Worship resources for extraordinary times

This web page has been introduced to help support the United Area churches through the pandemic period.

Gary Gotham

Gary Gotham
#RCLProper10YearB #dontjudge #Power Some have said the media is simply a vehicle to bring the news into our living rooms. While others have said there is a close relationship between British media and those who would wield power in the life of the nation, be they in politics or business. Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist, learns a fatal lesson of the ability of power to distort values and decision making. Q. Who influences us? Q. Who do we listen to? Q. What governs our actions? Add your thoughts and comments below. Bible reading Mark 6.14-29 New International Version (NIV) Version Information https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible/ Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. RCL Proper 10 Year B
#RCLProper6YearB #thankfulness #thankyouday RCL Proper 6 Year B Q. Who are you thankful for? Q. What strategies enable you to give thanks when others diminish you? Q. What gives you hope? Add your thoughts and comments below. Thank You Day - https://thankyouday.org.uk/ Bible reading Mark 6.1-13 New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-57595678.amp
#freshstart #RCLProper8YearB #touch Touch is incredibly powerful and can be used for good or for ill. I wonder how we might reach out to others in new and creative ways? And what difficult decisions we might need to face in order to do so? Meeting Jesus changes lives. I wonder how you might be the helping hands that bring people to him? What strategies do you have for getting through times of waiting and being out of touch? In what ways does faith help you in these times? Add your thoughts and comments below. Bible reading Mark 5.21-43 (REB) Scripture quotations taken from the Revised English Bible, copyright © Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press 1989. All rights reserved. Closing Prayer By the Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch, member of St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Ealing https://urc.org.uk/prayers-during-the-pandemic RCL Proper 8 Year B
#RCLProper7YearB #beingheard #Mark4 Q, I wonder what it would be like to control the wind? Q. What enables you to trust when things don’t go as you thought? Q. What gives you hope? Add your thoughts and comments below. In this video I want to explore the notion of not being heard in the storms of life. Maybe you feel at sea at the moment.? The pandemic has been an anxious time for many people. A time when some have felt that God is asleep or absent in the midst of it all - not hearing us. Bible Reading - Mark 4.35-41 (NRSVA) Jesus’ friends were in danger of drowning in a storm on a lake. How did Jesus respond to their despair and anger at his apparent inaction. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved RCL Proper 7 Year B Closing Prayer by the Revd Andy Braunston who works with four churches in and around south Glasgow https://urc.org.uk/prayers-during-the-pandemic
#RCLProper6YearB #Mark4 #Growthvsfixedmindset Q. Have you ever tried growing something? Sometimes growth happens, sometimes it is delayed or doesn’t happen at all. Q. What influences this, and what can we learn from it? Jesus tells stories about growth, hope and patience. Q. What enables you to be patient when things don’t grow as you thought? Q. What gives you hope? Add your thoughts and comments below. Eco Church https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/ RCL Proper 6 Year B Bible reading Mark 4.26-34 (NRSVA) New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org
#Pentecost #fearvsaction #Pentecost2021 In this video I’ll reflect on the significance of Pentecost - how it might assist you win in the struggle of fear vs action. Q. Is Pentecost a concept you’re familiar with or new to? Q. What’s stopping you stepping forward into a new future? Q. What might help you? Add your thoughts and comments below. Bible reading Acts 2.1-21 (NIV) TIMESTAMPS 00:00​ - Intro 00:22 - Bible Reading - Acts 2.1-21 (NIV) 03:46 - Reflection - It's Pentecost 06:30 - Call to Action - Fear vs Action 07:40 - The Blessing 08:12 - Outro RCL Pentecost Year B New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
#RCLEaster7YearB #prayer #IsraelPalestine The Potential of Prayer Q. I wonder how many times you have prayed for your friends, just as Jesus prayed for his? Q. Have you ever stopped to wonder if someone might be praying for you? Q. This week, as a challenge, why not try and pray for your friends for protection and even ask them to pray for you? Add your thoughts and comments below. Bible reading John 17.6-19 (NRSV) TIMESTAMPS 00:00​ - Welcome 00:15 - Call to action 00:38 - Call to Worship 01:27 - Hymn - Let all the World 02:36 - Prayer 03:11 - The Lord's Prayer 03:49 - Bible Reading - John 17.6-19 (NRSV) 06:31 - Address - Praying for Friends 10:37 - Hymn - Breathe on me Breath of God 12:12 - Prayers of Concern 16:33 - The Blessing 16:56 - Outro Music licenced under CCLI Licence Number 11562 RCL Easter 7 Year B New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.http://nrsvbibles.org
#RCLEaster6YearB #love #boundaries Is freedom, real freedom the ability to do what we want whenever we want, wherever we want with no consequences? Love without Limits Or, do we experience true freedom when, out of love and respect, we choose not to do some things, sometimes, in some places. Sometimes, just because we can, doesn’t mean we do. John’s gospel tells of the relationship between love and limits - freedom through focus. Controversial? Bible reading John 15.9-17 (NRSV) TIMESTAMPS 00:00​ - Welcome 00:16 - Call to action 00:45 - Call to Worship 01:27 - Hymn - Our God is an Awesome God 02:03 - Gathering 02:22 - Prayer 03:37 - The Lord's Prayer 04:12 - Reading Introduction 04:50 - Bible Reading - John 15.9-17 (NRSV) 05:55 - Address - Love without Limits 12:12 - Prayers of Concern 13:35 - Hymn - Lord of all Hopefulness 16:12 - The Blessing 16:34 - Outro RCL Easter 6 Year B Music licenced under CCLI Licence Number 11562 New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.http://nrsvbibles.org
#RCLEaster5YearB #connection #John15.9-17 If the last year has taught us anything it’s the value of being connected. Staying connected to family and friends is that most vital, most precious, liberty Q. How do we regain a sense of connection? Q. I wonder how you've maintained a sense of connection with friends and family? Q. How you've grown this past year? Add your questions and comments below. Bible reading John 15.1-8 (NRSV) Looking for a local church - https://www.searchchurch.co.uk/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00​ - Welcome 00:50 - Call to action 01:18 - Call to Worship 01:58 - Hymn - The Love of God Comes Close 04:29 - Prayer 06:43 - The Lord's Prayer 07:19 - Bible Reading - John 15.1-8 Jesus the True Vine (NRSV) 08:56 - Address - How to Stay Connected 17:36 - Prayers of Concern 20:38 - Hymn - Now Thank we all our God 22:33 - The Blessing 22:50 - Outro RCL Easter 5 Year B Music licenced under CCLI Licence Number 11562 New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.http://nrsvbibles.org
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