IDEAS for December 11th, 2011

IDEAS for December 11th, 2011

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These are the resources on offer for December 11th (Advent 3)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

The theme for this week: The best is yet to come

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Introduction

Introductory notes on the passages by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes, Canon Theologian of Truro Cathedral - Download

Worship

Introduction

As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 126" by The Sons of Korah. Download - Sample.

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

An Advent Liturgy compiled by Rev'd Billy Slatter - Booklet - PowerPoint

The liturgy uses "Like a Candle Flame" each week

Like a candle flame, STF 176, SOF 891, MP 420, TS 322, Sheet Music

Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. 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.

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:

	Available as PowerPoint words: God of glory, we exalt Your Name, SOF 137, MP 191, TS 130, SHEET MUSIC Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. The words are copyright: David Fellingham, © 1982 Thank you Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Available as PowerPoint words: I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath, HP 439, STF 79, CP 473, RAS 734, MP 320 The words are by: Isaac Watts and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Available as PowerPoint words: I will give you praise, SOF 270, MP 309 The words are copyright: Tommy Walker, © 1985 Thank you 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

Talk

There is an all age address which starts by exploring what it is to be a good witness. The sermon is in 3 parts, we would suggest using the 1st and 2nd parts an all age service and the 2nd and 3rd parts for a more traditional service - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to match - Download

Songs

	Available as PowerPoint words: We are a new generation, KS 747 Also available as a lively John Hardwick video with words and music - Download - Sample 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.
	Available as PowerPoint words: May my praise be sung with feeling, KS 654 The words are copyright: Ian and Irene Smale, © 1987 Thankyou Music .Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 is on Lectionary Video B1 - Sample As we move into a new Church Year we are offering the set of all 6 CDs of The Lectionary Videos covering Year B for just £45 during November.
	Psalm 126 is available as a video by the Sons of Korah, Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	John 1:6-8, 19-28 is covered by The Visual Bible, John - Sample Be careful when ordering this. When I looked all those offered by Amazon UK were Region 1 and probably won't play on European DVD players.

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11	Psalm 126	This week's readings are from the NIV. All backgrounds are taken in and around Jerusalem Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24	John 1:6-8, 19-28

Talk:

Songs: The following hymns could be used in this part of the service
Before the world began, STF 101, John L Bell & Graham Maule © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community

Available as PowerPoint words:

Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding, CP 26

The words are by Edward Caswall. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others	Video for prayers for others - Sample	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for others and the offering prayers include videos. Download the video first and always keep video and PowerPoint file in the same folder.
An offering prayer	Video for offering prayer - sample
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

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

	Available as PowerPoint words: Summer suns are glowing, HP 361, RAS 120 The words are by William Walsham How. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Available as PowerPoint words: God’s Spirit is in my heart, HP 315, STF 404 The words are copyright: Hubert J. Richards & Alan Taylor Dale, © Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

The IDEAS Collection

You can see more at IDEAS Collection.

Song	Author	Books and links
Jesus, be the centre	Michael Frye, © 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire)	STF 447, SOF 1377, MP 1076, TS 826, KS 587
Angels, from the realms of glory	James Montgomery	HP 92, STF 190, RAS 163, CP 44, TS 631, KS 406, SOF 23, MP 35 , JP 10
Away in a manger	Unknown	HP 94, STF 191, SOF 36, MP 47, JP 12, RAS 146, CP 45, TS 36, KS 15
Christians, awake, salute the happy morn	John Byron	HP 96, STF 195, RAS 158, CP 48, SOF 59, MP 80, TS 653
Cradled in a manger, meanly	George Stringer Rowe	HP 98, STF 197, MP 107

Nominate hymns and songs for here

We want you to help us compile a great collection and so invite you to nominate hymns and songs. Each week we will (subject to getting copyright consent) publish the 5 most nominated hymns and songs.

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From previous months

Long term members may like to use appropriate material from previous months. The passwords for these will remain valid indefinitely. Newer members are able to purchase access to individual months for £5 and also blocks of 6 months resources for £15

Hail the day that sees him rise, TDH 1, TDH3, MP 202, HP 197, STF, HAM 87, RAS 252, CP 167 is available as a video with words and music in the material for June 5th, 2011

At the name of Jesus, TDH1, TDH3, SOF 32, MP 41, TS 33, HP 74, STF 317, RAS 261, CP 380, JP 13 is available as PowerPoint words and as a video with words and backing track in the material for 21st November, 2010 and 20th November 2011

Hills of the north, rejoice, HP 237, STF, HAM 470, CP 29 ia available as PowerPoint words and also as a video with words and music in the material for March 20th, 2011

Author of faith, eternal Word, HP 662 is available as PowerPoint words in the material for August 15th, 2010

These are the days of Elijah, SOF 1047, MP 1012, TS 503, KS 734 is available as PowerPoint words and also as a full video with words and music in the material for last week.

We’ve had a light shine in our midst, TS 557 is available as PowerPoint words and also as a video with words and music in the material for October 9th, 2011

Notes

To access these materials you do need to subscribe to IDEAS.

Hymnbooks covered:
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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