The Pentecost Wind sound effect seemed to have blown where it willed (i.e. disappeared) but I’ve found it again at the last minute.
Ian
Liturgical resources
ANZAC Day
Do you need some resources for ANZAC Day services? The following two documents are comprehensive and may provide you with suitable resources for your commemorations.
Anglican Diocese of Perth resource
Ian
Preparing for Lent 3
Music resources and material for Jane Williams’ reflections have been added.
Consider using the 10 Commandments as part of your preparation for confession today (p.521 ANZPB/HKMOA) or scroll down on this page for them.
The Gospel lends itself to dramatic reading, especially if you used a male voice from the back of the assembly for the words of Jesus.
Lenten observance in churches is typically marked by the removal of decorations (flowers, banners etc.) but mere absence misses an opportunity to highlight the symbolism of the season. Dried branches, thorny bushes and stones are all appropriate enhancements. On this particular day, if you have the space, an overturned table with coins on the floor, a whip made of cords (macrame, anyone?) could be very… um… striking. For the more traditionally minded, consider one large, plain pottery vase with dried sticks and dead grasses (maize is good at this time of year in A/NZ). Go on, do something different!
Ian
Resourcing February 8
Hymns and songs focusing on the ministry of healing have been listed on this page today. The Jane Williams reflection help concerns our responses to the task of Proclamation and how we feel about that.
Another useful resource if you are stuck for musicians:
http://www.hymnswithoutwords.com/hymns/Hymn_lyrics
This website has 400 accompaniments for well-known hymns and songs, many of which are free to download (and burn to CD, or whatever works). You can also subscribe for high-quality recordings, although what’s on offer will be adequate for many.
Ian
1 February 2015 (Candlemas)
February 1 has the Principal Feast of “The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Candlemas)” which can be observed on the Monday following. The hymn and song selections largely presume you will use the Candlemas readings, but if instead you are using those for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany there are music suggestions for those lections too.
Jane Williams offers reflections on Sunday readings only, so the Epiphany 4 readings apply in that case.
Ian
Resources to January 25
Music resources and Jane Williams reflection resources taking us through to and including January 25 have been posted today.
Ian
Music for January 11
January 11 commemorates the Baptism of Jesus. Suitable songs and hymns can be found on this page.
Ian
Local Shared Ministry Resources 