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
All-age worship
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
New Bicentennial song
PCANZ has released a song to commemorate the arrival of the gospel in Aotearoa and the life of God’s church here. In my opinion it is a very fine piece of work, professionally and movingly filmed and performed. A great addition to your bicentennial celebrations!
Bosco’s resources for Christmas
Here’s a an excellent page to help all of us last-minute preparers from Bosco Peters (www.liturgy.co.nz)
Adeste fidelis!
Ian
Christmas music!
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day selections for the Feast of the Incarnation are on this page.
Don’t just sing the sentimental favourites! Go on, risk learning or enjoying something new! What about the fun new words for TEN GUITARS, or the lovely carol from the Iona Community sung to SCARLET RIBBONS.
Or why not enjoy a blast from the present with great new songs from Resound Worship: check out “In the beginning” and “Ring out the bells” to blow out the Christmas cobwebs.
Objections on a postage stamp! Happy Christmas preparations!
Ian
Music for Advent 2
Music suggestions for Advent 2, December 7 have been added today. There is an eclectic mix of video, recorded music, new hymns to older tunes, Taize, and home-grown material for our summer Advent.
Did you miss this gorgeous recording?:
Ian
Updates and Eucharistic Prayers
Updates for Jane Williams’ reflection questions and ideas are posted through until November 16. Music lists are also available for all those dates, but the 16 November is a provisional list only, music-wise. There are some really good Youtube clips.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS
Did you know that there are many Eucharistic Prayers that you can use, including those authorized by Anglican Churches around the world? For example, Bosco Peters has provided a significant collection, including ones to use with children here .
There are two from the Church of England on this page. But do note that our NZ prayers use language which is much more inclusive!
In the Diocese of Auckland, if you are creating liturgy, say, according to the rubrics on p.511ff), your Enabler should review it before use, or you can approach a bishop directly for approval.
Local Shared Ministry Resources 