Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Youth Resources coming soon!

Two new items for youth are on their way to the Resource Center:

   InSight: Harry Potter (15 minute DVD with guide for discussion) – InSight, the unique new series from Stephen Skelton (The Mayberry Bible Study, Gilligan's Island & the Seven Deadly Sins Bible Study, etc.) is focused on hot topics at the intersection of culture and Christianity. Engaging entertainment from a faith perspective, each entry in the series will equip you to reach youth, adults, and seekers by asking three relevant questions. In InSight: Harry Potter, you’ll discover the answers to:
   What does the author say? – Learn why Rowling said her belief in God inspired Harry Potter
   What does the story say? – Uncover Harry’s prophecy, ‘power’ of love, and title of ‘chosen one’
   What does the Bible say? – Find out which two Bible verses Rowling said summarize the series
   Complete with direct quotes from the author, an overview of major Christian imagery in the series and discussion questions in the guide, InSight : Harry Potter equips you to start a conversation with a cultural hot topic only to lead into a talk about the more important matters of the Christian faith.


   the me I want to be: becoming God’s best version of you: teen edition / John Ortberg with Scott Rubin – God’s best version of you is waiting. But first, John Ortberg has two very important questions:
   Are you REALLY LIVING = full of joy and peace, in harmony with God, others, self; curious, willing to learn and experience opportunities to grow toward the Best Version of yourself;
OR
   Are you DECAYING = lacking mental and emotional energy, feeling uneasy and not very content, too self-focused?
   Ortberg has some intriguing answers to those questions in this curriculum and will help youth guage spiritual health and deal with real issues faced as a teen in today’s world.  The five sessions, each planned for approx. 60 minutes in length, include: Discovering the Spirit; Renewing My Mind; Redeeming My Time; Deepening My Relationships; Transforming My Experiences. This curriculum kit contains: 1 softcover book; 1 participant's guide; 1 DVD with five video session and leader’s guide.

1 comment:

Doug VanNiel said...

I'm looking forward to seeing the Harry Potter dvd and discussion guide. For years we've been having the conversation about the good (spiritual issues, etc.) and the bad (magic, dark themes, etc.) of the Harry Potter series. I welcome this new resource as the theatres release the most recent HP movie next week. Doug