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Wide As The Oceans, High As The Heavens
Here is a compilation of prayers from five of Annie Heppenstall's previous books. Annie says, 'Each one of my books celebrates the awe of this beautiful world we live in, but also acknowledges that life can be very challenging as we struggle with personal circumstances and questions of faith.'In this book, you will find prayers• celebrating the wonder of the natural world• using inclusive and feminine imagery for God• reinterpreting traditional Christian prayers,• in inclusive language• of time and season• in the Celtic tradition• for tree planting, place blessing and pet funerals• to honour women's stages of life from menarche to menopause• seeking a way through loss, illness and anxiety• seeking peace in difficult relationships, including within church communities• expressing wonder at divine love and much more!The index enables prayers to be traced to their original sources.Contents SECTION A - Awe, Thanks and PraisePsalm-inspired prayers - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerPraise in a Celtic style - from Search Me and Know MePrayers of the Feminine Divine, - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerWisdomSacred breathTo the Shekhinah (feminine presence of God)MotherThe Rock who gives us birthSECTION B - Prayers of the EarthIn the 'Celtic' style - from Search Me and Know MeBeing aware of our location in the environmenLove of naturePsalm-inspired awe in nature - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerThe four traditional elements - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerPrayers of placeAnimal life - (all this section are from The Book of Uncommon Prayer)Prayers at a pet funeralTreesCare for the environmentSECTION C - Times and SeasonsUnless stated otherwise, the prayers in this section are all found in The Book of Uncommon PrayerDays of the weekTimes of day - holy hoursThe liturgical year and of our life-journeysAdvent timeChristmasEasterPentecostLammastide/harvest/breadAll Saints/All Souls/Samhain (the old name for this time)Natural times and seasonsMoon phases and feelingsNight-timeSECTION D - Prayers of HumanityPsalm-inspired prayers - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerPrayers for specific qualities and spiritual 'fruits' - from Search me and Know MeAsking for blessingsPrayers for home, safe space, environment and location blessing - from Search me and Know MePraying together for someone or something - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerPsalm-inspired prayersIn times of personal difficultyPsalm-inspired prayersIn time of conflict/difficult relationship with othersWhen there is nobody to trustAsking for help in crisisFocus on feelingsLife as spiritual journey: challenges of faith - from Rejoice with MeSafe in GodTrusting GodTalking about GodFinding God during high and low timesGod's loving acceptanceGod in the everydayGod's concern for our well-beingGod's loving acceptanceGiving and receiving supportRelating to othersHuman weakness and God's understandingLeading and servingPrayers of transformation -from Rejoice with MeHealth and well-being concerns - from Hiding in God: pairs of contrasting prayersGod's presence in the nightFinding confidence in GodWaiting in God's loveBeing known by GodGod's love working through othersTrusting in GodHeld by GodSafe in God's careGod's understanding of painGod's presence in the unexpectedThe experience of being prayed forGod's patienceResting in GodIn God's handsKnowing God's acceptanceBlessings of renewalNurturing empathyStrength in GodSeeking God's peaceEncircled by GodLiving in GodFinding refuge in GodSeeking transformationHope in God's powerSeeking understandingGod's reassuring peaceSeeking helpLightening the loadRealising God's loveGod's faithfulnessSECTION E - Inspired by Tradition'Prayer book' tradition - from The Book of Uncommon PrayerCeltic Christian tradition - from Search Me and Know MeA prayer-a-day resource of 47 short prayers - from Who Do You Say That I Am?A prayer a day through Lent (47 days) can also be used to make a set of prayers for other times, for example each day of the month, for the duration of Advent (24 days), 'Celtic' Advent (40 days starting on 15th November) or Pentecost (40 days).Closing reflection from The Book of Uncommon PrayerAPPENDIX - The source books
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Being There - The Healing Power Of Presence
With the insight born out of his own deep experience of both therapeutic and spiritual practice, Michael Forster explores what it means to be a pastoral companion. He examines the areas of personal choice and responsibility, regrets and disappointments, appropriate boundary setting and supervision.
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Collected Prayers For Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
For those entrusted with leading public prayer during Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, here is the perfect resource: a complete collection of Nick Fawcett's prayers relating to these well-loved seasons. Extensively revised and adapted, with many new congregational responses, they offer an easy-to-use resource that will help the busy worship leader to lead prayer more effectively throughout this special time of year.
