IDEAS for Advent 2 (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Advent 2 (Year A)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7,18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12

We have chosen the theme: The promise for all in the scriptures

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

1 Kings 18:17-39
Psalm 11
John 1:19-28

We have chosen the theme: You're playing with the big boys now

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

The PowerPoint slides on this page are standard size - You can find the widescreen slides here

Worship

Introduction

	We offer a video for reflection using "Ancient Words" sung by Robin Mark and written by Lynn DeShazo - Download - Sample 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 using "The Pastoral Symphony" by Beethoven - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This video is used by the prayers for others
	We offer a video for reflection using "O God of burning, cleansing flame" by William Booth, Apt Lex Loizides - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This video is also available with words to lead singing or help the hard of hearing.
	An Advent Liturgy by Rev'd Peter Sheasby based on a journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Available as PowerPoint Slides - Download There are matching booklets available - Download - also in large print - Download

Prayers:

A call to worship	A prayer of approach	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

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

	Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken, HP 483, RAS 319, CP 584 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: R.T. Brooks, © 1954 Hope Publishing Company and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Rejoice, rejoice, Christ is in you, SOF 480, MP 572, TS 438 Available as a 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.
	Father, we adore You, You've drawn, SOF 101, MP 140, TS 102 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Carl Tuttle, © 1982 Mercy, Vineyard Publishing , Adm Song Solutions Copycare and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Father in heaven, how we love You, SOF 96, MP 135, TS 96 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Bob Fitts, © 1985 Scripture in Song, Adm Maranatha! Music, permission applied for. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	These are the days of Elijah, SOF 1047, MP 1012, TS 503, KS 734 Also available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Robin Mark, © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Material suitable for children

Talk

	There is a story about Mary Jones and her bible - Download. There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download
	There is also an all age address that looks at John the Baptist's preaching and the impact it had on people - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	The Word of the Lord Available as a bible-bop video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	For I'm building a people of power, SOF 111, MP 151, TS 109, JP 47, KS 61 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Dave Richards, © 1977 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	There's a place waiting for me, KS 260 The words are copyright: Alan J. Price, © 1998 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.
	Get ready 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: © 2003 Bryson Smith & Philip Percival 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.

Word

The related readings:

	Matthew 3:1-12 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 3:1-12 is available on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Give the king your judgements, O God, (Psalm 72:1-7,18-19), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.

Isaiah 11:1-10	Psalm 72:1-7,18-19	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd John Staton - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Romans 15:4-13	Matthew 3:1-12

Talk:

There is a sermon that explores promises made by the prophets - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketch:

By Ann Bossingham: Reactions to John the Baptist : Very different reations from Simeon the Pharasee and Daniel the Shepherd - Download

The second service readings

	John 1:19-28 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	In the Lord have I taken refuge (Psalm 11), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.

1 Kings 18:17-39	Psalm 11	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Tony Buglass - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
John 1:19-28

Talk

There is a sermon that explores Elijah's experience on Mount Carmel - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Come, Thou long expected Jesus, HP 81, STF 169, RAS 138, MP 102, CP 24 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.
	God is working His purpose out, HP 769, RAS 573, CP 444, SOF 135, MP 189, JP 57, TS 128 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Arthur Ainger. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.
	God has spoken - by His prophets, HP 64, STF 157, MP 831 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: George Wallace Briggs, © 1953. Renewed 1981, The Hymn Society, Adm. Hope Publishing Company and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry, HP 84, STF 182, RAS 134, CP 34, MP 538, JP 186 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 Coffin, tr John Chandler. 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 There is a video to accompany the prayers for others (above) Please ensure that you download both the video and the PowerPoint files and always keep them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The Magnificat 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.
	The prayer of confession from All Included for December All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Pentecost 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.

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

	An army of ordinary people, SOF 20, MP 32, TS 20 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Dave Bilbrough, © 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.
	Wild and lone the prophet’s voice, STF 189 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright Carl P. Daw Jr, © 1989 Hope Publishing Company and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lord of the church, we pray for our renewing, SOF 1433, MP 442 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright© 1982 Timothy Dudley-Smith, adm Oxford University Press and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O God of burning, cleansing flame, SOF 955, MP 1004, TS 386 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: William Booth, Apt Lex Loizides, © 1994 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

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