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Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray

November 25, 2022

It became a matter of trust- would I hold still and believe the falconer who said “They never miss” with a twinkling eye and smile… … More Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray

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CakeTingles!! + Advent Resources

November 21, 2022

Ultimate Festive Fun, and no worry about setting light to someone’s hair or what to do with the left-over oranges afterwards! Make these fabulous edible Christingles as a fun family craft and talk about Jesus, the Light of the World. I suggest that you have make the CakeTingles first, then have a short talk (suggested … More CakeTingles!! + Advent Resources

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Christ the King – Luke 23 & Col 1

November 14, 2022

Preparing for this week’s post I was struck by the confluence of the triumphal reading in Colossians, and the crucifixion account in Luke. Superficially, these seem at odds, until you remember what Jesus had been banging on about for three years: “When I am lifted up, I will draw all people to me.” He wasn’t … More Christ the King – Luke 23 & Col 1

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Just Over the Ridge- Look, See, Pray

November 10, 2022

“Just over the ridge,” they said.

So we went. … More Just Over the Ridge- Look, See, Pray

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Isa 65 + Swap Shop (no, not Noel Edmonds)

November 7, 2022

Liturgy linked to the week’s readings below, and a reflection on Isaiah 65, but before all that … Saturday Morning Swap Shop! No, not Noel Edmonds (joke for Brits of a certain age), but a place to recycle and restock your Sunday School / Messy Church / youth work resources cupboard. (Gosh, doesn’t he look … More Isa 65 + Swap Shop (no, not Noel Edmonds)

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Fountains- Look, See, Pray

November 3, 2022

May we be thankful, rejoicing in the Source of all grace and Love.
May Your living waters restore our souls and satisfy our thirst for You.
In You is our delight- and You delight in us. … More Fountains- Look, See, Pray

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Queen Poshyposh (Jn 13) + Remembrance

October 31, 2022

With Remembrance Day coming up soon, here is a reminder of some of the resources available for adults and for children. Plus your lectionary resources and a fun video about servanthood. What does it mean ‘to be like the angels, in Luke 20? Ian Paul Remembrance Resources Resources for Remembrance Day from The Reflectionary (here!) … More Queen Poshyposh (Jn 13) + Remembrance

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Proper fed up… Look, See, Pray

October 27, 2022

Being powerless to influence or control our circumstances is a serious cause of angst. This may be the constant antics and follies of politicians- or the endless question “Why?” by a three year old. … More Proper fed up… Look, See, Pray

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Ps 32, Isa 1, 2 Thess 1,Lk 19 – Zaccheaus

October 24, 2022

Zacchaeus is on the menu today, along with some blunt speaking from Isaiah and Psalm 32. Resources for other texts are available through the search boxes on the side menu or the menus at the top. Or via the links below. And of course, your liturgy resources based on lectionary texts. Your Nativity and Advent … More Ps 32, Isa 1, 2 Thess 1,Lk 19 – Zaccheaus

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Lord, Have Mercy- Look, See, Pray

October 20, 2022

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” … More Lord, Have Mercy- Look, See, Pray

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Seasons and Scriptures

Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Creative intergenerational Lent devotions resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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Christmas Gone Worng!

Away in a Suitcase

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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