IDEAS for Advent 3 (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Advent 3 (Year C)

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

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Zephaniah 3:14-20
Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 3:7-18

We have chosen the theme: Expectancy, joy and hope

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 50:1-6
Luke 1:57-66, (67-80)

We have chosen the theme: The development of John

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Darkness like a shroud" by Graham Kendrick - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this with words to use to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing.
	We are also offering "Let Your living water flow" by John Watson - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this with words to use to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing and this video is also used in the prayers for others
	As an opening video we are also offering "There’s a place where the streets shine" by Paul Oakley - 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 and to help the hard of hearing,
	An Advent Liturgy by Peter Sheasby This is a set of 5 Advent liturgies based on a star travelling from the back of the church to the front and stopping off at various places on its journey. There is a reading, reflection and prayer for each Sunday on the journey. There are also extra stopping off places for a Carol Service and Midnight Communion There are PowerPoint Slides - Download - and a booklet to print double sided and then folded - 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

	Light of the world, shine Your light, SOF 342 The words are copyright: Craig Musseau, © Mercy, Vineyard Publishing (UK/Eire) and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Like a gentle breeze, like a mighty wind, SOF 343 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Maggie Dawn, © 1990 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	My first love is a blazing fire, SOF 930, TS 362 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Stuart Townend, © 1996 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Let Your living water flow over my soul, SOF 334, TS 318 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: John Watson, 1986 Ampellos Music, adm 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.
	There’s a place where the streets shine, SOF 1041, MP 1011, TS 498 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: Paul Oakley, © 1995 Thankyou Music 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 Kevin and his disappointing present - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address where we look at the expectation and preaching of John the Baptist - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	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.
	Round orange, round orange, you serve as a sign, STF 184 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Elizabeth Cosnett, © 1992 Stainer & Bell Ltd. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lord our Master, KS 641, Sheet Music 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 Godfrey, © 2001 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.
	God’s people, KS 86 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: © John Hardwick and with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Luke 3:7-18 on Lectionary Video - Sample
	John the Baptist's preaching is shown in The Miraclemaker - Sample
	Sing, Daughter Zion (Zephaniah 3.14-20), Words The words are copyright: NIV, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 12:2-6	Zephaniah 3:14-20	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Eric Potts BA - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Philippians 4:4-7	Luke 3:7-18

Talk:

There is a talk that explores John's preaching and the words of Isaiah looking forward to the Messiah - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Meeting the baptizer - A group of friends meet after 3 have them has heard John the Baptist - Download

Second Service:

	Isaiah 35:1-10 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	The Lord, the most mighty God, has spoken (Psalm 50:1-6), Words The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 35:1-10	Psalm 50:1-6	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.
Luke 1:57-66, (67-80)

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the influences on the young John the Baptist - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Name of all majesty, CP 525, SOF 939, MP 481 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © 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.
	The God who sings, STF 714 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Douglas Galbraith, © Panel on worship of the Church of Scotland and used with consent.. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Beneath the paper wrappings, STF 192 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Claire Stainsby, © 1991 Hole Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O for a thousand tongues to sing, HP 744, STF 364, CP 534, SOF 412, MP 496, RAS 285, TS 393 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.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for others make use of "Let Your living water" which is available above. Please ensure that you download both the video and the PowerPoint files and always hold them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The Lord's 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
	The Lord's Prayer 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, 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.

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

	The peace of the earth be with you, STF 774 The words are copyright: Guatemalan Text, tr Christine Carson, © WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Darkness like a shroud, STF 170, SOF 78, MP 110 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, © 1985 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	What does the Lord require, HP 414 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Brian Albert F. Bayley, © 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.
	You shall go out with joy, STF 487, SOF 640, MP 796, TS 609, RAS 415 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Stuart Dauermann, Steffi Geiser Rubin, © 1975 Lillenas Publishing Company, 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.

Notes

Pay as you go option

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Quarterly option

You can buy access to all the resources in the first quarter of Year C of the lectionary (Advent Sunday to Ordinary 7) by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £18.

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