IDEAS for Palm Sunday (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Palm Sunday (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Luke 19:28-40
Psalm 118:1-2,19-29

We have chosen the theme: The battle commences

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 69:1-18
Luke 20:9-19

We have chosen the theme: God the Gardener

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

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “Awake, my soul, rise up from your sleeping” by Owen Hunter, © 2001 Thankyou Music. There is also a version with words for use to lead singing. - 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 version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing
	As an opening video we are offering "Jesus, all for Jesus" by Jennifer Atkinson & Robin Mark, © 1991 Word’s Spirit of Praise Music, Adm Song Solutions Copycare - 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 version of this video with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing and it is also used in the prayers for others
	We also offer "Welcome, King of kings" by Noel Richards - 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 version of this video with words to use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing.
	What is on the Table? This is a set of 6 Lent liturgies written by Rev'd Ann Bossingham based on the items that may have been on the table at the Last Supper. There is a reading, reflection and prayer for each Sunday on the journey. These lead to a Maundy Thursday communion liturgy which will also be available through IDEAS and All Included. Available as a booklet - Download And as a set of PowerPoint Slides - 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

	Welcome King of Kings, SOF 1093, MP 958, TS 548 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: Noel Richards, © 1991 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Make a joyful noise, TS 1428 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, © 2003 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.
	Awake, my soul, rise up from your sleeping, SOF 1183 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: Owen Hunter, © 2001Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Make way, make way, STF 264, RAS 141, SOF 384, MP 457, TS 349, JP 427, KS 249 Available as a video with backing track - 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.
	You are God in heaven, SOF 1641 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Matt & Beth Redman, © 2000 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

Talks

	For children we have the story of Benjamin, the donkey, and his special day - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address where we explore the opposites between Jesus and the powers that be - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Jesus is the King 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: Paul Sheely, © Emu Music Australia Inc. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report. Animations by Malcolm Evans
	We have a king who rides a donkey, RAS 210, JP 264 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, © 1968 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.
	Sing Hosanna, Shout Hurray! John Hardwick's 34 Songs. Also available as an animated video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	May you bear fruit in Jesus’ name - Words - Sheet Music Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Dave Godfrey, © 2005 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:

	Luke 19:28-40 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Luke 19:28-40 is on Jesus Christ, Superstar - Sample
	Luke 19:28-40 is on The Miraclemaker - Sample
	O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good (Psalm 118.1-2,19-29), Words The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Psalm 118:1-2,19-29	Luke 19:28-40	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev’d Canon Dr Stephen Dawes - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that starts with the ideas expressed by the Psalm and then looks at the meaning of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - The stones will cry out - Three stones discuss the day's events.- Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Disciples Fetch a Donkey, Peter is not so sure about this and The Triumphal Entry, a retelling of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem - Download

Second Service:

	Isaiah 5:1-7 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Save me, O God (Psalm 69.1-18), Words The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Isaiah 5:1-7	Psalm 69:1-18	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.
Luke 20:9-19

A talk:

The second service talk expores the idea of God the Gardener expressed by both the Isaiah and Luke readings - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Jesus comes with all His grace, HP 168, STF 326 Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Jesus rode as a king on a donkey, Words Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are copyright: © Richard Morgan and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Ride on, ride on in majesty, HP 159, STF 265, RAS 209, CP 129, SOF 485, MP 580, JP 209 Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Henry Milman. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	All glory to God in the sky, HP 400 And also 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 makes use of "Jesus, all for Jesus" (above). Please be sure to download both the video and PowerPoint files and always keep the in the same folder.
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	A prayer of Thanksgiving from At the Breaking of the bread for Lent and Palmtide 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
	A prayer of Thanksgiving 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, 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.

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

	Draw nigh to Thy Jerusalem, O Lord, RAS 211 Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are by Jeremy Taylor. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	How soon Palm Sunday prayers and praise, Words Available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using . The words are copyright: © 2011 Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Jesus, all for Jesus, STF 555, SOF 1376, TS 825, MP 1075, KS 585 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: Jennifer Atkinson & Robin Mark, © 1991 Word’s Spirit of Praise 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.
	Give me the faith which can remove, HP 767, STF 661, MP 168 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

Notes

Pay as you go option

You can buy access to all the resources on this page by simply clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £3, but you can view all the video samples without a password

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Quarterly option

You can buy access to all the resources in the second quarter of Year C of the lectionary (Lent 1 to Trinity Sunday) by clicking on the PayPal symbol on the right. This costs just £18.

On the final confirmation page from PayPal, make sure that you click on "Return to the IDEAS web site" to get the Username and Password for this week's material. We will send you the Username and Password for the whole quarter by email as soon as we can.

Annual option

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

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