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The PowerPoint slides on this page are standard size - You can find the widescreen slides here

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5,13-17
John 3:1-17

We have chosen the theme:  Called to love

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 135:1-14,(15-21)
Luke 14:27-33

We have chosen the theme:  Counting the cost

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


Arrow Worship

Introduction

Now and for evermore
We are offering "Now and for evermore" (based on Psalm 121) by Paul Field - Download  - Sample

The backing track is copyright and distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

There is a also a version of this video with words to lead singing
There’s a dance (Dance of our God)
As an opening video we are offering  “There’s a dance (Dance of our God)” by Geraldine Latty & Mike Busby -  DownloadSample

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 to lead singing.
Psalm 121
There is also “Psalm 121” by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample

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

This is also available in a version with words to use as a reading.
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

How lovely on the mountains
How lovely on the mountains, SOF 192, MP 249, TS 189, JP 84

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Leonard W. Smith © 1974, 1978 New Jerusalem Music, Adm. Kingswaysongs.com and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
The God of Abraham praise
The God of Abraham praise, HP 452, STF 91RAS 121, CP 586 SOF 530, MP 645, TS 975

Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Daniel Ben Judah & Thomas Olivers. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
God forgave my sin in Jesus' Name
God forgave my sin in Jesus' Name, STF 424, SOF 129, MP 181, TS 123, JP 54

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

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Carol Owens. ©1972 Bud John Songs, Inc/ EMI Christian Music 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.
 The light of the world
The light of the world, SOF 2546

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

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Stuart Townend & J K Jamieson, © 2009 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
This means I love You This means I love You, SOF 1564

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.
Arrow Material suitable for children

Talk

Children's talk
For children there is the story of Abraham - Download

There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download

All age talk
There is an all age talk that explores Jesus' talk with Nicodemus and the concept of being "born again" - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Now and for evermore
Now and for evermore

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

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Paul Field, © 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.
Give me your love, Lord
Give me your love, Lord - 34 songs

And as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: John Hardwick © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
The little green alien song
The little green alien song, 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 copyright: Dave Godfrey, © 2000 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.
Jesus wants me
Jesus wants me, KS 216

The words are copyright: Alan J. Price, © 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:

Psalm 121
Psalm 121 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
John 3:1-17
John 3:1-17 is on the Visual Bible - John - Sample

Psalm 121
Psalm 121 is available as a Sons of Korah video with words and music - Download - Sample
I lift up my eyes to the hills (Psalm 121)
I lift up my eyes to the hills (Psalm 121), 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 12:1-4a
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Psalm 121
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.  
John 3:1-17
John 3:1-17

Talk:


A Talk
There is a sermon that explores Jesus discussion with Nicodemus -  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 - Nicodemus - Jesus' discussion with Nicodemus  - Download


By Ann Bossingham - Right on Rizen - The Apostle Paul appears on a radio show phone in again - Download

Second Service

Psalm 135 Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord (Psalm 135), Words

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

Numbers 21:4-9
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 135:1-14,(15-21)
Psalm 135:1-14,(15-21)
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 14:27-33
Luke 14:27-33

Talk

A Talk
There is a sermon that the cost of beiing a disciple of Jesus -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

Hills of the north, rejoice
Hills of the north, rejoice, HP 237, STF 172, CP 29

Also 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 Charles Oakley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Come let us sing of a wonderful love
Come let us sing of a wonderful love, HP 691, STF 443, SOF 72, MP 94, TS 660

Also 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 Robert Warmsley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
There’s a dance (Dance of our God)
There’s a dance (Dance of our God), SOF 2058, TS 2090

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:  Geraldine Latty & Mike Busby, © 2005 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Take up Thy cross, the Saviour said, Take up thy cross, the Saviour said, CP 582, MP 935

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 William Everest. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme


Arrow Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others
A prayer for others
A prayer for others with song
The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file -  Download

The prayers for others with song make use of "Hear our cry for the nations". The words are copyright: Kate Simmonds and Mark Edwards © 2004 Thankyou  Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.


An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
The Offertory 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 Offertory from All Included for March

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

Jesus, hope of the nations
Jesus, hope of the nations, SOF 1385, MP 1079, TS 1363

Also available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Brian Doerkson  © 2001 Integrity Music, Adm. by Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Hear our cry for the nations
Hear our cry for the nations, SOF 1796

Also available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Kate Simmonds and Mark Edwards © 2004 Thankyou  Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Christ for the world, we sing
Christ for the world, we sing, HP 789, CP 394, RAS 599

Also available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Samuel Wolcott. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
I will choose to praise You
I will choose to praise You, SOF 2388

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

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Cathy Burton and David Gate, © 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.


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