IDEAS for Easter Sunday (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Easter Sunday (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12

We have chosen the theme: Things can only get better

The scond service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 43:1-21
Psalms 66; 114; 117
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:19-23

We have chosen the theme: The Mission of Jesus

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “The wonder of Your cross shall be our meditation” by Robin Mark, © 2004 Integrity Music, Adm Kingswaysongs. There is also a version with words for use to lead singing - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing
	As an opening video we are offering "Arise and sing" by Brenton Brown, Jason Ingram and Marty Sampson - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing.
	We are also offering Psalm 117 by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample There is also a version with words for use as a reading or to assist the hard of hearing. 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

	Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate, SOF 57, TS 67, KS 25 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Gary Oliver, © 1988 Integrity Music, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The strife is o’er, the battle done, HP 214, RAS 250, CP 159, MP 670 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Francis Pott. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Christ is risen, alleluia, alleluia, SOF 60, MP 812, TS 1164 The words are copyright: Chris Rollinson , © 1989 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	He has risen, STF 302, SOF 753, MP 839, TS 155 Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Noel Richards, © 1986 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Holy Spirit, Breath of heaven, STF 381, SOF 1848, TS 1862 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Geraldine Latty, © 2004 Thankyou 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

Talks

	For children we explore who the apostles were - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that explores the resurrection and the idea of first fruits - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Tell them 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: Bryson Smith, Philip Percival, © 2003 Emu Music Australia Inc. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans
	Jesus said “I am the living one”, 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: © Greg Leavers. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	God's not dead. No! He is alive, TS 133, JP 60 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are anonymous. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Just as the father sent You, Lord, KS 223 The words are copyright: Alan J Price, © 1992 Song Solutions Copycare and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report

Word

Readings:

	Luke 24:1-12 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Isaiah 65:17-25 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 24:1-12 from the Street Bible read by Rob Lacey on a Just Worship video - Download - Sample
	O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good (Psalm 118:1-2,19-29), Words The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 65:17-25	Psalm 118:1-2,14-24	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 Corinthians 15:19-26	Luke 24:1-12

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that explores the readings from Isaiah, Luke and 1 Corinthians looking at the resurrection and first fruits. - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - The women returning - As they walk back to the men the women wonder about what they have experienced.- Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The women come to the tomb - The women worry about how to get into the tomb to embalm the body and have a surprise - Download

Second Service:

	John 20:19-31 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 20:19-23 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Psalm 114 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	When Israel came out of Egypt (Psalm 114), Words The words are copyright: Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	Psalm 117 is offered as a Sons of Korah video with words - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	O praise the Lord, all you nations (Psalm 117), Words The words are copyright: Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth (Psalm 66) - STF 812 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 43:1-21	Psalm 66	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.
Psalm 114	Psalm 117
1 Corinthians 15:1-11	John 20:19-23

Talk:

There is a talk that explores Jesus' mission and ours. - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Jesus Christ is risen today, CP 147 , TS 276, SOF 285, MP 357, JP 130 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Lyra Davidica & Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Now is Christ risen from the dead, MP 901 Available as a video with words and music - 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.
	When Easter to the dark world came, HP 200, STF 316, RAS 251 Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: William H. Hamilton, © 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.
	Christ has risen while earth slumbers, STF 296 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John Bell & Graham Maule, © 1988 WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI or Calamus report.

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 Peace from At the Breaking of the bread for Easter 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
	The Peace from All Included for Easter. 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.

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

	Christ Jesus, in the garden, Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by © Richard Morgan. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The wonder of Your cross shall be our meditation, SOF 2069, TS 1555 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Robin Mark, © 2004 Integrity Music, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	There is a king, a risen king, SOF 2559 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Jason Ingram, Marty Sampson & Brenton Brown, © 2010 Thankyou Music & Sony ATV, Timber Publishing, West Main Music, Adm by Sony ATV and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Touch the earth lightly, STF 729 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Shirley Erena Murray, © 1992 Hope Publishing Co. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

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