IDEAS for Ordinary 15 (Year A)

These are the resources on offer for Ordinary 15 (Year A)

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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

We have chosen the theme: What kind of soil are you?

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

2 Samuel 7:18-29
Psalm 60
Luke 19:41-20:8

We have chosen the theme: The emotions of Jesus

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering a rendering of Psalm 65:1-8 by the Sons of Korah. - Download - Sample There is also a version of this video with the words to use as one of the readings. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We offer a video for reflection using "Down the mountain the river flows" by Andy Park - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	We offer a video for reflection using "The heavens they preach, they preach" by Lex Loizides - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

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

	Our God is great, SOF 972 Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Dave Bilbrough, © 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.
	All creatures of our God and King, HP 329, RAS 39, CP 250, STF 99, SOF 645, MP 7 Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Draper. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Down the mountain the river flows, STF 377, SOF 703, MP 821, TS 83 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: Andy Park, © 1996 Mercy, Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), adm 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.
	Oh Lord, I turn my mind to You, MP 531 The words are copyright: © 1989 Greg Leavers (permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	The heavens they preach, they preach, SOF 1024, TS 981 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: Lex Loizides, © 1997 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 children there is a delightfull story of two brothers giving each other grain - Download There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an interactive talk that explores story and explanation of the sower and then asks about the quality of the soil - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Jesus is the password, KS 202 Also as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: 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.
	It takes an almighty hand, KS 176, JP 395 Also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Ian White, © 1987 Little Misty Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Farmer Phil went out one day Available as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Colin Buchanan, © 2003 Wanaaring Road Music (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans.
	He's got the whole world in His hand, HP 25, STF 536, MP 225, JP 78, KS 508 Also available as an animated video with a backing track - 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 scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report

Word

Readings:

	Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 is on The Visual Bible - Matthew - Sample
	Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 is on The Parables Complete Edition - Sample
	Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 is available as a video from Just Worship 1 with Rob Lacey reading the Street Bible - Download - Sample
	Psalm 65:1-8 by the 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.
	Psalm 65 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion (Psalm 65), Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005,. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Isaiah 55:10-13	Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflections by Rev’d Tony Buglass - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Romans 8:1-11	Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Talk:

There is a talk that explores how well we would manage without the miracle of growth and then looks at the story of the sower asking which seed are we - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - The Gardening Club - One by one the members drift away - Download

By Dave Hopwood from Sketching out the Gospel - The Parable of the Sower and Why use parables? - Jesus tells and explores the parable of the sower with his disciples - Download

Second Service:

	Luke 19:45-46 is on The MiracleMaker - Sample
	O God, you have cast us off and broken us (Psalm 60) - Words The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005 and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

2 Samuel 7:18-29	Psalm 60	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Heather Cooper - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Luke 19:41-20:8

Talk:

There is a talk that explores the emotions of Jesus as expressed in the gospel reading - Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Almighty God, Thy word is cast, HP 466 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 Cawood. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Farmers, sowing in a field - Words Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Richard Morgan (Consent given). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	God by His Word made land and sea - Words Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Richard Morgan (Consent given). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	The God who sings, STF 714 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Douglas Galbraith, © Panel on Worship of the Church of Scotland 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		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	A prayer of intercession from At the Breaking of the Bread for Ordinary 2 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
	A prayer of intercession from All Included for July All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Trinity 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

	You shall go out with joy, SOF 640, MP 796, TS 609, STF 487, RAS 415 Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Stuart Dauermann, Steffi Geiser Rubin, © 1975 Lillenas Publishing Company, 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.
	We plough the fields and scatter, HP 352, CP 275, STF 130, RAS 124, SOF 585, MP 732, JP 267 Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by M. Claudius, tr. J. M. Campbell. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	Hear us, O Lord, from heaven, Thy dwelling place, HP 346 Available as video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Henry Gill. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind, STF 698 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Fred Kaan, © 1997 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.

Notes

Pay as you go option

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You can buy access to all the resources in the third quarter of Year A of the lectionary (Ordinary 11 to Ordinary 22) by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £18.

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Annual option

You can buy access to all the resources for the whole of Year A of the lectionary by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £60.

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