change every member in your
small group. The six 20-minute episodes bring the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic
storytelling and challenging teaching. Each episode explores a universal theme that is relevant to our lives all year
round (ie. "My Life Has a Purpose" & "I Have a Hope That Never Dies").
2 DVDs with 6 episodes. 1 DVD with leader training, music video, promo trailers and behind-the-scenes footage. The
DVD also includes a leader's guide.
MRC has copy of the Participant's guide to loan with the DVD.
Age: YAS
120 Min
2009
(VCU12=) Faith Lessons: On the Death & Resurrection of the
1 Ray Vander Laan
Zondervan Publishing
Weaving together the Bible's histoical, cultural, religious and geographical contexts, Ray Vander Laan reveals keen
insights into the scriptures signifiance for modern believers. 10 video sessions - approximately 15 minutes each.
Leader's and participant's guides included. Also available on DVD.
Age: YAS
15 Min
(DCU106=) Final Words From the Cross
1 Adam Hamilton
Abingdon Press
7 video teaching sessions featuring Adam Hamilton. He provides fresh insight into Jesus' final words at the cross
through the perspective of those who witnessed the crucifixion. Then, Hamilton moves beyond the cross to Jesus'
words to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to those who were witnesses to the Resurrection. Leader Guide
included.
Age: YAS
75 Min
2011
(V2339=) He Chose the Nails
1 Max Lucado
The wood; the thorns; the nails: Christ's sacrifice has defined the very essence of a Christian's faith for the past
2000 years. And now, Max Lucado invites you to examine the cross, contemplate its purpose, and celebrate its
significance. He looks at the symbols surrounding Christ's crucifixion, revealing the claims of the cross and
asserting that if they are true, then Christianity itself is true. This video kit includes a praise & worship CD, 1 video, 1
workbook, and 1 leader's guide.
12 lessons
Guide
Age: HYAS
204 Min
2000
(KIT70) Igniting Ministry Toolkit: Lent 2002
1
The Igniting Ministry Campaign is a nationwide effort, powered by local churches, to reach those in our community
who need to hear the Good News. Together, we're letting people know they will find "Open Hearts, Open Minds and
Open Doors" with the United Methodist Church. This planning kit will help you plan a campaign for Lent.
Notebook and 2 VHS tapes: TV Spots, Spirit Films
Age: YAS
2000
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Pub Yr
(D744) Journey To Hope
5 UMCom
UMCom
2011
Rethink Church invites you to take your church on a 7-week Journey to Hope. We’ll travel with Jesus to the cross and discover
the Hope that can be found in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances. This series was previously released in 2010 and
has been updated to include small group, children and youth/young adult supplements.
Journey to Hope will inspire people to reflect on Jesus’ experiences on the path to the cross in new ways. It will encourage them
to see to real life situations with fresh eyes. And it will challenge people to interact with God no matter their “mile marker” in life.
By addressing real life circumstances of relationships, self-esteem, work, temptation, money problems, suffering and death, travelers
on the journey discover how faith in Christ is relevant to everyday life and how having a faith community can make all the difference.
The Journey to Hope series includes relational and relevant bible experiences for children, youth, young adults, and small groups.
During each lesson, participants will experience scripture, explore media messages, participate in reflective journaling, and reach
out to others through hands-on mission efforts in age-appropriate ways. The Journey to Hope lessons can be used during Sunday
school, youth gatherings, Wednesday night programming, children’s church or other ministry setting. The main point of each lesson
is based on the weekly “mile marker” discussed during worship and is consistent throughout the age-levels. This provides an
Age: YAS
opportunity for intergenerational faith conversations outside of worship and beyond the classroom setting.
(D717) Last Days of Jesus, The - DVD
3
Zondervan
2009
DVD with Leaders Guide. 6 sessions. Walk with Jesus as he prepares his disciples for his death, is gloriously transfigured,
enters Jerusalem on a donkey, goes to trial, is hung on a cross, and then is victoriously raised from the grave. Discover how
his power over the grave turned a tragic ending into a triumphant new beginning that transforms everyone who believes in him.
Sessions: 1. From Warrior to Servant; 2. A G Glimpse of Glory;
3. The Rejected King;
4. Love to the Full; 5. The Ultimate Victory;
6. The Death of Death
Teachers: Dr. Darrell Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary; Dr. Gary Burge, Wheaton College; Dr. Scott Duvall, Ouachita Baptist
University; Prof. Susan Hecht, Denver Seminary; Dr. Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary; Matt Williams, Biola University
Age: HYAS
170 Min
(DCU105=) Place at the Table, A
1 Chris Seay
Baker Publishing Group
In a culture built on competition, especially food, it's easy to forget the poor that Jesus cared so much about. We get
caught up in acquiring, buying, getting, eating. Yet paradoxically, the more stuff we consume, the more our spirits
wither and starve.
A place at the table invites you on a journey of self-examination, discipline, and renewed focus on Jesus that will
change your life forever. You will be challenged to eat like the poor for 40 days and donate the money you save on
groceries to a charity of project that serves the poor in concrete ways.
But you won't go it alone. In this 6 session study, shot in such locations as the Holy Land, Haiti, and Ecuador will
help small groups and entire churches go on a passionate journey of radical faith, personal action, solidarity with the
poor, and extravagant grace.
