IDEAS for Easter 3 (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Easter 3 (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19

We have chosen the theme: Putting things right

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 38:9-20
Psalm 86
John 11:(17-26), 27-44

We have chosen the theme: Hope in death

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering "Bigger than the air I breathe" by Tim Hughes, Rob Hill & John Mann-Smith, © 2004 Thankyou Music. There is also a version with words for use to lead singing - 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 or to help the hard of hearing
	As an opening video we are offering "Psalm 30" by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. There is also a version with words for use as a reading.
	We are also offering "I want to serve the purpose of God" by Mark Altrogge - Download - Sample. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This video is used by the prayers for others (if Vocation Sunday)

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

	I lift my hands, I raise my voice, SOF 222, MP 280 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Eddie Espinosa, © 1982 Mercy, Vineyard Publishing (UK/Eire) and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	You are my passion, SOF 1127, TS 596 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Noel & Tricia Richards, © 1995 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Bigger than the air I breathe, SOF 1727, TS 1151 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: Tim Hughes, Rob Hill & John Mann-Smith, © 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.
	Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, HP 592, STF 568, CP 278, SOF 153, MP 207, TS 616 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 Chatterdon Dix. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus - the name high over all, HP 264, SOF 307, STF 357, MP 385, TS 298 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.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children there is the story of Peter and his friends going fishing and getting a lovely surprise - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that explores the appearance of the Jesus at the lakeside and the reinstatement of Peter - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Fisherman Peter on the sea, KS 460 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Copyright Control. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Special agents, we’re special agents, KS 308 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Alan Price, © 1994 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.
	God never gives up, KS 83 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Alan Price, © 1998 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.
	You’re the Greatest 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 © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) is available on the Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
	John 21:1-19 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 21:1-19 is available on the Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Psalm 30 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 30 is also covered by the Sons of Korah - Download - Sample This video has the words displayed
	I will exalt You, O Lord, because You have raised me up (Psalm 30) - STF 808 The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)	Psalm 30	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d John Staton BA - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Revelation 5:11-14	John 21:1-19

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that explores the appearance of the Jesus at the lakeside and the reinstatement of Peter - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Abigail is in for a big surprise - Abigail is ready to pack because Scary Saul is on his way, her husband, Ananias, has other plans.- Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood there are 2 sketches to cover the gospel reading - Jesus Appears to Seven Fisherman Breakfast on the Beach and Jesus Reinstates Peter - Download

Second service:

	John 11:32-44 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	John 11:17-44 is available on The Miraclemaker - Sample
	John 11:17-44 is available on the Visual Bible - John - Sample
	Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me (Psalm 86), 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 38:9-20	Psalm 86	This week's readings are from the NIV Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
John 11:(17-26), 27-44

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the hope given to us through the raising of Lazerus - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	We sing the glorious conquest, CP 237 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 Ellerton. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus calls us; O'er the tumult, HP 141, MP 359, STF 250, RAS 355, CP 233 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Cecil Frances Alexander. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The head that once was crowned with thorns, HP 209, STF 312, RAS 257, CP 172, TS 979, SOF 531, MP 647 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Thomas Kelly. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old, HP 397, CP 347 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Edward Plumptre. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others	A prayer for Vocations Sunday	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for Vocations Sunday make use of a video of "I want to service the purpose of God" (Above) Ensure that you download both the PowerPoint and video files and always keep them in the same folder. When copying ensure that you copy them both.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The prayer of thanksgiving from At the Breaking of the bread for Easter 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
	The prayer of thanksgiving from All Included for Easter. All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Trinity 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

	My God, I love Thee, not because, HP 171, CP 524 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Francis Xavier, Edward Caswall. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Lord, I come expectant in Your presence, TS 1414 The words are copyright: Paul Critchley, © 2001 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.
	Come, build the church – not heaps of stones, STF 679 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: Brian Wren, © 1986 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.
	Eat this bread and never hunger, STF 582 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Daniel Charles Damon, © 1993 Hope Publishing Company and used with permission . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Notes

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