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When our faith in folk is broken
When our faith in folk is broken
by Avis Palmer
When our faith in folk is broken, When rejection comes our way; Christ suspected and misrendered, Be our living hope today. When our anger burns and rages, When we're subject to its might; Christ of upturned Temple tables, Calm our self destructive fight. Verses 3-6 follow © Avis…
Many will fall at the sign of the child
Many will fall at the sign of the child
by Michael Docker
Many will fall at the sign of the child, Just as many will rise with him too: The words of the prophecy speak to our world Lord, inspire us with what we must do When the sign is opposed many thoughts will be known As the actions of some make them plain; The Saviour who died holds…
Journeying with Matthew Lectionary Year A - Advent
Journeying with Matthew Lectionary Year A - Advent
by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce
1 Advent Exploring the text Matthew is a good Gospel for Advent. It contrasts strongly with Mark, which is profoundly unhelpful in Advent. Barely has Mark’s Gospel begun before John the Baptist and Jesus burst onto the scene and begin the story in earnest. Matthew’s Gospel is ver…
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
by Jan Berry
God’s love from heaven to earth comes down in cattle-shed and crowded town; in all the pain and risk of birth God shares our human life on earth: And so with hope and joy we sing, God is with us! Good news we bring. Verses 2-3 follow ©Jan Berry Tune: Sussex Carol
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent
by Christine Dutton
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent These prayers were written to go alongside the gospel passage in Luke 13: 1-9 for the third Sunday in Lent. These are prayers for the barren places of our world – for situations which like the fig tree might seem hopeless and …
The Power of the Parable - Riddle Parables
The Power of the Parable - Riddle Parables
by SPCK - John Dominic Crossan
chapter 1 Riddle Parables So That They May Not Understand Nessun dorma— “Nobody sleeps tonight”— proclaims the Princess Turandot in Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, unfinished at his death in 1924. Nobody can sleep because a riddle must be solved before the dawn. Here is …
Dialogue/drama: Trouble for the future
Dialogue/drama: Trouble for the future
by Marjorie Dobson
Dialogue/drama: Trouble for the future A I can’t see much future in that kind of life, can you? I mean, it was all about wars and disasters and earthquakes and things. I think that’s too scary to even think about it. B Well, he did say that all that kind of thing was just routine…
Prayer: Weeping God
Prayer: Weeping God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Weeping God Weeping God, we come to join in your tears for those people who are refugees, or have been taken captive from their own country. We weep for those fleeing from violence and oppression; for those falsely accused of rebellion, when only seeking for justice; for …
Born of Melancholy
Born of Melancholy
by Jane Bingham
A Prayer for use in those difficult moments Born of Melancholy In search of inspiration and hope – a meditative moment Look at me lord and see me Not through the world’s eyes but through yours. Those of a loving father, a wise advisor, a creator God. Those filled with tears of jo…
Open with God Book - March - Refugee Week (week 11)
Open with God Book - March - Refugee Week (week 11)
by Christine Odell
MARCH – Refugee Week (week 11) Matthew 25.31-46 Display suitable pictures and newspaper clippings. There will be a time of silence during this prayer, as we imagine what it is like to be a refugee. Shelter, food and drink,safety, community and care: these are things we need, our …
Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book - St Andrews Day
Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book - St Andrews Day
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Secondary Schools Assemblies Resource Book THROUGH THE YEAR ST ANDREWS DAY By Stuart Kerner Suitable for Whole School Aim To reflect on the importance of trusting our lives to God. Preparation and materials • Four volunteers, two apples and two peelers. Assembly 1. Ask the studen…
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn about the enduing love of God through all things, revealed in creation, providence, scripture, Christ and the Spirit. This hymn testifies that through every aspect of human experience we can trust in that love of God in Christ from which 'nothing can separate us'.
Maker of Life and Lord of Lords
Maker of Life and Lord of Lords
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn about grace, atonement and discipleship. The hymn would be ideal for Lent or Passiontide, and has a traditional style and metre for use by most congregations. A suggested tune is 'Abridge (St Stephen)' [CM], although there are plenty of others.
Peace to You! (A Hymn for Advent)
Peace to You! (A Hymn for Advent)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
Peace, hope, joy and love, the traditional four themes represented by candles on the Advent wreath, are here celebrated and shared. Peace to you in fullest measure! Peace, a gift of God’s good pleasure; peace for all to share and treasure; peace to you this Advent-tide! Hope be y…
The Lion's World - 1 - The Point of Narnia The Lion's World