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These are the resources on offer for December 18th (Advent 3)
The related readings for this Sunday are:
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
The theme for this week: The nativity story
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Introduction
Introductory notes on the passages by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes, Canon Theologian of Truro Cathedral - Download
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Worship
Introduction
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As
an opening video we are offering "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung by Annie Lennox. Download - Sample.
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme.
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An Advent Liturgy compiled by Rev'd Billy Slatter - Booklet - PowerPoint
The liturgy uses "Like a Candle Flame" each week
Like a candle flame, STF 176, SOF 891, MP 420, TS 322, Sheet Music
Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. 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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Prayers:
Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
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Light of
the world, STF 175, SOF 1419, MP 1086, TS 1406
Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Tim
Hughes, © 2002 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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Available as PowerPoint words:
Your love is amazing, STF 98, TS 1096, KS 803, SOF 1676, MP 1143
The words are copyright: Brenton Brown, © 2000 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) 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 an instant Nativity Play offered for this week - Download
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Songs
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Available as PowerPoint words:
A band of angels, CHSA 167
Also available as a lively 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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Available as PowerPoint words:
A special star, STF 223
The words are copyright: Lynda Masson, © 1995 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Little Donkey, CHSA 149, AYOC 68
Available as an animated video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Eric Boswell. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Away in a manger, HP 94, STF 191, SOF 36, MP 47, JP 12, RAS 146, CP 45, TS 36, KS 15
The words are by J. T. McFarland. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
It was on a starry night, STF 206,SOF 1365, JP 396, KS 571, CHSA
146, AYOC 66
Available as an animated video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Joy Webb © Salvationist Pubishing &
Supplies, Adm Song Solutions CopyCare. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
Let me tell you about a baby, Mark and Helen Johnson, © 1994 Out of the Ark Music, STF 209, KS 225
See him lying on a bed of straw, Michael Perry, © Mrs B. Perry,
Adm Jubilate Hymns, HP 118, STF 216, RAS 151, CP 68, SOF 491, MP 589,
JP 214, KS 291
Riding out across the desert, © Peter Ratcliffe, Adm Jubilate Hymns, STF 230
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Word
Readings:
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
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Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
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This
week's readings are
from the NIV.
All the background images are from in and around Nazareth. The background image for the Luke reading is by Barbara McIntevey.
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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Talk:
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There
is an instant Nativity Play offered for this week - Download
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Songs: The following hymns could be used in this part of the service
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Tell out my soul, HP 86, STF 186, RAS 740, CP 362, SOF 520, MP 631, TS 471, JP 229
The words are copyright: Timothy Dudley Smith, © 1961 Oxford University Press. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
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Available as PowerPoint words:
The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, HP 87, STF 187, RAS 139, CP 242
The words are by Sabine Baring-Gould. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
Born in the night, HP 95, STF 193, RAS 188, SOF 1194, MP 62, JP 313
The words are copyright: Geoffrey Ainger, © 1964 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
O little town of Bethlehem, HP 113, STF 213, TS 393, RAS
145, CP 63, SOF 420, KS 672, MP 503, JP 182, CHSA 153
The words are by Phillips Brooks. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, HP 120, STF
221, RAS 155, TS 1059, KS 782, CP 76, SOF 602, MP 764, JP 285
The words are by Nahum Tate. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
We three kings of orient are, MP 740, JP 271, CP 91, CHSA 163, AYOC 76
Available as an animated video with a backing track - Download - Sample
The backing track is
distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are by John Henry Hopkins. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
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Available as PowerPoint words:
As with gladness men of old, HP 121, STF 224, CP 83,
RAS 184, SOF 31, MP 39, JP 9, TS 639
The words are by William Chatterton Dix. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme. |
I had a dream that I was standing on a hillside, Andy Piercy & C.S. de Whalley, © IQ Music Ltd, STF 203
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Response
Prayers:
Other Resources:
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God is here from All Included for Christmas
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.
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Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:
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Available as PowerPoint words:
O come, all ye faithful, HP 110, STF 212, RAS
160, CP 62, SOF 408, CHSA 152, MP 491, JP 176, TS 380, KS 665
The words are by John Francis Wade and others. Please do not pass
it on outside
the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. |
Good news, good news to you we bring, Graham Kendrick, © 1988 Make Way Music, STF 201, SOF 739
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The IDEAS Collection
You can see more at IDEAS Collection.
Song
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Great is Thy faithfulness
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Thomas O Chisholm, © 1923, 1951, Hope Publishing Company (CCLI)
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HP 66, STF 51, RAS 96, CP 453, SOF 147, MP 200, TS 138, JP 64
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Emmanuel, Emmanuel
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Bob McGee, © 1976 C A Music, adm Song Solutions Copycare (CCLI)
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STF 198, SOF 83, MP 121
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Glory be to God on high
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Charles Wesley
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HP 101, STF 199, CP 361
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God is born among us: earth receives the Christ child
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Andrew Pratt, © 2003 Stainer & Bell Ltd (CCLI)
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STF 200
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In the bleak midwinter
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Christina Georgina Rossetti
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HP 107, SOF
243, MP 337, STF 204, RAS 162, CP 55, TS 789, KS 556, CHSA 146
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Nominate hymns and songs for here
We want you to help us compile a
great collection and so invite you to nominate hymns and songs. Each
week we will (subject to getting copyright consent) publish the 5 most
nominated hymns and songs.
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From previous months
Long term members may like to use appropriate material
from previous months. The passwords for these will remain valid
indefinitely. Newer members are able to purchase access to individual
months for £5 and also blocks of 6 months resources for £15
This week we have included resources from previous months in the main resources.
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Notes
Hymnbooks covered:
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
Although we provide links to other web sites we do not condone the unauthorised use of Copyright material.
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Current Resources
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November 10th - The war diary of Private John Smith
Ordinary 32 -
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November 10th - Everyone is known and loved by God & Put yourself in the picture
Ordinary 33 -
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November 17th - Jesus: The Real Thing & God's judgement
Sunday before Advent -
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November 24th - God: the greatest king & Feeding 5000
Year C (Quarter 1)
Advent Sunday -
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December 1st - Past, Present and Future & The Saviour Jesus
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