Christmas All Age Service (Year C)

These are the resources for a Christmas All Age Service

The PowerPoint slides on this page are Widescreen format - You can find the Standard slides here

The base readings are:

Isaiah 11:1-9
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-25
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8
Luke 2:9-16
Luke 2:17-20
Matthew 2:1-8
Matthew 2:9-12

The theme for this week: A look at the Photo Album

Many thanks to the ACTS Drama Group of Deepings Methodiist Church who posed for the photographs.

Introduction

Notes for this service - Download

The Service

	The complete PowerPoint files for the All Age Service, there are four choices 1) The songs as words and the readings in full - Download 2) The songs as words and the readings as headings - Download 3) The songs as videos and the readings in full - Download 4) The songs as videos and the readings as headings - Download Remember to download all the videos you wish to use and always keep them in the same folder as the PowerPoint file. Use one of these are your starting point and you can also easily remove any part that you don't need or insert your own material.
The Individual Resouces
	A call to worship based on Psalm 24:7-10 can be also found in the main PowerPoint and Notes files - Download
	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 . 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.
	A prayer of praise - Download
	Isaiah 11:1-9 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download All our scripture is taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
	Photo 1: A beautiful view - Download The picture is taken from the top of Mount Tabor which is very close to Nazareth
	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 . 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.
	Photo 2: Mary looking a little distracted - Download
	Luke 1:26-38 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, HP 87, STF 187, RAS 139, CP 242 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Sabine Baring-Gould. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Photo 3: Joseph looking half sad, half angry and then Joseph sleeping (2 photos) - Download
	Matthew 1:18-25 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	O little town of Bethlehem, HP 113, STF 213, TS 393, RAS 145, CP 63, SOF 420, KS 672, MP 503, JP 182 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .The words are by Phillips Brooks. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Photo 4: The innkeeper looking like promotional literature - Download
	Luke 2:1-7 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	Photo 5: Mary and Joseph pose with baby Jesus - Download
	Away in a manger, HP 94, STF 191, SOF 36, MP 47, JP 12, RAS 146, CP 45, TS 36, KS 15 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by J. T. McFarland. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Photo 6: The shepherds are casually seated around a fire - Download
	Luke 2:8 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	Photo 7: The shepherds hold up their arms to shield them from the light - Download
	Luke 2:9-16 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	It was on a starry night, STF 206,SOF 1365, JP 396, KS 571 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Joy Webb, © Salvationist Pubishing & Supplies, 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.
	Photo 8: The shepherds are gathered together as if taking a selfie, with thumbs up, signs of celebration etc.. - Download
	Luke 2:17-20 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	A band of angels, Words, Sheet Music 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 © John Hardwick. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Photo 9: Herod is with guards, one of them holding up a hand as if to block the camera.- Download
	Photo 10: Herod listening to the wise men - Download
	Matthew 2:1-8 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	We three kings of Orient are, CP 91, MP 740, JP 271 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Hopkins. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Photo 11: Wise men are presenting their gifts - Download
	Matthew 2:9-12 is available as a PowerPoint file of NIV of the text - Download
	See Him lying on a bed of straw, HP 118, STF 216, RAS 151, CP 68, KS 291, SOF 491, MP 589, JP 214 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Michael Perry, © Mrs B Perry, adm The Jubilate Group . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	A prayer for others Available as a PowerPoint file - Download
	Photo 12: The final snapshot is of the innkeeper tidying away the manger.- Download
	Offertory - Download
	O come, all ye faithful, HP 110, STF 212, RAS 160, CP 62, SOF 408, MP 491, JP 176, TS 380, KS 665 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. Frederick Oakeley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	A blessing Available as a PowerPoint file - Download

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