GLOBAL MINISTRIES VIDEO ARCHIVES #1 |
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The free RealPlayer, Netscape 4.05 or Explorer 4.1 or higher are required to see these videos online. The Bible: Part I explores the origins of the Bible and the meaning of the Bible in people's lives today. Segment of Mission Magazine Video. RealVideo (11 min). The Bible: Part II traces ways Christians have interpreted the Bible historically. Segment of Mission Magazine Video. RealVideo (11 min). A Call to Care: Welcoming African Refugees. The churches have long urged the U.S. to admit more refugees from Africa. Now, they have been heard. Up to 18,000 refugees from Africa will be admitted next year. These refugees will need sponsors. Learn how you can help by viewing this video. RealVideo (10 min). A Day of New Beginnings celebrates 50 years of mission and ministry through the Advance for Christ and His Church. It takes you to the Philippines, Puerto Rico, California, Mississippi, Arkansas, Senegal, Kentucky and Germany. RealVideo in English, Spanish, and Korean (24 min). A Generation of Hope. After decades of fear, shame, prejudice, and failed government policies, no amount of denial can hide the truth—AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa is a scourge not seen on this earth since the bubonic plague wiped away a third of Europe's population. The documentary "A Generation of Hope" is the inspiring story of how Zimbabwe's children fight to keep their families together, and struggle to make a future for themselves. RealVideo (10 min). God's Transforming Mission: The 21st Century presents major challenges Christians will confront in the 21st century: mission among the world's poor, ministry to children and youth, the impact of globalization, reconciliation among nations. RealVideo (19 min). Nomads (Nomads Active on a Mission in Divine Service) is a mission outreach ministry of The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries. The program offers persons with recreational vehicles (particularly, but not exclusively) the opportunity to share their time and skills in 3-week, structured volunteered opportunities. RealVideo (12 min).
So Great a Cloud of Witnesses. Making a difference through the Advance for Christ and His Church, United Methodist congregations in the U. S. bear testimony to "so great a cloud of witnesses." RealVideo in English, Spanish (22 min). You Make a Difference illustrates the refugee ministry of UMCOR. In-depth stories are highlighted by refugees who provide us with an understandable explanation of these complex issues. RealVideo (16 min). |