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This page is a list of VHS videos available in our library for loan to APC members and friends.  If you have suggestions for titles, questions, or comments, please, contact the church librarians. Each video title is in bold followed, whenever possible, with the year of release, running time, and a brief description.  Newest accessions are in red. To check for a specific movie title, click on the letter below that starts the title (don't include "a," "an" or "the" at the beginning of the title). 

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• Abraham and Naaman and The Slave Girl (30 minutes total)  Two stories.

• Amahl and The Night Visitors (52 minutes total)  Two stories.

• APC: The Church (10 minutes) A Sunday Morning tour of Arlington Presbyterian Church by Steve and Brenda Tuttle.

• APC Responds (15 minutes) APC interviews on why APC members are Presbyterian and why they belong to APC. Taped for our booth at 1988 Arlington County Fair.

• APC's International Dinner 1999 (February 1999) One of APC's  videographers captures APC's fun and fellowship as we eat new foods and share our worldwide adventures. 

• Apostle Paul and The Prodigal Son, The (1987, 30 minutes) 

  • "The Apostle Paul" (15 minutes) The story of God everlasting faith in man is beautifully retold in The Apostle Paul. Paul was an evil man who persecuted the Christians. When he suddenly goes blind, the Lord shows him the way to look inward and see past his mistakes. 

  • "The Prodigal Son" (15 minutes) The classic parable tells of a sinner who returns home.  In ancient times, a lazy son leaves his home and family and wastes all his money on false friends and foolish trinkets. When he returns to his home, he is surprised by his loving welcome.

• Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, The (1977, 1 hour and 50 minutes) This is a fictionalized account of the life of one of the last surviving slaves from her childhood on a plantation, through Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights Movement of the early 1960's.  Stars Cicely Tyson, Barbara Cheney, Richard Dysart and Katherine Helmond.

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• Babe (1995, 1 hour and 32 minutes)  "This is the story of an unprejudiced heart and how it changed our valley forever."  So begins this movie with a barnyard full of unforgettable characters.  In the world of Hoggett's farm, every creature has a preordained purpose until the orphaned pig Babe arrives and turns everything upside down. Farmer Hoggett senses something special in Babe and although everyone thinks he's crazy, enters him in the National Sheepdog Championships.  Just when the world is laughing loudest, the farmer and the pig step into the arena to compete and everyone is in for a giant surprise.  (Stars James Cromwell and Jim Henson's Creature Shop) 

• Beauty and the Beast (1991,1 hour, 24 minutes) The spell of an enchantress turns a cruel prince into a hideous beast. His stubborn pride compels him to remain in his bewitched castle--inhabited by Lumiere the love struck candelabra, Cogsworth the pompous clock, and kindly Mrs. Pots and an inquisitive little teacup named Chip. To break the spell, the Beast must win Belle's love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Disney's masterpiece reminds us that true beauty comes from within. (Courtesy the Hester Family)

• Ben Hur (Black and white, silent, 1925, 148 minutes) Plagued by production problems during its three-year filming, this silent rendition of Lew Wallace's Imperial Rome saga is one of the most spectacular achievements of early Hollywood. Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman star as the former friends whose bitter rivalry climaxes in the legendary chariot race sequence 148 min. Silent with stereo music score.

• Benji (1972, 1 hour and 12 minutes) a unique adventure told from a dog's point-of-view and filled with love and suspense.  Benji doesn't talk or think out loud but he has the most expressive face and communicates in the most meaningful way--from the heart.  (Rated G)

• Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The (1986, 1 hour, 20 minutes) An engaging television movie about a group of grade-school misfits who come of age during preparation for a school Christmas play. Stars Dennis Weaver, Loretta Swit, and Karen Grassle.

• Black Beauty (50 minutes)  Ride along with this great horse through his struggles with life and death.  Meet the Gordon family who love him and share the adventures that make Black Beauty a legend.

• Blue Planet (42 minutes) Blue Planet reveals the Earth as only 300 people have ever seen it: from space.  Orbiting 200 miles above Earth's surface, we can see familiar landforms like the Himalayan Range, sands dunes in the Namibian desert, and the jewel-like islands of the Caribbean. From this unique vantage point, we see how natural forces--volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes--affect our planet and how human beings have begun to alter the face of the Earth from rainforests in the Amazon to the grasslands of the Serengeti.  This video inspires a renewed appreciation of life on Earth--our only home.

• Break the Silence: Kids Against Child Abuse (29 minutes)

• Butter Cream Gang, The (1991, 1 hours and 33 minutes) This is a moving story of love and devotion to friendship.  Summer for 14-year-old Scott, Pete, Eldon and Lanny means having fun and helping those in need around town. The boys become known as "The Butter Cream Gang," a term coined during the early days of El Ridge when the local minister asked boys to help widows churn their cream into butter. The Pete makes some new friends and forms a very different kind of gang. But Scott, Eldon and Lanny won't give up on their friend, and they strive, with help from their community, to bring Pete back to his former values.  (Courtesy E. Callendar)

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• Christmas for Children: Series 2

  • "Peter and the Hermit" (9 minutes)

  • "The Other Wise Man" (16 minutes)

  • "The Joy of Christmas" (11 minutes)

• Christmas Stories

  • "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

  • "The Little Drummer Boy"

  • "Morris's Disappearing Bag"

  • "The Clown of God"

• Christy (2-video set in 6 parts)

• Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, The (1988, 2 hours and 45 minutes) First of three videos of the BBC trilogy based on C.S. Lewis’s Children’s fables about a young prince who enlists four kids to help overthrow his dad

• Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The  (1989, 2 hours and 45 minutes) Second video in the BBC trilogy.

• Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair, The (1989, 2 hours and 45 minutes) Third video in the BBC trilogy.

• Clear View of Jesus' Birth: Part 1, A (37 minutes)  Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey

• Clear View of Jesus' Birth: Part 2, A (31 minutes) Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey

• Clear View of Jesus' Birth: Part 3, A (28 minutes) Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey

• Clear View of Jesus' Birth: Part 4, A (29 minutes) Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey

• Cotton Patch Gospel (47 minutes and music edited)

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• Dangerous Journey: Pilgrims Progress Tape 1

  • "The Slough of Despond"

  • "The Interpreter's House"

  • "The Hill Difficulty"

• Dangerous Journey: Pilgrims Progress Tape 2

  • "The Flight with Apollyon"

  • "The Valley of the Shadow of Death"

  • "Vanity Fair"

• Dangerous Journey: Pilgrims Progress Tape 3

  • "Doubting Castle"

  • "The Dark River"

  • "The Story of Christiana"

• Daniel in the Lions Den (25 minutes) 

• Disney's 101 Dalmations (1996, 103 minutes) Unleashing every ounce of Disney magic, 101 Dalmatians thrills audiences of all ages with fast-paced adventure and comedy - featuring a brilliant performance by five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil. Achieving new heights of hilarity, Disney's all-time classic puppy tale came to life as a worldwide box office sensation. In their small London flat, Dalmatians Pongo and Perdy, and their human "pets" Roger and Anita, are overjoyed by the arrival of 15 puppies. But when the spotted-fur-loving Ms. De Vil and her clumsy cohorts, Jasper and Horace, dognap the litter - along with every other Dalmatian pup in London - Pongo and Perdy must rally the town's animals to their rescue. The plan hurls them towards a thrilling climax filled with uproarious moments as the puppies attempt to outwit their captors and bring on a final showdown with Cruella!

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• Easter Caterpillar, The (13 minutes)

• Elmer Gantry (1960, 2 hours and 27 minutes) A searing, provocative indictment of religious corruption, reflective of today's scandals.  Elmer (Burt Lancaster) is a fast-talking salesman when he meets the beautiful Sister Sharon (Jean Simmons), a revivalist preacher dazzling the Bible belt.  Hired to give testimony, Elmer discovers he has the minimum divine inspiration to launch a preaching career.  His success is jeopardized when a prostitute and former girlfriend (Shirley Jones) crosses his path. 

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• Face: Jesus in Art, The (PBS, 2001, 2 hours)  A documentary of the ways artists over the centuries have imagined the "Son of God." Beginning with 3rd century Roman mosaics to Italian Renaissance masterpieces and modern paintings from Europe and the Americas, THE FACE looks at 17 centuries of artistic renderings of Jesus from around the world--including unfamiliar depictions such as a Japanese Christ and a three-headed Trinity from India.  Using advanced computer technology and new special effects, this demonstrates how dramatically Jesus' image have changed.  

• Fair Weather Friend, The (1989 animated, 30 minutes) A.J. and the Human Race Club learn valuable lessons about making and keeping friends. A.J.'s boasting about flying to Disneyland with his "super rich" friend doesn't impress his Human Race Club friends. In trying to win a new friend, A.J. neglects his most valued relationships. This video will help kids understand that being a friend take special effort and that friends should be chosen for who they are, not for what they have.

• Fall of Freddie the Leaf, The (17 minutes)

• Fuzzy Tale, A (12 minutes)

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• God's Trombones

  • "The Creation"

  • "The Prodigal Son"

  • "Go Down Death"

• Greatest Story Ever Told, The (1965, 2-video set, 3 hours and 19 minutes) Jesus, a Nazarene carpenter-rabbi, begins his ministry, gathers followers, performs miracles, is betrayed by Judas Iscariot, and is executed by the Romans in Jerusalem. Stars: Max von Sydow, Charlton Heston, Angela Landsbury, Sidney Poitier, Telly Savalas, Jose Ferrer, Van Heflin, John Wayne, Ed Wynn and Shelley Winters.

• Growing Up Wild: Spouts Ahoy! (1992, 30 minutes) Reader's Digest Young Families present baby dolphins.

