IDEAS for Christmas 1 (Year B)

These are the resources on offer for Christmas 1 (Year B)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40

We have chosen the theme: Waiting rewarded

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 132
Colossians 1:9-20
Luke 2:41-52

We have chosen the theme: Preparing a Messiah

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "You ride on the wings of the wind" by Paul Field. 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 of "Psalm 148" 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.
	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.

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

	You are the shout of the nations, SOF 2166 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: David Gate, © 2003 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	King of the ages, SOF 1407, MP 1082, TS 1389 Available as a video with a backing track - Download- Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Stuart Townend & Keith Getty, © Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Love songs from heaven are filling the earth, SOF 914, MP 1002, TS 884 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright Noel & Tricia Richards, © 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.
	O come, O come, Immanuel, HP 85, STF 180, RAS 126, CP 32, SOF 410, MP 493, JP 177 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are tr John Neale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	I cannot tell, why He, who angels worship, HP 238, SOF 205, MP 265, STF 350, RAS 265, CP 54, TS 199 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Fullerton. 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 Jenny who is told to expect a special present at around Christmas time - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address that looks Simeon and Anna waiting for the arrival of the Messiah. - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Wobble your knees, wiggle your nose, KS 789 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: Olivia Johnson, © 1995 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.
	You ride on the wings of the wind, KS 801 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: Paul Field, © 1997 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.
	So glad the joy of the Lord, 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: Nigel & Jo Hemming & Sarah Pickering, © 2005 Vineyard Songs. adm Song Solutions Copycare and used with permissionl. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans
	Heaven’s No. 1, Words, Sheet Music 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 Godfrey, © Song Solutions Daybreak. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Isaiah 61:10-62:3 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 148 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Praise the Lord (Psalm 148), STF 838 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. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 61:10-62:3	Psalm 148	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Dr Mike Bossingham - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Galatians 4:4-7	Luke 2:22-40

Talk:

There is a talk that looks at Simeon and Anna waiting for the Messiah, why he came and what was the cost- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Spotlight on the Empire - A TV crew descend on the Temple, but miss the most important event - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - Simeon and Anna - Jesus is Circumcised - Mary and Joseph take the baby Jesus to the Temple - Download

Second Service:

	Isaiah 35:1-10 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 2:41-52 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 2:41-52 is well covered by the MiracleMaker - Sample
	Lord, remember for David (Psalm 132), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 35:1-10	Psalm 132	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.
Colossians 1:9-20	Luke 2:41-52

Talk:

There is a talk that at the development of Jesus from a baby to the Messiah- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Mary and Joseph, STF 229 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Andrew Pratt, © 1997 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.
	Hail to the Lord who comes, HP 126, CP 94 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Ellerton.. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Faithful vigil ended, CP 360, MP 125 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, 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.
	Behold a little child, HP 143, RAS 194. Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are by William Walsham How. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.PRS Licence LE-0035170

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 Communion prayer 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 download
	The Communion prayer 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, 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

	Within the temple Simeon met, 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 © Andrew Pratt and used with consent. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	When memory fades, STF 621 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright Mary Louise Bringle, © 2002 GIA Publications Inc and used with consent. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your Calamus report.
	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 scheme.
	Come to us, creative Spirit, HP 377, STF 726 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: David Mowbray, © 1979 Stainer & Bell Ltd. & The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes 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

You can buy access to all the resources on this page by simply clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £3, but you can view all the video samples without a password

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the Family Friendly Church web site" to get the Username and Password. We will also send them to you in a confirmation email.

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Quarterly option

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

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Annual option

You can buy access to all the resources for the whole of Year B of the lectionary by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £60.

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the IDEAS web site" to get the Username and Password for this week's material. We will send you the Username and Password for the whole year by email as soon as we can.

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