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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


Arrow Worship

Introduction

Here is love
We offer a video for reflection of "Here is love" by William Rees - DownloadSample

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.
Creation sings the Father's song
We also offer a video for reflection of  "Creation sings the Father's song" by Kristyn & Keith Getty & Stuart Townend - DownloadSample

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
Psalm 32
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.
Lent Liturgy
There is also a Lent Liturgy available as a PDF - Download - and supporting PowerPoint - Download

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

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

He that is in us
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
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
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
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
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.
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Talk

Children's 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

All age talk
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
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
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
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 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.

Arrow Word

Readings:

Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 4:1-11 is  offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 4:1-11 is on the Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample

Psalm 32
Psalm 32 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Psalm 32:1-7
Psalm 32:1-7 is available as a Sons of Korah video with words and music - Download - Sample
The fall (Genesis 2 & 3)
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) 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
Genesis 2:15-17,3:1-7
Psalm 32
Psalm 32
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Jessica Dalton-Cheetham BA MPhil
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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.  
Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 4:1-11

Talk:


A 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:

Sketching out te Gospel
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:

Lectionary Video
Luke 15:1-10 is  offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample

Puppets and Parables
Luke 15:1-10 is available on Puppets 'n' Parables - Sample
The Parables
Luke 15:1-10 is available on The Parables - Sample
The Lord, the most mighty God, has spoken (Psalm 50.1-15)
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
Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 16-25
Psalm 50:1-15
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
Luke 15:1-10

Talk:

A 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
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
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
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 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.


Arrow Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others
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
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
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
All Included
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
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?
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
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 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.


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