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When Christians get it WrongAdam HamiltonDVD; leader's guide, participant's books(optional)6 weeks of sessions; 60 minutes each session, 15-20 minutes DVD, 45 minutes discussionHamilton looks at attitudes and behaviors that are "unChristian": judging others, condemning other faith traditions, rejecting science, homosexuality, and using religion as a political platformKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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24 Hours That Changed the WorldAdam Hamilton2 DVD's (leader's guide inside DVD case); 1 hard copy of book, no participant's books6-7 weeks of sessions: 60 minutes each session, 6-12 minutes DVD, 45-50 minutes discussionHamilton guides viewers through the last day of Jesus' life in the Holy Land; historical and symbolic places of Holy Week are visited and discussedKnowBookshelf in the nook
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The Journey: Walking the Road to BethlethemAdam Hamilton2 DVD's (leader's guide inside DVD case); 1 hard copy of book, no participant's books4 sessions (meant for the 4 Sundays of Advent); 5-12 minutes DVD, options givien for 60 or 90 minute sessionSimilar to 24 Hours, Hamilton covers Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlethem in the Holy Land; historic and symbolic places of Advent are visited and discussedKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Christianity and World Religions:Wrestling with Questions People AskAdam HamilitonNo DVD or leader's guide(needs to be ordered), 1 participant's guide, 1 overview w/CD-ROMAppears to be 6 sessions with DVD(needs to be ordered), 60 minutes each sessionHamilton discusses and explores Christianity in comparison with Hinduism,Buddhism, Islam and JudaismKnowAsbury Room cupboard
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Companions in Christ: A Small Group Experience in Spiritual FormationMarjorie Thompson and Reuben P. JobTraditional all inclusive book -- 2 leader's guides, 3 participant's guides25 weekly sessions covered in this option of the Companions in Christ curriculumCovers these topics in chunks: journey, the Word, prayer, call, spiritual guidance/also small group sharingKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Companions in Christ: The Way of ForgivenessMarjorie Thompson3 leader's guides;3 participant's guides8 weekly sessionsexplores the topic of forgiveness in the Bible; recommended for use after the longer Companion in Christ curriculum (see above)/small group sharingKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Companions in Christ: The Way of BlessednessStephen Bryant3 leader's guides; 3 participant's guides9 weekly sessionslooks at blessings as promised in the Bible and as experienced in life; recommended for use after the longer Companions in Christ curriculum(see above)/small group sharingKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Companions in Christ: The Way of GraceJohn Indemark3 leader's guides; 3 participant's guides9 weekly sessionsexamines the theological concept of grace in the Bible and in our lives; recommended for use after the longer Companions in Christ curriculum(see above)/small group sharingKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Companions in Christ: A Small Group Experience in Spiritual FormationMarjorie Thompson, et al.5 sections of the traditional 1 piece curriculum of Companions in Christ5-8 weekly sessions depending on studyTraditional CIC curriculum split into 5 volumes: Embracing the Journey, Feeding on the Word, Deepening Our Prayer, Responding to Our Call, Exploring Spiritual GuidanceKnow and LoveNOT IN THE FUMC LIBRARY (Available at Cokesbury)
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Facing Every Mom's Fears: A Survival Guide to Balancing Fear with CourageAllie Pleiter1 participant's book with leader's guide and discussion questions in the back, no DVD9-10 weekly sessions, 60-90 minutes eachPleiter examines the fears that moms experience in raising children/use of Bible verse complement each chapterLoveBookshelf in the nook
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The 10 Commitments: Parenting with PurposeChick Moorman and Thomas Haller1 participant's book, no leader's guide, no DVD10 weekly session, 60 minutes each weekHow to raise responsible children; 10 important qualities for parents to haveLoveBookshelf in the nook
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Year of Plenty: One Suburban Family, Four Rules and 365 Days of Homegrown Adventure in Pursuit of Christian LivingCraig Goodwin1 book, no leader's guide, no DVD4 segments (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn)/offered as a four week study by Kelly YoungOne family decides to live "locally" in all aspects of their lives -- home, work, school -- for one yearServeBookshelf in the nook
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A Mile in Her Shoes: Lessons from the Lives of Old Testament Women (Sisters Bible Study for Women curriculum)Sheron C. Patterson6 participant's books, 2 leader's guides, 1 DVD/1 videotape6 weekly sessions, 60 minutes each session with daily reading and reflection questionsCovers 6 OT women and their faith journeys -- Deborah, Abigail, Hannah, Rahab, the widow with the oilLove and Know?Bookshelf in the nook and Asbury Room cupboard
