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The related readings for this Sunday are:

Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34,35b
Acts 2:1-21
John 7:37-39

We have chosen the theme:  Come Holy Spirit

The second service readings for this Sunday are:

Joel 2:21-32
Psalm 67, 133
Acts 2:14-21,(22-38)
Luke 24:44-53

We have chosen the theme: Peter's sermon


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Arrow Worship

Introduction

You ride on the wings of the wind As an opening video we are offering "You ride on the wings of the wind"  by Paul Field - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

This is also offered with words and so could be sung by the congregation later in the service. Hearing it in the preparation for worship might help with this.
O breath of  God, come fill this place As an opening video we are offering "O breath of  God, come fill this place" by Keith Getty & Phil Madeira -  Download Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

There is also a version with words for congregational singing
Psalm 67 Psalm 67 is offered as a Sons of Korah video - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.

There is a version of this video with words use as a reading or to help the hard of hearing.

Prayers:


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



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

O Holy Spirit O Holy Spirit, SOF 1986

Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Mark Beswick, Howard Francis, © 2003  Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Father God, fill this place Father God, fill this place, SOF 710

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Dave Bilbrough, © 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.
On fire to carry the flame
On fire to carry the flame, Words

Also available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright Paul Field, © 1991  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.
 O breath of  God, come fill this place O breath of  God, come fill this place, SOF 1979, TS 2002

Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Keith Getty & Phil Madeira, © 2003 Thankyou Music & Fun Attic Music, adm Fintage Publishing & Collection B.V. and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
There is power in the name of Jesus There is power in the name of Jesus,  SOF 545, MP 944, TS 495, KS 326

Available as a video file with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Noel Richards © 1989 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Arrow Material suitable for children

Talk

Children's talk
For children there is an address about the number of wheels that car has - Download

There are also a PowerPoint slide to accompany the talk - Download

All age talk
There is an interactive talk that explores the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost  - Download

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

 Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, KS 515

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Suzi de Faye, © Thankyou Music, and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
On the day of Pentecost On the day of Pentecost, Words - Sheet Music

And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright. Dave Godfrey, © 2002  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.
When you’re feeling down When you’re feeling down, Words

And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright. Ralph Chambers, Paul Field, © 1991  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.
When Peter preached When Peter preached,  Words, Sheet music

Also available as a video with backing track - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using   PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Dave Godfrey, © 2005 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.

Arrow Word

Readings:

Psalm 104 Psalm 104 is offered as  a Just Worship video - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The music is played by Simeon Wood
Psalm 104:24-34,35b Psalm 104:24-34,35b is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Acts 2:1-21 A reflection on Pentecost is offered as a Just Worship video - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013.
Peter and John on Fleeting Shadows There is an overview of the story of Peter and John on Fleeting Shadows which includes Pentecost - Sample
Acts 2:1-21 Acts 2:1-21 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Acts 2:1-21 Acts 2:1-21 is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
John 7:37-39
John 7:37-39 is on The Visual Bible -  John - Sample
O Lord, how manifold are Your works (Psalm 104.24-35) O Lord, how manifold are Your works (Psalm 104.24-35), Words

The words are copyright:  From Common Worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Numbers 11:24-30
Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104:24-34,35b
Psalm 104:24-34,35b
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev’d Richard Teal
- Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  
Acts 2:1-21
John 7:37-39
John 7:37-39

Talk:


A Talk
There is a talk that explores the events of Pentecost -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Drama:

Sketching out te Gospel
Sketches:

From Sketching out the Gospel by Dave Hopwood -  The Day of Pentecost - An account of Acts 2 - Download


By Ann Bossingham - Living without power - A customer turns up at an Electrical Store to buy a bag of electricity - Download

Second Service:

Acts 2:14-21, (22-38) Acts 2:14-21, (22-38) is on The Visual Bible - Acts - Sample
Psalm 67 Psalm 67 is offered as a Lectionary Video - Sample
Psalm 67 Psalm 67 is offered as a Sons of Korah video - Download - Sample

This version has words to use as a reading and help the hard of hearing
God be gracious to us and bless us (Psalm 67) God be gracious to us and bless us (Psalm 67), Words

The words are copyright:  From Common worship, © 2000, 2010 The Archbishop's Council. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
Behold how good and pleasant it is (Psalm 133) Behold how good and pleasant it is (Psalm 133) , STF 833

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


Joel 2:21-32
Joel 2:21-32
This week's readings are from the NIV

Reflection by Rev'd John Staton - Download

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.  
Psalm 133
Psalm 133
Luke 24:44-53


A talk

A Talk
There is a talk that explores the events of Pentecost -  Download.

There are also PowerPoint slides to accompany the talk - Download

Songs:

You ride on the wings of the wind You ride on the wings of the wind, KS 801

And also as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright. Paul Field, © 1997  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.
Once, like a mighty rushing wind
Once, like a mighty rushing wind, Words

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: © Andrew Pratt and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report
All over the world the Spirit is moving All over the world the Spirit is moving, SOF 12, MP 18, JP 5

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Roy Turner, © 1984 Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
O Spirit of the living God
O Spirit of the living God, HP 322, RAS 577, CP 190

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are by James Montgomery. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS.


Arrow Response

Prayers:

A prayer for others
A prayer for others

The prayers in this section are also in a PDF file -  Download


An offering prayer
An offering prayer

A blessing
A blessing


Other Resources:

At the breaking of the bread
The  Blessing from At the Breaking of the Bread for Pentecost

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. Now available as a download
All Included
The Call to Worship from All Included for Pentecost

All Included is a set of 16 all age communion liturgies. One for each month of the year and then Christmas, Easter, Pentecost 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. Now available as a download

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

Promise of the father Promise of the father, SOF 982

The words are copyright: David Fellingham, © 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 down, O love divine Come down, O love divine, HP 281, STF 372, RAS 294, CP 175, SOF 1202, MP 89, TS 71

And also as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are by Bianco da Siena, tr R. F. Littledale. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme.
O God of burning cleansing flame O God of burning cleansing flame, SOF 955, MP 1004, TS 386

Available as a full video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: William Booth, adpt Lex Loizides, ©   Thankyou Music and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.
Lord, pour out your spirit
Lord, pour out Your spirit, SOF 904, TS 1974

Available as a video with words and music - Download - Sample

The backing track is distributed using  PRS Licence LE-0013013. The words are copyright: Ray Goudie, Dave Bankhead & Steve Bassett,  © 1993 New Generation Music/Integrity Music, Adm. by Kingswaysongs and used with permission. Please do not pass it on outside the IDEAS scheme and declare its use on your CCLI report.


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