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• Healing Your Grief Wound: The Early Weeks (30 minutes)

• Healing Your Grief Wound: The Latter Stages (30 minutes)

• Heavensent (30 minutes) Chris, a junior high student, is bored with most of the formal settings in his life, including his Sunday School class as it studies what heaven will be like.  His question "What's going to be so special about Heaven? It sounds boring to me! results in a special dream where he learns that in Christ, he is truly special and that heaven is so much more than he ever imagined. (Courtesy E. Calendar)

• Heidi (1979, 2 hours) The classic story about a poor young orphan girl abandoned by her aunt and banished to live with her isolated grandfather in the Swiss Alps.  Stars: Michael Redgrave, Maximillian Schell, Jean Simmons, Jennifer Edwards.

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966, 26 minutes) Dr. Suess presents his tongue-twisting verse and lighthearted music to delight children of every age in this timeless tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his feeble attempt to steal the Yuletide celebration of Whoville.  Narrated by Boris Karloff and featuring musical favorites we grew up with, Dr. Suess' masterpiece will warm the heart. (Courtesy the Peebles family)

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• Inherit the Wind (1960, 2 hours and 8 minutes) The famed "Scopes Monkey Trial" is the focus of this blistering courtroom drama about a Tennessee high school teacher on trial for daring to teach Darwinism to his students.  The controversial subject of evolution vs. creation causes two opposites to engage in a battle of beliefs.  Spencer Tracy portrays the defense attorney arguing with Fredric March as the pompous bible-thumping prosecutor.  

• Introduction to the Presbyterian Church

• Iron Giant, The (1999, 1 hour and 27 minutes)  Recommended by Presbyterians Today's media critic as one of the best films celebrating peace and friendship, this animated story takes place in Rockwell, Maine in the1950s at the height of a national fear of Communists, flying saucers, and the atom bomb.  Young Hobart finds a giant robot whom he tries to hide.  When the military threatens him and discovers the giant has powerful hidden weapons, Hobart pleads with his friend to return to his peaceful ways and the story becomes a parable of basic Christian values that Paul would label "fruit of the Spirit."

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• Jacob (1995, 94 minutes) Matthew Modine and Lara Flynn Boyle turn in heartfelt performances as Jacob and Rachel, two young loves willing to go through anything to be together. Director Peter Hall brings to the screen one of the most poignant romances of all time. After tricking his older brother out of his birthright, Jacob leaves home in fear for his life. Upon seeing Rachel's beauty for the first time, he forgets his past and only dreams of his future with her. Penniless and unemployed, Jacob offers Rachel's father the only thing he can give for her hand in marriage--manual labor for seven years. But uncle Laban is a treacherous and selfish man, and on what should be the happiest night of Jacob's life, he orchestrates the ultimate deceit. Rachel must watch as Jacob is forced to start a family with another. Jacob must work for his conniving uncle for close to two decades to win the love of his life. Their freedom is another matter.

• James and the Giant Peach (1996, 1 hour and 19 minutes) Take a bite out of a delicious fantasy adventure in a wildly imaginative tale about a little boy who journeys to a wondrous city "where dreams come true." When James spills a pouch of magic crocodile tongues in his yard, a giant peach grows as huge as a house. Climbing inside, James is instantly transported into an enchanted world filled with human-like insects, a peach-eating shark and underwater pirates. A thrilling and magical odyssey soaring with amazing animation and original music--you'll soon discover that "marvelous things will happen" to you and everyone who watches! (Courtesy E. Callendar) 

• Jesus (1999, 2 hours and 54 minutes, CBS)  The life and times of Jesus of Nazareth from His humble beginnings as a carpenter to His destiny as the Son of God are vividly retold in this epic movie event.  When His earthly father dies, Mary tells Jesus the time has come for Him to fulfill His prophecy.  Jesus' dramatic journey includes the Sermon on the Mount, the temptations of Satan, the selection of the 12 Apostles, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and His resurrection.  Stars Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Jacqueline Bisset, and Gary Oldman.

• Jesus and His Times (1991, 1 hour and 1 minute) 

• Jesus and His Times: Jesus Among the People (1991, 57 minutes)

• Jesus and His Times: Jesus and His Final Days (55 minutes)

• Jiminy Cricket's Christmas (47 minutes, animated) Jiminy Cricket hosts this all-star musical salute to Christmas.

• Jesus Christ Superstar (2001, 1 hour and 52 minutes) When it exploded on the scene in 1970, this stage spectacular changed the way the world watched musicals.  Now it has been filmed especially for video, to enable all to see one of the world's best-loved soundtracks come to life.  Powerful performances from a stellar cast make this production an unforgettable extravaganza. Lyrics: Tim Rice.  Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber.  Starring: Glenn Carter, Jerome Pradon, Renee Castle and Rik Mayall.

• Jimmy and the White Lie (1992, 20 minutes, animated) 

• Joan of Arc (1948, 1 hour and 30 minutes) Epic of the Maid of Orleans assisting the dauphin of France to the throne, then being martyred as a heretic. Stars Ingrid Bergman, Jose Ferrer and Ward Bond.

