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These are the resources on offer for December 4th (Advent 2)
The related readings for this Sunday are:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
The theme for this week: Prepare the way
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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 "Prepare the way of the Lord" by Dave Bilbrough, © 2000 Thankyou Music. 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:
Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
Jesus, what a beautiful name, Tanya Riches, © 1995 Hillsong Publishing, SOF 877, MP 998, TS 301
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Praise to the God who clears the way, STF 183
The words are copyright: © Jan Berry 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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Available as PowerPoint words:
Prepare the way of the Lord, SOF 1505
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: Dave Bilbrough, © 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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Material suitable for children
Talk
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There
is an all age address which starts by exploring getting ready for
Christmas and then uses it as a way into "Preparing the way". The
sermon is in 3 parts, we would suggest using the 1st and 3rd 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
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Songs
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Declare it in the north, KS 444, John Hardwick's version with extra verse
Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. The words are copyright: ©
2001 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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Available as PowerPoint words:
Every day, if you go astray, JP 331
The words are copyright: © Greg Leavers.. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Word
Readings:
Isaiah 40:1-11
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Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
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This
week's readings are
from the NIV.
All the background images are of the lower Jordan Valley.
The psalm is formatted so that it can be antiphonally and has a Selah,
where a congregation could be encouraged to make a loud crescendo of
noise of praise to God
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 an all age address which starts by exploring getting ready for
Christmas and then uses it as a way into "Preparing the way". The
sermon is in 3 parts, we would suggest using the 1st and 3rd 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
Suggested tunes for the hymns are in the notes
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Songs: The following hymns could be used in this part of the service
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Available as PowerPoint words:
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry, HP 84, STF 182, RAS 134, CP 34, MP 538, JP 186
Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. The words are by Charles Coffin, tr John Chandler. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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Available as PowerPoint words:
These are the days of Elijah, SOF 1047, MP 1012, TS 503, KS 734
Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. The words are by Robin Mark, © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The Thanksgiving from All Included for December
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.
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Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
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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 and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
The Kingdom of God, HP 139, STF 255, RAS 200, CP 591, MP 651
The words are copyright: Bryn Rees, © Alexander Scott. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
In this place, with God's word, STF 554 , by Peter Relf. The author is
unhappy with the arrangement used in Singing the Faith and has asked me
to place his preferred version on our web site. We have placed this in
the free area so that can be downloaded by anyone - Sheet Music
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The IDEAS Collection
You can see more at IDEAS Collection.
Song
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Come, now is the time to worship
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Brian Doerksen, © 1998 Vineyard Songs (CCLI)
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STF 24, SOF 1205, MP 1040, TS 662, KS 436
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Tell out my soul
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Timothy Dudley Smith, © 1961 Oxford University Press (CCLI)
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HP 86, STF 186, RAS 740, CP 362, SOF 520, MP 631, TS 471, JP 229
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| The Angel Gabriel from heaven came
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Sabine Baring-Gould
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HP 87, STF 187, RAS 139, CP 242
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Shine, Jesus, Shine
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Graham Kendrick, © 1987 Make Way Music (CCLI)
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STF 59, CP 513, SOF 362, TS 335, KS 237, MP 445
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Wild and lone the prophet’s voice
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Carl P. Daw Jr, © 1989 Hope Publishing Company (CCLI)
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STF 189
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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
Immortal Invisible, God only wise, TDH 1, SOF 234, MP 237, TS 220, HP 9, HAM 199, RAS 67, CP 474 is available as a video with words a music in the material for August 22nd, 2010
God
has spoken – by His prophets, HP 64, STF is available as PowerPoint words in the material for June 26th, 2011
Lo, in the wilderness a voice is available in the material for October 2nd, 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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Current Resources
Year C (Quarter 1)
Tea Time Church -
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December (Year 3) - Christingles
Advent 4 -
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December 22nd - Round orange, round orange & Who was Joseph
Christmas All Age -
Widescreen
A look at the Photo Album
Christmas Day -
Widescreen
December 25th - Christmas in a Candy Stick
Christmas 1 -
Widescreen
December 29th - Teenagers! & Shepherds!
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
January (Year 3) - Betrayal and Trials
Christmas 2 -
Widescreen
January 5th - From Heaven You came & Jesus the Refugee
Covenant -
Widescreen
Making promises & Covenants: Past and Present
Epiphany -
Widescreen
January 6th - Giving and receiving
Ordinary 1 -
Widescreen
January 13th - Baptism and promise & John’s Message and Baptism
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