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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17 (25-27)


We have chosen the theme: Babel and Tongues

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Exodus 33:7-20
Psalms 36:5-10; 150
2 Corinthians 3:4-18
John 16:4b-15


We have chosen the theme: The Work of the Spirit

This week can be part of Christian Aid Week


Arrow Worship

Introduction

God is our strength and refuge As an opening video we are offering  “God is our strength and refuge” by Richard Bewes -  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 with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing.
Over all the earth We are also offering "Over all the Earth" by Brenton Brown - Download - Sample

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

This song is used by the prayers for others.
"Spirit, break out" by Luke Hellebronth, Myles Dhillon, Tim Hughes & Ben Bryan
There is also "Spirit, break out" by Luke Hellebronth, Myles Dhillon, Tim Hughes & Ben Bryant  - Download - Sample.

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 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
A prayer of confession
A prayer of confession

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

Holy Spirit, You are here now Holy Spirit, You are here now,  SOF 1851

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 Oakley & Kate Simmonds, © 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.
There must be more than this There must be more than this, SOF 1547, MP 1118, TS 1542

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Tim Hughes, © 2002 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
When we turn our hearts to heaven When we turn our hearts to heaven,  SOF 1613

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Noel Richards & Ken Riley, © 2001 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Come and join the celebration (Pentecost version) Come and join the celebration (Pentecost version), Words

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Keith Albans and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Spirit of the living God
Spirit of the living God, SOF 510, MP 612, TS 462, HP 295, STF 395, RAS 308, JP 222

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Daniel Iverson, Birdwing Music, Small Stone Media,  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.
Arrow Material suitable for children

Talks

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

There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
All age talk
There is an all age interactive address that looks at the Tower of Babel and then Pentecost - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Pass it on Pass it on, Words

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, © 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.
Holy Spirit fill me up Holy Spirit fill me up

Available as animated video (by Malcolm Evans) with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .  The words are copyright:  Matt Summers, © 2001 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
They were waiting (No more waiting) They were waiting (No more waiting), Words

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: © John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Jesus, send me the helper
Jesus, send me the helper, JP 409, KS 213

And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Derek Llewellyn, © 1991 Sea Dream Music 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 104:24-34, 35b Psalm 104:24-34, 35b is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
John 17:20-26 John 17:20-26 is covered by The Visual Bible - John  - Sample
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Psalm 104:24-34, 35b is covered by a Just Worship video - Download - Sample


The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .
Acts 2:1-21 as a Lectionary Video
Acts 2:1-21 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Acts 2:1-21 Acts 2:1-21 is covered by a Just Worship video - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .
Acts 2:1-21 Acts 2:1-21 is covered by The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
O Lord, how manifold are Your works (Psalm 104.24-35) O Lord, how manifold are Your works (Psalm 104.24-35), 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 11:1-9
Genesis 11:1-9
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. 
John 14:8-17 (25-27)
John 14:8-17 (25-27)


Talk:

A Talk
There is an adult version of the talk that explores the tower of Babel and then Pentecost - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Breaking News -  They are discussing what Jesus will do next when it happens  - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Way to God - Jesus talks about seeing the Father through him and promises the Holy Spirit  - Download

Second Service

John 16:4b-15 on The Visual Bible - John
John 16:4b-15 is on The Visual Bible - John - Sample

This section of video is very dark and probably will not project very well.
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens (Psalm 36.5-10)
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens (Psalm 36.5-10), Words

The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
O praise God in his holiness (Psalm 150)
O praise God in His holiness (Psalm 150), Words

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

Exodus 33:7-20
Exodus 33:7-20
Psalm 36:5-10
Psalm 36:5-10
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. 
Psalm 150
Psalm 150
2 Corinthians 3:4-18
2 Corinthians 3:4-18
John 16:4b-15
John 16:4b-15


A talk:

A Talk
There is a talk that explores the work of the Holy Spirit as described by Jesus and reported in John 16 - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

Praise for the Spirit of God Praise for the Spirit of God, CP 399

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .;  The words are copyright: © John Bowers (Permission applied for). Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS schemeand declare its use on your CCLI report.
First of the week and finest day First of the week and finest day,  STF 149

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 .  The words are copyright: © David Mowbray, Adm The Jubilate Group and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
God is our strength and refuge God is our strength and refuge, CP 443, SOF 2296, MP 188, TS 699

Also 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 © Richard Bewes, Adm The Jubilate Group and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
In Christ Alone
In Christ Alone, STF 351, SOF 1346, MP 1072, TS 1311

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 & Keith Getty, © 2001  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 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 "Over all the Earth" (above).

An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing



Other Resources:

At the breaking of the Bread The prayers of intercession from At the Breaking of the bread for Pentecost

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
All Included
The prayers of intercession from All Included  for Pentecost

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

One more step along the world I go One more step along the world I go,  HP 746, RAS 549, STF 476, CP 548,  SOF 1483, JP 188, KS 273

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Sydney Carter, © 1971 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.
We turn to You, O God of every nation We turn to You, O God of every nation, HP 412, STF 720, RAS 654

Also 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, © 1967, 1991, 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.
Let every Christian pray,  HP 305, STF 368

Also 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 Pratt Green, © 1971 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.

Holy Spirit, living Breath of God
Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, SOF 1850, TS 1866

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

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, © 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.


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