Marilyn Burrell
The friendly face that goes with the friendly voice at Maritime Conference AVEL

VIDEOS TO SUPPLEMENT
SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULA
AND PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH

AVEL has several videos available for your use - with the children, to use with the leaders or for individual use. We have suggestions for your program needs and will assist in designing programs for your use. Please contact us for more information.

FOR JR AND SR YOUTH

FISH EYES

A series of seven videos, each with two 15-minute segments. Crackling with surprises, warmth, and humor, Fish Eyes tells stories you know, as you’ve never seen them before. In modern settings, the Gospels unfold with timeless meaning and healthy doses of humor.

Ted & Lee, whose inventive comedy has played to thousands across the U.S. portray Peter and Andrew with a refreshing blend of humanity, and imaginative fun. Funny, yet thought provoking, unpredictable yet true to the Gospel, Fish Eyes is just the resource for anyone looking for fresh re-telling of the Good News.

• Tape 1: Fishers of Men; Water to Wine
• Tape 2: Miracles (Where’s Your Faith); Sermon on the Mount (Don’t Worry)
• Tape 3: Sermon on the Mount (Eye for Eye); 5k feeding & Peter’s Two Step
• Tape 4: Parables (My Dinner with Andrew); Temple & Tree
• Tape 5: Lazarus; The Last Supper
• Tape 6: The Arrest & denial; From Fear to Faith
• Tape 7: Emmaus Roadtrip; Inside the Fish (Interviews & Outtakes)

FOR OLDER YOUTH AND ADULTS

BEYOND THE NEWS: RACISM

25 mins., divided into 6 discussion segments. This compelling video is for people who think they don’t need a video about racism. Tackles how prejudice and privilege still affect jobs, education, the judicial system, and the church.

BABAKIUERIA

Filmed in Australia, this video for youth and adults is a satire where the roles of blacks and whites have been reversed. The title comes from the name of the much loved meeting place of modern Australians, "Barbecue Area". (30 min)

CINDERELLA AND ME: Being Excluded

For ages 2 - 8 years, this is a story enacted using puppets and real people. In this story classmates decide that Audrey can’t play the part of Cinderella because she doesn’t "look" the part. . (14 minutes)

FREE INDEED

Video to use with youth and adults. Challenges viewers and raises awareness about the privileges that come with being white in North America. It encourages exploration of old assumptions and for ways to break down racism. (25 minutes)

HATE AND DESTRUCTION

The lyrics and images of this music video (by the British group Soul II Soul) aim to provoke young people to think about the dangers of hate and intolerance. (4 minutes)

PLAYING FAIR series

This is a series of 4 videos to provide discussion starters about racism, respect and equality, for children 6 to 12 years. (14 minutes each)

CAROL’S MIRROR

Carol wants to play the lead in the school’s production of SNOW WHITE. Trouble is, Carol isn’t white. After a lively debate, Carol and her classmates find a solution.

HEY, KELLY!

Kelly is called a racist name by Robert. The principal gives them a task to do during detention. While working together they find out they have something in common.

MELA’S LUNCH

The story of the unsteady beginnings of a friendship between Mela, a recent emigrant from India, and her classmate Allison.

WALKER

About a young Aboriginal foster child whose only playmate is his dog. Jamie is a lonely white boy who is afraid of dogs and has some strange ideas about Aboriginal people. Together, they find friendship and understanding.

TALK TO ME

A segmented video, accompanied by a user guide. Secondary school students from B.C. discuss a variety of issues such as racism, immigration, gender inequality, class and homophobia. (45 minutes)

TEENS AGAINST VIOLENCE: TAKING CHARGE

The events take place in Toronto high schools where young activists engage their peers in discussion and role-plays about sexual harassment, homophobia, racism and urban violence. (26 minutes)

UNLEARNING INDIAN STEREOTYPES

For ages 6 to adult, an adaptation of a filmstrip about common stereotypes about Native peoples as portrayed in books, films, etc. (14 minutes)

YOU’VE GOT THE KEY

Video and guide have been designed to assist trainers in mediation and peer mediation in the critical examination of conflict mediation as a forum to address racial conflict. (30 minutes)

BIBLE STORIES

HANNA-BARBERA’S THE GREATEST ADVENTURE SERIES

Stories from the Bible. Each video is 30 minutes in length. (Recommended for children, Primary-Gr.6). Titles available are:

The Creation
Moses
Noah’s Ark
The Nativity
David and Goliath

OXFORD Bible series is 10 videos of 30 minutes each. The illustrated stories include original text with drawings. Each video contains an average of five different stories. The videos are:

1. Adam and Eve
2. Let My People Go
3. Samson the Strongman
4. David and Goliath
5. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
6. Daniel in the Lion’s Den
7. The First Christmas
8. Secrets Jesus Told
9. Jesus the King
10. The First Easter

RAINBOW series may be used as a complete curriculum in itself, as supplementary material, or for midweek groups and vacation school. The stories are illustrated with pictures drawn by Judith Klein, a French Canadian artist. (ages 6-12 years)

Old Testament: 10 stories on 5 videos (each video approximately 15 minutes)

1 A) God Calls Abraham and Sarah; B) The Birth of Isaac
2 A) Joseph in Egypt; B) Moses Saves God’s People
3 A) Samuel in God’s Service; B) David the Shepherd Becomes King
4 A) God Speaks through the Prophets; B) Miriam’s Confidence in God
5 A) The Announcement of the Messiah B) The Birth of Jesus

New Testament: 10 stories on 5 videos (each video approximately 15 minutes)

I A) Jesus Comes Into The World; B) Jesus Begins His Mission
II A) God’s Love For All People
III. A) Jesus’ Call for a Change of Lifestyle B) The Healing of the Body …Spirit
IV. A) The Kingdom of Heaven is Near; B) God Invites the Humble To a Feast
V. A) Jesus Gives His Life; B) Jesus Lives

LIVING GOD’S WAY

This is an adaptation of six Bible stories for children from Ralph Milton’s Living God’s Way. Each story is approximately 5 minutes long.

