IDEAS for Ordinary 24 (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 24 (Year A)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35

We have chosen the theme: Forgiveness is good for you

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Ezekiel 20:1-8, 33-44
Psalm 119:41-48, (49-64)
Acts 20:17-38
Mark 8:27-38

We have chosen the theme: Who do you say I am

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 103:1-5" by The Sons of Korah. - Download - Sample All the artwork is by David Hollingsworth. There is also a version of the song with the words displayed to use as a reading The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We have also created a video for 9/11 - It uses Mike Rayson's powerful song "You carry us" and images of the city of New York - but we have resisted using news footage of the actual events. This is available as a free download (you do not need to sign up to use it) - Download - Sample
	We are also offering "From Heaven You came" 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 also a version with words for use as congregational worship or to assist 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

	Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice, STF 274, SOF 865, MP 995, TS 274, KS 192 Also available as a full video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Matt Redman, © 1995 Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	Have you heard the good news? STF 406, SOF 747, TS 146 Also available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Stuart Garrard, © 1995 Curios? Music UK, 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.
	You chose the cross, SOF 1661, MP 1139, TS 1659 Also available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Martyn Layzell, © 2002 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise, STF 50, SOF 145, MP 199, TS 137 Also available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Steve McEwan, © 1985 Body Songs, 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.
	Praise to the Holiest in the height, HP 231, RAS 103, CP 557, SOF 469, MP 563, STF 334 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Henry Newman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

Talk

	For children there is the story of Wayne who floods the school's cloakroom and one of the classrooms - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address using "Phil the unmerciful" from "The Parables Complete Edition" to explore the benefits of forgiveness - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	I am a new creation, STF 553, SOF 197, MP 254, TS 191, KS 115 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are anonymous. The words are copyright: Dave Bilborough, © 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.
	Come on and celebrate, STF 44, SOF 73, MP 99, TS 75, JP 325, KS 34 Also 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 Bankhead, Trish Morgan, © 1984 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	For if you forgive men 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.
	Fisherman Peter on the sea, KS 460 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are Anonymous, © Copyright Control. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Matthew 18:21-35 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Matthew 18:21-35 is covered by The Parables Complete Edition - Sample The all age address makes use of this video
	Matthew 18:21-35 is covered by Puppets 'n' Parables - Sample The material for September Tea Time Church (Year 2) makes use of this video
	Psalm 103:(1-5) is offered as a Sons of Korah video with words - Download - Sample
	Bless the Lord, O my soul (Psalm 103), STF 823 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 and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Genesis 50:15-21	Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Jessica Dalton-Cheetham - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Romans 14:1-12	Matthew 18:21-35

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the benefits of forgiveness for everyone - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Des falls foul of the Govner - Its reckoning time for Des - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - The unforgiving servant - A fairly straight telling of this parable - Download

Second service:

	Mark 8:27-38 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Acts 20-17-38 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	Let your faithful love come unto me, O Lord (Psalm 119:41-64), 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 and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Ezekiel 20:1-8, 33-44	Psalm 119:41-48 (49-64)	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Acts 20:17-38	Mark 8:27-38

Talk:

There is a talk that explores Jesus' question to the disciples and their response - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	From heaven you came, STF 272, SOF 120, MP 162, TS 114, RAS 522, CP 432, JP 341, KS 62 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, © 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
	All praise to our redeeming Lord, HP 753, STF 608, CP 371, MP 19 Also available as video with a backing track - 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.
	Come, sinners, to the gospel feast , HP 460, STF 401 Also available as video with a backing track - 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.
	I danced in the morning, STF 247, CP 468, RAS 195, SOF 1310, JP 91 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Sydney Carter, © 1963 Stainer & Bell Ltd,. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI repor

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for others makes use of cards with a money bag on them - Download
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The Intercessions from At the Breaking of the Bread for Ordinary 1 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. Now available as a download
	The Intercessions from All Included for September 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

	In Christ alone my hope is found, STF 351, SOF 1346, MP 1072, TS 1311 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are adapted by Stuart Townend & Keith Getty, © 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.
	He came to earth, not to be served, STF 445, SOF 161 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John Pantry, © 1990 Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	Forgive our sins as we forgive, HP 134, CP 428, STF 423, RAS 84 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Rosamund E Herklots, © 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.
	Will you come and follow me, STF 673, CP 622, SOF 1120, RAS 558 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: John L. Bell & Graham Maule, © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI or CALAMUS report.

Notes

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