{"id":10000,"date":"2021-12-14T16:19:42","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T21:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/mediacenter\/?p=10000"},"modified":"2022-10-07T15:57:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T19:57:58","slug":"new-borrow-your-participant-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2021\/12\/new-borrow-your-participant-books\/","title":{"rendered":"New! Borrow Your Participant Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Historically, the NC Conference Media Center has loaned resources for a small-group leader to use. This usually included a DVD, leader guide, and one participant book. While that is still the case for many of our small-group studies, we now offer the option for the members of your small group to borrow participant books for the studies listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these are older studies that we purchased many copies of when they were new and are not borrowed as often anymore. Some of these extra participant books were donated to us from local churches or conference committees, for which we are grateful and happy to pass along to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the studies listed below have 10+ participant books sitting on our shelves. See each description for an exact number of copies in our collection. Availability may vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a> the Media Center to request to borrow these resources through the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"great-topics-of-the-christian-faith\">Great Topics of the Christian Faith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These studies provide excellent content around stewardship, service, spiritual disciplines, sacraments, and what it means to be a Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"420\" data-id=\"6875\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/earn-save-give-dvd.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-6875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/earn-save-give-dvd.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/earn-save-give-dvd-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/earn-save-give-dvd-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"849\" data-id=\"8171\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/12\/saving-grace.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-8171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/12\/saving-grace.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/12\/saving-grace-509x720.jpg 509w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/12\/saving-grace-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/12\/saving-grace-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"7492\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/make-a-difference.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/make-a-difference.jpg 582w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/make-a-difference-466x720.jpg 466w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/make-a-difference-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/make-a-difference-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"863\" data-id=\"6690\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/five-means-of-grace-dvd.jpg\" alt=\"five means of grace dvd cover\" class=\"wp-image-6690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/five-means-of-grace-dvd.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/five-means-of-grace-dvd-501x720.jpg 501w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/five-means-of-grace-dvd-104x150.jpg 104w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/five-means-of-grace-dvd-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"466\" data-id=\"7297\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/this-holy-mystery.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/this-holy-mystery.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/this-holy-mystery-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/this-holy-mystery-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"502\" data-id=\"10001\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/beginnings-intro-curriculum-dvd-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/beginnings-intro-curriculum-dvd-1.png 376w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/beginnings-intro-curriculum-dvd-1-112x150.png 112w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/beginnings-intro-curriculum-dvd-1-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=3886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earn. Save. Give. Wesley&#8217;s Simple Rules for Money<\/a> by James A. Harnish. John Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. Pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley&#8217;s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon. <strong>12 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=6134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being<\/a>. This curriculum from United Methodist publisher Abingdon Press provides the text and tools you need to address the topics of saving, earning, giving, spending, and debt, along with helpful strategies for achieving a sustainable financial life. This six-part study is based on Wesleyan values and helps you reach personal financial goals as well as address life concerns. <strong>13 participant books.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make a Difference: Following Your Passion and Finding Your Place to Serve<\/a> by James A. Harnish. This six-week study draws upon biblical wisdom to provide practical guidance to help disciples connect their passion with the world&#8217;s great need. Real stories of how real people found their place to serve will inspire and encourage you to do the same. The video features the NC Conference&#8217;s own Rev. Lisa Yebuah. <strong>12 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five Means of Grace: Experience God&#8217;s Love the Wesleyan Way<\/a> by Elaine A. Heath. This six-week study guides readers through the five means of grace that John Wesley called &#8220;instituted,&#8221; meaning these are spiritual practices in which Jesus himself participated and which he encouraged his followers to do. Through this study, participants will consider how each of the five means of grace help us as communities of faith to pray more deeply and live more missionally as followers of Jesus Christ. <strong>11 participant books.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=1020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion<\/a> by Gayle C. Felton. This book is a study guide for the official United Methodist position on Holy Communion that was adopted by the 2004 General Conference. The official document is included in the book in a running sidebar, with commentary study helps in a second column on each page.  <strong>18 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=2556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith<\/a> by Rob Weber. This 9-12 week small-group study published by Abingdon Press is about basic Christian beliefs. It is designed to begin where participants are in their spiritual walk and especially targets seekers and new church members. <strong>11 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dvd-studies-by-adam-hamilton\">DVD Studies by Adam Hamilton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rev. Adam Hamilton is pastor of the largest United Methodist Church and a prolific author. We have all of his studies in the Media Center, and he consistently ranks as the most borrowed author from our collection. The studies listed below are a few years old, but the content remains informative and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"10004\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/moses-dvd-1.