Rio Grande Christian Education Resource Center

Where the Red Fern Grows. Family Home Entertainment, 1974, VHS.

A heartfelt film about a boy and his passion for hunting. If how well the relationship between people and their pets should decide the value of a movie then this film is solid gold!Set in the 1930's it's realistic atmosphere, period and setting is so stunning, that it holds you to your seat from the start.  97 minutes.

Chronicles of Narnia. BBC, 1988, VHS.

Originally broadcast in 1988, this adaptation of C S Lewis' powerful fantasy for all ages uses live action, animation and special effects to recreate the most thrilling adventure of all. Relive the excitement of this memorable production.  This is not the most recent cinematic version.  Excellent for younger children; older children may find the old style animation and humans in animal costumes distracting. 

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (Dir. Marilyn Fox, 1988): A production of C.S. Lewis' powerful fantasy for all ages using live action, animation and special effects to recreate this most exciting and enchanting adventure in the magical world of Narnia; a land of dwarves, nymphs and giants and also the land's arch-enemy the White Witch...

Prince Caspian (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1989): Evil King Miraz and his Queen Prunaprisma are making plans to take over the kingdom. Heir to the throne Prince Caspian is forced to flee to safety...

The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1989): Edmund, Lucy and Eustace travel to Narnia to help King Caspian find the seven missing Lords...

The Silver Chair (Dir. Alex Kirby, 1990): Eustace Scrubb and his bullied school friend Jill Pole, find themselves on a perilous quest to find the lost Prince Rilian, aided by their newfound reptilian companion Puddleglum (Tom Baker). Their travels lead them to the Giants of Garfang and underground to the land of the earthmen. Here they must face the fearful Queen of the Deep Realm, combat her magical powers, and break the enchantment of the Silver Chair.

Parables from Nature. Cathedral Films, 1987, VHS.

These videostrip (filmstrip animation transfered to videotape) include 6 different tapes, each presenting 3 parables of Jesus with animated animal characters in the natural world.  Excellent for preschool age children.  Parables include 1: The Sower, The Pearl of Great Price, Wheat and Weeds; 2: Unforgiving Debtor, Laborers in the Vineyard, the  Vineyard; 3: Wedding Garment, Wedding Feast, Two Builders; 4: Wise and Foolish Young Women, Talents, Sheep and Goats; 5: Prodigal, Good Samaritan, Rich Fool; 6: Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Pharisee and the Publican. 

Hermie Children's Ministry Kit. Thomas Nelson, DVD and CD, and CDRom, 2006.

Hermie the Caterpillar is small, plays in the dirt, climbs trees, is fascinated with ladybugs and butterflies, likes to pretend he is someone amazing, and gets frustrated because he can't do everything he wants to be able to do. Hermie has something else in common with kids: he is learning. Hermie is learning about himself and about God.
This ministry kit includes 10 DVD's including Flo the Lyin Fy and Milo the Mantis who Wouldn't Pray.  The kit includes 8 music CD's featuring Hermie series characters, 2 board books, a CD Rom and a Plush Toy of Hermie. 
Any congregation can use this kit to create a fun and meaningful education series for young children.  Individual videos and DVD's are available on request. 

The Animal Fables of Leo Lionni. Random House, 1986, VHS.

Five of Leo Lionni's animal fables are brought into motion using animation.  Includes the stories Frederick, Swimmy, and Cornelius.  30 minutes.

The Little Drummer Boy. Rankin Bass, 1968, VHS.

An orphan drummer boy who hated humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men on route to Bethlehem.  25 min.  Animated.

The Snowman. Snowman Enterprises, 1982, VHS.

Wordless (save for the song "Walking in the Air") animated adventure about a young English boy who makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, only for it to come to life that night and take him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.  26 min.

The Little Brown Burro. 1978, VHS.

The Little Brown Burro a.k.a. The Little Christmas Burro is a wonderfully touching tale about the struggles of a small donkey who finds his place in the world and makes a great contribution to history. Narration by Lorne Greene adds just the right touch to this adorable Christmas legend.  23 min.

The Easter Story Keepers. Porchlight, 1998, VHS.

Ben the Baker, along with his wife Helena and their adopted children, must work together to save their Christian friends from Nero and his Roman soldiers. Ben is a Story Keeper: one who is entrusted to share the story of Jesus Christ during this time of heavy persecution.  From Focus on the Family.  Animated.  70 min.

The Littlest Angel. Osterman Pub, 1969, VHS.

Adapted from the book by Charles Tazewell in this made for TV movie. Michael, a shepherd boy living in Biblical times, finds himself transported to Heaven on his eighth birthday. Michael doesn't fully understand where he is, or why he's there. A guardian angel named Patience is given the task of showing Michael the joys of Heaven and helping him find his place in the Hereafter. 77 min.