IDEAS for Easter 5 (Year B)

These are the resources on offer for Easter 5 (Year B)

The PowerPoint slides on this page are standard size - You can find the widescreen slides here

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

We have chosen the theme: Jesus - the vine

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 60:1-14
Psalm 96
Revelation 3:1-13
Mark 16:9-16

We have chosen the theme: Resurrection in retrospect

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "So freely, flows the endless love" by Dave Bilbrough, © 1983 Thankyou Music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is also a version of this video with words to lead singing and help the hard of hearing
	As an opening video we are offering "Lord, I come before Your throne of grace", Robert & Dawn Critchley - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This video is used in the prayers for others
	We offer a video for reflection using "How lovely on the mountains" by Leonard W. Smith - Download - Sample 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 There is a sheet of leaves to use in the first hymn - Download
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

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

	There is only one God, SOF 2056 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:: Stuart Barbour, © 2003 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	So freely, flows the endless love, SOF 503, MP 603 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: Dave Bilbrough, © 1983 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O Christ, be the centre of our lives, SOF 1980 The words are copyright: Charlie Hall & Matt Redman, © 2006 Sixsteps Music, Worshiptogether.com songs, Adm Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O happy day that fixed my choice, HP 702, RAS 359, MP 499, TS 387 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Philip Doddridge. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Born in song, HP 486, STF 21 And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Brian Hoare, Jubilate Hymns Ltd. 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 there is an exploration of vines and things that need to be plugged in - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that explores the parable of the vine- Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	We Praise God in the morning, STF 140, KS 360 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: Alan J Price, © 1994 Song Solutions Daybreak and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	God loves you and I love you, STF 614, JP 348, KS 80 Available as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	New Generation 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: © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Go - Words - Sheet Music Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright. Dave Godfrey, © 2002 Song Solutions Daybreak and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 22:25-31 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 15:1-8 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample This section of video is very dark and probably will not project very well. I have already had to turn up the brightness and contrast so that it can be seen here.
	John 15:1-10 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Acts 8:26-40 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	From You comes my praise in the great congregation (Psalm 22.25-31), STF 804 The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Acts 8:26-40	Psalm 22:25-31	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Dr Mike Bossingham, BD, BSc - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 John 4:7-21	John 15:1-8

Talk:

There is a talk that explores being connected to Jesus and the Father who prunes - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - The Work Placement - Claude gets off to a bad start on his placement at the vineyard - Download

A sketch from Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Vine - Peter still strugggles to catch on - Download

Second service:

	Psalm 96 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	O sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 96), STF 819 The words are copyright: From 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 60:1-14	Psalm 96	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.
Revelation 3:1-13	Mark 16:9-16

A talk:

There is a talk that explores the account of the resurrection in Mark's gospel - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Through the love of God our Saviour, STF 639, MP 704 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Mary Peters. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Morning glory, starlit sky, STF 12, RAS 99, CP 259 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Willian Vanstone, © Mrs I Shore (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lord, God, by Whom all change is wrought, HP 39, RAS 68 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Thomas Gill. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We have a gospel to proclaim, HP 465, STF 418, CP 612, SOF 1583, MP 728 Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Edward J Burns and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI 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:

	A prayer of praise from At the Breaking of the bread for Easter Season 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
	A prayer of praise from All Included for May. 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. Now available as a download

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

	A new commandment, STF 242, RAS 745, TS 23, SOF 22, MP 1 Available as a video with backing track - 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.
	I am the Bread, the Bread of Life, STF 587, MP 260 Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Brian Hoare, The Jubilate Group and used with permission of the author. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Let love be real in giving and receiving, STF 615 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Michael Forster, © Kevin Mayhew and used with permission of the author. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Go forth and tell! O church of God awake, HP 770, RAS 574, CP 437, SOF 738, MP 178 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: James Seddon, © The representatives of the late James Seddon, Adm Jubilate Group and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

Pay as you go option

You can buy access to all the resources on this page by simply clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £3, but you can view all the video samples without a password

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