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The Helplessness of God
Many people are uncomfortable with the way in which leadership has been exercised within Christianity, and in this book Nicholas King looks at what the Bible tells us about the exercise of authority. The message is that human beings, with the exception of Jesus, always get it wrong, unless they are prepared to 'lead by listening' or exercise authority as an act of loving service. For the only absolute authority is God.Why speak of 'the helplessness of God'? Because God is voluntarily dependent on our response, helpless until we make our decision, and will not force us to choose our own good. God's love is never tyrannical, always utterly respectful of human freedom. That must be the way ahead for authority in the Church. Contents About the Author Introduction - Authority Part 1 - The Old Testament Evidence Part 2 - The Shape of Jesus' Life Part 3 - Leadership by Listening Afterword - Discernment Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - 2014 Weight - 277g Dimensions - 149 x 211 x 13 mm ISBN - 9781848677159
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New Celtic Monasticism For Everyday People
New Celtic Monasticism for Everyday People offers ancient roots for future routes.Christendom is over. The expressions of Christianity many of us grew up with belong to a receding past. The great emergence of new monasticisms is the future, but aspirations alone are not enough.This book sets out a practical way to embrace a rhythm of prayer, learning, earth-care, and healing, and tells the story of a small but worldwide, growing network of people who follow this way and find it life-giving.This revised edition is taken from the no longer available A Pilgrim Way (1500745) includes resources and study material for individuals and groups, and invites them to join the Pilgrim Way. Contents About the Author Preface - Why a Way of Life Part 1 - The Community of Aidan and Hilda Part 2 - Waymarks: The Ten Elements of the Way Part 3 - Making it Practical Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - February 2014 Weight - 268g Dimensions - 125 x 190 x 26 mm ISBN - 9781848677005 ISBN 10 - 1848677006
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Who Do You Say That I Am?
Annie Heppenstall has spent four years practising a contemplative lifestyle. She offers here an insightful and enriching daily journey through Lent, using Mark's Gospel as a guide book, with reflections, prayer and the opportunity for biblical exploration.Exploring Lent as never before, Annie has tried to focus on the less obvious things, the little details, the 'behind-the-scenes people' and the way the land itself impacts on the Gospel story, to present a fresh way of looking at and appreciating the big picture of Jesus' self-giving love. In particular, she has looked for the significance of the natural world and of the women who are very much present in the Gospel narratives, but whose voices and names are less often heard.
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The Dramas Of Life
A chinchilla 'alarm clock', a football mascot who happens to be an ageing cocker spaniel with an arthritic hip and a man handcuffed to a case of gold bars - just a few of the oddities readers will encounter in this funny and thought-provoking book of drama sketches.Covering topics such as loneliness, courage, failure and perseverance, to name but a few, these 25 sketches are a great starting point for discussion and are deliberately straightforward to stage, using minimal props and costumes.You don't have to be a professional actor to be involved, and the sketches are great fun for the performers and the audience alike. Participants have plenty of opportunities to express themselves as dramatically as they wish to as they explore their character's personality within the dialogue and deliver their lines.Suitable not only for use in a church setting but also for occasions such as school assemblies, or you might just want to read through the book alone and chuckle to yourself!
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All-Age Worship Sketches
25 original and humorous sketches encompassing the Church year.Using humorous, flawed and unusual characters, as well as familiar figures, these sketches attempt to convey the main feasts and festivals of the Church year from a slightly different angle. Meant to provoke thought and encourage discussion beyond the initial fun and entertainment of the reading or performance, they also seek to provide an accessible tool for creative and dramatic worship.
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Fruitfull
This resource offers 10 sessions on the topic of fruit of the spirit. It is aimed at Christian youth groups, 11-18, encouraging them to receive God's Holy Spirit and as a result see Fruit growing in their lives.There are plenty of activities and reflections to cater for all learning styles. This resource also includes 10 drama scripts, artwork and suggestions for video clips and music to help each young person connect with the material and let their lives be enriched.
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Services For Special Occasions
Services for Special Occasions provides 47 service outlines for those occasions and subjects that are not generally provided for in most authorised liturgical collections. As well as joyful events such as the celebration of people who help in church, or birth, there are services for more sensitive subjects such as dementia or redundancy.This book provides an invaluable resource for all who seek to offer relevant and meaningful worship to people in their joy but also in their distress or confusion. Authors:-Claire Benton Evans, Rupert Bristow, Joan Brown, Jocelyn Bryan, Tony Castle, John Cox, Peter Dainty, Ed Hone, Nicholas King, Chris Morley, Siobhan O'Keeffe, Gerald O'Mahony, Susan Sayers, Ray Simpson, Raymond TomkinsonContentsAbuseAdult bullyingAlcohol addictionAll who help in churchBeing a ChristianBereavementBipolar affective disorderBirthCancerChild bullyingChildrenCommunityConflict and warCreationDeath of a friendDementiaDifficult peopleDivorceDrug addictionFathersFriendshipGamblingGrandparentsIllnessInternetKeeping promisesLearning difficultiesLives well livedLosing a childLoveMedicsMinistryMothersMusicOld ageOld people's homesOlder peopleOther faithsPetsPoetryRacial awarenessRedundancyRemembrance: evening worshipSchoolsSilence, calm and peaceSingle parentsWorry
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Prayers For Inclusion And Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity have become central issues for churches and communities, bringing joy to many and angst to some. These prayers reflect the needs and concerns of our own time and culture as we come to terms with these issues and embrace the fresh opportunities they open up to us. They also seek to draw on the timelessness of our Lord's teaching and the resonances in the stories of the Bible for us today.
