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Nativity Pieces
Nativity Pieces
by Roy Jackson
Monologues for an alternative carol service written 2013 for Norbury Methodist Church by Roy Jackson Some supporting characters from the nativity story lead the worship. Gabriel I couldn't get anyone important for your carols tonight – Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, the Donkey – the…
Temple Praise
Temple Praise
by Meryl White
A reflection on the children who sang praises in the temple after Jesus triumphal entry to Jerusalem After an introduction the author attempts to view Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the eyes of ones of the children reported to have been singing his praises in the te…
Easter Confession
Easter Confession
by Richard Steel
A simple all age confession focusing on the impact of the resurrection on the way we live for God Easter Confession Lord Jesus, we are sorry when we don’t live in the way you call us to Risen Lord Jesus. Help us to live in your risen power. Lord Jesus, we are sorry when we fail t…
The view from above
The view from above
by David Barker
A dialogue for 2 characters, who look down on the scene in Jerusalem on Good Friday and comment on the events unfolding before them. The view from above Two characters are sitting high up, maybe on a trestle or on step-ladders, looking down, swinging their legs …. 1 This is great…
Jesus and the children - action story
Jesus and the children - action story
by Meryl White
A retelling of the mothers bringing their children to Jesus. Action story - based on Mark 10 v 13 -16. Jesus and the children - Congregation repeat each line and copy actions. Mothers were bringing their babies to Jesus, Holding baby action. They wanted Jesus to bless the childre…
Intercessions - Narnia Theme
Intercessions - Narnia Theme
by Penny Grewcock
Prayers of Intercession - originally used as part of an All-age service as part of a Narnia Weekend Dear Lord Sometimes our world feels like the eternal winter forced upon Narnia. So much hurt, Very little love and joy. People paralysed by their grief, fear, loneliness and pain, …
Imagining the Lectionary: Good Friday Snapshot
Imagining the Lectionary: Good Friday Snapshot
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Good Friday Snapshot Reflection accompanying image “Jesus dies on the cross” In this one snapshot the cost of loving like God loves is starkly apparent. Jesus takes on all that is life-denying and spirit-crushing and refuses to concede defeat or turn…
A blessing to bless others
A blessing to bless others
by Richard Steel
Blessing May God the Father keep us safe in His love. Amen. May God the Son walk with us every day. Amen. May God the Holy Spirit give us the strength we need to live for Him. Amen. May the special love of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with us always. Amen. May God bless u…
Festivals Together - Too much, too bad
Festivals Together - Too much, too bad
by SPCK - Sandra Millar
Too much, too bad Harvest Harvest is unusual among the various festivals of the church and community year, in that it is elective – that means you get to choose when to hold the event. A church can choose the date, the time, the place and the content. There are no fixed readings,…
Imagining the Lectionary: Living God's liberating vision - faith takes you higher, love takes you deeper, discipleship takes you into the heart of life (Proper 12B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Living God's liberating vision - faith takes you higher, love takes you deeper, discipleship takes you into the heart of life (Proper 12B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Living God's liberating vision - faith takes you higher, love takes you deeper, discipleship takes you into the heart of life (Proper 12B) Reflection accompanying images: “York Wheel 1, York Wheel 2 text, York Wheel 3, York Wheel 4” The Wheel of York tak…
Holy Week 3: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Cheap Monday?