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Church Resources
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Swifty One Leg
Swifty's father tells him the legend of the first golden eagle. 'He flew so high he touched God's throne,' says his father. Swifty believes it to be his destiny to do the same. However, Swifty is not like other eagles - he has only one leg. To make matters worse the carrion crow tells him that because of his disability he will never fly or hunt. Swifty longs to believe his father's encouraging words but the crow's lies are so plausible. This story has many parallels with the Christian's walk with God. It is not just about faith triumphing over infirmity. It is also about our final victory over death About John Stewart These beautifully crafted illustrations and carefully constructed stories charm and inspire on many levels. John Stewart delivers a powerful gospel message with a delicate touch. Living in Wimborne, Dorset, John has been writing stories since he gave his life to the Lord in 1975.
£7.99
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On your Marriage
The sacrament of marriage brings together two unique individuals in a profound and creative relationship of love that is made holy by God's own love. It brings privilege and challenge, not least the joy and responsibility of creating a new home and family. This beautifully printed hardback giftbook contains space to write the recipients names, plus bible passages, prayers and sayings as well as full colour photographs throughout. Contents Mark 10: 6-9Prayer from the Rite of MarriageJohn 13:34A prayer based on a saying of Mahatma GandiThe traditional marriage vowelsBob GillmanSusan SayersWilfred A. PetersonPeter DaintyGuide for a loving home1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 paraphraseThe Nupital BlessingA prayer based on Ubi CaritasRay SimpsonJulian of NorwichA thank you prayer- Andrew MooreNumbers 6: 24-25
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25 Christian Drama Sketches
Light-hearted and serious, covering the Church Year, lasting from 2 to 8 minutes These 25 wonderfully scripted sketches are suitable for both experienced drama groups and those just starting out. Their modest length also makes them ideal for underlining the message of a reading or sermon.
£17.99
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Contemporary Reflections For Prayer & Worship Year C
An outstanding book of reflections from Sheila Walker who has an easy, contemporary style full of memorable images pushing for attention. Preachers will find this book a constant source of ideas, images and insights to enliven their preaching.
£18.99
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Trouble With Church?
What does it mean to be a churchgoing Christian in modern Britain? Lucy Berry, formerly poet-in-residence of the Jeremy Vine Show, has wrestled with the essential meaning of the Christian life and Church for many years and expresses her anguish in poetry which is vivid, passionate and sometimes angry. Trouble with Church? invites churchgoers to face difficult issues and make genuine Christian responses. Its unusual yet imaginative form and approach make it excellent material for study groups and many poems are suitable for church worship.
£14.99
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Off-The-Shelf Assemblies - New Edition
The main aim of collective worship is to search for the meaning and purpose of life. This book provides material for secondary school assemblies that addresses the spiritual perspective within a Christian context, linked to the central teachings in the Bible. The assemblies are designed to raise those important questions that all of us, at some point, try to find answers to. Each assembly has been tried and tested in a secondary school, and contains a talk, prayer and suggested hymn. Each assembly can be used in its present format or be incorporated into a longer assembly. Alternatively, they are useful resources for discussion in PSHE, religious studies or citizenship lessons.
£28.99
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Death Funerals And Heaven
Adults often think that death is a grown-up subject from which young people should be protected, but this can make the youngest members of the family feel very lost and alone in their grief. This book will help young people to seek guidance about death, funerals, life after death and heaven. It will also help adults to include young members of their family in preparing the funeral and talking about how loss affects everyone. There are drawing and writing exercises throughout to enable young people to express what they are thinking and feeling as they cope with the death of a loved one.
£9.99 - £17.99
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Prayers For Parishes
The language, emphases and styles of worship have changed from what they were 20 or 30 years ago. This book offers prayers for different situations and purposes that might be encountered in the parishes of today and are designed to encourage and challenge, rather than replace the authentic voice of the person praying. Appropriate for both formal occasions and for personal, private prayer, this is a useful book to have in the church vestry, or as a companion for study or bedroom.
