IDEAS for December 25th, 2011

IDEAS for December 25th, 2011

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These are the resources on offer for December 25th (Christmas Day)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
John 1:1-14

The theme for this week: Pass the Parcel

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Introduction

Introductory notes on the passages by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes, Canon Theologian of Truro Cathedral - Download

Worship

Introduction

As an opening video we are offering "Thorns in the Straw" by Graham Kendrick. Download - Sample.

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-004221. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

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.

Prayers:

A prayer of praise and thanksgiving

A prayer of confession

The backgrounds are from the church in the Shepherd's Fields, Bethlehem

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:

	Wake up, wake up, Its Christmas morning, TS 85 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1994 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.
	Meekness and majesty, STF 362, SOF 390, MP 465, TS 353, KS 656, Sheet Music Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1986 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.
	Joy to the world! The Lord is come, HP 77, STF 330, CP 57, RAS 135, SOF 314, MP 393, TS 305 Words by Isaac Watts. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Material suitable for children

Talk

There is a service based on Pass the Parcel - Download

Songs

Crackers and turkeys and pudding and cream, JP 327, KS 35

Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are copyright: Ian White, © 1987 Little Misty Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

It’s the time to start the festive music, James Wright, © 2002 Kevin Mayhew Ltd., KS 569
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

There is also a good choice of children's songs in the material for December 18th

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 98 is on Lectionary Video C6 - Sample
	John 1:1-14 is on Lectionary Video A1 - Sample
	John 1:1-14 is covered by an animation on Just Worship 1 and Just Worship 2 - Christmas and Easter - Sample

Isaiah 52:7-10	Psalm 98	This week's readings are from the NIV. The Hebrews reading is provided as the full text which can be easily cut down to verses 1 to 4 if preferred. Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)	John 1:1-14

Talk:

There is a service based on Pass the Parcel - Download

Songs: The following hymns could be used in this part of the service

	Christians, awake, salute the happy morn, HP 96, STF 195, RAS 158, CP 48, SOF 59, MP 80, TS 653 The words are by J. Byrom. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	It came upon a midnight clear, HP 108, STF 205, RAS 144, CP 56, SOF 251, MP 345, JP 116, TS 798, KS 562 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are by Edmund Hamilton Sears. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	In the bleak midwinter, HP 107, SOF 243, MP 337, STF 204, RAS 162, CP 55, TS 789, KS 556, CHSA 146 The words are by Christina G. Rossetti. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Let earth and heaven combine, HP 109, STF 208, RAS 190, TS 1394 The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
.	Love came down at Christmas, HP 105, STF 210, RAS 614, CP 59, SOF 376, MP 451 Available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0002865. The words are by Christina Georgina Rossetti. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Jesus is the heart of Christmas, © Marguerite Kendrick, STF 207

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

The Song of Incarnation from At the Breaking of the bread for Christmas and Epiphany

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

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service:

	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.
	When a young unmarried couple, STF 220 The words are copyright: © Peter Relf and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

The IDEAS Collection

You can see more at IDEAS Collection.

Song	Author	Books and links
Once in Royal David’s city	Cecil Frances Alexander	HP 114, CP 66, STF 214, RAS 167, SOF 438, MP 539, JP 185, TS 404, KS 676
Unto us a boy is born	Percy Deamer	HP 127, CP 73, SOF 1574, MP 714, JP 263, STF 218, RAS 169
We see the eyes of Mary shine	Andrew Pratt, © Stainer & Bell Ltd	STF 219
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.	Brenton Brown & Ken Riley, © 2005 Thankyou Music	SOF 2034, TS 2054
Bethlehem, of noblest cities	Aurelius Clemens Prudentis, tr Edward Caswall	HP 122, STF 225

Nominate hymns and songs for here

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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.

Notes

To access these materials you do need to subscribe to IDEAS.

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.

Current Resources

Year B (Quarter 4)

Tea Time Church - Widescreen
November (Year 3) - The Garden of Gethsemane

Sunday before Advent - Widescreen
November 24th - God: the greatest king & Feeding 5000

Year C (Quarter 1)

Tea Time Church - Widescreen
December (Year 3) - Christingles

Advent Sunday - Widescreen
December 1st - Past, Present and Future & The Saviour Jesus

Advent 2 - Widescreen
December 8th - The message of the Prophets & Prepare the way of the Lord