Resources - Seasonal Ideas
has some general concepts that you may find useful.
There are also some limited copyright issues, which are towards the bottom of that page here. Please do read them. They are not complex!
I also make some comments about the source of material - again please read, especially if you recognise your material! I mean no offense.
There is also an Alphabetical list of resources here
This page is far from complete. It is very much a work in progress. The alphabetical list is complete!
Many of these documents are in the PDF format.
If you do not have a PDF reader, one can be downloaded from these sites:
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However if you are running an up to date computer there is likely to be a PDF reader already installed.
Our Videos
Easter 2021 - Jesus is Alive!
Christmas 2020 - The first Christmas night!
Advent
Jesus is coming again - a responsive prayer with an accompanying presentation. (ppt)
Bible Studies - See below under "Bible studies" for details - Luke 1: 27-33, 38 docx version PDF version
Ascension
Jesus went back to heaven. Colour booklets, B&W booklets, colouring sheets, wordsearches and puzzles to download. The account of Jesus going back to heaven
Christmas
Bible Studies - See below under "Bible studies" for details - Isaiah 9:2, 6 docx version PDF version
Jesus came to earth as a baby - a simple black and white handout with Makaton symbols. (PDF)
The first Christmas night - Colour booklet, colouring sheets, a colouring booklet, and other activities telling the story of the first Christmas night.
Donkey's special Christmas. The story of Christmas told by a donkey! Colour booklets, B&W booklets, colouring sheets, dot-to-dot puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, and word-searches to download.
Video - The first Christmas Night!
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)
The wisemen look for a baby King. Colour booklet, colouring sheets and booklet, and other activities
Zacharias can't talk - account of Zacharias meeting the angel, and the birth of John
New Year
An acted prayer using flags for the start of a New Year or indeed any other relevant time or event.
Also see "Bible studies" in the Alphabetical list of resources - All things new: New Beginnings. Luke 19: 1-6,8
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
Good Friday
A way of telling the Good Friday story using 10 pictures.
Good Friday and Easter Day - downloadable and printable booklets
For Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter day see Bible Studies - Easter Bible Notes in Resources
Harvest time
Thank you God for a beautiful world - using all five senses
See Bible Studies- below. "Thank you for good food."
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 No 2 - another fun responsive chant celebrating the fact that Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive No 3 - Colour booklet, colouring sheets and booklet, and other activities.
Video - Easter 2021 - 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
Easter Day - downloadable and printable booklets for Easter and Good Friday
For Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter day see Bible Studies - Easter Bible Notes in Resources
Remembrance Sunday - Poppy Day
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
Bible Studies
These simple studies have been kindly supplied by Cambridge Causeway, written by Chrissy Cole. (2021)
All things new
1. All things new: New Beginnings. Luke 19: 1-6,8 docx version PDF version
2. All things new: A new family. John 1:12 docx version PDF version
3. All things new: A new commandment. John 13:34-35 docx version PDF version
4. All things new: New Life. John 11:25-26 docx version PDF version
5. All things new: New hope. Rev 21:1-4 docx version PDF version
6. All things new: A new meal. Luke 22:19-20 docx version PDF version
Easter Bible notes. Including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. docx version PDF version
Eyewitnesses!
1. Eyewitnesses. What is an eyewitness? 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 docx version PDF version
2. Eyewitnesses. Mary Magdalene. John 20: 10, 14-18 docx version PDF version
3. Eyewitnesses. Ascension. Acts 1:9-11. docx version PDF version
4. Eyewitnesses. Pentecost. Acts 1:7-8 docx version PDF version
5. Eyewitnesses. The Road to Emmaus. Luke 24:30-33, 35 docx version PDF version
6. Eyewitnesses. The story of Thomas. John 20:24-29 docx version PDF version
7. Eyewitnesses. Jesus forgives Peter. John 21:15-17 docx version PDF version
8. Eyewitnesses. Paul the last eyewitness. 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 docx version PDF version
Jesus loves me
1. Jesus loves me as I am. Luke 19:1-5 docx version PDF version
2. Jesus loves me and forgives me. Luke 15:20-24 docx version PDF version
4. Jesus loves me and gives me friends. Mark 2:1-5, 11-12 docx version PDF version
Harvest Time
Thank you for good food. Psalm 65:9-13 docx version PDF version
Advent - Luke 1: 27-33, 38 docx version PDF version
Christmas - Isaiah 9:2, 6 docx version PDF version
The names of God
1. God the creator. Genesis 1:1-5, 31 docx version PDF version
2. God's personal name. Exodus 3:1-4, 14-15a docx version PDF version
"Covid series"
During the Covid pandemisc, starting in 2020, we were unable to hold services. We put together a series of materials for our folk to use at home.
- Donkey's special Christmas
- Zacchaeus climbs a tree
- Jesus went back to heaven
- Our Easter Video! - Jesus is alive!
- Easter - Jesus is alive!
- The Wisemen search for a king
- Our Christmas Video! - The first Christmas night
- The first Christmas night
- Zacharias can't talk
- Peter walks on the water
- Jesus says come and follow me
- Jesus calms the storm
- The Easter story