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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

We have chosen the theme: Giving and receiving

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 60:1-9
Psalms 98, 100
John 2:1-11


We have chosen the theme: The best wine

Arrow Worship

Introduction

Seekers and  Dreamers
We offer a video for reflection of "Seekers and  Dreamers"  written  and sung by Graham Kendrick  - DownloadSample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
What child is this? We offer a video for reflection of "What child is this?" by William Dix  - DownloadSample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
"The trumpet sounds, the angels sing" by Graham Kendrick
As an opening video we are offering "The trumpet sounds, the angels sing" by Graham Kendrick - 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 with words to use to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing.

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

The prayers of praise invite people to come to front and quietly make their offering. A slide is provided for this and also this uses the music track below. The slides then move to a prayer of dedication.

The Three Kings - Arr.Ivor Atkins (1869-1953) and sung by the choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Download

Please note the music track should be always kept in the same folder as the PowerPoint slides.

A prayer of praise
A prayer of praise

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

Angels, from the realms of glory
Angels, from the realms of glory, HP 92, STF 190, RAS 163, CP 44, TS 631, KS 406, SOF 23, MP 35, JP 10

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by  James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
You are the mighty King
You are the mighty King, SOF 628, MP 791

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, ©1992, Mercy/Vineyard Publishing, Adm by 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.
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, SOF 409, MP 490

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Anonymous, © Copyright Control, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
 Come now with awe
Come now with awe, MP 98

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Timothy Dudley-Smith, adm Oxford University Press and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
The trumpets sound, the angels sing
The trumpets sound, the angels sing, STF 35, SOF 550, TS 506, MP 667

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: Graham Kendrick © 1989  Make Way Music. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
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Talk

The story of the little spider
There is the story of the 4th wise man - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

All age talk
There is an all age talk that looks at the three gifts given by the wise men and then looks at the gifts Jesus has given to us - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 A special star
A special star, STF 223

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Lynda Masson, © 1995 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.
We three kings of Orient are
We three kings of Orient are, CP 91, MP 740, JP 271

Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by John Hopkins. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
There's a star that shines so bright
There's a star that shines so bright, KS 731

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: James Wright, © 2002 Kevin Mayhew and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
He changed water into wine
He changed water into wine, JP 542, KS 499

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: Steve & Kay Morgan-Gurr, © 1999  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.

Arrow Word

Readings:

Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12 is available on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12 is also covered by the Street Bible from Just Worship  - Download - Sample
Isaiah 60:1-6
Isaiah 60:1-6 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Give the king your judgements, O God (Psalm 72.1-7,10-14)
Give the king your judgements, O God (Psalm 72.1-7,10-14), Word

The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Isaiah 60:1-6
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev'd John Staton  - Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  
Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

Talk:

A Talk
There is a sermon that uses "The Magician's Nephew" to examine how different characters in the nativity narrative in Matthew weild power -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - I hate camels - The servants of the 3 wise men are chatting while their bosses ask King Herod about the child  - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The three wise men - Who forgot the map, then? - Download

Second Service:

Make a joyful noise to the Lord (Psalm 100)
Make a joyful noise to the Lord (Psalm 100) , STF 822

The words are copyright: from the NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Psalm 98 as a Lectionary Video
Psalm 98 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
O sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 98)
O sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 98) - STF 820

The words are copyright: NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.

Talk:

A Talk
There is a sermon that looks at the sign of Jesus turning water into wine -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Isaiah 60:1-9
Isaiah 60:1-9
Psalm 98
Psalm 98
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.  
Psalm 100
Psalm 100
John 2:1-11
John 2:1-11

Songs:

The first Nowell the angel did say
The first Nowell the angel did say, HP 119, SOF 529, MP 644, JP 238TS 974, KS 718

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.
Riding out across the desert
Riding out across the desert, STF 230

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Peter Ratcliffe, Adm The Jubilate Group and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
The angels knew from long ago
The angels knew from long ago Words, Link to sheet music

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Nick & Becky Drake and Dan Weeks, © 2011 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Sing to the Lord a joyful song
Sing to the Lord a joyful song, HP 17, RAS 77, CP 570, MP 929

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.


Arrow Response

Prayers:


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

The offering prayer this week is included with the Prayers of Praise.
A prayer for others
A prayer for others

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
The closing blessing 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. Now available as a donwload
All Included
The closing blessing 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. Now available as a download

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

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, HP 123, RAS 183, CP 84, MP 65, STF 227

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .  The words are by Reginald Heber. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
As with gladness men of old
As with gladness men of old, HP 121, STF 224, CP 83, RAS 184, SOF 31, MP 39, JP 9, TS 639

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 Chatterton Dix. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Wise men seeking Jesus
Wise men seeking Jesus, HP 128, RAS 185

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by James East . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
At Cana’s wedding long ago
At Cana’s wedding long ago, CP 341

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Timothy Dudley-Smith, adm Oxford University Press 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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