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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15


We have chosen the theme: The Dance of God

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 73:1-3,16-28
John 3:1-17


We have chosen the theme: What kind of God...


Arrow Worship

Introduction

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 with words to lead singing or to help the hard of hearing.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name We are also offering "O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name" by  Hilary Davies -  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.
"Be still, for the presence of the Lord" by David Evans
As an opening video we are offering "Be still, for the presence of the Lord" by David Evans  -  DownloadSample

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

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, holy God almighty Holy, holy God almighty, SOF 1280, MP 1059, TS 1260

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright:  Brenton Brown, © 2001 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
The rising sun that fills the sky The rising sun that fills the sky,  SOF 2064, MP 1226, TS 2071

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

The backing track is distributed using  The words are copyright:  Tim Hughes, © 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.
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.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name, SOF 428

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:  Hilary Davies, © Coronation Music Publishing, Adm Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, STF 20, CP 383, SOF 40,  MP 50, TS 47, KS 19

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: David Evans, © 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.
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Talks

Children's talk
For children through "Strictly Come Dancing" we look at what makes a good dancer and then think of the Trinity as a dance - Download

There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
All age talk
There is an all age interactive address that looks for the Trinity in today's readings - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Who made the twinkling stars Who made the twinkling stars, KS 385

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: Anonynous, © Copyright Control. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
My God is big, so strong and so mighty My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, SOF 1455, JP 169, KS 255

Available as animated video with words and music - 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.
Lord our Master Lord our Master, KS 641Sheet Music

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: Dave Godfrey, © 2001 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.
For God so loved
For God so loved, KS 464

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: © John Hardwick 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:

Romans 5:1-5 (1-8) Romans 5:1-5 (1-8) is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
John 16:12-15 John 16:12-15 is covered by The Visual Bible - John  - Sample

The video at this point is very dark and may not show well on a projection screen. We have had to increase the brightness and contrast on this clip.
Psalm 8 Psalm 8 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
O Lord, our Sovereign (Psalm 8) O Lord, our Sovereign (Psalm 8), STF 801

The words are copyright: From NRSV, © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31
Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31
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 16:12-15
John 16:12-15


Talk:

A Talk
There is an adult version of the talk that explores the doctrine of the Trinity as expressed in today's readings - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - Waiting for God -  The Disciples are chatting whilst waiting in Galilee as instructed  - Download

Second Service:

ohn 3:1-17 on The Visual Bible - John
John 3:1-17 is available on The Visual Bible - John - Sample

Sections of this video are very dark and probably will not project very well.
Exodus 3:1-15 is covered by the Prince of Egypt
Exodus 3:1-15 is covered by The Prince of Egypt which is a beautifully produced animated film based on the life of Moses - Sample
Truly, God is loving to Israel (Psalm 73.1-3, 16-28) Truly, God is loving to Israel (Psalm 73.1-3, 16-28), Words

The words are copyright: From Common Worship, © The  Archbishops Council, 2000, 2005. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme

Exodus 3:1-15
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 73:1-3,16-28
Psalm 73:1-3,16-28
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. 
John 3:1-17
John 3:1-17

A talk

A Talk
There is a talk that explores what kind of God appears in a burning bush, uses a ditherer like Moses and then comes to earth as a carpenter Rabbi - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:


Ere God had built the mountains Ere God had built the mountains, HP 32

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by William Cowper. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Spirit of truth, essential God Spirit of truth, essential God, HP 480, RAS 313

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..
Hail! Holy, holy, holy Lord! Hail! Holy, holy, holy Lord!,  HP 6, STF 9

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.
Deep in the shadows of the past
Deep in the shadows of the past, HP 447, STF 463

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright. Brian A. Wren, © 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.


Arrow Response

Prayers:
 
A prayer for others
A prayer for others

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file -  Download

An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing



Other Resources:

At the breaking of the Bread The Prayer of Thanksgiving 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 Prayer of Thanksgiving 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

O King enthroned on high O King enthroned on high, HP 311, RAS 296, CP 189

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are by Pentecostarion, John Broenlie. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.t.
Eternal light, shine in my heart Eternal light, shine in my heart, CP 415

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

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0035170 . The words are copyright: © Christopher Idle, 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.
I danced in the morning I danced in the morning,  STF 247, CP 468, RAS 195, SOF 1310, JP 91

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, © 1963 Stainer & Bell Ltd.,. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

I, the Lord of sea and sky
I, the Lord of sea and sky, STF 663, CP 470, SOF 830, MP 857, TS 246

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: Daniel L. Schutte © 1981 OCP.. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CALAMUS report.


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