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-10004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/moses-dvd-1.jpg 706w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/moses-dvd-1-508x720.jpg 508w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/moses-dvd-1-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/moses-dvd-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"5952\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/08\/unafraid-dvd.jpg\" alt=\"unafraid cover\" class=\"wp-image-5952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/08\/unafraid-dvd.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/08\/unafraid-dvd-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/08\/unafraid-dvd-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"6366\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/01\/simon-peter-dvd-1.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-6366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/01\/simon-peter-dvd-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/01\/simon-peter-dvd-1-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/01\/simon-peter-dvd-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"5905\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/07\/Half-Truths-DVD.jpg\" alt=\"half truths cover\" class=\"wp-image-5905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/07\/Half-Truths-DVD.jpg 259w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/07\/Half-Truths-DVD-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/07\/Half-Truths-DVD-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"849\" data-id=\"7217\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/walk-dvd.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/walk-dvd.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/walk-dvd-509x720.jpg 509w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/walk-dvd-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/walk-dvd-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"557\" data-id=\"6647\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/John-Book-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/John-Book-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/John-Book-1-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/03\/John-Book-1-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. Hamilton travels from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile, the Red Sea, and the wilderness exploring the sites of Moses&#8217; life. As Hamilton shares historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text, you&#8217;ll gain a better understanding of Moses&#8217; significance in your life today, and you&#8217;ll discover how you, too, can turn your own reluctance into boldness. <strong>15 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=5108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. Hamilton explores the worries and fears most of us experience. Your small group can learn to identify fears and discover practical steps for overcoming them\u2026all in the light of Scripture and a faith that promises again and again that we can live with courage and hope. <strong>15 participant books.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=5500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. Peter was just an ordinary guy who heard and followed God&#8217;s extraordinary call. Discover how you, too, have special gifts, talents, and abilities that God can use to make a difference today. <strong>12 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn&#8217;t Say<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. True or false: 1. Everything happens for a reason. 2. God helps those who help themselves. 3. God won&#8217;t give you more than you can handle. 4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. 5. Love the sinner, hate the sin. All true? Not so fast. We&#8217;ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but in this study, you&#8217;ll learn that although they capture some element of truth, when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they&#8217;re really just common Christian clich\u00e9s. <strong>12 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=5830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. Discover five essential spiritual practices rooted in Jesus&#8217; own walk with God. You explore these practices\u2014each of which is intended to be a part of our daily walk with Christ\u2014its New Testament foundation, and its potential effect on our personal lives and our lives together as the church. <strong>10 participant books.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John: The Gospel of Light and Life<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. The Gospel of John is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ but that they &#8220;may have life in his name.&#8221; Follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the Gospel of John and understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the New Testament. <strong>10 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seasonal-studies-for-lent-advent\">Seasonal Studies for Lent &amp; Advent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These studies were popular in Lent and Advent in previous years. If your small group hasn&#8217;t studied them yet, here&#8217;s your chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"6820\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/what-makes-a-hero-book-1.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-6820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/what-makes-a-hero-book-1.jpg 291w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/what-makes-a-hero-book-1-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/what-makes-a-hero-book-1-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"7216\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/restored-dvd.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/restored-dvd.jpg 296w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/restored-dvd-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/restored-dvd-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"8258\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/walking-in-the-wilderness.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/walking-in-the-wilderness.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/walking-in-the-wilderness-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/walking-in-the-wilderness-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/walking-in-the-wilderness-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"420\" data-id=\"10005\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/sent-dvd-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/sent-dvd-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/sent-dvd-1-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/12\/sent-dvd-1-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"7094\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/10\/all-i-want-book.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/10\/all-i-want-book.jpg 291w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/10\/all-i-want-book-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/10\/all-i-want-book-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"337\" data-id=\"3857\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/01\/journey-hamilton.jpg\" alt=\"The Journey Cover Image\" class=\"wp-image-3857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/01\/journey-hamilton.jpg 205w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/01\/journey-hamilton-91x150.jpg 91w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/01\/journey-hamilton-182x300.