IDEAS for Ordinary 32 (Year A

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 32 (Year A - Widescreen)

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

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13

We have chosen the theme: Be ready

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Judges 7:2-22
Psalm 82
John 15:9-17

We have chosen the theme: Friends of God

Some years this Sunday will be Remembrance Sunday

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Through days of rage and wonder" by Graham Kendrick - 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 usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We are also offering "Blessed be Your name" by Matt and Beth 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 usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	As an opening video we are offering "Love one another" by Ralph Ward - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. Some of the images are of the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia.

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

	Sing a song of celebration, SOF 1001, MP 930, TS 457 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: David Ruis, © Mercy, / Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), 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..
	Yours is the kingdom, SOF 1679, TS 1692 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: Dave Bilbrough, © 2002 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI repor
	Blessed be Your name, STF 41, SOF 1152, MP 1036, TS 1152 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 and Beth Redman, © 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.
	There’s a blessed time that’s coming, TS 496 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: J.B Vaughn, © 1996 Integrity’s Hosanna Music!, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	A new commandment, STF 242, RAS 745, TS 23, SOF 22, MP 1 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Anonymous. 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 Michael who is unhappy about being made the reserve and so doesn't take his kit - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age address that use a video from the Parables DVD to explore the parable of the ten bridesmaids - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, SOF 728, MP 167, JP 50, KS 66 Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . Author unknown. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	There's a time to laugh, Words - Sheet music Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS 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.
	I am a lighthouse, SOF 196, JP 87, KS 114 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.
	Can we love one another, KS 22 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Capt Alan J. Price, © 1997 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:

	Matthew 25:1-13 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 25:1-13 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Matthew 25:1-13 is available on The Parables - Sample
	Matthew 25:1-13 is avaliable on Puppets 'n' Parables - Sample
	O God, make speed to save me (Psalm 70) - 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.
Extra resources for when this is Remembrance Sunday
	By a monument of marble, STF 131, Author's preferred Version 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 © Margorie Dobson and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	We stand for brave and selfless friends, Words 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: Gareth Hill, © 2011 Gareth Hill 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.
	For the 2 minutes silence you could use a clip from Just Worship - twelvebaskets - Download - Sample The clip is the one where a list of conflicts appears and we have removed the sound
	For the Fallen by Lawrence Binyon is offered as a Lectionary Video - Download - Sample

Amos 5:18-24	Psalm 70	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 4:13-18	Matthew 25:1-13

Talk:

There is a talk that explores ideas about the end of the world and how we should be prepared..- Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Waiting for an autograph - Four fans are waiting at the stage door to meet their hero - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - The End of the World - Jesus warns about the signs at the end and then tells the parable of the ten girls - Download

Second Service:

	John 15:9-17 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 15:9-17 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample This section of video is very dark and probably will not project very well. I have already had to turn up the brightness and contrast so that it can be seen here.
	God has taken his stand in the council of heaven (Psalm 82), Words The words are 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.

Judges 7:2-22	Psalm 82	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 15:9-17

Talk:

There is a talk that reminds us that we are not slaves, but rather friends of God ..- Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	As the bridegroom to His chosen, HP 30 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 Emma Frances Bevan and John Tauler. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	There’s a light upon the mountains, HP 246, STF 188, MP 679 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 Henry Burton. The tune is Testament by Ann Bossingham 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 the Lord, HP 248, CP 40 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 Philip Doddridge. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus calls us here to meet Him, STF 28 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, © 1989, 1998, WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission of the author. 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 can be used when this is Remembrance Sunday The prayers for others make use of a sound file of "How deep the Father's love" by the Kings Chamber Orchestra - Download Please make sure that you download both the sound and PowerPoint files and always keep them in the same folder.
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

	Go labour on, spend and be spent, HP 794 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Horatius Bonar. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Wake, O wake, with tidings thrilling, HP 249, RAS 132, CP 39 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Francis Crawford Burkitt and Philipp Nicolai. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Through days of rage and wonder, SOF 1567, TS 1019 Also available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1998 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.
	God, when I came into this life, STF 535 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Fred Kaan, © 1979 Stainer & Bell 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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