{"id":5346,"date":"2013-10-22T21:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T04:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?p=5346"},"modified":"2013-10-26T09:34:32","modified_gmt":"2013-10-26T16:34:32","slug":"advent-resources-from-the-regional-media-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/advent-resources-from-the-regional-media-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Advent Resources from The Regional Media Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><!--p.padding {padding-left:.5cm;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>On the Shelf<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>By Ellen Johanson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advent Resources<\/strong><br \/>\nBy the time you read this, Advent will be right around the corner&#8230;but in the world of resource centers, thinking about Advent starts early as in late summer\/early fall.  We look for new resources, share best practices, review bible studies, books, music and pageants because we know that our church members will soon be asking for suggestions of what\u2019s new and what to do to celebrate the start of the liturgical year.<\/p>\n<p>Advent is primarily a time of waiting &#8211; but that doesn\u2019t mean it is a time of inactivity.<\/p>\n<p><!--more Here are a few resources you may want to incorporate into your observation of Advent. (More)--><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few resources you may want to incorporate into your observation of Advent.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3809&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Holy Moly: Four Stories for Advent and Christmas\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_HolyMoly.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3809&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><br \/>\nHoly Moly: Four Stories for Advent and Christmas (D1096)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nCovers The Annunciation, Mary &#038; Elizabeth, Jesus is Born, and The Magi. Leader Packs with information for teachers and Learner Packs with information for children (Kindergarten \u2013 4th grade) are included along with the storybook and DVD.  To check out a sample, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/rmc-holy-moly\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly\/rmc-holy-moly<\/a>.  E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Holy Moly: Four Stories for Advent and Christmas (D1096)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Christmas Programs for Children (B1007) - RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE, LINK COMING SOON\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_ChristmasProgramsChildren1.jpg?w=696\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Christmas Programs for Children (B1007) &#8211; RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE, LINK COMING SOON<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThese two reproducible booklets contain a variety of simple poems, plays and programs specially selected for young children to use in large or small group settings.  Check them out, review them, print what you want to use and you\u2019re set to create easy-to-use, joyful celebrations.  E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Christmas Programs for Children (B1007)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3622&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matt &#038; Lucy\u2019s Version Births: A Christmas Pageant\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_MattLucy.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3622&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Matt &#038; Lucy\u2019s Version Births: A Christmas Pageant<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMatt &#038; Lucy\u2019s Version Births is based on the Christmas stories in Matthew and Luke.  Produced by Living the Questions, this resource offers a progressive view of the stories showing that they are not historical narratives, but instead are the creative work of two evangelists intent on showing the world why Jesus was such a special person.  The two CDs together include a music disk with vocal and instrumental music of all the songs in the pageant and a CD-ROM with PDF files of scripts, production notes and sheet music. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Matt and Lucy\u2019s Version Births: A Christmas Pageant\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=2662&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The King is Born (D2270)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_AnimatedNewTestiment.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=2662&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The King is Born (D2270)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAn animated story about the birth of Jesus based on The Bible. Includes English and Spanish subtitles and supplementary activity book. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: The King is Born (D2270)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=2980&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Advent Calendar on DVD (D4676)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_AdventCalendar.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=2980&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Advent Calendar on DVD (D4676)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nJust pop the DVD in your player and gather round for a fun and informative family into the meaning of Advent and Christmas.  The DVD contains 25 mini-documentaries each about 3-minutes long explaining the symbols, sights, and sounds of Advent.  The DVD also includes daily bible readings, a coloring book, scripts and music. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Advent Calendar on DVD (D4676)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Advent A to Z (NEW!)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_AdventAZ.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Advent A to Z (NEW!) &#8211; RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE, LINK COMING SOON<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis book explores an Advent-related word that begins with a successive letter of the alphabet for each day between December 1 through 26.  The activities (discussion starters, games, crafts, meditations, journaling, outreach projects and devotions) based on each day\u2019s word are ideal for parents teaching their children about Advent.  If you, or your church family, are looking for ways to connect during the hectic holiday season, this book can help you strengthen your bonds with one another and with God as you explore the characters, themes and symbols of the season in which we prepare for Jesus\u2019 birth and God\u2019s promised realm. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Advent A to Z (NEW!)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3230&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Storytellers: The Life of Mary (D4887)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_Storytellers_Mary.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3230&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Storytellers: The Life of Mary (D4887)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nA bible study that unfolds Mary\u2019s life and transforms it for a 21st century audience.  With powerful lessons, this bible study examines Mary\u2019s life in a way you would never expect. Each clip on this DVD walks down Mary\u2019s road of faith as she journeys through a life of unbelievable events that usher in Jesus Christ.  Per Molly Fraser of Light of the Hill UMC (Puyallup, Wash.), \u201cThis is a great resource for an Advent Study.  It\u2019s easy to lead as everything needed is included and it stimulated conversation.\u201d E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Storytellers: The Life of Mary (D4887)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3548&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\nAdvent Conspiracy (D4510)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_Advent.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3548&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><br \/>\nAdvent Conspiracy (D4510)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDo you think \u201cConsumerism\u201d has stolen the heart and soul of Christmas?  Are you fed up, burned out, or dreading the arrival of Christmas?  Would you like to join others who are choosing to make Christmas what it should be&#8211;a joyous celebration of Jesus\u2019 birth rather than a retail frenzy?  In four compelling sessions this video invites individuals and churches to substitute compassion for consumerism by practicing four simple, but powerful countercultural concepts: worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Advent Conspiracy (D4510)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3726&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Advent Reflections: You Shall Have a Song (B1002) (NEW!)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_AdventReflections.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3726&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><br \/>\nAdvent Reflections: You Shall Have a Song (B1002) (NEW!)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis book can be used by individuals for daily devotions or as a Bible Study in a small group.  Activities provide hands-on ways to celebrate the Advent season.  Examine four songs from the Bible based on these passages of scripture:  Psalm 96, Isaiah 42:1-9, Luke 1:46-55 and Philippians 2:5-11.. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Advent Reflections: You Shall Have a Song (B1002)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Meaning is in the Waiting (Book) (NEW!)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_MeaningWaiting.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><br \/>\nThe Meaning is in the Waiting (Book) (NEW!) &#8211; RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE, LINK COMING SOON <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe spiritual practice of waiting is vital to well-being and is an ancient spiritual discipline, yet it is something we moderns\/post-moderns deplore.  In this book, author Paula Gooder, helps us relearn the skill of waiting and invites us to engage the biblical people that are central to the Advent story\u2014people who exemplified waiting upon God for wisdom&#8211;giving joy and meaning to life.  Good for individual devotions. E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: The Meaning is in the Waiting (Book)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3607&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Journey: A Season of Reflections (D5098)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RESOURCES_TheJourney.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rqmweb.com\/results.asp?q=pnwumc&#038;resID=3607&#038;detail=Y\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><br \/>\nThe Journey: A Season of Reflections (D5098)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThis little booklet can be used as part of the larger book\/DVD study by Adam Hamilton or it can be used as a personal devotional booklet for Advent.  It contains 28 short devotions to guide you through this holy season.  E-mail the <a href=\"mailto:ejohanson@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: The Journey: A Season of Reflections (D5098)\">Regional Media Center<\/a> for the availability of this resource.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr>\n<p><em><center>This edition of On the Shelf will be available in Channels 67, November 2013 &#8211; COMING SOON.<br \/>Ellen Johanson serves as the Regional Media Center Manager. <\/center><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the Shelf By Ellen Johanson Advent Resources By the time you read this, Advent will be right around the corner&#8230;but in the world of resource centers, thinking about Advent starts early as in late summer\/early fall. 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