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After having recovered from the exertions of the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza that was “Good News for Everyone – A Christmas Musical”, the question came, how do you follow that? The answer came in an idle thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if Santa met Jesus?” – the idea was born and before I knew it I … Continue reading God’s Great Gift to All – or When Santa Met Jesus – A Christmas Eve Service
Click here to follow the Bible readings Opening Prayer Almighty Father, look with mercy on this your family for which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayed and given up into the hands of sinners and to suffer death upon the cross; who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit, one … Continue reading “Love Unknown” – A Devotional Service for Good Friday based on the Gospel of Matthew
Click here to follow the readings Opening Prayer Hymn: Here is love vast as the ocean Bible Reading - Luke 22:47-62 Peter – “I let him down” I didn’t sleep a wink. I couldn’t. I felt so awful. Sick in the pit of my stomach. Those words he had said to me kept going round my head. “Tonight, before the cock … Continue reading “The Scandal of Grace” – A Devotional Service for Good Friday based on the Gospel of Luke
This was inspired by hearing the Ed Sheeran / Elton John Christmas song, “Merry Christmas”, which went to Number 1 in December 2021. It was then re-written and released as the charity song “Sausage Rolls for Everyone” by Ladbaby in support of The Trussell Trust foodbank charity, which became Christmas number 1 in 2021. It … Continue reading Good News for Everyone – A musical for Christmas
Click here to follow the Bible readings Opening Prayer Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love:in humble hope and fear may we place at his feetall that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.[1] [1] From Archbishop’s Council, Common Worship: … Continue reading “Father, Forgive” – A Devotional Service for Good Friday based on the Gospel of Mark
Click here to follow the readings Opening Prayer Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love:in humble hope and fear may we place at his feet all that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: There is a green … Continue reading “Faith, Hope, and Courage” – A Devotional Service for Good Friday based on the Gospel of John
This is made up of a series of monologues from Mary's perspective. I suggest asking different people to read the different reflections. Feel free to choose different carols/readings. This has been used for the Sunday after Christmas, but again, could fit elsewhere. Opening prayer Carol – O come, all ye faithful Reading - Luke 2:19 But … Continue reading Remembering with Mary – A service of reflection during Christmas season
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