IDEAS for Passion Sunday (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Passion Sunday (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8

We have chosen the theme: Worship and Service

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

2 Chronicles 35:1-6, 10-16
Psalm 35:1-9 (10-28)
Luke 22:1-13

We have chosen the theme: Preparing for Passover

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “The world is looking for a hero” by Noel & Tricia 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 a version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing
	As an opening video we are offering "Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice" by Matt Redman and played The King's chamber orchestra - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing and it is also used in the prayers of praise
	As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 126" by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this video with words to use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing.
	What is on the Table? This is a set of 6 Lent liturgies written by Rev'd Ann Bossingham based on the items that may have been on the table at the Last Supper. There is a reading, reflection and prayer for each Sunday on the journey. These lead to a Maundy Thursday communion liturgy which will also be available through IDEAS and All Included. Available as a booklet - Download And as a set of PowerPoint Slides - Download

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 "Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice" (above) Please ensure that you download both the PowerPoint and Video files and always keep 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

	Doesn't matter what people say (Extravagant Worship), SOF 1747 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Vicky Beeching, © 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.
	You can shine light into the darkness (Nothing is impossible), SOF 2168 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Vicky Beeching, © 2003 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The world is looking for a hero, SOF 1052 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 & Tricia Richards, © 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.
	Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice, STF 274, SOF 865, MP 995, TS 274, KS 192 Also available as a full video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Matt Redman, © 1995 Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	Sing my tongue, the Saviour’s glory, HP 624, STF 268 Also available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by St Thomas Aquinas, tr Edward Caswell. 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 we explore the meaning of "passion" and "Passion Sunday" - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that examines the actions of the characters in this story and balances caring for others and worship of Jesus - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Said Judas to Mary, JP 211 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, © 1964 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.
	Lord, I wanna pause, KS 636, Sheet music. Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . 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.
	We want to see Jesus lifted high, SOF 1105, MP 957, TS 559, KS 365 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Doug Horley, © 1993 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 no one like the Lord 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: © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	John 12:1-8 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	John 12:1-8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 126 is available as a Sons of Korah video (with words) - Download - Sample
	There is a complete telling of the Passion Story from the Street Bible - Download - Sample There is a custom of reading the whole passion story on this Sunday, this version gives us a opportunity to do this in a different way. The video is about 10 minutes long and may take a little longer to download
	When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion (Psalm 126), Words The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 43:16-21	Psalm 126	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Philippians 3:4b-14	John 12:1-8

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that examines the actions of the main characters of this story and then balances the need to care for the poor with the need to worship and listen to God - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - After the anointing - A reporter calls upon Martha - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Mary Anoints Jesus - A dramatic telling of this story where Jesus is very firm with Judas - Download

Second Service:

Contend, O Lord, with those that contend with me (Psalm 35.1-9, (10-28)), Words

The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

2 Chronicles 35:1-6, 10-16	Psalm 35:1-9 (10-28)	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.
Luke 22:1-13

A talk:

There is a talk that examines the history of the Passover through to the Eucharist - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Believe not those who say, HP 708 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Anne Bronte. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	What waste of Godly grace and love, Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: © 2011 Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lord, for the years, STF 470, CP 81, RAS 603, TS 327, SOF 892, MP 428 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: © 1967 Timothy Dudley-Smith, adm Oxford University Press and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	An upper room did our Lord prepare, HP 594, RAS 438, STF 569, CP 130 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 Pratt Green, © 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.

Response

Prayers:

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

Other Resources:

	A prayer of adoration 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
	A prayer of adoration from All Included for March. 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.

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

	Not far beyond the sea nor high, HP 477, STF 159, RAS 318, CP 528 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: George Caird, © G B Caird Memorial Trust and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The year is new, do not resist, Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: © 2010 Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Will you come and follow me, STF 673, CP 622, SOF 1120, RAS 558 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: John L. Bell & Graham Maule, © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI or CALAMUS report
	Come with me, come wander, come welcome the world, STF 462 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: John L. Bell & Graham Maule, © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI or Calamus report.

Notes

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