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Finding Balance: Loving God with Heart and Soul, Mind and Strength (Sisters Bible Study for Women curriculum)Becca Stevens1 participant's book, no leader's guide, no DVD (maybe not ordered)6 weekly sessions, 60 minutes each session with daily reading and reflection questionsCovers 6 NT women and their faith journeys -- focus is on weighing and resolving conflicting impulses in lifeLove and Know?Bookshelf in the nook
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A Faithful Heart: Daily Guide for Joyful LivingSally Dyck2 participant's books, no leader's guide, no DVD8 weekly sessions, 1.5-2 hours each session, weekly readingWhat is a faithful heart?Dyck engages scripture, stories and faith to encourage women to grow and share their heartsLoveBookshelf in the nook
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Strong was Her Faith: Women of the New TestamentJ. Ellsworth Kalas1 participant's book, no leader's guide, no DVD12 weekly sessions with reading and study questions, 60-90 minutes each sessionCovers 11 women in the NT, examining what to about and from them, and how they are part of the shapers of the NT storyLove and KnowBookshelf in the nook
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Christmas from the BacksideJ. Ellsworth Kalas3 participan't books with study guide included7 weekly sessions, 60-90 minutes each sessionLooks at the story of Jesus' birth through a new lens -- creative retelling, unique starting point, eyes of an unsympathetic character -- which provides new perspectives on ChristmasKnowBookshelf in the nook
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The Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, Greg Holder1 DVD, 1 book, no participant's books4 weekly sessions with a 12-15 minute DVD portion each week, 60 minutes each sessionLooks to substitute compassion for consumerism at Christmas with these 4 concepts - worship fully, spend less, give more, love allServeBookshelf in the nook
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Justice for the PoorJim Wallis and Sojourners1 DVD, 1 participant's book, no leader's guide6 weekly sessions with 20 minute DVD portion each week, 90 minutes, each sessionLooks at the experience of the poor in the US today in terms of Christian call and responsibilityServeBookshelf in the nook
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The Red Letters: The Words of Jesus for Today's WorldTony Campolo and Colin Mc Cartney1 DVD, accompanying conversation guide6 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute DVD portion each week, 60 minutes each sessionCampolo and McCartney discuss the radical but clear teachings of Jesus, and how Christians must confront complacency about the priorites of the Gospel as laid out in Jesus' wordsLove, Serve and Know?Bookshelf in the nook
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Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life EvangelismMartha Grace Reese1 book/10 chapters with discussion questions at the end of each chapter, 40 day prayer journal included8 weekly sessions, discussion of chapters read and sharing of prayer activities, 60 minutes each sessionExamines the reasons why mainline churches don't focus on evangelism, suggests ways to improve that focus, emphasis on increasing prayer lifeKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship,Intentional Faith Development, Risk-taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant GenerosityRobert Schnase7 participant's books with conversation questions at the end of each chapter, no DVD, no leader's guide5-6 weekly sessions, discussion of weekly reading, 60 minutes each sessionSchnase explains and develops the five fundamental practices of thriving congregations; all church read in mid 2000'sKnow and Serve?Bookshelf in the nook
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Serivng God, Saving the Planet: A Call to Care for Creation and Your Soul (repackaging of earlier books, Hope for Creation and Hope for Humanity)J. Matthew Sleeth2 DVD's, 1 participant's book, 1 leader's guide12 weekly sessions (or 2 classes of 6 weekly sessions), 12-15 DVD portion each week, 60 minutes each sessionSleeth looks at stewardship and sustainability -- how does God's original command to "tend and protect the planet" extend to our eveyday actions and activities?Serve and Know?Bookshelf in the nook
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For the Bible Tell Me SoDaniel Karslake, film director1 DVD (90 minute film) 1 leader's guide with readings4-6 weekly sessions with one session watching the film (90 minutes); remaining sessions 60 minutes eachThis feature length film "For the Bible Tells Me So" shares the experiences of 5 Christian American families and their journey in having a gay family member and being faithful -- offers healing, clarity and understanding of welcoming the gay community into churchKnow and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Ecomonics and Faith: On Money, Capitalism and Doing GoodKrista Tippett et al.1 leader/participant's guide, 1 flash drive with audio clips5 weekly sessions, listening to 4-5 audio clips from Krista Tippitt's radio program On Being, discussion questions in leader's guide/60-90 minutes each sessionHost Krista Tippett interviews five groups of guests about the role of economics in the lives of people of faith in many different nationsKnow and ServeBookshelf in the nook
