IDEAS for Easter 7 (Year B)

These are the resources on offer for Easter 7 (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 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

We have chosen the theme: Praying with Jesus

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 61:1-11
Psalm 147:1-11
Luke 4:14-21

We have chosen the theme: Jesus’ manifesto

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering Psalm 1 by the Sons of Korah - 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 with words that can be used as a reading.
	We offer a video for reflection using "From a Distance" by Bette Midler - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. The prayer for others make use of this video.
	As an opening video we are also offering “Day of favour, day of grace” by David Fellingham - 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 with words that can be used to lead singing or help the hard of hearing.

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

	O God of love, I come to you again, SOF 1472 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:: Louise and Nathan Fellingham, © Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	I love You more each day, SOF 1330 The words are copyright: Ken Riley, © 2001 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Christ is the king! O friends rejoice, RAS 571, CP 165 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: George K A Bell, © 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.
	My Jesus, my Saviour, STF 363, SOF 935, MP 1003, TS 367, KS 257 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: Darlene Zschech, © 1993 Wondrous Worship, Adm 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.
	God of glory, we exalt Your Name, SOF 137, MP 191, TS 130 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: David Fellingham, © 1982 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.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is an exploration of whether a glass is half full or half empty - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that explores whether Jesus is over optimistic about what the disciples can acheive - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	May you bear fruit in Jesus’ name, Words, Sheet Music 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, © 2005 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’s people, KS 86 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.
	I love ya, Words, Sheet music 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: 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. Animations by Malcolm Evans
	Declare it in the North, KS 444, John Hardwick's version with extra verse Available as animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . 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.

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 1 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 1 by the Sons of Korah A video with words and music - Download - Sample
	John 17:6-19 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample This section of video is very dark and probably will not project very well.
	Acts 1:15-17,21-26 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked (Psalm 1) - STF 800 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.

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26	Psalm 1	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 5:9-13	John 17:6-19

A talk:

There is a talk that explores the prayer that Jesus said for his disciples - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Late night chat with John - John appears on a late night chat show - Download

A sketch from Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Jesus prays for is Disciples - The prayer of Jesus for his disciples - Download

Second Service:

	Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 147:1-11,20c is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	How good it is to make music for our God (Psalm 147:1-11), 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 61:1-11	Psalm 147:1-11	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.
Luke 4:14-21

A talk

There is a talk that explores Jesus' use of Isaiah and his words at Nazareth - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	For all the saints, who from their labours rest, HP 814, STF 745, RAS 658, CP 232, SOF 109, MP 148, TS 684 Also available as video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William W. How. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Now is eternal life, HP 203, RAS 432, CP 152 Also available as video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: George Wallace Briggs, © 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 is made the sure foundation, HP 485, STF 677, RAS 559, CP 207, CP 208, MP 73, TS 654 Also available as video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Neale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus - the name high over all, HP 264, SOF 307, STF 357, MP 385, TS 298 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for others make use of a video to "From a Distance". Please ensure that you download and copy both the PowerPoint and Video file and always keep them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The blessing 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
	The blessing 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. Now available as a download

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

	May the grace of Christ our Saviour, HP 762, CP 520 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Newton. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	As we bring our songs of love today, SOF 1177 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 2002 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.
	Now let us from this table rise, HP 619, STF 596, RAS 463, CP 315 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Fred Kaan, © 1968 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.
	Day of favour, day of grace, SOF 698, TS 78 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: David Fellingham, © 1995 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.

Notes

Pay as you go option

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