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These are the resources on offer for December 25th (Christmas Day)
The related readings for this Sunday are:
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
John 1:1-14
The theme for this week: Pass the Parcel
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Introduction
Introductory notes on the passages by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes, Canon Theologian of Truro Cathedral - Download
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Worship
Introduction
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As
an opening video we are offering "Thorns in the Straw" by Graham Kendrick. Download - Sample.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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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.
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Prayers:
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A prayer of confession
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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:
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Wake up, wake up, Its Christmas morning, TS 85
Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1994 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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Meekness and majesty, STF 362, SOF 390, MP 465, TS 353, KS 656, Sheet Music
Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1986 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. |
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Joy to the world! The Lord is come, HP 77, STF 330, CP 57, RAS 135, SOF 314, MP 393, TS 305
Words by Isaac Watts. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme
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Material suitable for children
Talk
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There
is a service based on Pass the Parcel - Download
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Songs
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Crackers and turkeys and pudding and cream, JP 327, KS 35
Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. 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. |
It’s the time to start the festive music, James Wright, © 2002 Kevin Mayhew Ltd., KS 569
See Him lying on a bed of straw, Michael Perry, © Mrs B Perry,
adm Jubilate Hymns, HP 118, STF 216, RAS 151, CP 68, SOF 491, MP 589,
JP 214, KS 291
There is also a good choice of children's songs in the material for December 18th
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Word
Readings:
Isaiah 52:7-10
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Psalm 98
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This
week's readings are
from the NIV.
The Hebrews reading is provided as the full text which can be easily cut down to verses 1 to 4 if preferred.
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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Talk:
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There
is a service based on Pass the Parcel - Download
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Songs: The following hymns 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
The words are by J. Byrom. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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It came upon a midnight clear, HP 108, STF
205, RAS 144, CP 56, SOF 251, MP 345, JP 116, TS 798, KS 562
Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are by Edmund Hamilton Sears. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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In the bleak midwinter, HP 107, SOF
243, MP 337, STF 204, RAS 162, CP 55, TS 789, KS 556, CHSA 146
The words are by Christina G. Rossetti. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Let earth and heaven combine, HP 109, STF 208, RAS 190, TS 1394
The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Love came down at Christmas, HP 105, STF 210, RAS 614, CP 59, SOF 376, MP 451
Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are by Christina Georgina Rossetti. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
Jesus is the heart of Christmas, © Marguerite Kendrick, STF 207
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The Song of Incarnation from At the Breaking of the bread for Christmas and Epiphany
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
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Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
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O come, all ye faithful, HP 110, STF 212, RAS
160, CP 62, SOF 408, CHSA 152, MP 491, JP 176, TS 380, KS 665
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. |
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When a young unmarried couple, STF 220
The words are copyright: © Peter Relf 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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Once in Royal David’s city
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Cecil Frances Alexander
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HP 114, CP 66, STF 214, RAS 167, SOF 438, MP 539, JP 185, TS 404, KS 676
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| Unto us a boy is born
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Percy Deamer
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HP 127, CP 73, SOF 1574, MP 714, JP 263, STF 218, RAS 169
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| We see the eyes of Mary shine
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Andrew Pratt, © Stainer & Bell Ltd
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STF 219
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Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.
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Brenton Brown & Ken Riley, © 2005 Thankyou Music
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SOF 2034, TS 2054
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Bethlehem, of noblest cities
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Aurelius Clemens Prudentis, tr Edward Caswall
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HP 122, STF 225
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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
This week we have included resources from previous months in the main resources.
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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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Christmas 2 -
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January 5th - From Heaven You came & Jesus the Refugee
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Ordinary 1 -
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January 13th - Baptism and promise & John’s Message and Baptism
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