IDEAS for Lent 3 (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Lent 3 (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9

We have chosen the theme: The patient gardener

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalms 12; 13
John 1:35-51

We have chosen the theme:Jesus the Lamb of God

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “As water to the thirsty” by Timothy Dudley-Smith. There is also a version with words that can be used 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 "Let Your living water flow over my soul" by John Watson - 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 offer a video for reflection using "You have laid your hand on me" by Noel Richards - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	What is on the Table? This is a set of 6 Lent liturgies written by Rev'd Ann Bossingham based on the items that may have been on the table at the Last Supper. There is a reading, reflection and prayer for each Sunday on the journey. These lead to a Maundy Thursday communion liturgy which will also be available through IDEAS and All Included. Available as a booklet - Download And as a set of PowerPoint Slides - Download

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

	You give rest to the weary, STF 657, SOF 2171, TS 2171 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 & Nathan Fellingham & Mike Busbee, © 2005 Thankyou Music / The Livingstone Collection and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	It's amazing, astounding, extravagant grace, SOF 1902, TS 1331 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, © 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.
	God, You are my God, earnestly I come, SOF 1801 The words are copyright: Kate and Miles Simmonds, © 2005 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Let Your living water flow, SOF 334, TS 318 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 Watson, © 1986 Ampelos Music, adm Song Solutions Copycare. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Come, let us join our cheerful songs, HP 810, STF 743, RAS 382, CP 401, SOF 70, MP 93 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Isaac Watts. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children we explore gardening and then hear the story of a difficult boy in Children's Church - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that explores the parable of the fig tree and what it tells us about God - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Jesus, You are here, KS 219 The words are copyright: Alan 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.
	Lord, You put a tongue in my mouth, SOF 370, TS 342, KS 243 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: Ian Smale, ©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.
	My Rock, KS 259 And as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample It would be a good idea to divide the congregation in some way and have one group sing the main line and the other the echo (in red). The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Judy Mackenzie-Dunn , © 1995 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.
	Will you follow the shepherd, KS 785 The words are copyright: Nick Harding, © 1999 Song Solutions Daybreak, Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 63:1-8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Isaiah 55:1-9 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you (Psalm 63:1-8), 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 55:1-9	Psalm 63:1-8	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 10:1-13	Luke 13:1-9

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that examines the connection between sin and suffering and God's nature in the old and new testaments - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - In the vineyard - Winny and Vinny try to encourge to their friend Figgy who isn't doing so well - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Be Ready and Prepared for the Son of Man - Jesus talks about his coming and the unfairness of life - Download

Second Service:

	John 1:43-51 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 1:35-51 is on the Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Genesis 28:10-19a is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Help me, Lord, for no one godly is left (Psalm 12), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005 and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	How long will you forget me, O Lord for ever (Psalm 13), Words The words are copyright: Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Genesis 28:10-19a	Psalm 12	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 13	John 1:35-51

Talk:

There is a talk that examines Jesus as the Lamb of God - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	A man had a fig tree, both barren and bare, Words Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	As water to the thirsty, STF 441 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by © Timothy Dudley-Smith, Adm Oxford University Press. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	I heard the voice of Jesus say, HP 136, CP 469, MP 275, STF 248, RAS 349, TS 206 Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Horatius Bonar. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Hail, Thou once despised Jesus, HP 222, MP 203, STF 301, CP 168, SOF 149 Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Bakewell. 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
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The post communion prayer from At the Breaking of the bread for Lent and Passiontide 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 post communion prayer 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

	Creator of the earth and skies, HP 419, RAS 82, CP 410 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Donald Wynn Hughes, © Paul Hughes and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	God is here, God is present, SOF 133, SOF 2295, TS 127, KS 76 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, ©1987 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	You shall go out with joy, STF 487, SOF 640, MP 796, TS 609, RAS 415 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 Dauermann, Steffi Geiser Rubin, © 1975 Lillenas Publishing Company, 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.
	Called by Christ to be disciples, STF 660 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Martin Leckebusch, © 2000 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.

Notes

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