Resources - Seasonal Ideas
Some season related resources.
Please see the page of general concepts and the very limited copyright issues here, towards the bottom of the page.
Many of these documents are in the PDF format.
If you do not have a PDF reader, one can be downloaded from these sites:
Advent
Jesus is coming again - a responsive prayer with an accompanying presentation. (ppt)
Christmas
Jesus came to earth as a baby - a simple black and white handout with Makaton symbols. (PDF)
The Angels discuss Jesus' birth - a simple drama telling the story of Mary and Joseph being told by the angels. (Word)
Good News at Christmas - a simple carol service outline (Word)
Angels visit the shepherds - an interactive reading. The congregation make relevant noises where there are *** in the script! (PDF)
New Year
An acted prayer using flags for the start of a New Year
Ash Wednesday
A "Pass the Parcel" activity that can be adapted for all sorts of occasions.
Palm Sunday
A service outline - Notes in PDF (PDF) Presentation in PowerPoint
Easter Sunday
An Easter Service outline (1) - Notes in PDF Presentation in PowerPoint
An Easter Service outline (2) - Notes in PDF Presentation in PowerPoint
Jesus is alive - a fun responsive chant reinforcing the fact that Jesus is alive!
Jesus is alive version 2 - another fun responsive chant celebrating the fact that Jesus is alive
The heart beat of Jesus (PDF) - a powerful drama that requires a bit more ability, but can be adapted for all abilities.
A simple silhouette Easter Card to make
Remembrance Sunday
An outline for a part of the service - Presentation in PowerPoint and the Notes (Word)
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit is here
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