IDEAS for January 6th, 2013

IDEAS for January 6th, 2013

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These are the resources on offer for January 6th (Epiphany)

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
(All links are to Bible Gateway)

The theme for this week: Three kinds of power

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Reflection

Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes, Canon Theologian of Truro Cathedral - Download

Worship

Introduction

As an opening video we are offering "O come and join the dance" by Graham Kendrick - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

This is also an alternative version of this song with words for congregational singing

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

	O come and join the dance, MP 489, TS 381, KS 666 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © Make Way Music Ltd. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Arise and shine, your light has come, TS 1727 The words are copyright: Robin Mark, © 2007 Integrity’s Hosanna 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.
	What child is this, who, laid to rest, RAS 170, CP 74, SOF 1595, MP 749 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. The words are by William Chatterton Dix. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Material suitable for children

Talk

There is an all age talk uses the Narnia Stories and the visit of the Magi to explore the different ways power can be used - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs

	Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah, KS 492 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. The words are copyright: James Wright, © 2002 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.
	Follow the star Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. The words are copyright: Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans

Word

Readings:

	Isaiah 60:1-6 is available on Lectionary Video A1 - Sample
	Matthew 2:1-12 is covered by The Visual Bible, Matthew - Sample When purchasing in Europe make sure that it is a Region 2 version..
	Matthew 2:1-12 is also covered by Just Worship 2, Christmas and Easter - Sample Rob Lacey reading the Street Bible

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

Talk:

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

	Lord, when the wise men came from far, RAS 186 The words are by Sidney Godolphin, Percy Dearmer. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	A glory fills the midnight sky, Words 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.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others	Seekers and Dreamers	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayer for others makes use of "Seekers and Dreamers" by Graham Kendrick - Download - Sample Please ensure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and it is best to always keep them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

A prayer of adoration from All Included for January

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.

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

	Who would think that what was needed, STF 222, RAS 178, CP 78 The words are copyright: John Bell & Graham Maule, © 1987, 2002 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.
	Hail to the Lord’s anointed, HP 125, STF 228, SOF 150, MP 204, TS 709, RAS 127, CP 87 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence OLE-005833. The words are by James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

The IDEAS Collection

You can see more at IDEAS Collection.

Song	Author	Books and links
The wise may bring their learning	The book of Praise for Children	JP 253
A special star is in the sky	Laura & Heather Bradley, © Copyright Control	JP 305
From the eastern mountains	Godfrey Thring	CP 86
Where is this stupendous stranger	Christopher Smart	RAS 174, CP 75
The days of Christmas ring and play	© Andrew Pratt	Words (Tunes: LM, Gonfalon Royal)

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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

Songs in red are principally for children

Angels, from the realms of glory, HP 92, STF 190, RAS 163, CP 44, TS 631, KS 406, SOF 23, MP 35 , JP 10 is available in the material for December 11th, 2011

A special star, STF 223 is available in the material for December 18th, 2011

As with gladness men of old, HP 121, STF 224, CP 83, RAS 184, SOF 31, MP 39, JP 9, TS 639 is available in the material for December 18th, 2011

Bethlehem, of noblest cities, HP 122, STF 225 is available in the material for December 25th, 2011

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, HP 123, RAS 183, CP 84, MP 65, STF 227 is available in the material for January 8th, 2012

Earth has many a noble city, CP 85 in the material for December 23rd, 2012

In the bleak midwinter, HP 107, SOF 243, MP 337, STF 204, RAS 162, CP 55, TS 789, KS 556, CHSA 146 is available in the material for December 18th, 2011

Love came down at Christmas, HP 105, STF 210, RAS 614, CP 59, SOF 376, MP 451 is also available as a video with a backing track - Download - Sample in the material for December 25th, 2011

The first Nowell the angel did say, SOF 529, MP 644, JP 238, TS 974, KS 718, HP 119, CHSA 160 is also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample in the material for January 2nd, 2011

We see the eyes of Mary shine, STF 219 is available in the material for December 25th, 2011

We three kings of orient are, MP 740, JP 271, CP 91, CHSA 163, AYOC 76 is also available as an animated video with a backing track - Download - Sample in the material for December 18th, 2011

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

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