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These are the resources on
offer for Advent 3 (Year B - Widescreen)
The PowerPoint Slides on this page are in Widescreen format - the
standard size slides are here
The related readings for this Sunday are:
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Worship
Introduction
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As
an opening video we are offering "Psalm 126" by The Sons of Korah - Download - Sample.
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not
pass it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
There is a version of this with words to use to as a reading or to help
the hard of hearing. |
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We offer a
video for
reflection using – "Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
(Everlasting God)" by Brenton Brown and Ken Riley - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
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pass it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
This video is used in the prayers for others.
There is a version of this with words to use to lead singing or to help
the hard of hearing. |
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We also
offer "Welcome, King of kings" by Noel Richards
- Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not
pass it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
This video is used in the offertory prayers.
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An Advent
Liturgy compiled by Rev'd Billy Slatter - Booklet - PowerPoint
The liturgy uses "Like a Candle Flame" by Graham Kendrick each week |
Prayers:
Songs:
The following songs could be used in this part of the service
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God of
glory, we exalt Your Name, SOF 137, MP 191, TS 130
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: David
Fellingham, © 1982 Thank you 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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I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve
breath, HP 439, STF 79, CP 473, RAS 734, MP 320
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: Isaac Watts. Please
do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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I will give You praise, SOF 270, MP 309
Also 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: Tommy Walker, © 1985 Thank you 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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Into
the darkness of this world, STF 173, SOF 821
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: Maggie Dawn, © 1993 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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You are the
peace that guards my heart, TS 1652
The words are copyright: Don Harris, © 1990 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. |
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Material
suitable for children
Talks
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For
children there is an exercise about being a good witness
- Download
There are also a PowerPoint
slide to
accompany the talk - Download
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There
is an all age address that uses the story of John the Baptist to
develops the theme of being a good witness. - Download
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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We are a
new generation, KS 747
Also available as a full John Hardwick video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The words and video are copyright: ©
2000 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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May my
praise be sung with feeling, KS 654
Available as a video with words
and music -
Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
copyright: Ian and Irene Smale, © 1987 Thankyou Music .Please do not
pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Many years
ago when the world had just begun
Available as an animated video with words and music -
Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are author unknown.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
Animations by Malcolm Evans. |
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My Rock, KS 259
And as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample
It would be a good idea to divide the congregation in some way and have
one group sing the main line and the other the echo (in red).
The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are copyright: Judy Mackenzie-Dunn, © 1995 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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Word
Readings:
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Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
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Psalm 126
is available as a video by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
This is the version with words to use as a reading or to help the hard
of hearing.
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John 1:6-8,
19-28 is covered by The Visual Bible, John
- Sample |
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When the Lord restored the
fortunes of Zion (Psalm 126) - Words
The words are copyright: From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The
Archbishop's Council.
Please
do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
Talk:
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There
is a talk that explores John's account of John the Baptist being a
witness to Jesus - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download |
Drama:
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Sketches:
By Ann Bossingham - What's in the
news?
- The panel are a challenged by the "spot the old one out"
question
- Download
By
Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - John the Baptist Begins His Ministry
- The preaching of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus
- Download
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Second Service:
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Matthew 14:1-12 is available on the Visual Bible - Matthew
- Sample |
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Let God arise and let his
enemies be scattered (Psalm 68.1-8,9-20), Words
The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The
Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. |
A talk:
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There
is a narrative sermon given by the cleaner after the feast featuring
Salome's dance and the demise of John the Baptist - Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download |
Songs:
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Hark, a
thrilling voice is sounding, CP 26
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 Edward Caswall. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Strength
will rise as we wait upon the Lord (Everlasting God), STF 89, SOF 2034, TS
2054
Available as a full video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
copyright: Ken
Riley & Brenton Brown, © 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. |
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This is the
Baptist unkempt and yet ready, 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: © 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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Best of all
is God is with us, STF 610
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: © 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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Response
Prayers:
A prayer for
others
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The prayers in this section are also
in a PDF file - Download
The prayer for others makes use of "Strength will rise as we wait upon
the Lord (Everlasting God)" and the offering prayer makes use of
"Welcome, King of kings".
Make sure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and
always keep them in the same folder.
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An offering
prayer
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A blessing
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Other
Resources:
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The prayer
of thanksgiving 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. Now available as a download
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The prayer
of thanksgiving
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, 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. Now available as a download
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Songs:
The
following songs could be used in this part of the service
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Summer suns are glowing, HP 361, RAS 120
Also available as a video with words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are by
William Walsham How. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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God’s
Spirit is in my heart, HP 315, STF 404
Also available as a video with
words and music -
Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
copyright: Hubert J. Richards & Alan Taylor Dale, © Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Lord, You
promised if we speak in faith, TS 1978
The words are
copyright: Matt Osgood, © RESOUNDworship.org, 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 |
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I am not
ashamed to belong to Jesus, SOF
199
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: John Pantry, © 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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Current Resources
Year C (Quarter 1)
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
December (Year 3) - Christingles
Advent 2 -
Widescreen
December 8th - The message of the Prophets & Prepare the way of the Lord
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
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