Lectionary 05/12/2021
- Second Sunday of Advent - Year C
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Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Friday Morning Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
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Path of peace
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by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
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by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
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Fancy Dress
Fancy Dress
by Rose humphrey
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Times and Seasons - A Liturgy for a Blue Christmas
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A Liturgy for a Blue Christmas (This is not a Full Service, but a liturgy that could be inserted into worship at any suitable time during the Advent/Christmas period with, or without, the addition of further hymns and prayers. Christmas is not a happy time for everyone.) Leader: …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday of Advent – Year C
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PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD - The Central Argument
by SPCK - N T Wright
Part 1: PAUL AND HIS WORLD Chapter One RETURN OF THE RUNAWAY? 1. A World of Difference (iv) The Central Argument These discussions about the actual situation and the request Paul made have tended, as I said, to make exegetes overlook the point which is just as important in its wa…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 249
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 249
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
In The Desert Lands, A Shout
In The Desert Lands, A Shout
by Norman J Goreham
This Advent hymn is based on the prophecy of Deutero-Isaiah, fulfilled with the coming and ministry of Saint John the Baptist. Like him, we are heralds of the Lord and are charged with preparing a way for Christ to enter hearts and minds in our generation.
In The Desert Lands A Shout (with music)
In The Desert Lands A Shout (with music)
by Norman J Goreham
This Advent hymn is based on the prophecy of Second Isaiah, fulfilled with the coming and ministry of Saint John the Baptist. Like him, we are heralds of the Lord charged with preparing a way for Christ to enter hearts and minds in our generation.
Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness
Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking tex…
Jesus Visits the Temple as a Boy
Jesus Visits the Temple as a Boy
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking t…
John the Baptist Begins His Ministry
John the Baptist Begins His Ministry
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking tex…
Nicodemus
Nicodemus
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking tex…
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking tex…
Water into Wine
Water into Wine
by Dave Hopwood
Early Days Bible Ref: Matthew 3 & 4; Mark 1; Luke 2-4; John 1-4 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linking tex…
Advent Candles - Advent Candles Week 1-4
Advent Candles - Advent Candles Week 1-4
by Jesus Without Language
Beautifully presented, clear and easy to follow with a single sheet printout plus craft templates. It is perfect for a short kids Sunday school session. It can be used in the home, church or classroom setting. Lectionary week Year C – Advent 1-4 Every Pack contains : A telling of…
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by Marjorie Dobson
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by Marjorie Dobson
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by Andrew Pratt
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by Andrew Pratt
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by Digistry
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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The Act of Prayer Year C - Second Sunday of Advent - Year C
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by BRF - John Birch
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by R Burgess/C Polhill (Wild Goose Publ)
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by Andrew Pratt
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Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 72 012/07/15
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by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
See how God's holiness, righteousness, judgement
See how God's holiness, righteousness, judgement
by Andrew Pratt
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by Andrew Pratt
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Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - The Fiery Furnace Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
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Traces of Glory Year B - The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
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by Marjorie Dobson
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by Christian Assembly Team
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by Marjorie Dobson
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Mark for Everyone - Herod and John the Baptist
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by Andrew Pratt
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We bring a sacrifice of praise
We bring a sacrifice of praise
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
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Acts for Everyone part 1 - Stephen Tells the Story
Acts for Everyone part 1 - Stephen Tells the Story
by SPCK - N T Wright
Stephen Tells the Story Acts 7.1-16 One of the most obvious differences between cricket and baseball is the way the ball is projected towards the person who is trying to hit it. As most people will know, the person who ‘pitches’ in baseball stands on a single spot, where he (or s…
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by SPCK - Judith Dimond
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by Andrew Pratt
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Acts for Everyone part 1 - Human Inventions and Divine Instructions
Acts for Everyone part 1 - Human Inventions and Divine Instructions
by SPCK - N T Wright
Human Interventions and Divine Instructions Acts 5.27-42 We stared at the parcel as it lay on the floor inside the front door. Nobody had heard the delivery man. Nobody knew why it had arrived at this time of the day. The parcel was bulky, somewhat misshapen, with various semi-le…
Hymn: The years have turned
Hymn: The years have turned
by Andrew Pratt
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Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh
Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh God must have loved Nineveh. Look how much trouble he took to save it. The right man had to be sent, but what happened when God told him to get on with it? Jonah said, ‘No fear! I’m not going near the place. I’m off in the other direction as …
Why now?
Why now?
