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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:8-20
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21


We have chosen the theme:  Sharing Jesus

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Zechariah 8:1-13
Psalm 36:5-10, Psalm 87
Revelation 21:22-22:5
John 21:1-14

We have chosen the theme:  Breakfast and then what?

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


Arrow Worship

Introduction

Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice As an opening video we are offering "Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice"  by Matt Redman and played The King's chamber orchestra - 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 of this video with words that can be used to lead singing
Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down
There is also "Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down" by Russell Fragar  - 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 of this video with words that can be used to lead singing
Bigger than the air I breathe As an opening video we are offering "Bigger than the air I breathe" by Tim Hughes, Rob Hill & John Mann-Smith. There is also a version with words for use to lead singing  -  DownloadSample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Prayers:


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



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

Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice, STF 274, SOF 865, MP 995, TS 274, KS 192

Also 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:  Matt Redman, © 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
For the world that He has made For the world that He has made, SOF 1769

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: Noel Richards & Tim Sherrington, © 2007 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Your name, stronger than I know Your name, stronger than I know, SOF 2193

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: Andy Bromley, © 1988 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
 Immortal, invisible, God only wise Immortal, invisible, God only wise, HP 9, STF 55, SOF 234, MP 327, TS 220, RAS 67, CP 474

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Walter Chalmers Smith. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate, SOF 57, TS 67, KS 25

Available as a  video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Gary Oliver, © 1988 Integrity Music, Adm Kingswaysongs  and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Arrow Material suitable for children

Talk

Children's talk
For children there is the story of Olivia who didn't enjoy learning about all the different gods - Download

There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk with backgrounds of the actual locations - Download

All age talk
There is an interactive talk that explores how Paul shared the good news of Jesus.  - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Fill me with Your Spirit, Lord (Worship Song) Fill me with Your Spirit, Lord (Worship Song), Words - Sheet Music

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. Dave Godfrey, © 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.
One more step along the world I go One more step along the world I go,  HP 746, RAS 549, STF 476, CP 548,  SOF 1483, JP 188, KS 273

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Sydney Carter, © 1971 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Isn't it good to be together Isn't it good to be together, KS 173

The words are copyright. Alan Price, © 1992 Song Solutions Daybreak, adm  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.s
Peter and James and John in a sailboat
Peter and James and John in a sailboat, JP 197

Available as an animated 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 and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Arrow Word

Readings:

Acts 7:55-60 Acts 17:22-31 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample

John 14:15-21 John 14:15-21 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
John 14:1-14 John 14:15-21 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample
Make a joyful noise to God (Psalm 66) Make a joyful noise to God (Psalm 66), STF 812

The words are copyright: © Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Acts 17:22-31
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 31:1-5,15-16
Psalm 66:8-20
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev'd Mandy Briggs BA 
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Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
John 14:15-21

Talk:


A Talk
There is a talk that explores what the readings tell us of talking to others about Jesus. -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Jesus Appears to Seven Fisherman Breakfast on the Beach - A dramatic retelling of the reading from the second service  - Download


By Ann Bossingham - Too many gods - for the two people who have to clean the statues - Download

Second Service readings:

John 21:1-19 John 21:1-19 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
His foundation is on the holy mountains (Psalm 87) His foundation is on the holy mountains (Psalm 87), Words

The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens (Psalm 36:5-10) Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens (Psalm 36:5-10), Words

The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Zechariah 8:1-13
Zechariah 8:1-13

This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham 
- Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  
Psalm 36:5-10
Psalm 36:5-10
Psalm 87
Psalm 87

Revelation 21:22-22:5
Revelation 21:22-22:5
John 21:1-14
John 21:1-14

Talk:

A Talk
There is a talk that explores Jesus appearing to the disciples at the lakeside. -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

Jesus calls us; O'er the tumult, Jesus calls us; O'er the tumult, HP 141, MP 359, STF 532, RAS 355, CP 233

Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Cecil Alexander. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Meet and right it is to sing
Meet and right it is to sing, HP 501, STF 32

Available as a video with backing track - 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.
Affirm anew the threefold Name
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters, STF 393

Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John Bell & Graham Maule, © 1988 WGRG, Iona Community and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Hark, my soul it is the Lord Hark, my soul it is the Lord, HP 521, STF 426, RAS 348, CP 457, MP 209

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 Cowper. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.


Arrow Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others
A prayer for others

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


An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
The Prayer of Thanksgiving 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
All Included
The Post Communion Prayer from All Included for May

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

Father in heaven, grant to Your children Father in heaven, grant to Your children, HP 3, STF 4, RAS 28

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 Niles, © Christian Conference of Asia (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
O Jesus, I have promised Lord of beauty, Thine the splendour, CP 258

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Cyril Alington, ©  Sir Richard Mynor (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down, STF  384, SOF 1285, TS 745 

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:  © 1997 Russell Fragar, Hillsong Publishing, Adm Song Solutions Copycare. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
He comes to us as one unknown
He comes to us as One unknown, RAS 525

The words are copyright:  Alan Gaunt & Albert Scheitzer, © 1991 Stainer and Bell 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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