IDEAS for Ordinary 30 (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 30 (Year A)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46

We have chosen the theme: The first commandment

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14
Psalm 119:89-104
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Mark 12:28-34

We have chosen the theme: Love the Lord your God

This Sunday often the End of One World Week and Bible Sunday

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Your love is amazing" by Ralph Ward - Download - Sample There is also a version with words for use as congregational worship. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering "How deep the Father's love" by Stuart Townend and played by the Kings Chamber Orchestra - Download - Sample This video is used in the prayers of praise The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering “God of the moon and stars" by Paul Field - Download - Sample This video is used in the prayers for others The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

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 make use of the video (above) to "How deep the Father's love" by Stuart Townend and played by the Kings Chamber Orchestra. Please ensure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and always keep them and copy them in the same folder.
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

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

	I love You, Lord, with all my heart, SOF 1883 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Noel Robinson and Donna Akodu, © 2006 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 worship You, Lord, with all of my might, SOF 281 The words are copyright: Daniel Gardner, © 1981 Integrity’s Hosanna Music, 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.
	The trumpets sound, the angels sing, STF 35, SOF 550 TS 506, MP 667 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 © 1989 Make Way Music. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	You sat down at the right hand of the Father in majesty, SOF 639 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: Mark Altrogge, © 1984 Integrity’s Hosanna Music, 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.
	Sing, all creation, sing to God in gladness, CP 567 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: James Quinn, © OCP Publications permission applied for. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your Calamus report.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is a story of Stephen who helps a lot of people on his way home, but wonders how he can love God - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address that explores Jesus' two commandments - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Clap your hands, stamp your feet - Words - Link to Sheet Music 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: Ralph Ward, © 2000 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Your love is amazing, Words And as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .The words are copyright: © Ralph Ward permission applied for. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	God's not dead. No! He is alive, TS 133, JP 60 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are anonymous. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	God is as good as His word, JP 532 And as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Mike Burn, © 2004 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:

	Psalm 1 is available as a Sons of Korah video with words - Download - Sample
	Psalm 1 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 22:34-46 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked (Psalm 1), STF 800 The words are copyright: NRSV, © Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA,. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18	Psalm 1	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd John Staton - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8	Matthew 22:34-46

Talk:

There is a talk that explores how to show our love to God- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Quiz Night - The team are puzzled by the strange question - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - The Greatest Commandment - A brief retelling of Jesus' response to the question from the Pharisees. - Download

Second Service:

	Mark 12:28-34 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	O Lord, your word is everlasting (Psalm 119.89-104), Words The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14	Psalm 119:89-104	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.
2 Timothy 2:1-7	Mark 12:28-34

A talk:

There is a talk that explores the questions that Jesus faced - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Life and light and joy are found, HP 382 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 Mudie. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.
	Head of the church, our risen Lord, HP 547, RAS 562 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are Tr Josiah Conder. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.
	Thank you God for how You love us, Words The words are copyright: Andrew Pratt, © 2002 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS schemeand declare its use on your CCLI report.
	A rich young man came to ask of Christ, SOF 2217 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 Townend & Keith Getty, © 2011 Thankyou Music 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	An alternative prayer for others	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers of praise make use of the video (above) to “God of the moon and stars" by Paul Field Please ensure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and always keep them and copy them in the same folder. The alternative prayer for others is for when this Sunday is the morning that the clocks are turned back.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The post-communion prayer 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. Now available as a download
	The post-communion prayer 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, 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

	Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, HP 313, RAS 305, CP 575 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 George Croly. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.
	I will always love the Lord, SOF 1911, TS 1900 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: Graham Kendrick, Tre Sheppard, © 2006 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.
	All I once held dear, built my life upon, STF 489, SOF 646, MP 799, TS 11, KS 5 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, © 1986 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Take my life, and let it be, HP 705, STF 566, RAS 371, CP 581 ,SOF 519, MP 624, TS 468 Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Frances Havergal. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Notes

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