IDEAS for Lent 1 (Year A

These are the resources on offer for Lent 1 (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:

Genesis 2:15-17,3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11

We have chosen the theme: Ever been tempted

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 16-25
Psalm 50:1-15
Luke 15:1-10

We have chosen the theme: The lost sheep

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

Worship

Introduction

	We offer a video for reflection of "Here is love" by William Rees - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This is used in the intercessions and there is also a version with words to lead singing.
	We also offer a video for reflection of "Creation sings the Father's song" by Kristyn & Keith Getty & Stuart Townend - 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 also a version of this video with words to lead singing
	There is also "Psalm 32" by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to use as a reading. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	There is also a Lent Liturgy available as a PDF - Download - and supporting PowerPoint - Download

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

	He that is in us, SOF 171, MP 219, TS 167 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1986 Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
	There is power in the name of Jesus, SOF 545, MP 944, TS 495, KS 326 Available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Noel Richards © 1989 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Here is love vast as the ocean, SOF 168, MP 987, TS 164 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 William Rees, tr William Edwards. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme .
	Creation sings the Father's song, SOF 2255 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: Kristyn & Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, © 2008 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The Lord’s my shepherd, STF 481, SOF 1030, MP 1008, TS 988 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: Stuart Townend, © 1996 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Material suitable for children

Talk

	For childrem there are a series of "I wonder" questions about the temptations of Jesus - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age talk that explores each of the temptations of Jesus - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	All you have to do is ask the Lord, JP 307 And as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Ralph Chambers and Paul Field , © 1991 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.
	Some things make you angry, KS 304 And as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Paul Field , © 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.
	I met Jesus at the crossroads, JP 102 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are Anonymous, © Copyright Control. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Wrong way, Words, Sheet Music 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 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.

Word

Readings:

	Matthew 4:1-11 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 4:1-11 is on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Psalm 32 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 32:1-7 is available as a Sons of Korah video with words and music - Download - Sample
	The fall (Genesis 2 & 3) is covered by Rob Lacey reading from the Street Bible on Just Worship 2 - Christmas and Easter - Download - Sample
	Happy the one whose transgression is forgiven (Psalm 32), Words The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Genesis 2:15-17,3:1-7	Psalm 32	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Jessica Dalton-Cheetham BA MPhil - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Romans 5:12-19	Matthew 4:1-11

Talk:

There is a sermon that explores each of the temptations of Jesus and relates them to life today. - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness - Jesus vs the devil - Download

By Ann Bossingham - Robert and the new car - Robert is too excited about his new car to focus on the Bible Study - Download

Second Service:

	Luke 15:1-10 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 15:1-10 is available on Puppets 'n' Parables - Sample
	Luke 15:1-10 is available on The Parables - Sample
	The Lord, the most mighty God, has spoken (Psalm 50.1-15), Words The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 16-25	Psalm 50:1-15	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev'd Ann Bossingham, MA, BD - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Luke 15:1-10

Talk:

There is a sermon that explores the love of God as shown in the losing and finding parables. - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	With joy we meditate the grace, HP 235, RAS 206, CP 624, MP 774 Available as a video with words and backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Isaac Watts. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Forty days and forty nights, HP 130, STF 236, MP 160, CP 95 Available as a video with words and backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by George Hunt Smyttan & Francis Pott, (STF © The Jubilate Group). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Seek ye first the kingdom of God, HP 138, STF 254, RAS 512, SOF 493, MP 590, JP 215, TS 447 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Karen Lafferty, © 1972 CCCM Music, Maranatha! 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.
	Jesus, Thy wandering sheep behold, HP 772 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.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers for others make use of a video to "Here is love" by William Rees which is available above. Do ensure that you download both the PowerPoint and video files and always hold them in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The Commandments from At the Breaking of the bread for Lent and Passiontide 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 sharing of the peace from All Included for February 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

	Lord, who throughout these forty days, HP 131 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Claudia F. Hernaman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	How can I be free from sin?, SOF 779, MP 846, TS 183 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1991 Make Way Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	What shall I do my God to love, HP 46, CP 615, STF 436 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.
	I will sing the wondrous story, HP 223, STF 323, SOF 278, MP 315, JP 127, TS 821 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by France H. Rowley, © HaperCollins Religious, 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.

Notes

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