£17.99
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Comfort And Consolation
An inspirational collection of prayers by the finest spiritual writers for both public and personal use. The first half is for ministers and the bereaved to draw upon when planning a funeral. This is followed by prayers and thoughts that the minister may wish to suggest to the bereaved for their own use. All the prayers have this in common: they are not simply plasters to smother the wounds of loss but are there to express the reality of grief and pain, while also speaking of comfort and hope that goes beyond this moment and beyond ourselves. Contributors: David Adam, Nick Fawcett, Susan Hardwick, Susan Sayers and Ray Simpson
£15.99
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Hearts On Fire
Two travellers on the road to Emmaus said to each other, 'Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road?' These meditations celebrate the joy of meeting up with Jesus, of knowing the risen Lord. They rejoice that Jesus is alive and present with us now. There is a meditation for each day from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday after Easter. Each meditation has a passage of Scripture, where the life-giving powers of God are seen to be at work. The aim is to help us spend time with the risen Lord. To explore the Scripture readings, David Adam uses the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina, Holy Reading. The purpose of these meditations is not study, though information is provided, but to be still in the presence of God and rejoice in his saving power.
£13.99 - £15.99
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Bible Collages - Colour, Make & Doodle - Craft Activities
Collage your way through the Bible15 Vibrant and exciting craft activities covering popular Bible stories from the Old and New testaments. Hours of creative fun for children while complementing and teaching of Christian religious Education in primary schools, church groups and within the home. See Resources Tab for downloads. Contents 1. Planets Collage2. Creation Piggy Mask3. Noah's Ark Collage4. Lion Collage5. 'Stained Glass' Angel6. Camel Collage7. Water to Wine Collage8. Wheatsheaf Pasta Calendar9. Loaves and Fishes Collage10. Special to God Photo Frame11. Zacchaeus in the Sycamore Tree - Fingerprint Collage12. Jesus is Risen from the Tomb - 3D Collage13. 'Stained Glass' Cross14. Flame and Dove Coasters15. 'Stained Glass' Dove
£11.99
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Pictures Of The Early Church
Welcome to the New TestamentThis book is an invitation to read the 27 documents that make up the library we call 'the New Testament'. They come in different shapes and sizes; there are the five (yes, five) narratives that we call 'gospels'. And there are other documents that we call 'letters', though not many of them are the kind of thing you might receive in today's post.All of them have something to do with, indeed each of them sheds a different light on, the remarkable person whom we call Jesus of Nazareth, who was put to death because the political authorities could not cope with him, and whom God raised from that appalling death.This book will tell you how the New Testament works, and how it could change your life.Contents 1. Starting with Paul (because he came first): the letter to the Galatians2. Paul's earliest letter and his shortest: 1 Thessalonians and Philemon3. Romans: an attempt to be diplomatic4. 1 Corinthians: dealing with a divided church5. 2 Corinthians and Philippians: rather different challenges6. The disputed Pauline letters7. The pastoral letters8. Mark: the inventor of the Gospel form9. The Marcan sandwich10. Mark's Passion story11. Questions and counter-questions in Mark12. Matthew: something of a schoolmaster?13. Matthew's beginning and ending 9114. Matthew and the Church15. Is Matthew's Gospel anti-Jewish?16. Luke: the supreme artist17. The Lucan journey18. Luke: The Gospel of the Holy Spirit, of prayer and of joy19. Luke and Judaism20. John's Gospel: the prologue, and 'trying on hats'21. John's Gospel: who is Jesus?22. John's Gospel: the Passion Narrative23. The Resurrection in John's Gospel24. The first, second and third letters of John25. Hebrews: a great theologian talks about Jesus26. The first and second letters of Peter27. The letter of James: sharp social satire?28. Acts of the Apostles: the Gospel of the Holy Spirit29. Acts part 2: the word spreads to the Gentiles30. Acts part 3: 'To the ends of the earth'31. The Book of Revelation: introduction32. Revelation part 233. Who needs the Old Testament?34. What about inspiration, then?35. Did the Resurrection really happen?
