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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Matthew 21:1-11

We have chosen the theme:  Welcome, Jesus!

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80
Matthew 21:33-46


We have chosen the theme:  The Vineyard and the Son

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

Arrow Worship

Introduction

Welcome, King of kings
As an opening video we are offering  "Welcome, King of kings"  by Noel Richards   -  Download Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

There is also a version with words to lead congregational singing
"Praise is rising" by Paul Baloche & Brenton
As an opening video we are offering "Praise is rising" by Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown -  Download Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

There is also a version with words for congregational singing
Psalm 80 We also offer a video for reflection using "Psalm 80" by the Sons of Korah  - DownloadSample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

There is also a version with words to use as a reading or assist the hard of hearing
Lent Liturgy
There is also a Lent Liturgy available as a PDF - Download - and supporting PowerPoint - Download

Prayers:


A call to worship
A call to worship
A prayer of approach
A prayer of approach
The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download

The prayer of praise makes use of the video to "Praise is rising" by Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown (above). Pklease make sure that you downlload both the PowerPoint and videos files and always keep them together in the same folder.
A prayer of praise
A prayer of praise
A prayer of confession
A prayer of confession



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

Welcome King of kings
Welcome King of kings,  SOF 1093, MP 958, TS 548

Available as a  full video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Noel Richards, © 1991 Thankyou Music  and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest,  SOF 189, MP 242, TS 182, STF 263, JP 365, KS 111

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Carl Tuttle, © 1985 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (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.
Praise is rising
Praise is rising,  STF 64, SOF 2007

Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown, © 2005 Integrity 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.
 Make way, make way
Make way, make way, STF  264, RAS 141, SOF 384, MP 457, TS 349, JP 427, KS 249

Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . 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.
Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is made the sure foundation, HP 485, STF 677, RAS 559, CP 207, CP 208, MP 73, TS 654

Also available as video with a backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by John Neale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
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Talk

Children's talk
For children there is a story of Mark who is in Jerusalem for Passover with his father  - Download

There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk using pictures of Jerusalem as it is today - Download

All age talk
There is an all age talk that explores the story of Mark (above) and then why Jesus rode adonkey and the shouts of the crowd - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Sing Hosanna, Shout Hurray!
Sing Hosanna, Shout Hurray! John Hardwick's 50 Songs.

Also available as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . 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.
We have a king who rides a donkey
We have a king who rides a donkey,  RAS 210, JP 264

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright:  Fred Kaan, © 1968 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.
Come on, let’s celebrate
Come on, let’s celebrate, KS 438

Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: © 2001 John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
I danced in the morning 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-0031407 . 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 report.

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Readings:

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 is available as a Lectionary Video - Sample

Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11 is on The Miraclemaker - Sample

Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11 is on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11 is on  Jesus Christ, Superstar - Sample
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good (Psalm 118:1-2,19-29) O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good (Psalm 118:1-2,19-29), Words

The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11
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.  



Talk:


A Talk
There is a sermon that examines how Jesus executed his arrival into Jerusalem - with reference to X-factor contestants -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Disciples Fetch a Donkey and The Triumphal Entry - Two sketches telling the story of Palm Sunday  - Download


By Ann Bossingham - Tree Talk - Two trees witness and discuss Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem - Download

Second service:

Isaiah 5:1-7
Isaiah 5:1-7 is available as a Lectionary Video - Sample

Matthew 21:33-46 Matthew 21:33-46 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
Psalm 80 Psalm 80 by the Son's of Korah (with words) - Download - Sample
Hear, O Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80) Hear, O Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80) - 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.

Isaiah 5:1-7
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80
Psalm 80
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham 
- Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  

A Talk
There is a sermon that examines the parable of the workers in the vineyard and son-  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download


Songs:

Hark, the glad sound! The Saviour comes
Hark, the glad sound! The Saviour comes, HP 82, STF 171, CP 27, SOF 154, RAS 137, MP 210, JP 68

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Philip Doddridge. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Ride on, ride on in majesty
Ride on, ride on in majesty, HP 159, STF 265, RAS 209, CP 129, SOF 485, MP 580, JP 209

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by H. H. Milman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Jesus rode as a king on a donkey
Jesus rode as a king on a donkey, Words

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words and music are copyright:  © Richard Morgan and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
My song is love unknown My song is love unknown,  HP 173, STF 277, RAS 207, CP 112, MP 478, SOF 400

Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words by Samuel Crossman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.


Arrow Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others
A prayer for others

An offering prayer 1
An offering prayer 1

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file -  Download


An offering prayer 2
An offering prayer 2

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
The Intercessions from At the Breaking of the Bread for Lent and Passiontide

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
All Included
A intercessions from All Included for April

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. Now available as a download

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

Jesus comes with all His grace
Jesus comes with all His grace, HP 168, STF 326

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Lift up your heads, you mighty gates
Lift up your heads, you mighty gates, HP 240

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Georg Weisell, tr Catherine Winkworth. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Jubilate, everybody
Jubilate, everybody, RAS 713, SOF 315, MP 394, JP 145,

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Fred Dunn, © 1977 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
You are the stone that the builders rejected You are the stone that the builders rejected, TS 1654

The words are copyright:  Robin Mark, © Integrity 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.


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