Age: YAS
75 Min
2011
(D607) The Last Supper
2
Mirkam Productions
Now in DVD format, this popular resource was filmed and dramatized entirely at authentic locations of the Holy
Land and the Middle East. One of the most elaborate and extensive films available on Christ’s last meal with his
disciples, The Last Supper examines the roots and even the ancient recipes associated with the Jewish Seder—the
traditional Passover meal—and ties them intricately to Christian traditions.
Can be viewed in Spanish or English.
Vision Video. EcuFilm reviewer’s note: To download a copy of an 18-page recipe book with authentic biblical recipes
for the meal, go to http://www.visionvideo.com/pdf/LastSupperRecipes.pdf.
Age: MHYAS
60 Min
1993
(DCU122=) The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
1 Hamilton, Adam
Abingdon Press
Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Once again, Hamilton approaches his
subject matter with thoughtfulness and wisdom, just as he did with Jesus’ crucifixion in 24 Hours That Changed the
World and with Jesus’ birth in The Journey. Using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith,
Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry,
including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he made, and the healing he brought.
2012
(D142) True Easter Story, The
1 Ray Vander Laan
Zondervan Publishing
Weaving archaeological evidence with biblical teachings, Ray Vander Laan examines ancient Jewish holidays, the
fulfillment of God's ancient promise to Abraham, and the final days of Jesus.
Chapters: The sacrifice, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Marriage. Bonus Material: Hebrew Thinking, Lamb of God, and
That the World May know Video Trailer. Does not have a discussion guide.
Age: HYAS
50 Min
(D896) What Wondrous Love: Holy Week in Word and Art - DVD
3
Morehouse Education
Holy Week and Easter come alive in these challenging video commentaries by academic luminaries, coupled with
masterpiece illustrations by John August Swanson.
The DVD features six individual "chapter" commentaries by the scholars plus a Swanson work of art, focused on a
familiar Scripture passage. The accompanying Study Guide depicts the Swanson artwork from the DVD, along with
thought-provoking questions, to spark fresh insights into the Bible...
Age: HYAS
41 Min
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For Children and Youth
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(D106) Animated Stories - NT: He is Risen
3
The story of the greatest miracle of all - the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Sorrow and despair at the Lord's
crucifixion become complete joy and love as the disciples behold their resurrected Master three days later. Activity
book included.
Age: PeE
30 Min
Pub Yr
2005
(D126) Animated Stories - NT: Worthy is the Lamb
3
2005
Worthy is the Lamb is an accurate account of the last days of Jesus' ministry. Jesus has been preparing his followers
for his death, burial and resurrection. As he tells his disciples of the final days ahead, he discloses that one of them
will betray him. All of the disciples are concerned by this accusation from Jesus but don't seem to notice as Judas leaves.
Jesus is greeted with praise and hosannas as He triumphantly enters the Holy City. The praise of the people is met
with hostility and the jealous anger of some of the unscrupulous leaders. After He is betrayed by the kiss of Judas,
He endures suffering and crucifixion. But as the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ rises again! All that was written by the
Old Testament prophets is accomplished!
Activity Book available
Age: PeE
30 Min
(D124) Animated Stories - NT: Messiah Comes, The
2
2005
In His final days on earth, the disciples of Jesus Christ struggled to understand His mission. They were blinded by
their expectations of the Messiah, thinking that He would deliver them from Roman rule and establish His Kingdom
on earth in their day.
Journey with the disciples as they witness Jesus cleansing the temple, triumphantly entering Jerusalem on a colt,
teaching the Parable of the Lord of the Vineyard (also known as the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen), and
healing a lame man!
The Messiah Comes! Bible video makes the message plain while teaching children that Jesus offers deliverance from
the bondage of sin and death and gives hope of eternal life through His atonement. Activity Book Available
Age: PeE
30 Min
(D393) Easter Story, The: Read-A-Long, Sing-A-Long
1 Manufactured by Nest
Nest Family Entertainment 2005
The Easter Story is from the Annimated Bible Classics Collection. It offers 2 ways to 'read along' The "Read to me"
option brings the story alive with narration and character voices. The "Read by myself" option allows children to
read along at their own pace.
"Sing Along" activity provides on-screen lyrics to help children sing along with the inspiring, fully animated song, "He
Gave His Life For Me". The DVD provides for English and Spanish versions.
Age: PeE
30 Min
(D204) Easter Storykeepers
2
2000
Episode 10, "Betrayed," includes Bible stories of Plot to Betray Jesus, The Anointing, Jesus Prophesies His Betrayal,
The Last Supper, and Peter's Promise. Episode 11, "Nabbed by Nero," includes Gethsemane; the Arrest, Trial Before
High Priest, Peter's Denial, and Trial Before Pilate. Episode 12, "Getaway!" tells New Testament stories of
Crucifixion, Two Criminals, Jesus' Last Words, and Burial; Joseph of Arimathea. Episode 13, "The Final Conflict,"
includes stories of The Empty Tomb, Resurrection (Mary), Road to Emmaus, Upper Room, Doubting Thomas, Jesus
at the Lakeside, and The Ascension. Guide
Age: eE
90 Min
(D48) Veggie Tales: Easter Carol
1
Cavis and Millward (Bob & Larry) and a music box angel named Hope must convince Uncle Ebenezzer Nezzeer that
Easter is about more than just candy and eggs. Inspired by Charles Dicken's Christmas classic, this is a powerful
story that will remind the viewer why millions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter past, present and
future.
Age: PeE
45 Min
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