£26.99
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Worship Band Christmas
45 favourite carols with friendly chords and lower keys!Every Christmas it's the same challenge. For many churches with guitars and keyboards in the worship band, playing carols can be more than a little tricky.Barry Hart's tried and tested arrangements in Worship Band Christmas offer the perfect solution. The straightforward piano parts retain their familiar ring but have been simplified just enough to give the grateful guitarist a manageable set of chords.We have lowered the keys so that every carol can be sung comfortably, without any strain to your voice.Playing carols in the worship band just got a whole lot easier!ContentsAngels from the realms of gloryAs with gladness men of oldAway in a mangerChristians awakeDing dong, merrily on high!Go, tell it on the mountainGod rest you merry, gentlemenGood Christians all, rejoiceGood King WenceslasGood newsGood people all (The Wexford Carol)Hark, the herald-angels singI saw three shipsI wonder and I wanderIn the bleak midwinterInfant holy, infant lowlyIt came upon the midnight clearIt's rounded like an orangeJoy to the worldLike a candle flame (The candle song)Little donkeyLong time ago in Bethlehem (Mary's boy child)Mary had a babyNow the holly bears a berry (Sans Day Carol)O come all ye faithfulO come, O come EmmanuelO little town of BethlehemOf the Father's love begottenOn Christmas night all Christians singOnce in royal David's citySee, amid the winter's snowSee him lying on a bed of straw (Calypso Carol)Silent nightSing we now of Christmas (Noel Nouvelet)The angel Gabriel from heaven cameThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyThe Virgin Mary had a baby boyThere's a star in the East (Rise up, shepherd, and follow)Unto us a boy is bornWe three kings of Orient areWe wish you a merry ChristmasWelcome JesusWhat child is thisWhile shepherds watched
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A Classic Top Ten For Organ
Instruments: OrganSize:A look at the mouth-watering contents will confirm the truth of the title of this collection. Treat your congregation to some of the loveliest melodies ever written!ContentsAdagietto from Symphony No 5 - MahlerAdagio from Violin Concerto in G minor - BruchAdagio sostenuto from Moonlight Sonata - BeethovenAndante from Piano Concerto No 21 - MozartCanon in D - PachelbelFirst movement from Emperor Concerto - BeethovenHallelujah Chorus from Messiah - HandelMiserere - AllegriTheme from Pastoral Symphony - BeethovenThemes from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
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Couple The Tuba - Manuals
If you think organ music can only sound truly magnificent when played on a large cathedral instrument, then you need this book! Drawing on the talents of some of Kevin Mayhew's most talented composers, this is an exceptional collection of festive organ music. Requiring only a modest organ, and written to ensure that no piece is too technical, these pieces make prominent use of the Tuba and other solo reeds. An exceptional collection of music sure to delight.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsCantique - Stanley VannDiversion for the reeds - June NixonFinale - Andrew MooreMarch ride - Richard LloydPaean - Andrew WrightScherzando - Robert JonesTromba pomposa - Andrew FletcherTubas ahoy! - Colin MawbyTuba talk - Rosalie Bonighton
£17.99
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Music For Organ-Communion Pieces Set 1
As publishers and musicians ourselves, we understand the financial restraints faced by many choir directors. Even if you use just one of the pieces in the set you are paying only the usual price of a single choral piece. If you use two you're getting double value, and if you use three, four, five or more you're quids in!ContentsAdagio from Organ Sonata No. 1 - Felix MendelssohnBarcarolle - Andrew MooreCantilena - Joseph RheinbergerCommunion in F - Louis Lefébure-WélyGlory to be Jesus - June NixonInterlude 4 - Colin MawbyReverie - Christopher Tambling
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Heart Of Messiah
Instruments: SATBThis beautifully legible edition of Messiah offers a full 90 minutes of music, including all the highlights, thus bringing the performance of Handel's masterpiece within the capabilities of every choir. The Heart of Messiah has been expertly edited by Dr Colin Hand who has provided a completely new and eminently playable arrangement of the organ part based on the original score.The Heart of Messiah makes this great music ever more accessible without sacrificing the integrity of the original. It will encourage many more performances while taking the strain out of preparation.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsOvertureComfort ye my peopleEv'ry valley shall be exaltedAnd the glory of the LordBehold, a virgin shall conceiveO thou that tellest good tidings to ZionFor behold, darkness shall cover the earthThe people that walked in darknessFor unto us a child is bornPifaThere were shepheards abiding in the fieldGlory to GodRejoice greatly, O daughter of ZionThen shall the eyes of the glind be openedHe shall feed his flockHis yoke is easy, his burthen is lightBehold the Lamb of GodHe was despisedSurely he hath borne our griefsThy rebuke hath broken his heartBehold, and seeHe was cut offBut thou didst not leave his soul in hellLift up your heads, O ye gatesWhy do the nations so furiously rage?He that dwelleth in heavenThou shalt break themHallelujah!I know that my redeemer livethSince by man came deathBehold, I tell you a mysteryThe trumpet shall soundWorthy is the Lamb that was slain
£15.99