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Why now? Proper 17 Year A Romans 12: 9-21 Vengeance is a natural reaction and most children have the instinct from an early age. We have to be taught to share, to forgive, to live in peace with one another and to resist our automatic reaction to get our own back. So we pray…
Human instincts
Human instincts
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Human instincts Proper 17 Year A Romans 12: 9-21 Vengeance is a natural reaction and most children have the instinct from an early age. We have to be taught to share, to forgive, to live in peace with one another and to resist our automatic reaction to get our own back. S…
Prayer: Generous and caring God
Prayer: Generous and caring God
by Marjorie Dobson
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Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 78 23/08/15
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 78 23/08/15
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Forgive me
Forgive me
by Anna Blanch Rabe
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
clouds and glory - Proper 22 - Year A
clouds and glory - Proper 22 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 22 Year A Lord you have called us to know you, You have called us to love you, You have called us to serve you. Make us worthy of our calling. May we proclaim your power and your peace. May we rejoice in your light and in your love; Through Christ the living Lord. Amen…
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The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
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Mark for Everyone - The Preaching of John the Baptist
Mark for Everyone - The Preaching of John the Baptist
by SPCK - N T Wright
Mark For Everyone MARK 1.1–8 The Preaching of John the Baptist... ...You are sound asleep and dreaming, when suddenly the door bursts open and a bright light shines full in your face. A voice, breaking in on your dream-world, shouts, ‘Wake up! Get up! You’ll be late!’ And without…
HYMN - God we lose our moral compass
HYMN - God we lose our moral compass
by Andrew Pratt
God, we lose our moral compass, stagger blindly, miss the mark, wander deep in self-deception, finding life is cold and stark; in our darkness, in our hunger, in the shadows bring your spark. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: MANNHEIM Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 12/2/2010 Stainer &…
Advent
Advent
by Digistry
Four short movies for Advent Clip 1 - God is coming A call to Worship Based on Mark 13:24-37 Lectionary: Advent 1 B Clip 2 - Prepare the way A call to Worship Based on Isaiah 40:1-11 And Mark 1:1-8 Lectionary: Advent 2 B Clip 3 - Testify to the Light A call to Worship Based on Jo…
Chosen by Christ
Chosen by Christ
by Julie M Fairweather
Chosen by Christ When You said that I didn’t choose You that it was You who chose me I knew it was true. For only You could have led me here met me here - in this place. This place where You look on me and You see me as I truly am - warts and all. Yet still You write my name in…
Poppies and Snowdrops - Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out
Poppies and Snowdrops - Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out When weariness cries out for an end to suffering, God is listening to you. When fear is like a smothering blanket, God will wrap his care around you. When life is slipping away, God is walking each step of the journey with you. When the d…
Hymn: A messenger is coming
Hymn: A messenger is coming
by Andrew Pratt
A messenger is coming, is bringing royal news, preparing for a promise that no one should refuse. The covenant he heralds will mend each broken heart, will wash away all sadness, will offer a new start. Verses 2-4 follow Tune: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN; KNECHT Metre: 7.6.7.6 …
Reflection: Responsibility
Reflection: Responsibility
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection: Responsibility If, in order to make the road straight and level for God to come, we have to fill in the valleys and lower the hills, where will the heralds find a mountain to stand on to proclaim the good news? Or is it that the good news must come first and be shoute…
We strain to hear the voice of God
We strain to hear the voice of God
by Andrew Pratt
We strain to hear the voice of God, this God who knows us inside out, a whispered voice of gentleness that never seeks to force or shout. Christ's voice was heard in Galilee by those who had the ears to hear, he challenged hypocrites with truth while sinners, sensing love, drew n…
New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
by Andrew T Murphy
Seen alongside William Blake's original poem, this is a reworking for Christian congregations, using the same tune (by Parry). Suitable especially for occasions where 'Jerusalem' is requested but the words of the original are not relevant. The first verse deals with the mystery…
Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany by John Birch ADORATION Arise, shine, for the Light of the World has come! Darkness covers the earth and its people, but the radiance of God's Light burns away its shadows, illuminates the smallest corner, and heralds…
Reflection on 1 John 5: 1-6 Setting rules
Reflection on 1 John 5: 1-6 Setting rules
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection on 1 John 5: 1-6: Setting rules A parent who loves a child sets out sensible rules of conduct, so that the child can learn to grow and live to love and care for others. The child who loves the parent obeys the rules - most of the time – and learns through experience...…
Prayer: God of mercy and grace
Prayer: God of mercy and grace
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of mercy and grace God of mercy and grace, we know that we can come to you each morning to bring our requests and our prayers to lay them before you. We are astounded at your great mercy, for we know how your standards for our behaviour are so high and yet you are pre…
Prayer: Considerate God
Prayer: Considerate God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Considerate God Considerate God, we know that you understand our faults and our weaknesses and that you are always ready to forgive when we are genuinely sorry that we have made another mistake. We are so grateful for the compassion that you show us and we do try to learn…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - The Third Sunday before Advent Year B
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - The Third Sunday before Advent Year B
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
The Third Sunday before Advent Mark 1: 14-20 Gaze on the Sea of Galilee. No one who comes here remains unmoved. What is it about particular places that give them a holiness at their very core? Why does this place emanate such undisputed beauty? It is referred to in the Jewish Tal…
Prayer: Gracious God
Prayer: Gracious God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Gracious God Gracious God, we know that we can come to you at any time, but we especially need your help in times of suffering, or trouble. So we come to you today to bring our prayers and thoughts for all those who are troubled, or who are suffering – (reflect on current…
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