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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)


We have chosen the theme: On the mountain top, back to earth

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Exodus 3:1-6
Psalm 89:(1-4) 5-12 (13-18)
John 12:27-36a


We have chosen the theme:


Arrow Worship

Introduction

Psalm 99 As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 99" by Sons of Korah  -  DownloadSample

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 with words to use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing.
Jesus, restore to us again As an opening video we are offering "Jesus, restore to us again" by Graham Kendrick - 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 with words to use to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing and it is also used in the prayers for others.
"The King of glory, King of light" by Al Gordon
We are also offering "The King of glory, King of light" by Al Gordon.  DownloadSample

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 for congregational singing or to help the hard of hearing.

Prayers:

A call to worship
A call to worship

A prayer of approach
A prayer of approach

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
A prayer of praise
A prayer of praise
A prayer of confession
A prayer of confession

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

Father in heaven, our voices we raise Father in heaven, our voices we raise, SOF 1545, MP 134

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 Bilbrough, © 1985 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 have sung my songs of praise I have sung my songs of praise, TS 767

The words are copyright: Michael & Helen Frye, © 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
We fall down, we lay our crowns We fall down, we lay our crowns, SOF 1582, MP 1124, TS 1581

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Chris Tomlin, © 1998 worshiptogther.com songs, Adm kingswaysongs.com and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Jesus, restore to us again Jesus, restore to us again,  SOF 876, MP 873, TS 295

Also 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: Graham Kendrick  © 1992 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.
The King of glory, King of light
The King of glory, King of light, SOF 1936

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: Al Gordon, © 2006 Thankyou Music, Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Arrow Material suitable for children

Talks

Children's talk
For children we explore how it feels to be on a mountain top and here the story of Mike who had to wait a long time climb one Download

There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
All age talk
There is an all age interactive address that looks at the Transfiguration of Jesus and the disciples unable to to heal the boy - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Declare it in the North 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.
Higher than a mountain top Higher than a mountain top

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: Val Hawthorn, © 2009 Kevin Mayhew Ltd 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.
My Lord is higher than a mountain My Lord is higher than a mountain, JP 170

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Ian Smale © 1991 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
We want to see Jesus lifted high
We want to see Jesus lifted high, SOF 1105, MP 957, TS 559, KS 365

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Doug Horley, © 1993 Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report

Arrow Word

Readings:

Luke 9:28-43 Luke 9:28-43 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
"Psalm 99" by Sons of Korah
There is avaiable a video "Psalm 99" by Sons of Korah with words  -  DownloadSample
The Lord is king  (Psalm 99 The Lord is king  (Psalm 99), STF 821

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
Exodus 34:29-35
Exodus 34:29-35
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev Dr Adrian Burdon - Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. 
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)

Talk:

A Talk
There is a talk that explores the Transfiguration of Jesus and his return to earth with a bump - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Paul faces questions -  Paul has to explain his letter on Radio Corinth - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Transfiguration and Jesus Heals a Deaf and Dumb Boy - Jesus has a mountain top experience, Peter gabbles and the other disciples fail to heal a boy - Download


Second Service:

John 12:27-36a Visual Bible
John 12:27-36a is covered by the Visual Bible - John - Sample
Exodus 3:1-6
Exodus 3:1-6 is covered by the Prince of Egypt which is a beautifully produced animated film based on the life of Moses - Sample
My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the Lord (Psalm 89.1-4, 15-18) My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the Lord (Psalm 89.(1-4) , 5-12, (13-18),  Words

The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © The  Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Exodus 3:1-6
Exodus 3:1-6

Psalm 89:(1-4) 5-12 (13-18)
Psalm 89:(1-4) 5-12 (13-18)
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. 
John 12:27-36a
John 12:27-36a

Talk:

A Talk
There is a talk that explores God's glory, human glory and the glory of Jesus - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

Eternal God, Your love’s tremendous glory Eternal God, Your love’s tremendous glory, STF 3, RAS 33, MP 822

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Alan Gaunt, © 1991 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.
Three disciples saw God’s glory Three disciples saw God’s glory, 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: © 2011 Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Jesus, the very thought of Thee Jesus, the very thought of Thee, HP 265, CP 485, SOF 308, MP 386

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

The backing track is distributed PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Bernard of Clairvaux & Edward Caswell. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim, HP 170, STF 276, CP 499, RAS 422, SOF 1418, MP 417

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by George William Kitchin & Michael Robert Newbolt. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.


Arrow Response

Prayers:
 
A prayer for others
A prayer for others

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file -  Download
An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing



Other Resources:

At the breaking of the Bread The prayer of confession from At the Breaking of the bread for Ordinary 2

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
All Included
The prayer of confession from All Included  for February.

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

Where cross the crowded ways of life Where cross the crowded ways of life, HP 431, RAS 606, CP 620

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Frank North. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
I have come to realise I have come to realise, SOF 1320

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Andrew Rogers, © 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.
And did those feet in ancient time And did those feet in ancient time, CP 353

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Blake. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer, my God, to Thee, HP 451, SOF 940, MP 482, CP 526, TS 372

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Sarah Fuller Adams & Arthur Russell Tozer. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.


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