IDEAS for Advent Sunday (Year B)

These are the resources on offer for Advent Sunday (Year B)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7,17-19
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37

We have chosen the theme: Only God knows

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 1:1-20
Psalm 25:1-10, (11-22)
Matthew 21:1-13

We have chosen the theme: Bias to the poor

You can buy access to all these resources for as little as £3

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 80" by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample There is a version of this with words to use instead of a reading. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering "Jesus, you are changing me" by Marilyn Baker - Download - Sample This song is used during the prayers of appproach The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We offer a video for reflection of "White" by Mike Rayson - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	An Advent Liturgy compiled by Rev'd Billy Slatter - Booklet - PowerPoint The liturgy uses "Like a Candle Flame" by Graham Kendrick each week

Prayers:

A call to worship	A prayer of approach	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers of approach make use of the video to "Jesus, you are changing me" by Marilyn Baker (available above). Please ensure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and always keep them in the same folder,
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service

	He is the mighty God, MP 985, TS 160 The words are copyright: Carol Owen, © 1997 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Sing to the king who is coming to reign, SOF 2024, TS 2042 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Charles Silvester Home & Billy J Foote, © 2003 worshiptogether.com songs / sixsteps Music, adm Kingswaysongs.com and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Led like a lamb to the slaughter, RAS 241, SOF 322, MP 402, TS 312, JP 151 Also available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1983 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	You left heaven's praise - Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Jonathan James, © 2013 Integrity Worship Music & LIFE Worship, adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	You are the King of glory, SOF 627, MP 790, JP 296, RAS 271 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Mavis Ford, © Authentic Publishing, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is the story of Peter who cries "Wolf" once too often - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address that explores crying "wolf" and thinks about those who try to guess when Jesus will return - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Those who put their hope in the Lord, KS 739 Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © 2001 John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Can you count the stars, JP 317, KS 23 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Paul Field, © Song Solutions Daybreak and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Come, Lord Jesus, come, STF 168 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Francesca Leftley, © 1986, Kevin Mayhew Ltd. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans.
	Come on and celebrate, STF 44, SOF 73, MP 99, TS 75, JP 325, KS 34 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Dave Bankhead &Trish Morgan, © 1984 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Mark 13:24-37 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 80:1-7 is available as a song with words by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Hear, O Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80.1-7,17-19), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005 and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 64:1-9	Psalm 80:1-7,17-19	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham, MA, BEd - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 Corinthians 1:3-9	Mark 13:24-37

Talk:

There is a talk that explores what Jesus says about the timing of the end of the world - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Higgins the Gatekeeper - The Colonel appoints Higgins as the Gatekeeper until his return - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - The End of the World - A compilation of Jesus' sayings on the matter - Download

Second service:

	Matthew 21:1-13 is on The Miraclemaker - Sample
	Matthew 21:1-13 is on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Matthew 21:1-11 is on Jesus Christ, Superstar - Sample
	To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul (Psalm 25), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005 and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 1:1-20	Psalm 25:1-10, (11-22)	This week's readings are from the NIV Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Matthew 21:1-13

A talk:

There is a talk that explores Jesus' welcome by and support of the poor - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Songs of thankfulness and praise, RAS 191, CP 90 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Christopher Wordsworth. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. The advent is not so clear in the RAS version
	O Day of God, draw near, RAS 632 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Robert Scott. © Emmanuel College, Toronto and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lo, He comes with clouds descending, HP 241, STF 177, RAS 656, CP 31, SOF 347, MP 424, TS 324 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Charles Wesley, Martin Madan & John Cennick . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	All glory, laud, and honour, HP 160, STF 262, RAS 208, CP 128, SOF 1157, MP 9 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Theodulph of Orleans (tr. John Mason Neale) . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	An opening prayer from At the Breaking of the Bread for Advent At the Breaking of the Bread is a set of PowerPoint communion liturgies to match the Methodist Worship Book created for Methodist Publishing by the Family Friendly Churches Trust. Now available as a download
	The post communion prayer from All Included for November All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Trinity and Covenant. There is also a Baptism/Dedication service. Each service is available as PowerPoint files and also PDF booklets for printing. Also includes a Baptism/Dedication service. Now available as a download

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service

	Thou judge of quick and dead, HP 247 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	As servants working an estate, STF 491 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Thomas Troege, © 1986, 2010 Oxford University Press. Reproduced by permission. All rights reserved. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Jesus, You are changing me, SOF 311, MP 389 Also available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Marilyn Baker, © Authentic Publishing, Adm Kingswaysongs.com and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	Jesus Christ is waiting, STF 251, SOF 1381 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John L. Bell and Graham Maule, © 1988 WGRG, Iona Community, Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

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