• Joseph (1995, 3 hours and 5 minutes)  What starts as a tragedy ends in the greatest triumph of all in this powerful religious epic filled with stunning scenery and heart-rending romance.  Joseph is the favorite son of Jacob and the enemy  of his jealous brothers who carry out what is very nearly his death.  But Joseph survives and is sold to a powerful Egyptian landowner only to face unbearable tests of cruelty and pain.  Cunningly, he uses his wiles to carve a place of honor and plot his freedom.  But suddenly, Joseph's master's wife accuses him of treachery and rape, unknowingly sealing Joseph's fate.   Stars: Ben Kinglsey, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau and Lesley Ann Warren. 

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2000, 1 hour and 18 minutes) Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber bring this fun-filled musical to video.  Inspired by the record-breaking London stage show, this production follows the rags-to-riches story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors.  Spectacular visual effects and an enchanting score packed with hit songs make this a dream of a show for the whole family.  Stars: Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Robert Torti, Joan Collins, David Grindrod and Johnson Liff.

• Journey is Home, The 

• Jungle Book, The (1967, 1 hour and 78 minutes) Snap your fingers, tap your toes and swing into the jazziest jungle of them all. This animated gem springs brilliantly to life when Mowgli, an orphan boy raised by wolves, in encouraged by his animal friends to leave the jungle before the return of the fearsome man-eating tiger, Shere Khan.  With Bagheera, his loyal panther friend, at his side, Mowgli's journey back to the "man-village" begins. Along the way he is befriended by a free-spirited bear named Baloo, who rescues him from hilarious run-ins with some of the wildest character ever created--eccentric elephants, a bewitching boa and a be-boppin orangutan named King Louie! Through it all, it's lovable Baloo who teaches Mowgli the "Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship. (Courtesy E. Calendar) 

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• King David (1985, 1 hour and 54 minutes) This story follows the life of a shepherd boy whose shrewdness and bravery helped him ascend to the throne of ancient Israel.  But this is more than just another Biblical epic.  Richard Gere and a fine cast present a fresh new look at the people who lived in the events that have become legend--from David's battle with Goliath to his self-destructive yearning for Bathsheba.

• Lion King, The (1994, 1 hour and 22 minutes) Set amid the majestic beauty of the Serengeti, this epic coming-of-age saga tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa, and his son, Simba--a naive and curious cub who "just can't wait to be king." Out from the shadows prowl Simba's enemies, Uncle Scar and his hyena henchmen. Their scheming for the throne leads to tragedy and Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the warmhearted warthog Pumaa and his manic meerkat companioon, Timon, Simba forgets his regal responsibilities and adopts the carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata."  But Rafiki, a wise mystic maboon helps Simbaa reclaim his true destiny in the "circle of life" in an emotionally charged climax. (Courtesy E. Callendar) 

• Lion King: Simba's Pride, The (1998, 1 hour and 15 minutes) Kiara, Kimba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. Escaping her bumbling baby-sitter, Timon and Pumbaa, Liara runs off to the Outlands which are strictly off limits. There she meets the mischievous Kovu--a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's paw prints. The rift between the Outlanders and Simba's pride deepens as Kiara and Kovu's feelings for each other grow. Love will find a way to bring the two feuding worlds together as one. (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• Little Princess, A (1 hour and 50 minutes) Sara Crewe (Amelia Shankley) leaves her beloved father and home in India to attend Miss Minchin's School for Girls, a prestigious boarding school for the wealthy of Victorian London.  Sara is given her own room at the school a French maid, and has more beautiful dresses than an exclusive shop.  Although pampered she has a kind and loving nature that extends to everyone, even the jealous girls who mistreat her, stern Miss Minchin (Maureen Lipman), and the ragged little scullery maid employed at the school.  Then Sara's father suddenly dies, his fortune is gone and Sara is left a penniless orphan.  She must deal with her grief while learning to adjust to a life of poverty.  She becomes a servant to the cruel Miss Minchin and endures humiliation, cold, and hunger.  But even throug her trials, corageous young Sara reaches out to other in kindness and concern.  She continues to behave like a little princess. (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• Long Walk Home, The (1991, 1 hour and 38 minutes) Odessa Cotter (Whoopi Goldberg) works as a housekeeper for Miriam Thompson (Sissy Spacek).  Odessa honors the 1955 Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott by walking 9 miles to and from work so Miriam offers her a ride.  Defying both Miriam's racist husband and the White Citizen's Council, Miriam and Odessa put their lives in danger for civil rights.  Their shared experiences draw them closer as a deep respect and lasting friendship forms.

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• Martin Luther (1955, BW, 1 hour and 45 minutes) The original film classic of Luther's life, this film traces the life of Martin Luther from a guilt-burdened monk through the monumental events that led to a break with the Roman Catholic church. This is the original film classic of Luther's life, nominated for two academy awards. Included on the video is a "Biography of the Film" with the amazing behind-the-scenes 50-year story.

• Martin the Cobbler (27 minutes, animated) a heartwarming video based on a short by Tolstoy. Martin is a lonely shoe maker who has completely shut out the world around him after the loss of his family. One day a priest asks Martin to repair a Bible for him. Martin does not believe he is worthy but agrees to do the job. When he goes to bed that evening, he has a dream that the Lord will visit him. The next day Martin has some visitors: a poor man who is shoveling snow, a poor woman with her child, and an old woman and young boy fighting with each other. In each situation, Martin is able to help the visitors. That night he reads the book and comes across the phrase 'Whenever you do it for one of my least, you do it for me.' Martin realizes that the Lord did visit hymn that day three times!

