by Melodie M. Davis

 

Are the time-tested lists of vices and virtures instructional for the 21st century? Or out of date? 

 

by Jim Mcginnis

 

52 Meditations on the Family Pledge of Nonviolence.

 

 

Sexual abuse is in our churches, homes, and institutions. Features psychotherapist and author Carolyn Holderread Heggen, along with disturbing but true stories of sexual abuse told by actors.

 

Includes 101 uplifting stories about people reaching out, stepping up and transforming their lives and the world around them. Also includes four Pontius Puddle cartoons by Joel Kauffman and seven stories from Mennonites.

 

Four Spiritual Truths, mini-brochure 

Four Spiritual Truths, mini-brochue (3 1/4" x 5"), includes spiritual truths for followers of Jesus Christ, written from a Mennonite perspective.  Includes a "believer's prayer"...

 

 

Hard questions about Christian mission in a plural world. Is it impolite - is it even imperial - for Christians to invite others to faith?

 

A visual and musical feast, accented by stories of Mennonites and how they live their faith. The video brings to life key touchstones of Mennonite faith and practice. A kaleidoscope of images brings viewers a taste of Mennonite community.

 

A new study DVD inspiring youth - and adults - to imagine what the world would be like if every person tried to make it a more peaceful place.  Youth will be encouraged to ask and answer the question: What can one person do to bring about peace in today's world?  Youth will be inspired by these stories to begin doing whatever they can do as followers of Jesus to bring peace.

 

 

Resources to help to continue to work for peace in our families, communities, nation and the world--as well as inner peace.  Includes DVDs, books, calendar, and pamphlet.  All items listed are in this package.  Rhythms of Peace DVD (for Kids); Peace DVD (for Youth); Calendar: 366 Ways To Peace; Books: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World; When You Don't Agree; A Call to Peace; Making Peace With Enemies pamphlet; Real People. Real Peace. CD of radio spots (free); and two free bonus idea sheets.

 

Items can also be purchased separately.

 

Public service radio spots. In this series of nine English :30 spots and four Spanish mini-programs (from 1:30-2:00 minutes), you’ll hear persons in their own voices telling incredible stories of pain, loss, forgiveness and healing.

 

 

Ecouraging radio spots in English and Spanish address the unique issues facing parents today: from making time for family to helping teens and young adults face hard decisions. Eleven spots in English; 8 in Spanish.

 

 

What does it mean to live as Jesus taught?  Features stories of modern followers of Jesus as they confront racism on death row, live with inner-city homeless, model a simple lifestyle, empower persons without power, speak out for peace, and more. Study Guide.

 

A sensitive and beautifully filmed portrayal of an agricultural utopian community that lives on the border regions of the United States and Canada.  There are some 30,000 Hutterite souls living in approximately 300 self-contained villages. Some 15 of the 300 villages are featured in this film.

 

Dramatic action and fierce commitments bring alive this story of early Anabaptists in 1525. Also a romance-what will happen to Michael and Margaretha Sattler?  Michael and Margaretha Sattler have fled their religious orders. Their quest: restore the church to the purity of its early days when communities of believers practiced peace, compassion and sacrificial love. The Sattlers join a group called the Anabaptists and together challenge the 1000 year control of the Church by the State. Available on DVD and VHS.

 

The Third Way Café website interprets and explains Mennonite thought, beliefs and practice for the general public, as well as presenting Mennonite-Anabaptist perspectives on current hot topics in media, society, family life, and faith.

 

Subtitled, Finding God in the Everyday, these short readable vignettes about the ordinary events in our lives, encourage readers to look for God in all situations.

 

Series of four Bible study videos for youth. Each video includes a Ted & Lee TheaterWorks drama introducing the Bible lesson, a music group or speaker, and youth sharing their thoughts on the topic for that study. Short study guides included. Set available on DVD and VHS.