IDEAS for Easter 2 (Year A

These are the resources on offer for Easter 2 (Year A)

The PowerPoint Slides on this page are in Widescreen format - the standard size slides are here

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Acts 2:14a,22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31

We have chosen the theme: Touching Jesus

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Daniel 6:(1-5),6-23
Psalm 30:1-5
Mark 15:46-16:8

We have chosen the theme: Daniel in the lion's den

You can buy access to all these resources for as little as £3

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Arise and sing" by Brenton Brown, Jason Ingram and Marty Sampson - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing. The backing track is copyright and distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	We offer a video for reflection using "Open our eyes, Lord" by Bob Cull - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	"Life so full I give to you" from Just Worship - Celtic Prayers - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The video is copyright Richard Armiger and used with consent. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Prayers:

A call to worship	A prayer of approach	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

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

	Holy Spirit, Breath of heaven, STF 381, SOF 1848, TS 1862 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Geraldine Latty, © 2004 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Jesus, stand among us, HP 530 , MP 380, RAS 388, SOF 304 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Pennefather. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	See, Jesus, Thy disciples see, HP 763 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Open our eyes, Lord, SOF 443, MP 545, TS 1468, KS 278 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: Robert Cull, © 1976 CCCM Music, Marantha 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.
	Christ is risen! Hallelujah!, MP 74 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Monsell . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

Talk

	For children there is the story of Jenny who doesn't believe that her dad will be back for her birthday - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age talk that explores the story of Jenny (above) and the explores why Thomas doubted and why we shouldn't - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Gentle Hands, BECD Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Joy Howell, © 2002 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.
	Just as the father sent You, Lord, KS 223 The words are copyright: Alan J Price, © 1992 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
	Easter jubilation fills the streets and town, STF 299, KS 45 And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Helen and Mark Johnson, © 1995 Out of the Ark Ltd and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Praise Him, praise Him, HP 506, JP 202 Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are anonymous. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Word

Readings:

	Acts 2:14a,22-32 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Acts 2:14a,22-32 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	Psalm 16 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 20:19-31 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 20:19-31 is covered really well by the The Miraclemaker - Sample
	John 20:19-31 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Preserve me, O God, for in you have I taken refuge (Psalm 16), STF 802 The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Acts 2:14a,22-32	Psalm 16	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Tony Buglass BA MTh - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
1 Peter 1:3-9	John 20:19-31

Talk:

There is a sermon that examines the evidence for the resurrection and then examines what we mean by a spirtual event. - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Thomas doubts, Thomas and Jesus and Thomas states his case - Three sketches covering the story of Doubting Thomas - Download

By Ann Bossingham - Pull the other one - Thomas appears on a TV Game Show - Download

Second service readings

	Psalm 30 is offered as a Sons of Korah video with words - Download - Sample
	Psalm 30 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Mark 16:1-8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	I will exalt You, O Lord, because You have raised me up (Psalm 30:1-5) - STF 808 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.

Daniel 6:(1-5),6-23	Psalm 30:1-5	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham MA BEd - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Mark 15:46-16:8

Talk:

There is a sermon that looks at the story of Daniel in the lion's den. - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son, HP 212, STF 313, RAS 247, CP 160, MP 689, TS 510, SOF 551 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Edmund Budry, tr Richard Hoyle. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus, Lord, Redeemer, HP 199, RAS 240 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Patrick Kirkland. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	In the graveyard Christ appeared, 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: © Rev K C Fabricius and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Good Joseph had a garden, HP 195, CP 146 Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Alda Milner-Barry. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

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 Confession from At the Breaking of the Bread for Easter Season 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
	The Post-communion prayer from All Included for April 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. Now available as a download

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

	There is a king, a risen king, SOF 2559 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: Jason Ingram, Marty Sampson & Brenton Brown, © 2010 Thankyou Music & Sony ATV, Timber Publishing, West Main Music, Adm by Sony ATV and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	This joyful Eastertide, what need is there, HP 213, STF 314, JP 256 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, © 1969 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.
	Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, SOF 1850, TS 1866 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, © 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.
	You led me to the cross, SOF 1666, TS 1669 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Matt Redman, © 1999 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

Pay as you go option

You can buy access to all the resources on this page by simply clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £3, but you can view all the video samples without a password

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the Family Friendly Church web site" to get the Username and Password. We will also send them to you in a confirmation email.

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Quarterly option

You can buy access to all the resources in the second quarter of Year A of the lectionary (Sunday before Lent to Trinity Sunday) by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £18.

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the IDEAS web site" to get the Username and Password for this week's material. We will send you the Username and Password for the whole quarter by email as soon as we can.

Annual option

You can buy access to all the resources for the whole of Year A of the lectionary by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £60.

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the IDEAS web site" to get the Username and Password for this week's material. We will send you the Username and Password for the whole year by email as soon as we can.

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