IDEAS for Ordinary 29 (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 29 (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 121
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8

We have chosen the theme: Don't give up

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Nehemiah 8:9-18
Psalm 149
John 16:1-11

We have chosen the theme: Living by the Law

This week may be the Start of One World Week

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

Worship

Introduction

	We offer a video for reflection using "Now and for evermore" (based on Psalm 121) by Paul Field - Download - Sample There is also a version of this song with words for lead singing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	There is also “Psalm 121” by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words 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 offer a video for reflection using "From a distance" sung 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. This video used by the prayers for others.

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

	This is my desire, SOF 1561, MP 1013, TS 515 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Rueben Morgan, © 1995 Hillsong Publishing, 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.
	Ye servants of God, your master proclaim, HP 278, STF 340, RAS 293, CP 627, SOF 620, MP 784, TS 1074 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.
	O God beyond all praising, SOF 953 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Michael Perry, © Mrs B Perry, Adm Jubilate Hymns Ltd. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The heavens declare the glory of God, SOF 2047, MP 1225, TS 2069 The words are copyright: Rueben Morgan, © Hillsong Publishing, 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.
	I want to sing a song, SOF 1909 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: Andrew Mitchell, © 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

Material suitable for children

Talk

	There is the story of Thomas Clarkeson and his lifetime's work to outlaw slavery - Download. There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download
	There is also an all age address that uses "The Biscuit Machine" from "The Parables Complete Collection" to explore the parable of The Persistent Widow - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Keep yourself in training 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.
	Now and for evermore 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: Paul Field, © 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.
	All scripture, 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, © 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.
	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.

Word

Readings:

	Luke 18:1-8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 18:1-8 is covered by The Parables Complete Collection - Sample
	Psalm 121 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 121 is available as a Sons of Korah video with words and music - Download - Sample
	I lift up my eyes to the hills (Psalm 121), STF 830 The words are copyright: From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Genesis 32.22-31	Psalm 121	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Tony Buglass, BA Mth - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5	Luke 18.1-8

Talk:

There is a sermon that explores the Parable of the Persistent Widow - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge - Download

And by Ann Bossingham: More good advice from Grandma: Timothy phones his granny - Download

Second Service:

	John 16:1-11 is available on the Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Alleluia. O sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 149), Words The words are copyright: From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Nehemiah 8:9-18	Psalm 149	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 16:1-11

A talk:

There is a sermon that explores the Law as expounded to the people by Nehemiah - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Standing on the promises of Christ my King, MP 932 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Samuel Davies. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Come, O Thou traveller unknown, HP 434, STF 461, CP 407 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
	All the praying, all the pounding, 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: © 2010 Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	God has spoken - by His prophets, HP 64, STF 157, MP 831 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 Wallace Briggs, © 1953. Renewed 1981, The Hymn Society, Adm. Hope Publishing and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

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 "From a distance" sung by Bette Midler (available above) Please make sure that you download both the PowerPoint and video files and always keep them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The Thanksgving 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.
	The Thanks giving from All Included for October All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Pentecost 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

	Hail to the Lord’s anointed, HP 125, STF 228, SOF 150, MP 204, TS 709, RAS 127, CP 87 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Make us a house of prayer, SOF 917 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are copyright: Daniel Brymer, ©1990 Forerunner Worship, 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.
	Love divine, all loves excelling, HP 267, STF 503, RAS 663, CP 516, SOF 377, MP 449, TS 343, SOF 2436 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The Songs of Fellowship 5 version is to a new tune by Chris Eaton & John Hartley, This version is also 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.
	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life, HP 254, RAS 352, CP 405 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 Herbert. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Notes

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