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These are the resources on offer for
December 16th (Advent 3)
The related readings for this Sunday are:
The theme for this
week: Expectancy, joy and hope
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Reflection
Written by Rev'd Eric Potts BA - Download
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Worship
Advent Liturgy
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This year's
lent liturgy is by Rev'd Peter Sheasby. It is available as a PDF file -
Download - and also as a
PowerPoint file - Download
The liturgy makes use of Advent candles tell their story - STF
165
The words are
copyright: © Mark Earey 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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Introduction
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As an
opening video we are offering "Darkness like a shroud" by Graham Kendrick
- Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
We also offer a version with words to lead congregational singing.
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Prayers:
Songs:
The following songs could be used in this part of the service
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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. |
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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 OLE-005833. 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. |
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My first love is a blazing fire, SOF 930, TS 362
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. |
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Material
suitable for children
Talk
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There
is an all age talk that starts by exploring looking forward to
Christmas and moves on to the preaching of John the baptist and then
joy and singing as expressed by the prophets - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs
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Come, Lord Jesus, come, STF 168
Available as a video with words and music -
Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. 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. |
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Round orange, round orange, you serve as a sign, STF 184
Available as a video with words and music -
Download
- Sample
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. |
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Word
Readings:
Zephaniah 3:14-20 |
Isaiah 12:2-6 |
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.
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Luke 3:7-18
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Talk:
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There
is an all age talk that starts by exploring looking forward to
Christmas and moves on to the preaching of John the baptist and then
joy and singing as expressed by the prophets - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs: The
following hymns could be used in this part of the service
The God who sings, Douglas Galbraith, © Panel on worship of the Church of Scotland, STF 714, (Awaiting Consent)
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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 OLE-005833. 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. |
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The prayer of humble access 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:
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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. |
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Darkness like a shroud, STF
170, SOF 78, MP 110, Sheet Music
Available as a full video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. 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. |
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The IDEAS
Collection
You
can see more at IDEAS Collection.
Song
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Author
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Books
and links
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Christmas is coming
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John Bell, © 1993 WGRG, Iona Community (CCLI)
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STF 166
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Light a candle in a darkened place
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© 1996, 2002, Clare Stainsby (CCLI)
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STF 174
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| Beneath the paper wrappings
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Claire Stainsby, © 1991 Hole Music (CCLI)
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STF 192
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Good news, good news, to you we bring
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Graham Kendrick, © 1988 Make Way Music (CCLI)
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833
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STF 201, SOF 739
Video - Download - Sample
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| What does the Lord require
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Albert F. Bayley, © Oxford University Press (CCLI)
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HP 414
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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
Songs in red are
principally for children
A ragged, rugged, honeyed rogue, Words is available in the material for December 9th, 2012
Christ is the king! O friends rejoice, RAS 571, CP 165 is available in the material for May 20th, 2012
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding, CP 26 is available in the material for December 4th, 2011
Lord our Master, KS 641, Sheet Music is also available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample in the material for October 7th, 2012
May the mind of Christ my Saviour, SOF 1448, MP 463, HP 739, STF 739, CP 521,
TS 887, JP 165
is also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample in the material for February 20th, 2011
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry, HP 84, STF 182, RAS 134, CP 34, MP 538, JP 186 is also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample in the material for December 4th, 2011
Put peace into each other’s hands, STF 712, RAS 635, TS 1489, Authorised alternative version, in the material for August 4th, 2012
Rejoice, the Lord is King, SOF 482, MP 575, HP 243, STF 335, RAS 657, CP 563, TS 948 is in the material for November 20th, 2011
To God be the glory, SOF 559, MP 708, TS 526, HP 463, RAS 289, CP 609, JP 259 is also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample in the material for August 29th, 2010
Wild and lone the prophet’s voice, STF 189 is available in the material for December 4th, 2011
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Notes
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
Although we provide links to other web sites we do not condone the
unauthorised use of Copyright material.
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