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=5020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Makes A Hero? The Death-Defying Ministry of Jesus<\/a> by Matt Rawle. Looking at pop culture heroes and others through the lens of faith, Matt Rawle shows how Jesus turned the concept of hero on its head. Rawle enters the Gospel story to tell quite a different victory story\u2014one obtained through humility, obedience to the cross, and an empty tomb. <strong>11 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess<\/a> by Tom Berlin. Sometimes our lives are in such disarray we can&#8217;t envision a way through to redemption. But when we look at the mess through the eyes of Christ, we not only find redemption, we can clearly see spiritual restoration. Berlin encourages us to reflect and meditate through our own brokenness, showing us that it is only when we focus on the cross as a place to surrender control that we can leave our mess and find true redemption. <strong>10 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=6179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walking in the Wilderness: Seeking God during Lent<\/a> by Beth A. Richardson. The wilderness is a familiar place for those who follow Jesus. We spend 40 days in the wilderness during Lent&#8211;days in which God calls us to self-examination, repentance, and making room for the Holy One in our lives. Our task during Lent is to clear away the clutter from our hearts so we can be fully present to God and our neighbors. This is a book study that does not use a DVD. <strong>6 participant books.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid =4067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas<\/a> by Jorge Acevedo. God sent Christ at Christmas. In turn, Christ sends us into the world to be His hands and feet, head and heart. Acevedo leads us on a 5-week Advent journey to discover how, where, and why we are sent. Joining him on the journey are four young clergy, including Jacob Armstrong, Rachel Billups, Justin LaRosa, and Lanecia Rouse, who challenge us through story, art, and Bible study. <strong>9 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All I Want for Christmas: Opening the Gifts of God&#8217;s Grace<\/a> by James W. Moore. Sometimes we concentrate so much on the gifts we want to give and to receive that we forget about the special gifts of Christmas. The truth is we need the miracle of God&#8217;s grace to see them, feel them, hear them, wrap our arms around them, and celebrate them. This five-week Advent study helps us think about what we really want for Christmas by reminding us of the amazing, life-changing gifts Christmas has in store for us. <strong>8 participant books.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=2193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem<\/a> by Adam Hamilton. Take your group on a journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels on video from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. 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When the NC Conference Media Center purchased Bible studies by Stephen Skelton, we also purchased the rights for our small groups to make copies of the study guides for their group members. Skelton has many different studies based on classic television series and movies, including <em>The Andy Griffith Show, Gilligan&#8217;s Island, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Lucy Show, Bonanza, The Van Dyke Show, Super Man, Angel and the Badman, A Christmas Carol, <\/em>and <em>It&#8217;s a Wonderful Life.<\/em> Skelton also explores Christian themes in the <em>Harry Potter<\/em> and <em>Twilight<\/em> series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skelton also wrote several short book studies that are reproducible. Some of these can be sent to your email in a PDF. They include holiday-related studies on Saint Valentine, Saint Nicholas, <em>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow<\/em>, the founding of the United States, and the first Thanksgiving. Skelton examines several Christmas-related classic texts in his studies on <em>The Gift of the Magi, The Night Before Christmas<\/em>, Charles&#8217; Dickens <em>The Life of Our Lord<\/em>, and <em>Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus<\/em>. For Easter, Skelton produced a commentary on <em>An Easter Disciple<\/em>, a review of Christ in art and film, and a series of apologetics on the resurrection and the Gospels. Other fun books from Skelton include commentary on <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, cowboy versions of Proverbs and the Gospel of Matthew, and Paul Harvey-type stories of mothers and fathers of well-known Christians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=5932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweet Singer: A Musical about Charles Wesley with Eight Study Sessions<\/a> by S.T. Kimbrough. This musical drama tells the story behind many of Wesley&#8217;s greatest hymns: &#8220;Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,&#8221; &#8220;Love Divine, All Love Excelling,&#8221; &#8220;And can it be that I should gain,&#8221; and many more, which were born out of crisis, conflict, violence, oppression, opposition, and great faith, and which are still timely today. The DVD may be viewed in full or in eight sessions outlined in the reproducible study guide. Dr. Kimbrough lives in Durham, NC and is open to participating in virtual group meetings using this resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=3737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From Christ to Constantine: The Trial &amp; Testimony of the Early Church<\/a>. This series of six half-hour programs, produced in consultation with an international team of scholars, takes you to the actual locations to show what the early church was like, how it spread, and the persecution it endured. The Teacher&#8217;s Guide includes reproducible student worksheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=2113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Share Your Faith &amp; Keep Your Friends<\/a> by Woody Davis. This DVD study allows your church to participate in a seminar offered in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. It includes six weeks of interactive faith-sharing training for your church and reproducible participant notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=2418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DreamThinkBeDo<\/a>. <em>DreamThinkBeDo<\/em> is an engaging catalyst for conversation among young adults searching for what&#8217;s next for followers of Jesus. An overview of progressive Christianity for young adults, <em>DreamThinkBeDo<\/em> features the insights of over twenty-five theologians and teachers at the top of their game. Use the DVDs and downloadable participant guides as is \u2013 or take advantage of the flexible format to customize the material for gatherings ranging from small groups to retreats to enhancing worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/search\/recDetailPage?rid=4592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vital Conversations on Race, Culture, and Justice<\/a>. This series from The General Commission on Religion and Race of The United Methodist Church is available <a href=\"https:\/\/r-squared.squarespace.com\/library\/category\/Vital+Conversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>, but the NC Conference Media Center has a DVD copy of series one and two that includes the leader guide with discussion questions. We actually have 19 copies of it if you have multiple groups at your church that would like to do the study at the same time. The series features thought leaders, pastors, theologians, activists, authors, and scholars who share their stories, insights, and expertise on issues related to faith, culture, and fighting oppression in the church and world today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-resources\">Online Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NC Conference Media Center also keeps a list of small-group studies that are available online for free. These studies often include discussion questions or PDFs that can be downloaded and copied for your group members. 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