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Resources - Seasonal Ideas
This page 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
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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There is a full alphabetical list of Resources here.
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 first Christmas night - Colour booklet, colouring sheets, a colouring booklet, and other activities telling the story of 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)
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.
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
Harvest time
Thank you God for a beautiful world - using all five senses
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
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
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