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These are the resources on offer for Advent
2 (Year A)
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Worship
Introduction
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We offer a
video for
reflection using "Ancient Words" sung by Robin Mark and written
by Lynn DeShazo - Download - Sample
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 "The Pastoral Symphony" by Beethoven - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
This video is used by the prayers for others
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We offer a
video for
reflection using "O God of burning, cleansing flame" by William
Booth, Apt Lex Loizides - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
This video is also available with words to lead singing or help the hard of hearing.
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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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Thanks
to God, whose Word was spoken, HP 483, RAS 319, CP 584
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
.
The words are
copyright: R.T. Brooks, © 1954 Hope Publishing Company 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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Rejoice,
rejoice, Christ is in you, SOF 480, MP 572, TS 438
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, © 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. |
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Father, we
adore You, You've drawn, SOF 101, MP 140, TS 102
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are copyright: Carl Tuttle, © 1982 Mercy,
Vineyard Publishing , 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. |
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Father in
heaven, how we love You, SOF 96, MP 135, TS 96
Available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are copyright: Bob Fitts, © 1985 Scripture in
Song, Adm Maranatha! Music, 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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These are
the days of Elijah, SOF 1047, MP 1012, TS 503, KS 734
Also available as a full video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are by
Robin Mark, © 1996 Song Solutions
Daybreak. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Material
suitable for children
Talk
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There is a
story about Mary Jones and her bible - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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There
is
also an all age address that looks at John the Baptist's preaching and
the impact it had on people - Download
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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The Word of
the Lord
Available as a bible-bop 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. |
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For I'm
building a people of power,
SOF
111, MP 151, TS 109, JP 47, KS 61
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 Richards, © 1977
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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There's a place waiting for me, KS 260
The words are copyright: Alan J. Price, © 1998 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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Get ready
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: © 2003 Bryson Smith & Philip Percival 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
The
related readings:
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Matthew
3:1-12 is offered as a Lectionary
Video - Sample
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Matthew
3:1-12 is
available on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample |
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Give the
king your judgements, O God, (Psalm 72:1-7,18-19), 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. |
Isaiah 11:1-10 |
Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 |
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.
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Matthew 3:1-12
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Talk:
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There
is a
sermon that explores promises made by the prophets
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Drama:
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Sketch:
By Ann Bossingham: Reactions to John the Baptist : Very different reations from Simeon
the Pharasee and Daniel the Shepherd -
Download |
The second service readings
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John
1:19-28 is
available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample |
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In the Lord
have I taken refuge (Psalm 11), 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 Kings 18:17-39
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Psalm 11
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This
week's readings are
from the NIV
Reflection
by Rev'd Tony Buglass - 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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John 1:19-28
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Talk
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There
is a
sermon that explores Elijah's experience on Mount Carmel
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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Come, Thou long expected Jesus, HP 81, STF 169, RAS 138, MP 102,
CP
24
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.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
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God is working His purpose out, HP 769, RAS 573, CP 444, SOF 135, MP
189, JP 57, TS 128
Available
as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are by Arthur Ainger.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS. |
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God
has spoken - by His prophets, HP 64, STF 157, MP
831
Available
as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are copyright: George
Wallace Briggs, © 1953. Renewed
1981, The Hymn Society, Adm. Hope Publishing Company
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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On Jordan’s
bank the Baptist’s cry, HP 84, STF 182, RAS 134, CP 34, MP 538, JP 186
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 Coffin, tr
John Chandler. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Response
Prayers:
A prayer for others
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The prayers in this section are also
in a PDF file - Download
There is a video to accompany the prayers for others (above)
Please ensure that you download both the video and the PowerPoint files
and always keep them in the same folder. |
An offering prayer |
A blessing
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Other Resources:
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The
Magnificat
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 confession 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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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. |
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Wild and lone
the prophet’s voice, STF 189
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 Carl P. Daw Jr, © 1989 Hope Publishing Company 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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Lord of the
church, we pray for our renewing, SOF 1433, MP 442
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© 1982 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. |
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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, Apt Lex Loizides, ©
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. |
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TS - The Source
HP - Hymns and Psalms
STF - Singing the Faith
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CP- Common Praise
JP -Junior Praise
KS - Kids Source
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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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