• Mary Poppins (1964, 2 hours and 19 minutes) Julie Andrews stars in her Academy Award winning performance as the irrepressible nanny who soars out of the London skies and into the hearts of everyone she encounters.  Practically perfect in every way, Mary brings a carpetbag of magical adventures into the lives of the Banks family on Cherry Tree Lane. (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• Mary, Mother of Jesus (NBC 1999, 2 hours)  This made-for-TV movie sticks closely to the original Biblical scriptures of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  Many of the familiar Biblical scenes are here.  Stars: Pernil August, Christian Bale, Hywel Bennet, and David Threlfall. 

• Meeker, Susan E. Funeral Services (April 18, 1996)

• Miracle Woman (Black and white, 1931) Sister Florence Fallon (Barbara Stanwyck) becomes a popular evangelist, broadcasting her message daily to poor city dwellers from her Temple of Happiness. A young blind man (David Manners), who has failed as a song-writer is saved from committing suicide when her hears her cite the achievements of handicapped artists such as Beethoven and Milton. His spirits renewed, he decides to attend a revival meeting at the temple with his landlady. When she meets a charming blind man her eyes have finally opened up to her sins and "sees the light."  There's a scene that recalls the old "Golden Calf" episode from the Bible involving a party full of drunken carny people reveling at Sister Fallon's home. 

• Moriah (2-video set of four parts)

• Moses in Egypt (1996, 30 minutes)

• Mulan (1998, 1 hour and 28 minutes) In an ancient Chinese legen, Mulan doesn't quite fit into her tradition-bound society.  When the invading Hun army comes charging over China's Great Wall, Mulan's aging father is ordered into battle.  To spare him from harm, Mulan disguises herself as a soldier and secretly takes his place in the Imperial army, training with a comical, ragtag troop, led by the courageous Captain Shang.  Never far away are Mulan's hilarious guardian dragon, Mushu, and lucky cricket, Cri-Kee.  (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• Noah's Ark (30 minutes)

• Noah's Ark (NBC's 1999 miniseries, 4 hours) Noah's Ark brings the ultimate disaster story to the screen with impressive effects and handsome production design. "Liberties were taken for dramatic purposes" warns the opening credits and, to be sure, this shouldn't be taken as gospel. Noah (Jon Voight), the last good man on Earth, is spared from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and chosen to build an ark to save his family and the creatures of the Earth from a cleansing flood. Like a bad penny, his best friend, Lot (F. Murray Abraham), a decadent hedonist turned brigand, keeps turning up in the most unlikely places, including a postapocalyptic sea battle. Led by an appropriately humble Voight, with Mary Steenburgen as his wife and James Coburn as a jolly peddler. Jim Henson's Creature Shop fills up the floating zoo with a charming array of animals.

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• One Foot in Heaven  (1941, 1 hour and 48 minutes)  A minister and his wife cope with the problems of church life in the 20th century.  Stars: Fredric March, Martha Scott and Beulah Bondi. (Courtesy the Benbow family)

• One Hundred and One Dalmations. (1 hour and 43 minutes) In their small London apartment, Dalmations Pondo and Perdy and their human "pets" Roger and Anita, are overjoyed by the arrival of 15 puppies.  But when the spotted, fur-loving Ms. De Vil and her clumsy cohorts, Jasper and Horace, dognap the litter--along with every other Dalmation pup in London--Pongo and Perdy must rally the town's animals to their rescue.  The plan hurls them towards a thrilling climax filled with uproarious moments as the puppies attempt to outwit their captors and bring on a final showdown with Creulla. (Rated G)

• On Our Own (1995) Four children are abandoned by their father and are left to themselves when their mother dies.  Learning they are headed for state foster homes, they run away, hoping to find their Uncle Jack and start a new life.  With no money and welfare officials on their trail, the children have little chance of reaching their uncle.  But they find a friend in Peggy Williams, a vacationing school teacher.  Peggy Helps them, their problems appear to be solved.  Then the plot takes an unexpected twist, leading to a conclusion that is exciting, humorous, and touching.  (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• The Parent Trap  (1960, 2 hours and 9 minutes) Hayley Mills shines in a double role as twin daughters of a divorced couple (Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara).  The girls who have been separated meet accidentally at summer camp. After discovering they are long-lost twin sisters, they concoct an outrageous scheme to switch places to get their parents back together.  (Rated G) (Courtesy the Peebles Family)

• Peter and the Wolf (30 minutes) Disney's version of the Russian musical classic about a mischievous boy and his animal friends who set out to capture an enemy wolf and learn some valuable lessons about friendship. 