PARABLES FROM NATURE

For children ages 2 to 8 years, there are six videos with three stories on each video. Each video is approximately 10 minutes. Uses animal tales in a contemporary approach to the stories Jesus told. Comes with suggestions for follow-up activities.

STORY KEEPERS

"The Parables of Jesus and lessons from the Gospels come to life for kids age 6-12 in The Story keepers Complete Resource Kit. Based on the best-selling video series, this curriculum will captivate children with Jesus, help them practice what he taught and teach them how they can be storytellers too!". 13 half-hour episodes on 4 videos.

• Episode 1: Breakout!: Feeding the 5000, Zacchaeus, Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Teaches the Crowds.
• Episode 2: Raging Waters: John the Baptist, Calming the Storm, The Gerasene Demoniac
• Episode 3: Catacomb Rescue: The Good Samaritan, The Sower, The Unmerciful Servant.
• Episode 4: Ready, Aim, Fire!: Jesus Blesses the Children, Blind Bartimaeus, The Man with a Paralyzed Hand
• Episode 5: Sink or Swim: Pharisee and Tax Collector, Two Houses, Jesus Heals the Paralytic
• Episode 6: Starlight Escape: The Magi, Flight into Egypt, The Announcement, Birth of Jesus
• Episode 7: Roar in the Night: The Lost Sheep, Jesus Heals the Dumb Man, The Widow's Mite
• Episode 8: Captured!: The Faithful Centurion, The Prodigal Son
• Episode 9: Trapped!: Transfiguration, Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem, The Wicked Tenants
• Episode 10: Betrayed!: Plot to Betray Jesus, The Anointing, Jesus Prophesies His Betrayal, The Last Supper, Peter's Promise
• Episode 11: Nabbed by Nero: Gethsemane, the arrest, Trial Before High Priest, Peter's Denial, Trial Before Pilate
• Episode 12: Getaway!: Crucifixion, Two Criminals, Jesus' Last Words; Burial, Joseph of Arimathea
• Episode 13: The Final Conflict: The Empty Tomb, Resurrection (Mary), Road to Emmaus, Upper Room; Doubting Thomas, Jesus at the Lakeside, The Ascension

DEATH, DYING AND BEREAVEMENT

THE FALL OF FREDDIE THE LEAF

Leo Buscaglia’s charming tale of Freddie - a handsome leaf whose life has meaning for us all. Suitable for all ages. (16 minutes)

STANDING TALL

Seven young people share how they heard the news when a loved one died, what helped and how they moved on. The book, Flowers for the Ones You’ve Known - Unedited Letters from Bereaved Teens, comes with the video. (20 minutes)

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT/BULLYING/RELATIONSHIPS

BACK ALLEY BUDDIES

Young high school students illustrate how high expectations can be derailed by negative pressure. Very good for discussion of peer pressure. (14 minutes)

IN OTHER WORDS

(from NFB’s "Celebrating Diversity" series) This video speaks directly to teens and offers a valuable tool to teachers, counsellors and community youth leaders who want to explore the homophobic language heard both in and out of schools - the words themselves, their origins, how young people feel about them, and how to overcome the hurt and anger they cause. For ages 13 and up. (27 minutes)

OUT

Stories of Lesbian and Gay Youth From the National Film Board of Canada, this video has two parts, about 20 minutes each. Part one highlights the relationships between the youth interviewed and their families. The second part of the video focuses more on what it is like to be lesbian or gay in our society.

SWIM TEAM’S SPLASH

Presents a real-life situation with a moral dilemma that involves bullying. At the end of the presentation, the situation is reviewed, and questions for group discussion are given. (9 minutes)

AVEL VIDEOS FOR TEACHERS/LEADERS

TEACHING & RELIGIOUS IMAGINATION

A 5-part program (two videos) to be used by those with specific background in leadership development. Maria Harris presents a workshop on the role of the facilitator/leader/educator

USING STORYTELLING IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

A 60 minute video which models how to tell a story. Presented by Patricia Griggs.

AFTER BAPTISM

Part III: Spiritual and Developmental Needs of Young Children. This third section of the video has sections on storytelling, discipline and use of symbols.

CHRISTIAN YEAR (THE)

Video highlights the seasons of the Christian year with six 10-minute segments which can be used individually. Can be used with youth groups, teacher training sessions and worship committees.

TIME TO MOURN (A): A TIME TO DANCE

A video for teachers of primary aged children. The teacher talks with children (6 to 8 years) about death and life, using the making of bread together as a vehicle for discussion. (27 min)

WILL OUR CHILDREN HAVE FAITH

Divided into three thirty minute segments, this is a video program by John Westerhoff. 1) Remembering Who We Are; 2) Made Not Born: Life in the Church; 3) Pilgrims: Living Into Our Baptism

CHILDREN ARE NOT THE PROBLEM is a reflection on the learning environment and how children learn intuitively about racist attitudes towards other children from the adult world. (29 minutes)
DEATH, DYING & BEREAVEMENT: A CHILD’S GRIEF is a video for parents and leader demonstrating skills and techniques used to help children express their grief. (55 minutes)
HELP ME! Faith Leaders Challenging Child Abuse
PUT THE CHILD FIRST (A kit of print booklets and video)