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Travelling Together
This is an invaluable book for catechists who, week-by-week, guide and support those who seek membership of the Catholic Church. This process is called 'The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults' (RCIA) which culminates in Lent and reaches fulfilment at Easter. In order for it to be an engaging 'process', a shared journey in faith, rather than a series of talks, much resource material is needed to assist the catechists.Thus Travelling Together is not another programme; it is a treasury, or compendium, of resource material that can be used to support an existing programme. You'll find the entire resource on the accompanying CD-ROM/downloads.There's easy-to-use guidance for the catechists; a glossary, information sheets that can be taken home for further reading and discussion outlines that can prompt interactive involvement, enriching the process as the group travels together towards Easter.
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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.
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Petals Of Prayer Dvd
We've had such success with Siobhán O'Keeffe's wonderful dementia resource that we are now issuing it as a DVD with beautiful music and soothing images accompanying Siobhán's reassuring spoken voice.
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From The Stable To The Cross
Christmas is a beautiful story, familiar and loved. But Christmas is only the beginning – the start of a journey that leads all the way to Easter and beyond. This service takes people on that journey, as seen through the eyes of the Gospel writer Luke, using drama, Bible readings and songs which are contained on the accompanying tracks. Appropriate for use at any time from Christmas to Easter, it is an occasion for praise, worship and outreach, telling the familiar story of Christmas and the not-so-familiar story of 'what happened next'. Contents As Mary heard the angelMy soul will praise the LordThe cry of a babyThe shadow of a crossFrom the stable to the crossWe'll sing the Gospel story
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All About A Baby
Here it is – the easiest nativity play of all! Val Hawthorne's latest fresh and exciting Christmas musical does not have to be rehearsed for weeks beforehand. It has been written in a relaxed way that lets you choose and dress the main parts as the story unfolds, meaning children won't be sitting for a long time in something uncomfortable and distracting. It will also hold the attention of other children to watch their friends being dressed up. All the songs have been set to well-known nursery rhyme tunes which we sing every day with our children, so mums, dads and other grown-ups are free to join in. The accompanying MP3 downloads contain full vocals and backing tracks for those who do not have a pianist. All this means the stress of preparation has been removed, leaving you free to have a very happy time! Contents 1. This is the way she sweeps the floor2. Mary, Mary, here comes an angel3. Donkey, donkey, don't you stop4. Here we are in Bethlehem5. Hush-a-bye baby6. See the shepherds7. Twinkle, twinkle, special star8. Sing a song of Christmas Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - January 2016 Weight - 122g Dimensions - 298 x 209 x 6 mm ISBN - 9781848672697 ISBN 10 - 1848672691
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A Really Noisy Nativity!
A Really Noisy Nativity! is a fun, lively and interactive Christmas musical, written to get children to sing, join in with sound effects and generally be loud! The story can be performed in two different ways, with more or less adult interaction, depending on the age and confidence of the children and number of performers. The songs have been written with Alison Carver's usual flair and sense of fun, and are accompanied with free downloadable backing tracks – there are two recordings of each song; one with vocals and one to use as a backing track. So, go on – make some noise for Christmas! Contents 01 An angel said to Mary02 Travelling on03 Tap, tap, tap04 The animals in the stable05 The shepherds on the hillside06 Searching, seeking07 We want to clap our hands 08 An angel said to Mary - Backing Track09 Travelling on -Backing Track10 Tap, tap, tap -Backing Track11 The animals in the stable -Backing Track12 The shepherds on the hillside -Backing Track13 Searching, seeking -Backing Track14 We want to clap our hands -Backing Track
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Rejoicing In Newness Of Life
Lent is a time when the days are lengthening and the sun is strengthening. The services in this book reflect this increasing light, with a short Litany on Ash Wednesday and throughout Lent, which becomes a candle lighting on Easter Day to Pentecost, symbolising that without Christ we would remain in the dark. The services are designed to enable both young and old to commit their lives to God and rejoice in this great season.
