A short address about inclusion and exclusion
A short address about inclusion and exclusion
by Rob Moore
This is a piece ripped directly from a sermon, but it's suitable for pretty much any form of address or worship. It worked well for me in an all age context. It uses the words "and" and "or" as illustrations of how you can quickly break down a big group into a little group or vic…
A Single Grain
A Single Grain
by Jonathan Sharp
A poem relating themes of Harvest and Birth, Growth, Death and Resurrection as suggested by Jesus' comment in John 12v24 Wild as an ear of corn he grew, Up to the sun he strained, Thriving upon its energy, Drinking of heaven’s rain. Stirred and prompted by the breeze, Wise as the…
A time is coming
A time is coming
by Michael Docker
A time is coming A time is coming - almost here When things long hid will be made clear And worship won't be here or there But by God's Spirit we'll declare The living Word is true, A time is coming and our aim Will be to glory in Christ's shame; And we will worship in his name; …
Job for Everyone - A Whimper and a Whisper
Job for Everyone - A Whimper and a Whisper
by SPCK - John Goldingay
A Whimper and a Whisper Job for Everyone Job 25: 1- 26: 14 1 Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 Rule and awe are with him; he brings about peace in his heights. 3 Is there any numbering of his troops, or on whom does his light not shine? 4 Or how can a mortal be right with God; how ca…
Advent: Getting ready for Jesus, sermon
Advent: Getting ready for Jesus, sermon
by Jonathan Miller
I don’t get to go to the cinema as much as I used to, but I still enjoy renting films when they come out on DVD. The thing I enjoy most about going to the cinema though, is not the drinks and popcorn that require you to re-mortgage your house, nor is the suspiciously sticky flo…
Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words
Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words
by David Perry
Advent: Tears and darkness are not the last words Reflection accompanying image “Rejuvenation” and “My own secret self” If the signwriting manifestly belongs to another age, the qualities it denotes seem timelessly desirable. If the opportunity presented itself which of us would …
Advent prayer
Advent prayer
by Marjorie Dobson
A prayer linking John the Baptist's message with the birth of Jesus. There is excitement in the air. This is the season of anticipation. For many, it is in the fairytale magic of Father Christmas. For us, it is because we are waiting to celebrate a birth. Continues... (First publ…
Evensong - ALL I KNOW
Evensong - ALL I KNOW
by SPCK - Kenneth Steven
ALL I KNOW Evensong The late sun leaving in the trees an orange-red, A soft honey fire. There has been no breath of wind In fifteen days; leaves hang gold and gorgeous In the woods, and through them the deer tread Patched with light, wary. The year begins to die; The rowans hang …
All saints sermon
All saints sermon
by Jonathan Miller
A sermon for All saints day or halloween What an image! Thousands upon thousands of people clothed in the brightest white giving God the worship he deserves. Lots of people this weekend and tomorrow have and will be celebrating Halloween, and very few of them have any idea that i…
clouds and glory - All Saints Day - Year A
clouds and glory - All Saints Day - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
All Saints’ Day Year A Sunday between 30 October and 5 November Glory to you, O Lord, from the whole company of heaven, from the saints in glory, from your people on earth. Father, we give you thanks that in the darkness of this world your saints shine. May we, with them, have a …
3 Cheated Hearts
3 Cheated Hearts
by Kate Abbott
Imaginative account based on Genesis 29 - Lectionary Proper 12 year A 2 voice dialogue of Jacob and Leah telling their experience of becoming husband and wife. included are 3 pages : Page 1 - as in preview, account in full colour Page 2 - low ink version of page 1 Page …
Beauty lines of Wisdom
Beauty lines of Wisdom
by Kate Abbott
This is a short reading about 3 men, one is a man who avoids the light, one a man who brings it, and one a man who knows it. It is a challange to do effective mission and can be a sketch, a story for the kids, or a challanging reading. Includes page of suggested uses (and stage d…
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