• Point, The (1985, 1 hour and 14 minutes) Set in the land of "Point," a place where everything and everyone has a point.  This animated feature tells the heart-warming tale of little Oblio, the 1st and only roundheaded child born in the land of Point.  As punishment for the this crime, he and his dog, Arrow, are banished to the "Pointless Forest" where they meet strange and unusual creatures who are all exiled because they were different. (Courtesy the Benbow Family)

• Presbyterian Family Album, A

• Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering '95: Marj Carpenter's Keynote Address

• Pride of the Yankees, The (1942, 2 hours and 9 minutes) Gary Cooper stars as American Hero, Lou Gehrig who at the height of his career contracts a life-threatening illness. (Courtesy the Benbow Family)

• Prince of Egypt, The (1998, 1 hour and 39 minutes) The extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth ultimately sets them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth and the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.

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• Quo Vadis  (1951, 2 hours and 51 minutes) Ancient Rome is the setting for this grand spectacle, centering on an Imperial soldier's love for a Christian woman and his struggle to save her from the wrath of Nero. Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov star in a dramatic epic of faith and courage, and the birth of the Christian Church. (Courtesy the Benbow Family)

• Remember the Titans (2000, 1 hour and 54 minutes) Denzel Washington plays Herman Boone, a Virginia high-school football coach who leads his underdog boys to victory against all odds. But this isn't just another Hoosiers-type feel-good movie. Based on events that took place in the South of the early 1970s, the film depicts the real Coach Boone's struggle to overcome a community's racial differences while forging a team at a newly integrated school.  Also stars: Will Patton.

• Rescuers, The (1977, 1 hour and 16 minutes) From the bright lights of New York City to the marshy swamps of the bayou, this thrilling adventure classic follows the courageous exploits of two brave mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca. Answering an urgent call from the Rescue Aid Society, they take off atop the trusty albatross, Orville, in their quest to rescue a little orphan named Penny from Madame Medusa--a creepy criminal obsessed with finding the world's biggest diamond. But first they must outwit a pair of outrageous pet crocodiles before enlisting a spirited army of lovable swamp critters in a full-scale invasion of medusa's riverboat fortress.  This is a timeless tale of heroism, friendship and teamwork.  (Courtesy E. Callendar)

• Rescuers Down Under, The (1990, 1 hour and 17 minutes) The world's bravest mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca answer a call for help from deep in the heart of Australia's vast and unpredictable Outback! With a crazy crew of local critters, these top mouse agents rush to the aid of Cody, a young boy struggling to save a magnificent eagle from a ruthless poacher. (Courtesy E. Callendar)

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• Schindler's List (Rated R, 1993, 3 hours and 4 minutes) The indelible story of devastation, genocide, and the triumph of one man who made a difference.  Winner of 7 Academy Awards, a cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honored films of all time.  Stars: Liam Neeson, Itzhak Stern, and Ben Kingsley

• Secret Garden, The (1987, 1 hour and 47 minutes) Hallmark Hall of Fame’s adaptation of the classic children’s story. Gennie James is fantastic as Mary Lennox, the spoiled girl who must live with her mean-spirited uncle after her parents die of cholera. Good acting from the entire cast, a wonderful plot, and beautiful sets. Based on Francis Hodgson Burnett’s children’s novel. Stars: Gennie James, Barret Oliver, and Derek Jacobi.

• Sesame Street: Sing Along (30 minutes, 1987) Kids will enjoy this half-hour Sesame Street video, in which the whole gang takes a piano up to the roof and sings some of their favorite songs. But they are frequently interrupted by workmen Biff and Sully, who keep tuning in songs on their TV (only to knock the antenna out of whack). The blend of people and puppets is charming, and the bits culled from the TV show add to the fun. A pair of highlights: Ernie sitting in his bathtub singing the big hit, "Rubber Ducky," and Bert (in a magical bit of puppetry) dancing and singing "Doing the Pigeon." 

• Snowman, The (1982, 26 minutes) This delightful animation weaves a spell of enchantment as young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a fantasy dream visit to the North Pole.

• Sound the Trumpets!  Proclaim Jubilee!  2000 Churchwide Gathering Highlights  (2000, 25 minutes)  July 15-19, 2000 Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women, PC USA.

• Star for Jeremy, A (1985, 22 minutes) An adorable Christmas tale that has lessons to teach children of all ages. The little star helps children learn the true meaning of Christmas as well as discovering that everyone is valuable. A truly special way to discover the importance of all of God's creations. 

• Story of Jesus for Children, The (1979, 1 hour and 2 minutes) This is the story of Jesus as seen through the eyes of children who might have lived during the time Jesus lived on the earth.  Follow the lives of children living in Jerusalem about AD 30.  Hear the stories of the man from Nazareth who heals the sick and raises the dead.  They struggle to make sense of it all--some from families who believe Jesus is the Son of God, others from families who do not.  

• Steadfast Tin Soldier, The (1986, 30 minutes) Hans Christian Andersen’s story of the tin soldier who bravely endure any hardship for the love of a ballerina as read aloud by Jeremy Irons and captivatingly illustrated.

• Story of Peter and The Philippian Jailer, The (1987, 30 minutes) 

  • "The Story of Peter" (15 minutes) When a mighty soldier from the Roman army prays to God for guidance, Peter goes to his home to show the Roman that God cares deeply for all people of all nations.

