IDEAS for Sunday before Advent (Year C)

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

The related readings for this Sunday are: '

Jeremiah 23.1-6
Psalm 46
Colossians 1.11-20
Luke 23.33-43

We have chosen the theme: Christ holds it all together

The second service readings for this Sunday are: '

1 Samuel 8:4-20
Psalm 72:1-7 (8-20)
John 18:33-37

We have chosen the theme: Jesus as a King

This week is also Christ the King

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

Worship

Introduction

	We offer a video for reflection using "The Servant King" by Graham Kendrick - 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.
	As an opening video we are offering "The King of glory, King of light" by Al Gordon. Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	As an opening video we are offering "The Splendour of the King" by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves & Ed Cash - 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 available in a version 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

	God of heaven, You descended, SOF 1793 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Vicky Beeching, Ed Cash & Kendall Combes, © 2007 Alletrop Music, Music Services, adm Song Solutions Copycare, Meadow Green Music, Adm Kevin Mayhew, & 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 crowned with many crowns, SOF 623, TS 590 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John Sellers, © 1984 Integrity 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.
	I worship You, Almighty God, SOF 282, MP 864, TS 271 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Sondra Corbett, © 1983 Integrity 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.
	O worship the King, HP 28, CP 546, TS 425, STF 113, RAS 47, SOF 456, MP 528 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 Kethe & Robert Grant. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The Splendour of the King, STF 15, SOF 2065, TS 2073 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: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves & Ed Cash, © 2004 Sixsteps Music, Worshiptogether.com songs, Adm Kingswaysongs & Alltrop Music, 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.

Material suitable for children

Talk

	There is a talk about the Laminins molecule - Download. There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download
	There is also an all age address that looks at what sort of king Jesus is and also what he did for us. - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Heaven's Number one, Words, Sheet Music 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: 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.
	Jesus is the King Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are Paul Sheely, © Emu Music Australia Inc. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	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-0035170 . 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.
	Sing it – shout it - Words 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: © Greg Leavers and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Luke 23.33-43 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46), STF 810 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.

Jeremiah 23.1-6	Psalm 46	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.
Colossians 1.11-20	Luke 23.33-43

Talk:

There is a sermon that explores the nature of Jesus as described in Colossians 1 - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Two Criminals Crucified with Jesus - Download

And by Ann Bossingham: Good Friday duty: A group of Roman soldiers compare their day - Download

Second Service:

	John 18:33-37 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	John 18:33-37 is covered by The MiracleMaker - Sample
	Give the king your judgements, O God, (Psalm 72:1-7,(8-20)), 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.

1 Samuel 8:4-20	Psalm 72:1-7, (8-20)	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 18:33-37

A talk:

There is a sermon that explores the request of the Israelites for a king, Samuel's response and kingship of Jesus - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	At the name of Jesus, HP 74, STF 317, RAS 261, CP 380, SOF 32, MP 41, TS 33, JP 13 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Caroline Maria Noel. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.
	The King is among us, SOF 532, MP 650 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1981 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	From heaven you came, STF 272, RAS 522, CP 432, SOF 120, MP 162, TS 114, JP 341, KS 62 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: Graham Kendrick, © 1983 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Rejoice, the Lord is King, HP 243, STF 335, RAS 657, CP 563 , SOF 482, MP 575, TS 948 Also 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.

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 Ordinary 3 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 blessing from All Included for November 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

	King of Glory, King of Peace, HP 499, STF 56, RAS 97, CP 494, MP 397 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by George Herbert. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, HP 154, RAS 192, SOF 555, CP 601, MP 697 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Emily Elliott. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We have a gospel to proclaim, HP 465, STF 418, CP 612, SOF 1583, MP 728 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright © Edward J Burns and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	An army of ordinary people, SOF 20, MP 32, TS 20 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, © 1983 Thankyou Music 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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