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Civil Discourse: From Separation to EngagementKrista Tippett et al.1 leader/participant's guide, 1 flash drive with audio clips5 weekly sessions, listening to 4-5 audio clips from Krista Tippitt's radio program On Being, discussion questions in leader's guide/60-90 minutes each sessionTippett interviews five groups of guests about key topics thsat trigger public debate such as abortion, racism and global ethicsKnow and ServeBookshelf in the nook
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Children of Abraham: Understaning the Links Between Judaism, Islam and ChristianityKrista Tippett et al.1 leader/participant's guide, 1 flash drive with audio clips5 weekly sessions, listening to 4-5 audio clips from Krista Tippitt's radio program On Being, discussion questions in leader's guide/60-90 minutes each sessionTippett interviews five guests about the interconnection of the three monotheistic faiths and their common ancestor, Abraham, and what the connection means in today's worldKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Embracing Interfaith Cooperation: Eboo Patel on Coming Together to Change the WorldEboo Patel, et.al1 DVD, no participant's book (needs to be purchased from Cokesbury)5 sessions, 60 minutes each session /22-25 minute DVD portion of sessionPatel talks about his work with interfaith cooperation and explores the challenge and necessity of this cooperationKnow and ServeBookshelf in the nook
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Embracing an Adult Faith: Marcus Borg on What it Means to be a ChristianMarcus Borg1 DVD, 1 participant's book5 sessions, 60 minutes each session /22-25 minute DVD portion of sessionBorg discusses his ideas about adult faith formation and what it meansin modern day ChristianityKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Jesus Brand Spirituality: He Wants His Church BackKen Wilson1 book with discussion questions at the end of each chapter/no leader's guide, no DVD11 chapters split into 5 groups/5 weekly sessions, discussion of weekly reading/60 minutes each sessionWilson, pastor of the Vineyard Church in Ann Arbor, looks at the spiritual path of Jesus through four dimensions -- active, comtemplative, Biblical and communalKnowBookshelf in the nook
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The Wisdom of FaithBill Moyers and Huston Smith2 DVD's, no participant's or leader's guides2 sessions -- length of DVD is 60 minutes/with dicussion, 90 minute sessionsPart of the Moyers PBS series, "The Wisdom of Faith" -- looks at the personal philosophy of faith, and that of Christianity and JudaiamKnowBookshelf in the nook
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The Divine Conspiracy: Jesus' Master Class for LifeDallas Willard with John Ortberg10 DVD's, 40 participant's books6 weekly sessions with 25 minute DVD portion in each session, 60 minutes in each sessionPart of an all church class in 2010 and based on Willard's book The Divine Canspiracy, this study is based on the Sermon on the Mount and offers change in order to live out faith in every day lifeKnow, Love, Serve?Bookshelf in the nook
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Journey to the Center of the Faith: An Explorer's Guide to Christian LivingJames A. Harnish2 participant's guides with discussion questions at the end of each chapter, no leader's guide, no DVD12 weekly sessions with reading and discussion questions, 60 minutes each sessionEach chapter focuses on a characteristic of the faith journey, i.e. Christ-centered, open-minded, grace-filled, and advises how to keep on the journey despite cultural confusion and change.Know and LoveBookshelf in the nook
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The Kingdom Experience: a Community Practice on Intentional LivingBruce Nuffer, Liz Perry, Rachel McPherson, Brooklyn LindsayYouth edition -- 6 participant's books, Adult edition - 1 participant's book7 weekly sessions, 60 minutes each session, no leader's guide, no DVDStudy of the Beatitudes, with 7 weekly "experiments" based on 7 of the BeatitudesKnow, Love, Serve?Bookshelf in the nook
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Tex Mix: Stories of Earthly Mysticism (LTQ curriculum)Tex Sample1 DVD with a discussion guideStories can be used indivdually as devotions or can be grouped in 4 sessions to offer a 4-week group study, 60 minutes each sessionTex Sample uses his amazing storytelling skill to narrate stories from his life that illustrate the ongoing joys and challenges of living the Word in today's world ( each story has a theme Bible verse)LoveBookshelf in the nook
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Saving Jesus, Redux (LTQ curriculum)Multiple presenters1 DVD with a reading guide which can be copied for group members12 weekly sessions, DVD portion is 20 minutes of each session, 45-60 minutes of discussionBased on the classic Living The Questions format, many different leaders of today's progressive Christian community discuss observations and ideas about Jesus, and reclaim the understanding of what it means to follow JesusKnowBookshelf in the nook