  • "The Philippian Jailer " (15 minutes) Two prisoners, Paul and Silas, continue to sing the praises of the Lord even though they are in chains. When an earthquake destroys the jail and sets them free, they remain to spread the word of God.

• Sword in the Stone, The (Animated, 1 hour 19 minutes) Disney artistry brings a beloved medival legend to life with new songs and surprises, and the result is a timeless film that has become a worldwide favorite.  A young scullery boy named Wart is taught amazing lessons by the wizard, Merlin, who turns him into a fish, a bird, and a squirrel so that he minght understand the mysteries thousands of mighty men had failed.  Whoever removes a wondrous golden sword embedded in a large stone will be corwned Arthur, King of England. 

• Summer in Crocus (1995, 95 minutes) An eventful summer in the small prairie town of Crocus teaches 10-year old Ben, his mom, and the community the importance of heritage, courage and tolerance. As war widow Julia Osborne copes with running her farm and raising her child, she relies on the support and friendship of the hired hand Jake Trumper. The sleepy town of Crocus finds Jake is more than he appears as he counters their simple and intolerant ways with his wisdom and care. Living in Crocus, Julia and Ben discover home is where the heart is, no matter the changes.

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• Ten Commandments, The (1956, 3 hours and 39 minutes) The extraordinary tale of Moses, the Hebrews, and their arduous journey out of bondage in Egypt is told by Cecil B. DeMille with immense power and scope. The Oscar-winning effects include the peerless parting of the Red Sea and the cast is a list of Hollywood’s finest. A stylish, visually stunning, epic-scale biblical study as only Cecil B. DeMille could make. Charlton Heston as Moses, takes charge of God’s people and wrests them from Egypt’s punishing grasp. Stars: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Edward G. Robinson, Cedric Hardwicke, Anne Baxter, and Debra Paget.

• Ten Plagues of Egypt and Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls, The (2 hours total) 

  • "The Ten Plagues of Egypt" (1 hour, aired on the Learning Channel, 1998) Epidemiologists search for clues to the causes of the ten plagues from ancient Egypt to an orthodox rabbi in New York

  • "Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls" (1 hour, aired on the History Channel, 1998) Attempts to unravel the Dead Sea Scrolls which have been accompanied by intrigue, scandal, and controversy.

• This Land of God (50 minutes)

• Through the Eyes of Children: One Great Hour of Sharing 1949-1999 (10 minutes) One Great Hour of Sharing Committees created this video to help promote and interpret the offering and to celebrate its 50^th anniversary. The program provides disaster relief, development aid and refugee resettlement assistance to people in more than 100 countries around the world.

• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Animated, 30 minutes) 

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• Ugly Duckling, The (animated, 30 minutes) Hans Christian Andersen’s well-loved tale of the lonely ugly duckling who finally discovers he is a swan is narrated by Cher.

• Ugly Duckling, The (1990 animated, 30 minutes) Settle back for pure storytelling enchantment as Olivia Newton-John and friends transport you and your family to a brilliantly animated, whimsically updated realm of classic fairy-tale wonder. Scorned for looking different, a poor little ugly duckling is abandoned when his family flies south for the winter. Befriended by the warmhearted Runabout Rabbit, he soon finds that he doesn't fit in with bunnies, nor with hungry alligators! But after a miraculous change, the ugly duckling learns that sometimes being different can be beautiful. 

• Understanding Christian Symbols (18 minutes)

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• Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor? The Story of Flibber-o-loo (1995, 15 minutes) The parable of the Good Samaritan is brought to life.  In The Story of Flibber-o-loo, Jr. Asparagus rises above his town's hatred of Flibbians to rescue a cucumber who's in a real pickle. The little guy's choice to love his neighbor ends a long history of trouble between the two towns. The Gourds Must Be Crazy teaches a second lesson about appreciating differences among each other. When the crew of the Starship Applepies faces impending doom, Jr. Asparagus is the only one willing to ask the newest crew members (a couple of ravenous, singing gourds) for help. As always, co-hosts Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato smartly recap and apply the lesson to everyday life, complete with a quick Bible reference. 

• Veggie Tales: Esther: The Girl Who Became Queen (36 minutes, 2000) The king needs a new queen and Esther has been chosen!  But she's about to find out that being queen is going to take more courage than she ever imagined!  When a small-town girl wakes up with the weight of the world on her shoulders and the fate of her people in her hands, can she find the courage to do what's right?

• Veggie Tales: The Gourds Must Be Crazy (30 minutes) The crew of the USS Applepies learns about appreciating those who are different when two "oddball" crew members try to help.

• Veggie Tales: Dave and the Giant Pickle (30 minutes) Little Dave is left behind with the sheep when his big brothers lead off to defend their country. But they’re in for a surprise when they find out their foe is an eight-foot pickle! Little Dave challenges the mighty warrior in this hilarious retelling of the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

• Veggie Tales: God Wants Me to Forgive Them? The Grapes of Wrath (15 minutes) Jr. Asparagus is sad when some cranky grapes make fun of him and learns about forgiving others.

