IDEAS for January 2nd, 2010

IDEAS for January 2nd, 2010

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

We have chosen the theme: Giving and receiving

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Worship

Introduction

A video to lead into worship based on "Seekers and Dreamers" written and sung by Graham Kendrick

Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865 and is copyright: Graham Kendrick © 1994 Make Way Music. www.grahamkendrick.co.uk. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Prayers:

A call to worship	A prayer of approach	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers of praise invite people to come to front and quietly make their offering. A slide is provided for this and also this uses the music track below. The slides then move to a prayer of dedication. The Three Kings - Arr.Ivor Atkins (1869-1953) and sung by the choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Download Please note the music track should be always kept in the same folder as the PowerPoint slides.
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
Angels, from the realms of glory, TDH1, TDH2, SOF 23, MP 35, TS 631, HP 92, STF, RAS 163, HAM 39, CP 44, JP 10
Come and join the celebration, SOF 688, MP 83, HP 97, STF, RAS 166, JP 323, CHSA 138, AYOC 61 (Not covered by CCLI)
O come let us adore him, TDH2, SOF 409, MP 490
Come now with awe, TDH2, MP 98

Available as a PowerPoint file

You are the mighty King, SOF 628, MP 791

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

Words by Eddie Espinosa, ©1992, Mercy/Vineyard Publishing, Adm by Song Solutions, Copycare. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. It is copyright material so please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

God forgave my sin in Jesus' Name, TDH 4, SOF 129, MP 181, TS 123, STF 424, JP 54, CHSA 33

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

Words by Carol Owens. ©1972 Bud John Songs, Inc/ EMI Christian Music Publishing, Adm by Song Solutions, Copycare. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. It is copyright material so please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

Story

There is an all-age talk based on the 3 gifts - Download

Songs:
Kings came riding from the East, TDH2, CHSA 148
Riding out across the desert, TDH2, STF, CHSA 96, CAP 124
I saw a star up high above the heavens, TDH2, AYOC 74
I will bring to you (The best gift), CHSA 62, CAP 59, AYOC 75
What can I give? TDH2, AYOC 77

	The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, TDH2, SOF 1059, JP 251 Available as a video with words and music under the material for December 19th, 2010
	We three kings of Orient are, TDH1, TDH2, MP 740, JP 271, CP 91, CHSA 163, AYOC 76 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. It is copyright material so please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Word

Readings:

	Isaiah 60:1-6 is available on Lectionary Video A1 - Sample
	Matthew 2:1-12 can be seen on Just Worship 2 - Christmas and Easter - Sample Just Worship 2 - Christmas and Easter is on offer for December
	Matthew 2:1-12 - The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample Many of the readings for Year A are from Matthew's Gospel. This would be a really good moment to invest in the Visual Bible, Matthew. Take a look at its availability from Amazon

Isaiah 60:1-6	Psalm 72:1-7,10-14	This week's readings are from the NIV. The backgrounds for the New Testament readings are by David Hollingsworth. Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Ephesians 3:1-12	Matthew 2:1-12

Talk:

Notes for this weeks all-age talk based on the 3 gifts - Download

Songs: The following hymns could be used in this part of the service
Bethlehem, of noblest cities, TDH2, HP 122, STF
Stars in our eyes (Seekers and Dreamers), Sheet Music on Graham Kendrick web site
Baby Jesus in the manger ,TDH2, SOF 639

	Hail to the Lord's Anointed, TDH1, TDH2, TDH3, HP 125, STF 228, SOF 150, TS 709, MP 204, RAS 127, CP 87 There is a video with the words and music in the material for October 17th, 2010
	The first Nowell the angel did say, TDH1, TDH2, SOF 529, MP 644, JP 238, TS 974, KS 718, HP 119, CHSA 160 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. It is copyright material so please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others

A blessing

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file, Download

The backgrounds for the prayers for others are taken from the London Eye.

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, TDH1, TDH2, MP 65, HP 123, STF, RAS 188, CHSA 137
As with gladness men of old, TDH1, TDH2, SOF 31, MP 39, TS 639, MP 121, STF, RAS 184, HAM 52, CP 84, JP 84
Wise men seeking Jesus, TDH2, HP 128, RAS 185

Notes

To access these materials you do need to subscribe to IDEAS.

Hymnbooks covered:
SOF – Songs of Fellowship
MP – Mission Praise
TS, The Source
HP, Hymns and Psalms
STF, Singing the Faith - yet to be published by the Methodist Church
HAM, Hymns Ancient and Modern
RAS, Rejoice and Sing
CP, Common Praise
JP, Junior Praise
CHSA, Complete Hymns and Songs for Assembly
CAP, Come and Praise
BECD, Bible Explosion CD
KS2, Kidsource 2
AYOC – A Year of Celebration.
JUP – Jump if you’re wearing red songbook
CFW – Church Family Worship
KSC – Kids Source
PIA, Pass it on

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