IDEAS for Ordinary 31 (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 31 (Year A)

The PowerPoint Slides on this page are in Widescreen format - the standard size slides are here

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Micah 3:5-12
Psalm 43
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12

We have chosen the theme: God exalts the humble

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Daniel 7:1-18
Psalms 111; 117
Luke 6:17-31

We have chosen the theme: Luke's Beatitudes

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "When the music fades" by Matt Redman - Download - Sample There is also a version with words for use as congregational worship or to assist the hard of hearing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering "Our hearts are waiting for You" by Brian Pridham - Download - Sample There is also a version with words for use as congregational worship or to assist the hard of hearing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering Psalm 117 by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample There is also a version with words for use as a reading or to assist the hard of hearing. 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
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

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

	Send forth Your light and your truth, SOF 995 The words are copyright: Geoff Twigg, © 1994 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Focus my eyes on You, O Lord, SOF 720 The words are copyright: Ian White, © 1988 Little Misty 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.
	When the music fades, STF 437, SOF 1113, MP 1016, TS 576, KS 779 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: Matt Redman © 1997 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	As pants the hart for cooling streams, HP 416, RAS 689, CP 379 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 Nahum Tate & Nicholas Brady. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus put this song into our hearts, SOF 299, MP 376, TS,292, JP 408, KS 209 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, © 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

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is a story of Mary who helps other people but does not tell others about it - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address that explores Jesus' comments about the religous leaders of his time and explores role models - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Nobody’s a nobody, KS 664 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: © 1993 John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O Lord all the world belongs to you, RAS 90, KS 673 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Patrick Robert Norman Appleford, © 1965 Josef Weinberger Ltd and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Caring, sharing Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The author is unknown. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. Animated Video by Malcolm Evans
	Blessed, KS 424, Sheet Music 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 Godfrey, © 2000 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:

	Micah 3:5-12 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 23:1-12 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Give judgement for me, O God (Psalm 43) - 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.

Micah 3:5-12	Psalm 43	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham MA, BEd - 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 2:9-13	Matthew 23:1-12

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the use of phylacteries, the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and role models.- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Chris is kept in - Chris overhears an interesting discussion between two teachers - Download

Second Service:

	Psalm 111 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 117 is offered as a Sons of Korah video with words - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The Beatitudes are covered by a Just Worship video featuring "He never said" by Martyn Joseph - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The Beatitudes are also covered by a Just Worship video based on what Jesus said - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	O praise the Lord, all you nations (Psalm 117), Word The words are copyright: Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	Alleluia. I will give thanks to the Lord (Psalm 111), STF 826 The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Daniel 7:1-18	Psalm 111	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 117	Luke 6:17-31

A talk

There is a talk that explores Luke's version of the Beatitudes.- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, HP 230, STF 416, MP 683, RAS 353, CP 598 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 Frederick William Faber. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	That mighty resurrected Word, HP 658 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 Derek R. Farrow, © The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Our hearts are waiting for You, Words 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: Brian Pridham, © 2012 Planetshakers Ministries International, adm. Kingswaysongs . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS schemeand declare its use on your CCLI report.
	As we gather, Father, seal us, STF 570, SOF 1717, TS 1134 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, © 2004 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.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others	An alternative prayer for others	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download 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 opening prayers from At the Breaking of the Bread for Ordinary 3 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 opening prayers from All Included for November 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

	O master, let me walk with Thee, HP 802 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 Washington Gladden. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Make me a captive, Lord, HP 714, RAS 505, CP 518, MP 455 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 Matheson. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This hymn is frequently sung incorrectly (including in this recording), the "wind" in the line "it varies with the wind" should be rhymed with "find" and is the mechanical wind, as with a watch, rather than a breeze.
	Jesus Christ is waiting, STF 251, SOF 1381 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 and Graham Maule, © 1988 WGRG, Iona Community. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	God! When human bonds are broken, STF 649, RAS 652 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Fred Kaan, © 1989 Stainer & Bell and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

Pay as you go option

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