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These are the resources on offer for Advent
4 (Year A)
The PowerPoint Slides on this page are in Widescreen format - the standard size slides are here
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Worship
Introduction
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We offer a
video for
reflection of "Hey Joe" written and sung by Mike Rayson - 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 also
offer a
video for
reflection using "Psalm 80" by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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We also
offer a
video for
reflection using "From the rising of the sun" by Paul Deming - 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 and 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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Now I know
there's a better way, TS 1999
The words are copyright: © 2006 Marty Sampson, Hillsong
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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You laid
aside your majesty, SOF
633, MP 795, TS 60
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: Noel Richards, © 1985
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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Good news,
good news, to you we bring, STF 201, SOF 739
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, © 1988 Make Way 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, O
Immanuel, SOF 233, MP 326, TS 219
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, 1988 Make Way 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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From the
rising of the sun (Deming), SOF
121, TS 1215, MP
163, JP 49
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: Paul
Deming, © 1976 Integrity 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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Material
suitable for children
Talk
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There is a
children's story told by Joseph's donkey - 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 Joseph's reaction to the news
that Mary has for him - Download
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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Come on and
celebrate, STF 44, SOF 73, MP 99, TS 75, JP 325, KS 34
Available as an animated 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 Bankhead, &Trish Morgan, © 1984
Thankyou
Music 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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Little
Donkey, Words
Available as an animated 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: © Eric Boswell 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 Virgin Mary had a baby boy, SOF 1050, JP 251
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distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
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The words are anonymous. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Hallelu,
hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah, JP 67
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 anonymous, © Copyright Control. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Word
The
Releated Readings:
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Matthew 1:18-25 is
available as a Lectionary
Video - Sample |
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Matthew 1:18-25 is available as
a video reading of the Street Bible from Just Worship -
Christmas and Easter - Download - Sample |
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Matthew 1:18-25 is
available on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample |
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Matthew 1:18-25 is also covered by
"Joseph's Song" from Just Worship - Christmas and Easter - Download - Sample
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Psalm 80 by the Son's of Korah (with words)
- Download - Sample
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Hear, O
Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80.1-7,17-19), Words
The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The
Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005 and used with permission. Please
do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
Isaiah 7:10-16 |
Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 |
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 1:18-25
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Talk:
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There
is a
sermon that explores Mary and Joseph's experience and how it impacts
today
- 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: Joseph
Proposes, Mary is Pregnant - Joseph is about to propose,
but May has a shock for him - Download
By Ann Bossingham: Joseph gets a visit : A stranger visits Joseph in his
workshop - Download |
The Second Service Readings:
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Praise the
Lord (Psalm 113), STF 827
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 scheme. |
Talk:
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There
is a
sermon that explores God's plan involving Hannah, Mary and Eliabeth
- Download.
There are also PowerPoint slides to
accompany the talk - Download
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Songs:
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The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, HP 87, STF 187, RAS 139, CP 242
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 Sabine Baring-Gould.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS.
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Birth
brings a
promise of new life awaking, STF 226, Original with extra verse
Available
as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The
words are copyright: Marjorie
Dobson, ©
1996 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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God is with
us, Joseph heard it, 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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He came to
earth in poverty, STF
246
Available as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The words are
copyright: Martin
Leckebusch, © 2000 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. |
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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The
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. |
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TheThanksgiving
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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Before you open Christmas cards, Words, Sheet music
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 David R Keeston 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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Emmanuel,
Emmanuel, STF 198, SOF 83, MP 121
Available as a video with words and music - Download
- Sample
The backing track is
distributed usingPRS Licence LE-0035170
.
The words are copyright: Bob McGee, © 1976 C A 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. |
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On a dark
night, SOF 1992
The words are copyright: Paul Oakley, © 2007 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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Through all
the changing scenes of life, HP
73, RAS 685, SOF 1566, MP 702, STF
638, CP
604
Available
as a video with words and
music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170
. The
words are by Nahum Tate & Nicholas Brady.
Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS. |
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SOF – Songs of Fellowship
MP – Mission Praise
TS - The Source
HP - Hymns and Psalms
STF - Singing the Faith
RAS - Rejoice and Sing
CP- Common Praise
JP -Junior Praise
KS - Kids Source
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Current Resources
Year B (Quarter 4)
Tea Time Church -
Widescreen
November (Year 3) - The Garden of Gethsemane
Remembrance Sunday -
Widescreen
November 10th - The war diary of Private John Smith
Ordinary 32 -
Widescreen
November 10th - Everyone is known and loved by God & Put yourself in the picture
Ordinary 33 -
Widescreen
November 17th - Jesus: The Real Thing & God's judgement
Sunday before Advent -
Widescreen
November 24th - God: the greatest king & Feeding 5000
Year C (Quarter 1)
Advent Sunday -
Widescreen
December 1st - Past, Present and Future & The Saviour Jesus
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