IDEAS for Lent 2 (Year C)

These are the resources on offer for Lent 2 (Year C)

The related readings for this Sunday are:

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35

We have chosen the theme: God's Promises

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Jeremiah 22:1-9, 13-17
Psalm 135:1-14, (15-21)
Luke 14:27-33

We have chosen the theme: Jeremiah’s challenge to the king

You can buy access to all these resources for as little as £3

Worship

Introduction

	As an opening video we are offering “You are the Lord” by Paul Field. There is also a version with words that can be used to lead singing. - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. All images are of Sheffield Cathedral.
	In addition we are offering "Psalm 126" by Sons of Korah - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme. This is used in the prayers for others
	There is also "Lord, for the years Your love has kept and guided" by Timothy Dudley-Smith - Download - Sample This is also available in a version with words to lead singing and assist the hard of hearing. The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	What is on the Table? This is a set of 6 Lent liturgies written by Rev'd Ann Bossingham based on the items that may have been on the table at the Last Supper. There is a reading, reflection and prayer for each Sunday on the journey. These lead to a Maundy Thursday communion liturgy which will also be available through IDEAS and All Included. Available as a booklet - Download And as a set of PowerPoint Slides - Download

Prayers:

A call to worship	A prayer of approach	The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download
A prayer of praise	A prayer of confession

Songs: The following songs could be used in this part of the service

	Holy ground, we are standing on holy ground, SOF 1843, TS 1855 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Louise & Nathan Fellingham & Mike Busbee, © 2005 Thankyou Music / The Livingstone Collection and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Well, the joy of the Lord, it is my strength, SOF 2615, TS 2125 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Paul Simpson Parry, © 2007 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	How lovely is Your dwelling-place, SOF 781, TS 188 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Matt Redman, © 1995 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Come see the beauty of the Lord, SOF 74, MP 100 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Graham Kendrick, © 1985 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your Calamus report.
	Great is the darkness, STF 405, SOF 742, MP 835, TS 136 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Gerald Coates & Noel Richards, © 1991 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Material suitable for children

Talks

	For children we explore the constellations and explain how many more stars Abram would have seen - Download There is also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download
	There is an all age interactive address that looks at God's promises to Abram and his fulfilment of them - Download There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	Be bold, be strong and sing, KS 412 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Alison Moon, © 1993 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.
	I once was frightened of spiders, SOF 822, KS 170 Available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Ian Smale, ©1994 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	A million stars are in the sky, KS 10 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Karen Porter, © Little Misty Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Declare it in the north, KS 444, John Hardwick's version with extra verse Also available as an animated video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: © 2001 John Hardwick and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Word

Readings:

	Psalm 27 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
	Psalm 27 is also covered by a Just Worship Video - Download - Sample
	The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27), Words The words are copyright: from Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18	Psalm 27	This week's readings are from the NIV Reflection by Rev Dr Adrian Burdon - Download Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Philippians 3:17-4:1	Luke 13:31-35

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that explores God's promises to Abram and his fulfilment of them - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketches:

By Ann Bossingham - A shock for Eliezer - Abram's heir gives him a call and gets a big surprise - Download

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood - The Destruction of the Temple - Jesus weeps over Jerusalem - Download

Second Service:

Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord (Psalm 135), Words

The words are copyright: from Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Jeremiah 22:1-9, 13-17	Psalm 135:1-14 (15-21)	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.
Luke 14:27-33

Talk:

There is an adult version of the talk that explores the Lord's word through Jeremiah to the king and applies it to leaders today - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

	You are the Lord, Words Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: Paul Field, © 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.
	God is my strong salvation, RAS 684 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Stupendous height of heavenly love, HP 462, STF 512 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Charles Wesley. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Lord, for the years, STF 470, CP 81, RAS 603, TS 327, SOF 892, MP 428 Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are copyright: © 1967 Timothy Dudley-Smith, adm Oxford University Press and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.

Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others		The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file - Download The prayers fpr others make use of "Psalm 126" by Sons of Korah (available above) Please ensure that you download both the video and PowerPoint files and always keep them on the same folder
An offering prayer	A blessing

Other Resources:

	The prayer of Thanksgiving from At the Breaking of the bread for Lent and Passiontide 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
	The prayer of Thanksgiving from All Included for February. 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

	We rest on Thee, our shield and our Defender, SOF 587, MP 735, TS 1043 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Edith Cherry. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
	Called by Christ to be disciples, STF 660 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 .The words are copyright: Martin Leckebusch, © 2000 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
	Pray that Jerusalem may have, HP 510, CP 34 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are from the Scottish Psalter. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme
	Join all the glorious names, HP 78, CP 493, RAS 280, SOF 313, MP 392 Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0031407 . The words are by Isaac Watts. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

Notes

Pay as you go option

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Quarterly option

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