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Hail Redeemer
This reflective Lenten cantata by Christopher Tambling is scored for SATB choir with organ accompaniment, and with optional soprano and tenor solos. It incorporates three well-known congregational hymns, and provides some opportunities for a cappella singing by the choir.Each of the choral movements may be used on its own, providing the choir with seven new anthems for the repertoire.Hail Redeemer runs for about 25 minutes.Please note made to order items are non-returnableContentsForty days and forty nightsThe AgonyHis state was divineO Savoir of the worldRide on, ride on in majesty!Man born of a womanHe endured the sufferingMy God, my God, why have you forsaken me?When I survey the wondrous crossCrown him with many crowns
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Songs For Young Church Choir Book 3
Instruments: Uni/2/3These four books represent a real treasury of music for the young choir - excellent texts and tuneful, manageable music.Contents Book Three_____________And the glory of the Lord - HandelAve Maria - ArcadeltBenedic anima mea Domino - MalcolmBrightest and best - ArcherCan it be true? - GriegChrist the Lord is risen again - LloydCome, Holy Ghost - AttwoodComfort, comfort - BruchDance in your Spirit - AndersonDeep within my heart - AndersonDon't build your house - LaffertyGo in peace - DvorákHæc dies - MawbyI watch the sunrise - MurphyJesu, joy of our desiring - BachJesus is our joy - RizzaLaudate Dominum - PitoniLead, kindly light - ArcherLead me, Lord - WesleyThe Grail prayer - RizzaLift up your heads - HandelLord, I lift my hands to you - BeethovenMay the Lord bless you - RizzaSend forth your Spirit - RizzaSing praise and thanksgiving - ArcherThe heavens are telling - HaydnTo be in your presence - Richards____________
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Music For Evening Prayer
This is a practical version of the ancient Office of Vespers, as developed by Abbot Alan Rees at Belmont Abbey over the past 30 years. The melodies are modally based and easy for any group or congregation to sing, with a simple organ accompaniment, sufficient to sustain the pitch.
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Five Harvest Anthems-Set 1
As publishers and musicians ourselves, we understand the financial restraints faced by many choir directors. Even if you use just one of the pieces in the set you are paying only the usual price of a single choral piece. If you use two you're getting doContentsI see the light - Timothy BlinkoLet all the heavens rejoice - Simon LesleyGreat Lord, our God - Andrew FletcherAs our fertile harvest grows - Betty RoeTo thee, O Lord - Judith Bailey
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New Anthems for Parish Choirs
A fine collection by our famed house composers - all beautifully written for amateur parish singers.
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New Hymns And Spiritual Songs
***Sheet Music PDFs and MP3 Tracks***A strong text that resonates with people's spiritual needs married to a fine tune are the necessary ingredients for a hymn that works, and we believe the pieces in New Hymns and Spiritual Songs more than meet that criteria.Nick Fawcett and Martin Leckebusch, both well-loved and established writers, have provided texts which have been set to music by Kevin Mayhew, a composer with a unique understanding of hymnody.In addition to the hymns there are also settings of Glory to God and Holy, holy, holy, Lord.The music is immensely tuneful and may be played on either the organ or keyboard, or by a music group and the accompanying CD includes each hymn in both styles.************To download a copy of the free download Brettenham Gloria Sheet Music Click hereTo download a copy of the free download Brettenham Gloria MP3 Click here************ Contents Give me a heart that will honour youGod of life, we come in worshipHoly, holy, holy LordLord Jesus, plant a seed of faithLord, today your voice is callingLord, you created a world rich in splendourLord, you have blessed mePeace, perfect peaceThe Brettenham GloriaThe day will come, that glorious dayThe gracious invitationWe owe our thanks to you, Lord
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New Seasonal Hymns For Advent And Christmas
Here is a wonderful new collection of 35 hymns by fine writers that will stir and challenge congregations during this special season of the Church Year. Most of the hymns included have well-known, congregation-friendly tunes, lowered to make them easily singable. A few tunes have been used that are less familiar and these have all been recorded with full vocals on the accompanying music. Contents A hidden birth, unnoticed, unseenA shepherd's always with his sleepAugustus on his Roman throneChild of Abraham the wandererChristmas isn't over yetDay and night, despite the weatherFearful, uncertainFrom a manger in a stableFrom the heart of God the FatherFrom the heights of gloryGod has marvellously comeGreat God, we need you bursting inHallelu, hallelu, hallelujahIf this is your blessing, then how do you curse?In Bethlehem, with Jesus' birthIn the night, the sound of cryingJoseph, son of DavidLight of her lifeLike a candle in the nightMary, blessed teenage motherMother of Christ, called from aboveNo gift so wonderfulNo one can tell what life will bringO timeless and untrammelled WordO West Bank town of BethlehemOh, where's he now?One of us, flesh and bloodPeople, look eastShould I be angry or should I be sad?Sing with gusto!The promised time arrivesWe celebrate this special birthWe have travelled over mountainsWhen Jesus came from heaven to earthYour promises are coming true
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