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Sing A Harvest Story
Harvest comes very soon into the new school year, meaning there is not much time to plan a service or assembly. This ready-made harvest celebration is based around the story of Johnny Appleseed, a true story about a man called John Chapman who travelled across the land planting apple seeds.It is a musical telling of the story which also includes rhyming narration for the children to read. The songs are straightforward and easy to learn and suit a variety of ages, making them suitable for both primary and infant schools.
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30 Catchy New Assembly Songs
It's good news when one or two great new assembly songs come along, but when there are thirty together the time has come to rejoice! Alison Carver, Barry Hart and Val Hawthorne are all well-loved and trusted educational writers who know just what children love to sing about. The book has an excellent subject index and the free backing tracks includes every song. Contents Be my light when darkness is fallingChoices, choisesDon't bottle things upEverybody join inI could climb the Eiffle towerI like red, you like blueIf I had a sond I'd sing itIn this world it's not hard to spotIt's a great, great worldIt's good to prayLet's join hands around the worldlight a candleOh, I love the colour greenOnce there was a donkeyOpen your eyesPeter asked JesusPraise the LordSee the baby in the stableSo good, so kindSome are full of actionThere's a spring on the mountainThis is our schoolWe all need a little kindnessWe bring our prayersWhatever you are doing, try to do your bestWhen I look into the skyWhen raindrops fallWhen the sun is shiningWho is whoYes, the journey of life
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Acts Of Prayer
Based on the well-known format for prayer, A.C.T.S.(Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication) ACTS of prayer offers a carefully chosen collection of meditations, Bible passages and songs and hymns, both modern and traditional. The structured approach offers variety to stimulate and encourage the reader.
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Care For The World
Designed for Key Stage 1 & 2, this engaging assembly resource helps young learners connect faith with action. With a mix of facts, faith, and fun, it encourages children to think about their role in caring for the world and one another. The book is divided into three easy-to-use sections:✔️ Times & Seasons – Assemblies for Harvest, Christmas, and Easter✔️ Caring for God’s World – Exploring local and global environmental issues✔️ Community & Citizenship – Teaching responsibility, relationships, and the impact of our choices Written in an interactive and thought-provoking style, Chris Stafford equips assembly leaders with everything needed to engage, inspire, and encourage real-world action. A must-have for schools looking to promote compassion, stewardship, and responsible citizenship. Contents Times and seasonsMaking a good startHarvest: the Parable of the rich fool (Assembly 23 could also be used for harvest)The Charred Cross: remembranceAdventSweet beginningsNo entranceA Christmas visitor?Epiphany: the fourth wise man (Assembly 27 could also be used for Epiphany)LentThe dancing Easter eggEaster egg hunt Caring for God's worldFragile EarthCausing a stink!Save my padYou watt?That's rubbish!Save it!Watch your wasteLiving waterSea in a bottleFishing for trouble IssuesSATS (Skills and talents)PovertyWhen someone diesScience and faithFacing a giant problemAsylum seekersServing your communityRelationshipsDisability or ability
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Peace People
Peace People is for educators who want to challenge a common assumption among many young people that there is nothing they can do to change the world. There are ten biographical profiles of peacemakers supported by six activity worksheets that offer reflection points, scripture readings, prayers, songs and suggestions for further reading.
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The Year In Colour: Assemblies
Key Stage 1 - 2Primary Assemblies for Christian Festivals and Seasons.The aim of this book is to make it as easy as possible to present creative and satisfying assemblies for primary-age children. The book follows the pattern of the festivals and seasons of the Christian Year, while being divided into autumn, spring and summer for easy reference to the school terms. At the heart of each assembly is a story that can be used individually or with others to build up a theme throughout a season.Suitable for Key Stage 1-2Contents AUTUMNThe beginning of the year - a story from JeremiahThe colours of the Christian yearHarvestMichaelmasSaint FrancisThe healing of BartimaeusAll Saints' DaySaint AndrewThe Festival of Christ the KingFirst assembly for AdventSaint NicholasSecond assembly for AdventSaint LucyThird assembly for AdventChristmasSPRINGEpiphanySecond assembly for EpiphanyThe healing of the man with leprosyZacchaeusCandlemasSaint CuthbertFirst assembly for LentSecond assembly for LentSaint DavidSaint PatrickThird assembly for LentPalm SundayGood Friday and Easter SundaySUMMERSaint GeorgeSecond assembly for EasterAscension DayThe Day of PentecostTrinity SundayThe parable of the Pharisee and the PublicanThe healing of the paralyticThe parable of the Pearl of Great PriceThe parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost CoinSaint ColumbaSaint AidanAn assembly for the end of the school year - Saint Mary Magdalene
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