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Sunday (Year A)
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Worship
Introduction
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We offer a
video for
reflection using "These are the days of Elijah" by Robin
Mark - Download - Sample
This is also available in a version with words to lead singing.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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We offer a
video for
reflection using "Down the mountain the river flows" by Andy
Park - Download - Sample
This is also available in a version with words to lead singing.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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We offer a
video for
reflection using "How lovely on the mountains" by Leonard W.
Smith - Download - Sample
This is also available in a version with words to lead singing.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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An Advent
Liturgy by Rev'd Peter Sheasby based on a journey from Nazareth to
Bethlehem
Available as PowerPoint Slides - Download
There are matching booklets available - Download - also in large print -
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Prayers:
Songs:
The following songs could be used in this part of the service
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These are
the days of Elijah, SOF 1047, MP 1012, TS 503, KS 734
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: Robin Mark, © 1996 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. |
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Make way,
make way, STF 264,
RAS 141, SOF 384, MP 457, TS 349, JP 427, KS 249
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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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. |
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How lovely
on the mountains, SOF 192, MP 249, TS 189, JP
84
Available as a full video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Leonard W. Smith © 1974, 1978 New
Jerusalem Music,
Adm Kingswaysongs.com
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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Long ago,
prophets knew, HP 83, STF 178, CP 58, TS 867
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Fred Pratt Green, © 1971 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. |
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Lo, He
comes with clouds descending, HP 241, STF 177, RAS 656, CP 31, SOF 347, MP 424, TS
324
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are by Charles Wesley, Martin Madan &
John Cennick . Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Material
suitable for children
Talk
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There is a
story about the arrival of Jenny's little brother - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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There
is
also an all age address that asks "Why is Jesus like a burglar?" and
uses the sketch to tell us about being ready for his return
- Download
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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A child
will be born to us, Words, 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, © 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. |
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Colours of
day, STF 167, MP 1039, TS 69, JP 28, KS 433,
RAS 572, SOF
64
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Sue Mclellan, John Paculbo, Keith
Rycroft, © 1974
Thankyou Music
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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Immanuel, God with us, Words
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Dave Blaylock, © 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. |
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Come, Lord
Jesus, come, STF 168
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: Francesca Leftley, © 1986, Kevin Mayhew Ltd. and used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Animations by Malcolm Evans. |
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Word
Readings:
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Psalm 122
is offered as a Lectionary
Video - Sample
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Romans
13:11-14 is offered as Lectionary
Video - Sample
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Matthew
24:36-44 is
available on The Visual Bible -
Matthew - Sample |
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I was glad
when they said to me (Psalm 122), STF 831
The words are
copyright: NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of
the National
Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
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Isaiah
2:1-5 |
Psalm 122 |
This
week's readings are
from the NIV
Reflection
by Revd Sara
P Cliff BSc BTH MTh PGCE - Download
Scripture
taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan.
All rights reserved.
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Matthew
24:36-44
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1st service talk:
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There
is a
sermon that explores how to be ready for the return of Jesus
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Drama:
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Sketches:
From
Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Return of the Son of Man
- Download
And by Ann Bossingham: Making an appointment: Mr Jones gets a shock when a
burglar phones to make an appointment to rob him - Download |
Second Service:
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Matthew
24:15-28 is
available on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample |
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I will give
thanks to you, Lord, with my whole heart (Psalm 9), Words
The words are
copyright: From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council and used
with
permission. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
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Isaiah 52:1-12
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Psalm 9:1-8,(9-20)
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This
week's readings are
from the NIV
Reflection
by Rev'd Tony Buglas - Download
Scripture
taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan.
All rights reserved.
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Matthew 24:15-28 |
Second service talk:
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There
is a
sermon that explores Jesus' words about the destruction of Jerusalem
and false Messiahs. Finally it looks at hope as expressed by
Isaiah
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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There’s a light upon the mountains, HP
246, STF 188, MP 679
Available as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are by Henry Burton.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
The tune for the video is "Testament" by Ann Bossingham
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Hark, the
glad sound! The Saviour comes, SOF 154, HP 82, CP 27, STF 171, MP 210, RAS 137, 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. |
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Down
the mountain the river flows,
STF
377, SOF 703, MP 821, TS 83
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: Andy Park,
© 1996 Mercy, Adm 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. |
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The day of
the Lord shall come, RAS 637
The
words are copyright: John 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 report. |
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The prayer
of adoration
from At the Breaking of
the bread for Advent
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. |
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The prayer
of adoration from All Included
for December
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. |
Songs: The
following songs could be used in this part of the service
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O come, O come, Immanuel, HP
85, STF 180, RAS 126, CP 32, SOF 410, MP 493, JP 177
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are by Tr John
Neale. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Go, tell it on
the mountain, HP
135, MP
179, JP 65
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are copyright ©
Geofrey Marshall-Taylor, permission applied for. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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What's that
whisper, just the wind blow? 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 © 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. |
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Send down
the fire of Your justice,
STF 413, TS
1495
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are copyright Marty Haugen, © 1989 GIA Publications Inc
(Permission sought). Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your Calamus report. |
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lectionary (Advent Sunday to Ordinary 8) by clicking on the
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Current Resources
Year C (Quarter 1)
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
December (Year 3) - Christingles
Advent 3 -
Widescreen
December 15th - Expectancy, joy and hope & The development of John
Advent 4 -
Widescreen
December 22nd - Round orange, round orange & Who was Joseph
Christmas All Age -
Widescreen
A look at the Photo Album
Christmas Day -
Widescreen
December 25th - Christmas in a Candy Stick
Christmas 1 -
Widescreen
December 29th - Teenagers! & Shepherds!
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
January (Year 3) - Betrayal and Trials
Christmas 2 -
Widescreen
January 5th - From Heaven You came & Jesus the Refugee
Covenant -
Widescreen
Making promises & Covenants: Past and Present
Epiphany -
Widescreen
January 6th - Giving and receiving
Ordinary 1 -
Widescreen
January 13th - Baptism and promise & John’s Message and Baptism
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