IDEAS for Advent 4 (Year B)

These are the resources on offer for Advent 4 (Year B)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

We have chosen the theme: The nativity story

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Zechariah 2:10-13
Psalm 113
Luke 1:39-55

We have chosen the theme: Mary's Song

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung by Annie Lennox. 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 – "Light of the world" by Tim Hughes - 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 also offer “From the sunrise to the sunset“ by Paul Field which is based on Psalm 113 - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this with words to use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing. PRS Licence LE-0035170
	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 prayer of praise

A prayer of confession

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download

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

	Light of the world, STF 175, SOF 1419, MP 1086, TS 1406 Available as a full video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Tim Hughes, © 2002 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Your love is amazing, STF 98, TS 1096, KS 803, SOF 1676, MP 1143 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Brenton Brown, © 2000 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), 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.
	Away in a manger, HP 94, STF 191, SOF 36, MP 47, JP 12, RAS 146, CP 45, TS 36, KS 15 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by J. T. McFarland. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	It was on a starry night, STF 206, SOF 1365, JP 396, KS 571 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Joy Webb © Salvationist Pubishing & Supplies, Adm Song Solutions CopyCare. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Long ago, prophets knew, HP 83, STF 178, CP 58, TS 867 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Fred Pratt Green, © 1971 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.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is the story of Sarah who is chosen to play Mary in the church nativity play - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age service that is based around a spontaneous nativity play. - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	A band of angels, Words, Sheet Music Also available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words and video are copyright: © 2000 John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	A special star, STF 223 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Lynda Masson, © 1995 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Little Donkey, Words Available as an animated video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Eric Boswell. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	For God so loved, KS 464 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 used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report

Word

Readings:

	Luke 1:26-38 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 1:26-38 is offered as Mary's Video Diary from a Just Worship video - Download - Sample
	Luke 1:26-38 is also offered in part of the Street Bible Nativity from a Just Worship video - Download - Sample
	My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the Lord (Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26) - Words The words are copyright: From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16	Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Romans 16:25-27	Luke 1:26-38

Talk:

There is a talk that uses the raising of the Mary Rose as a way into the Romans passage - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Mary's best friend gets a call - Mary calls for help with packing for a trip to Aunty Elizabeth - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - Joseph Proposes, Mary is Pregnant - Joseph proposes, but then has a shock - Download

Second Service:

	Psalm 113 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	We also offer “From the sunrise to the sunset“ by Paul Field which is based on Psalm 113 and has words - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are copyright: Paul Field, © Song Solutions Daybreak. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Luke 1:46b-55 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 1:46b-55 is offered as a Just Worship video - Download - Sample
	My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord (Magnificat), STF 793 The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Praise the Lord (Psalm 113), STF 827 The words are copyright: © NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Zechariah 2:10-13	Psalm 113	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 1:39-55

A talk:

There is a talk that explores Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the Magnificat - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Tell out my soul, HP 86, STF 186, RAS 740, CP 362, SOF 520, MP 631, TS 471, JP 229 Available as a full video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Timothy Dudley Smith, © 1961 Oxford University Press. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, HP 87, STF 187, RAS 139, CP 242 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Sabine Baring-Gould. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Born in the night, HP 95, STF 193, RAS 188, SOF 1194, MP 62, JP 313 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Geoffrey Ainger, © 1964 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Here is love - the prophet's promise, Words Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © 2010 Andrew Pratt. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

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:

	The post-communion 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 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. Now available as a download

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

	O come, all ye faithful, HP 110, STF 212, RAS 160, CP 62, SOF 408, MP 491, JP 176, TS 380, KS 665 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Francis Wade and others. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	While shepherds watched their flocks by night, HP 120, STF 221, RAS 155, TS 1059, KS 782, CP 76, SOF 602, MP 764, JP 285 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Nahum Tate. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Good news, good news, to you we bring, STF 201, SOF 739 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, © 1988 Make Way Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, SOF 717, MP 147, JP 339 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Timothy Dudley-Smith in Europe and Africa. Reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report

Notes

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