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The Jesus I Never KnewPhilip Yancy1 participant's book, no DVD, no leader's guide (need to purchase kit?)14 weekly sessions, video componant and discussion questions?Yancy uses film depictions and scripture to fully study who Jesus was in person, teachings and lifeKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Victory and Peace, or Justice and PeaceJohn Dominic Crossan1 DVD, 1 set of discussion questions4-8 weekly sessions (depending on how much of the video is used in each session), 60 -90 minutes each sessionCrossan offers four lectures (each 60 minutes) about peace and justice -- he explores the juxtaposition of Roman Imperial Theology as it was expressed in Jesus' time, and Jesus' concept of the Kingdom of GodKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and Evolving Faith (LTQ curriculum)Bruce Sanquin and LTQ presenters1 DVD with reading guide7 weekly sessions, reading guide for each session, DVD portion for each session is 20 minutes, 90 minute sessionsAnother curriculum from Living the Question that celebrates the communion of science and faith and explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spiritualityKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Ian Fleming's Seven Deadlier Sins & 007"s Moral Compass: A Bible Study with James BondBenjamin Pratt5 participant's books with study guide included, no DVD, no leader's guide7-8 weekly sessions with reading and study guide discussion, 60 minutes each sessionPratt leads the participants into a look at the many guises of evil in our time, using Bible and the lens of Ian Fleming's James Bond to take on these evilsKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Tending the Seed: Nurture Your God-Given PotentialAnn Siddall and Gary Stuckey1 participant's book with leader's guide in the back, no DVD6 weekly sessions, reading and discussionThis is a study of the parable of the sower, and examines how to incorporate spiritual practices into daily life and how to discern God's calling for individualsKnow and Serve?Bookshelf in the nook
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LifeChange Series: A Life-changing Encounter with God's Word from the book of TitusMultiple authors1 participant's guide, no leader's guide (some ideas for using in a small group), no DVD8 weekly session, reading and discussionThis is a self-directed Bible study of the book of Titus.KnowBookshelf in the nook
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Beginnings: an Introduction to the Christian FaithAndy Langford and Mark Ralls1 leader's guide, DVD?12 weekly sessions with 20 minute DVD portion each session, 60 minute sessionsThis class introduces the basics of the Christian faith.KnowBookshelf in the nook
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Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible StudyMultiple authors3 sets of 1st ed.videotapes (4 in each box), 2 DVD's 2nd ed., 1 DVD training, 3 participant's manuals, 2 2nd ed. leader's guides34 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute DVD portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekIntense reading of the complete Bible with small group sharing time -- this class has been split into a two study in the past, to lighten the reading loadKnow and LoveAsbury Room cupboard
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Disciple 2: Into the Word, Into the WorldMultiple authors1 incomplete videotape set, 1 DVD, 2 leader's guides, no participant's manuals32 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute DVD portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekStudy of Genesis/Exodus and Luke.Acts, small group sharing timeKnow and LoveAsbury Room cupboard
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Disciple 3: Remember Who You AreMultiple authors1 leader's guide, 1 set of videotapes (DVD and 2nd leader's guide to be ordered in late 2013), maps and charts, 12 participant's manuals (class to begin in Jan. 2014)32 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute DVD portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekStudy of the Prophets and the Letters of Paul, small group sharing timeKnow and LoveAsbury Room cupboard
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Disciple 4: Under the Tree of LifeMultiple authors2 leader's guides, 1 set of videotapes, no DVD?, 2 participant's manuals32 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute DVD portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekStudy of the Hebrew Writings, John and Revelation, small group sharing timeKnow and LoveAsbury Room cupboard
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Jesus in the Gospels: Disciple 2nd Generation StudiesMulitiple authors3 leader's guides, 1 participant's manual, 1 DVD30 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute video portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekStudy of the four Gospels, comparing and contrasting Jesus' role in them, small group sharingKnow and LoveAsbury Room cupboard
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Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind (Disciple curriculum)Multiple authors3 participant's books, 2 study manuals, set of 4 videotapes, no leader's guide, no DVD30 weekly sessions, 12-15 minute video portion of each session, reading and study guide to complete each weekStudy of classic and modern readings about the doctrines and beliefs of the Christian churchKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Invitation to John: A short-term Disciple Bible StudyMultiple authorsLeader's guide only ( need to purchase DVD and participant's manuals11 weekly sessions based on traditional Disciple study with 12-15 minutes of video in 2 hour class, interaction with Biblical text and study guide to prep for class discussionStudy of the book of JohnKnowBookshelf in the nook
