IDEAS for Palm Sunday (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Palm Sunday (Year A)

The PowerPoint slides on this page are standard size - You can find the widescreen slides here

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

Worship

Introduction

	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-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is also a version with words to lead congregational singing
	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-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is also a version with words for congregational singing
	We also offer a video for reflection using "Psalm 80" by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . 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
	There is also a Lent Liturgy available as a PDF - Download - and supporting PowerPoint - Download

Prayers:

A call to worship	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 confession

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

	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-0035170 . 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, 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-0035170 . 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, STF 64, SOF 2007 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 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, 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-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.
	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-0035170 . The words are by John Neale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

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
	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! 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-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.
	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-0035170 . 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, KS 438 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: © 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, 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-0035170 . 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.

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 is available as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 21:1-11 is on The Miraclemaker - Sample
	Matthew 21:1-11 is on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	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), 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	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:

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:

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 is available as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 21:33-46 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Psalm 80 by the Son's of Korah (with words) - Download - Sample
	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	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.
Matthew 21:33-46

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, 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-0035170 . The words are by Philip Doddridge. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	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-0035170 . 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, Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . 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, 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-0035170 . The words by Samuel Crossman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others	An offering prayer 1	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
An offering prayer 2	A blessing

Other Resources:

	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
	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, HP 168, STF 326 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.
	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-0035170 . The words are by Georg Weisell, tr Catherine Winkworth. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	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-0035170 . 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, 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.

Notes

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