IDEAS for Trinity Sunday (Year C)

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

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15

We have chosen the theme: The Dance of God

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 73:1-3,16-28
John 3:1-17

We have chosen the theme: What kind of God...

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “There’s a dance (Dance of our God)” by Geraldine Latty & Mike Busby - 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 singing or to help the hard of hearing.
	We are also offering "O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name" by Hilary Davies - 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 singing or to help the hard of hearing.
	As an opening video we are offering "Be still, for the presence of the Lord" by David Evans - 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 to lead singing 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

	Holy, holy God almighty, SOF 1280, MP 1059, TS 1260 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Brenton Brown, © 2001 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The rising sun that fills the sky, SOF 2064, MP 1226, TS 2071 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using The words are copyright: Tim Hughes, © 2005 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 dance (Dance of our God), SOF 2058, TS 2090 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: Geraldine Latty & Mike Busby, © 2005 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 Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name, SOF 428 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: Hilary Davies, © Coronation Music Publishing, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Be still, for the presence of the Lord, STF 20, CP 383, SOF 40, MP 50, TS 47, KS 19 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: David Evans, © 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.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children through "Strictly Come Dancing" we look at what makes a good dancer and then think of the Trinity as a dance - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that looks for the Trinity in today's readings - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Who made the twinkling stars, KS 385 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: Anonynous, © Copyright Control. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, SOF 1455, JP 169, KS 255 Available as animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are Anonymous. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Lord our Master, KS 641, Sheet Music 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 Godfrey, © 2001 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.
	For God so loved, KS 464 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: © 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:

	Romans 5:1-5 (1-8) is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 16:12-15 is covered by The Visual Bible - John - Sample The video at this point is very dark and may not show well on a projection screen. We have had to increase the brightness and contrast on this clip.
	Psalm 8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	O Lord, our Sovereign (Psalm 8), STF 801 The words are copyright: From NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31	Psalm 8	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.
Romans 5:1-5	John 16:12-15

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that explores the doctrine of the Trinity as expressed in today's readings - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Waiting for God - The Disciples are chatting whilst waiting in Galilee as instructed - Download

Second Service:

	John 3:1-17 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample Sections of this video are very dark and probably will not project very well.
	Exodus 3:1-15 is covered by The Prince of Egypt which is a beautifully produced animated film based on the life of Moses - Sample
	Truly, God is loving to Israel (Psalm 73.1-3, 16-28), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Exodus 3:1-15	Psalm 73:1-3,16-28	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.
John 3:1-17

A talk

There is a talk that explores what kind of God appears in a burning bush, uses a ditherer like Moses and then comes to earth as a carpenter Rabbi - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Ere God had built the mountains, HP 32 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Cowper. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Spirit of truth, essential God, HP 480, RAS 313 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..
	Hail! Holy, holy, holy Lord!, HP 6, STF 9 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.
	Deep in the shadows of the past, HP 447, STF 463 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright. Brian A. Wren, © 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:

	The Prayer of Thanksgiving 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
	The Prayer of Thanksgiving 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, 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

	O King enthroned on high, HP 311, RAS 296, CP 189 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Pentecostarion, John Broenlie. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.t.
	Eternal light, shine in my heart, CP 415 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Christopher Idle, Adm The Jubilate Group 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.
	I, the Lord of sea and sky, STF 663, CP 470, SOF 830, MP 857, TS 246 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: Daniel L. Schutte © 1981 OCP.. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CALAMUS report.

Notes

Pay as you go option

You can buy access to all the resources on this page by simply clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £3, but you can view all the video samples without a password

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Quarterly option

You can buy access to all the resources in the second quarter of Year C of the lectionary (Lent 1 to Trinity Sunday) by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £18.

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the IDEAS web site" to get the Username and Password for this week's material. We will send you the Username and Password for the whole quarter by email as soon as we can.

Annual option

You can buy access to all the resources for the whole of Year C of the lectionary by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £60.

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