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Invitation to the Old Testament: A short-term Disciple StudyCelia Brewer Sinclair and James D. Tabor3 participant's manuals. 1 DVD, 4 videotapes8 weekly session based on traditional Disciple study with 12-15 minutes of video in 2 hour class, interaction with Biblical text and study guide to prep for class discussionStudy about the Hebrew scriptures through reading the story of God and the call of God's people -- narrative, poetry, history and prophecyKnowAsbury Room cupboard
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Invitation to Genesis: A short-term Disciple StudyPeter Ens1 leader's guide, 1 participant's guide, 1 DVD, 4 videotapes10 weekly sessions based on traditional Disciple study with 12-15 minutes of video in 2 hour class, interaction with Biblical text and study guide to prep for class discussionIn depth study of Genesis, the story of the beginning of God's purpose and God's peopleKnowAsbury Room cupboard
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Invitation to Psalms: A short-term Disciple StudyMichael Jinkins2 leader's guides, 1 participant's manual, 1 DVD10 weekly sessions based on traditional Disciple study with 12-15 minutes of video in 2 hour class, interaction with Biblical text and study guide to prep for class discussionA study of Psalms where the struggle of God's people meets with the grand promises of God; laments, praises, thanks and complaining, texts of glory and graceKnowAsbury Room cupboard
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Invitation to Romans: A short-term Disciple StudyPamela M. Eisenbaum4 leader's guides, 5 participant's manuals, 1 DVD, 2 videotapes8 weekly session based on traditional Disciple study with 12-15 minutes of video in 2 hour class, interaction with Biblical text and study guide to prep for class discussionA study of Paul's teachings and a look at how this book has formed church doctrine and theology -- how do we interpret it?KnowAsbury Room cupboard
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Nooma DVDs Rob Bell20 DVDs total10-15 minutes in lengthDescription of DVD topicsKnow/Love/ServeBookshelf in the nook
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Rain2 copies11 minutesforgiveness, freedom, resentment,betrayal,revenge
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Flame2 copies11 minutesPassion, beauty, marriage, sex
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Trees2 copies13 minuteslife, significance, meaning, eternity, redemption,
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Sunday1 copy12 minutesroutine, church hypocrisy, religion
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Noise2 copies10 minuteslisten solitude, busy, silence, hear
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Kickball1 copy11 minutestrust, faith, desires, wants, needs
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Luggage3 copies14 minutesforgiveness, freedom, resentment,betrayal,revenge
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Dust2 copies16 minutesself-acceptance, choices, insecurity, disicipleship
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Bullhorn3 copies13 minutescondemnation, loving others, unconditional love, judgment, self righteousness
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Lump3 copies11 minutesguilt, forgiveness, shame unconditional love,hiding
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Rhythm3 copies11 minutesrealtionship harmony, full life, compassion, truth
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Matthew2 copies 14 minutesgrief, loss, death, mourning,hope
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Rich2 copies13 minutesbleesings, generosity, giving, sharing, money
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Breathe2 copies14 minutesSpirit, life, image of God, sacred. Breath
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You1 copy14 minutesbrikenness, restoration, gospel, church history
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Store4 copies15 minutesanger bitterness, injustice, aggression,rage
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Today2 copies12 minutesletting go, moving on, the past today, worry
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Name1 copy12 minutesfake, self, identity, approval, envy
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Open1 copy12 minutesprayer, pain, honesty, expectations, truth
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Shells1 copy10 minutestime, balance, values, importance, saying no
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SheNO COPY13 minuteswomen, church equality, sacrificeFUMC DOES NOT OWN
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TomatoNO COPY13 minutessurrender, cycle, vanity, self-improvement, ego, life, deathFUMC DOES NOT OWN
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CornerNO COPY11 minutessuccess, suffering, oppressed, generosity, contentment, orphanFUMC DOES NOT OWN
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WhirlwindNO COPY13 minutesquestions, suffering, pain, loss, tragedyFUMC DOES NOT OWN
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