• Veggie Tales: Josh and the Big Wall!  (30 minutes, 1997)  After 40 years of wandering in the desert, the children of Israel finally get to go to the Promised Land! Only one little thing they’ve overlooked though... Jericho! God gives Joshua a plan. Will they try their way or God’s way?  This video contains one hilarious computer-animated story that teaches children a Biblical perspective on obedience. (Courtesy the Peebles family)

• Veggie Tales: Larry-Boy and the Fib from Outer Space (30 minutes) Junior breaks Dad’s favorite bowling plate then tries to cover his tracks with a little white lie. But it isn’t long before Junior’s "little fib" has grown into a 30-foot monster, threatening to devour all of Bumblyburg!

• Veggie Tales: Larry’s Lagoon (15 minutes) Passengers on a boat discover why God wants us to forgive when Larry absentmindedly crashes their boat into an uncharted island.

• Veggie Tales: Lyle the Kindly Viking (2001, 37 Minutes)  Assisted by those rascally French Peas, Archibald aims for new heights in "veggie programming" by trying to produce the "world's first all-vegetable staging of Hamlet."   Working with the French Peas is a recipe for disaster and in the chaos, Bob, Larry, and Junior all learn a lesson about sharing. 

• Veggie Tales: Madame Blueberry (30 minutes) This is the very blue berry.  Why so blue? Because Madame Blueberry wants more stuff.  Sure, she has everything she needs good friends, plenty of food, a nice treehouse to live in--but some of her friends have a lot more.  Sound familiar?  Let your kids spend a little time with Madame Blueberry and the rest of the veggies and they'll learn that "being greedy makes you grumpy--but a thankful heart is a happy heart!

• Veggie Tales: Rack, Shack, and Benny (30 minutes) Workers at the Nezzer Chocolate Factory are allowed to eat as many bunnies as they like, but Rack, Shack, and Benny remember that their parents taught them not to eat too much candy. Can they do what’s right even when all their friends are doing something else? This parallel of the Biblical story of the fiery furnace teaches children about resisting peer pressure.

• Veggie Tales: The Toy that Saved Christmas (30 minutes) Kids all over town beg for a talking doll that knows the true meaning of Christmas... or so he claims. But when the presents are opened, the doll spouts lines that encourage selfish greed instead. Bob, Larry, and Junior read Luke 2 and learn of God’s gift of love and share it with the rest of the town.

• Veggie Tales: A Very Silly Sing-Along (30 minutes) This hilarious sing-along collection of favorite tunes from the series includes a new song, "The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything" as well as other favorites.

• Veggie Tales : Where’s God When I’m Scared? Jr. Asparagus watches a scary movie, but learns that God is bigger than anything he might fear.

• Veggie Tales: Tales from the Crisper, Daniel and the Lion’s Den (15 minutes) the Veggie Tales Characters stage a musical adaptation of the Bible Story. 

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• Walter Fish and The Man Who Brought Happiness

• We Shall Overcome (58 minutes)

• Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect (25 minutes)

• Why I'm a Presbyterian (20 minutes)  Testimonials from members of Arlington Presbyterian, Trinity, Church of the Covenant, and Little Falls Presbyterian Churches of Northern Virginia for the 1988 County Fair.

• Wonder Stories: The Wonder of the Boy Jesus. (30 Minutes)

• Wonder Stories: The Wonder of Living Things in the Land of Jesus. (30 minutes)

• Wonder Stories: The Wonder of the Days of Jesus (30 minutes)

• World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tailor of Gloucester  (1993, 30 minutes) This enchanting story of an old tailor who sets to work making a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester's wedding on Christmas morning was Beatrix Potter's own favorite.  When the tailor falls ill with a fever, the coat is mysteriously completed by secret helpers who leave only one clue to their identity--a tiny note pinned to one unfinished buttonhole saying, "No more twist." (Courtesy the Peebles family)

• World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, The  (1993, 30 minutes) The adventures of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, the world's two most famous rabbits, have delighted generations of children and adults alike ever since Beatrix Potter first wrote the stories a century ago.  Now the escapades of the mischievous cousins in Mr. McGregor's garden come to life on the screen in this stunning animated film. (Courtesy the Peebles family)

• World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or the Roly-Poly Pudding, The  (1993, 30 minutes) Tom Kitten and his sisters are determined not to be shut away while their mother does her baking.  Mittens and Moppet hide in the flour barrels but naughty Tom escapes up the chimney where he meets the rat, Samuel Whiskers.  Samuel thinks Tom could be made into an excellent roly-poly pudding for dinner.  Set in Beatrix Potter's own English Lake District farm, Hill Top, this tale is brought to comic life in this wonderful animated film. (Courtesy the Peebles family)

• World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck, The  (1993, 30 minutes) Beatrix Potter's classic Tales of Moppet, Mittens and Tom Kitten's attempts to keep clean and Tidy for their mother's tea party, and Jemima Puddle-Duck's encounters with a foxy-whiskered gentleman have delighted children for generations.  Now the two stories are brought together and come to life on screen in this stunning animated film. (Courtesy the Peebles family)

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