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There are over 2,000 songs in
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These are the resources on offer for
Christmas (Year A)
The PowerPoint slides on this page are Widescreen
format - You can find the standard slides
here
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Worship
Introduction
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We offer a
video for
reflection of "What child is this?" by William Dix - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not
pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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There is also
"Light of the world" by Tim Hughes - Download - Sample
This is also available in a version with words to lead singing.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not
pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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There is also
"Earth lies spellbound" by Graham Kendrick - Download - Sample
This is also available in a version with words to lead singing.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not
pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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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 -
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Prayers:
Songs:
The following songs could be used in this part of the service
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Christians,
awake, salute the happy morn, HP 96, STF 195, RAS 158, CP 48, SOF 59, MP 80, TS
653
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 Byron. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Earth lies
spellbound, TS 85
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 © 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. |
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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
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The words are by Tr. Frederick Oakeley. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Good
Christians all, rejoice, HP 104, RAS 161, SOF 140, MP 196
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
John M Neale.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Light of
the world, STF 175, SOF 1419, MP 1086, TS 1406
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: Tim
Hughes, © 2000 Thankyou
Music and used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Material
suitable for children
Talk
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There
is
also an all age address which is a Christmas Quiz - Download
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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Go and see,
Words
Available as an animated video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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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. |
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A band of
angels, Words, Sheet Music
Available as a full video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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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. |
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Crackers and turkeys and puddings
and cream, JP 327, KS 35
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Ian White, © 1987 Little Misty Music and
used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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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. |
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Word
Readings:
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Psalm 98 is
available as a Lectionary
Video - Sample |
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Luke 2:1-14 is available as
a video reading of the Street Bible from Just Worship -
Christmas and Easter - Download - Sample |
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Luke 2:1-14 is
available as a Lectionary
Video - Sample |
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Luke 2:1-14 is also covered by
"Jesus, our shining light" from Just Worship - Christmas and Easter - Download - Sample
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O
sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 98) - STF
820
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. |
Isaiah 52:7-10 |
Psalm 98 |
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.
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Luke 2:1-14
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Talk:
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There
is a
sermon that uses a box of chocolates to explore the benefits for us
from the Christmas story
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
There is an
alterntive PowerPoint slide to
accompany the new Roses packaging - Download
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Drama:
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Sketches:
From Sketching Out the Gospel
by Dave Hopwood: A birth in
Bethlehem and The Shepherds -
Download
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2nd Sermon readings
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Psalm 97 is
available as a Lectionary
Video - Sample |
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The Lord is king let the earth rejoice
(Psalm 97), 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
62:6-12
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Psalm 97 |
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.
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Luke 2:(1-7),8-20 |
Talk:
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There
is a
sermon that looks at the commercialisation of Christmas and balances
this with Immanuel
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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Hark!
The herald-angels sing, HP 106, STF 202, RAS
159, CP
53, SOF 155, MP 211, TS 144, KS 493, JP 69
Available as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are by Charles Wesley.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
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Let earth
and heaven combine, HP 109, STF 208, RAS 190, TS 1394
Available as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are by Charles Wesley.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS. |
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Love came
down at Christmas time, SOF 1957
The words are copyright: Bryn
Haworth & Christina Rosetti, © 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. |
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See, amid
the winter's snow, HP
117, CP 67, STF
215, RAS
157, SOF
489, MP 588, TS
956, KS 695, JP
213
Available as a video with words and
music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are by Edward Caswell. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The
intercessions from At the Breaking of
the bread for Christmas
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 donwload
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The
intercessions
from All Included
for Christmas
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. Now available as a download
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Songs: The
following songs could be used in this part of the service
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At this time of giving, SOF 33, MP 42, TS 34
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. |
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In the bleak
midwinter, HP 107, SOF 243,
MP 337, STF 204, RAS 162, CP 55, TS 789, KS 556
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
by Christina
Georgina Rossetti. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Cradled in
a manger, meanly, HP 98, STF 197, MP 107
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
by George
Stringer Rowe. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Jesus is
the heart of Christmas, STF
207
(It is the author's wish that you use
all 5 verses and her prefered tune is Regent Square)
Available as a video with words and
music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
copyright ©
Marguerite Kendrick and used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Notes
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lectionary (Advent Sunday to Ordinary 8) by clicking on the
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SOF – Songs of Fellowship
MP – Mission Praise
TS - The Source
HP - Hymns and Psalms
STF - Singing the Faith
RAS - Rejoice and Sing
CP- Common Praise
JP -Junior Praise
KS - Kids Source
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Current Resources
Year B (Quarter 4)
Harvest -
Widescreen
Do not worry, God will provide
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
October (Year 3) - The Last Supper
Ordinary 28 -
Widescreen
October 13th - Beware of wealth & Jesus says 'Come to me.'
Ordinary 29 -
Widescreen
October 20th - The real X Factor & The Secret Lord of the Sabbath
Ordinary 30 -
Widescreen
October 27th - Jesus bothers about people & Approaching God
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
November (Year 3) - The Garden of Gethsemane
All Saints -
Widescreen
November 1st - All of us are saints
Ordinary 31 -
Widescreen
November 3rd - Just do it & Upside down
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