IDEAS for Pentecost (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Pentecost (Year A)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34,35b
Acts 2:1-21
John 7:37-39

We have chosen the theme: Come Holy Spirit

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Joel 2:21-32
Psalm 67, 133
Acts 2:14-21,(22-38)
Luke 24:44-53

We have chosen the theme: Peter's sermon

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "You ride on the wings of the wind" by Paul Field - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This is also offered with words and so could be sung by the congregation later in the service. Hearing it in the preparation for worship might help with this.
	As an opening video we are offering "O breath of God, come fill this place" by Keith Getty & Phil Madeira - 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
	Psalm 67 is offered as a Sons of Korah video - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is a version of this video with words use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing.

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

	O Holy Spirit, SOF 1986 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: Mark Beswick, Howard Francis, © 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.
	Father God, fill this place, SOF 710 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, © 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.
	On fire to carry the flame, 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 Paul Field, © 1991 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.
	O breath of God, come fill this place, SOF 1979, TS 2002 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: Keith Getty & Phil Madeira, © 2003 Thankyou Music & Fun Attic Music, adm Fintage Publishing & Collection B.V. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	There is power in the name of Jesus, SOF 545, MP 944, TS 495, KS 326 Available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Noel Richards © 1989 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

Talk

	For children there is an address about the number of wheels that car has - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an interactive talk that explores the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, KS 515 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Suzi de Faye, © Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	On the day of Pentecost, Words - Sheet Music And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS 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.
	When you’re feeling down, Words And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright. Ralph Chambers, Paul Field, © 1991 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.
	When Peter preached, Words, Sheet music Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Dave Godfrey, © 2005 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:

	Psalm 104 is offered as a Just Worship video - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The music is played by Simeon Wood
	Psalm 104:24-34,35b is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	A reflection on Pentecost is offered as a Just Worship video - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .
	There is an overview of the story of Peter and John on Fleeting Shadows which includes Pentecost - Sample
	Acts 2:1-21 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Acts 2:1-21 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	John 7:37-39 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	O Lord, how manifold are Your works (Psalm 104.24-35), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Numbers 11:24-30	Psalm 104:24-34,35b	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d Richard Teal - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Acts 2:1-21	John 7:37-39

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the events of Pentecost - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Day of Pentecost - An account of Acts 2 - Download

By Ann Bossingham - Living without power - A customer turns up at an Electrical Store to buy a bag of electricity - Download

Second Service:

	Acts 2:14-21, (22-38) is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	Psalm 67 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 67 is offered as a Sons of Korah video - Download - Sample This version has words to use as a reading and help the hard of hearing
	God be gracious to us and bless us (Psalm 67), Words The words are copyright: From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Behold how good and pleasant it is (Psalm 133) , STF 833 The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Joel 2:21-32		This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd John Staton - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Psalm 67	Psalm 133
Acts 2:14-21,(22-38)	Luke 24:44-53

A talk

There is a talk that explores the events of Pentecost - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	You ride on the wings of the wind, KS 801 And also 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 Field, © 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.
	Once, like a mighty rushing wind, Words Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	All over the world the Spirit is moving, SOF 12, MP 18, JP 5 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Roy Turner, © 1984 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	O Spirit of the living God, HP 322, RAS 577, CP 190 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.

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:

	The Blessing from At the Breaking of the Bread for Pentecost 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 Call to Worship from All Included for Pentecost 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

	Promise of the father, SOF 982 The words are copyright: David Fellingham, © 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.
	Come down, O love divine, HP 281, STF 372, RAS 294, CP 175, SOF 1202, MP 89, TS 71 And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Bianco da Siena, tr R. F. Littledale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	O God of burning cleansing flame, SOF 955, MP 1004, TS 386 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: William Booth, adpt Lex Loizides, © Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Lord, pour out Your spirit, SOF 904, TS 1974 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Ray Goudie, Dave Bankhead & Steve Bassett, © 1993 New Generation Music/Integrity Music, Adm. by Kingswaysongs 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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